#90 NEW STANDARD of LEADERSHIP: Lauren McGee and Jason Marshall on Building a Culture of Trust

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Jason and Lauren discuss key capabilities for modern leadership and the importance of building a culture of trust in organizations.

In this episode of the Thriving Workplace Podcast, Jason and Lauren discuss the evolving landscape of leadership, focusing on 6 key capabilities that leaders must develop to thrive in modern organisations. They emphasise the importance of building a culture as a system, leading with purpose rather than pressure, and balancing empathy with accountability. The conversation highlights practical strategies for leaders to foster a supportive and effective workplace culture, ultimately preparing organisations for future challenges. Follow Lauren McGee Instagram - @lauren_thestresssolutionist LinkedIn - Lauren McGee Follow Jason Marshall Instagram - @jasonmarshall_ LinkedIn - Jason Marshall Follow WPWI Website - Workplace Performance and Wellbeing Institute Instagram - @workplacepwi LinkedIn - Workplace Performance and Wellbeing Institute Mentioned in this episode: The National Workplace Wellbeing Conference 2026 Secure your ticket here: https://wpwi.org/national-workplace-wellbeing-conference-2026/ The National Workplace Wellbeing Conference 2026 is coming to Brisbane on 16 and 17 September and early bird tickets are now on sale. Two full days of practical leadership content built…

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Hosts: Lauren McGee, Jason Marshall

Topics covered

• leadership
• culture of trust
• empathy and accountability
• workplace strategies
• modern organisations
• performance and retention

Keywords

• leadership
• culture
• trust
• empathy
• accountability
• workplace
• strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Workplace Performance and Wellbeing Institute

Places: Brisbane

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