How do trust and inclusion redefine today's leadership? In this mashup episode, Denis brings back Patrick Touhey and Daniel Tolson to stress how leaders can transform and become more resilient and understanding in this ever-changing world. They highlight how the workforce is changing and how leaders must adapt and comprehend the right ways to treat their teams to become effective leaders. 

Let’s explore how to utilize emotional intelligence and provide an environment of collaboration, trust, inclusion, and connection with employees to make more impactful choices!

In this episode:

• Patrick discusses his book, Create Forever Teammates, and how extrinsic rewards may have harmed the ability to have deeper connections and relationships
• Why, as leaders, is our job to understand the people we work with and walk in their shoes to see their perspectives
• Explore the impacts of COVID-19 and how it shaped the society we live in
• Daniel shares his accident, having his fears kicking in, and how he began doubting himself

Main takeaways:

• The endless pursuit of extrinsic outcomes may disregard the human side
• Do not underestimate the power of joy in the work experience
• Collaboration is now the name of the game
• There is virtue in being willing to give everything a go
• Some tragedies can change your focus and can lead to success
• Have a mindset of resilience in order to be successful

Quote:

“As leaders, that's our primary job; how are we influencing and motivating? We need to know where our people are with respect to the space they're in and the present time they're in, and the shoes that they're walking in, and how they see things differently.” - Patrick Touhey

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