{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fbcfd9c0a-9df8-40c6-9fc7-7d4fa0345ff1","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Ep 129 \u2013 Trust, Authenticity and Courage with Linda McGregor","description":"Cheesy, Ziggy, Benny and Funky George are four of the most incredible teachers on leadership I\u2019ve ever had the pleasure of learning from (true!). They taught me about the power of trust, authenticity and courage. \nI met them during a unique and experiential training session run by latest guest, Linda McGregor, founder and CEO of Four Legged Sages. Yep \u2014 the four teachers are horses. \nThe wonderful thing about horses is that they have no hidden agenda, are masters of emotional intelligence and they have an ability to allow us to see ourselves for what we really are. For example: \n\u2022\tDo we behave in a way that\u2019s congruent to what we think? \n\u2022\tDoes our body language match what we\u2019re saying? \n\u2022\tAre we really building trust with an individual or are we behaving superficially? \n\u2018Most of us never really think about how leadership \u201chappens\u201d,\u2019 explains Linda. \u2018We enter the workplace, we are the boss, or someone is our boss, we try to give direction or follow direction. Sometimes it works and sometimes it breaks down due to a lack of respect, the presence of friction and stress. At worst this leads to a breakdown of positive relationships and eventually work culture. Being chosen as a leader is a different concept, where you need to earn the right to lead, to earn respect and loyalty. To do this you must prove you are worthy to be the leader, that you can be trusted to hold the \u201creins\u201d of the team and guide them to success safely and fairly. Being a leader means people choose to follow you.\u2019 \nLinda McGregor has spent her career working all sides; marketing, advertising, strategy and business development. With over 30 years\u2019 experience; client and agency sides in the UK, Asia & Australia, then, in 2003, founding leading insight consultancy, All About Eve, she has wide expertise of creating & leading teams & businesses in a variety of set-ups, markets & categories.\nHer twin passions in life \u2013 her work delivered \u2018aha\u2019 insights about people, and her long-time hobby around horses - inspired her teamwork & leadership training offshoot, Four Legged Sages. Here she blends threefold - social and neuroscience insight, her own leadership & teamwork expertise, the unique wisdom from horse-herd dynamics & \u201chorse whispering\u201d.\nTo connect with Linda McGregor\nLinked In: Linda McGregor https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-mcgregor-aa702b1/ \nFour Legged Sages (https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-legged-sages/)\nWebsite: www.fourleggedsages.com.au\n\nTo connect with me:\nsupport@janinegarner.com.au","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6652f169-155e-4f09-aadd-d37080ed7a57/artworks-hwtx9wzzwflgfzff-u6khlw-t3000x3000.jpg"}