Rebel Podcast: Life and Work on Your Terms

Rebelling Against Command and Control: Championing Trust and Inspiration with Stephen MR Covey

03.06.2024 - By Kyle Roed, The HR GuyPlay

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Leadership, whether it's in a small team or a multinational corporation, is evolving. Today's episode, featuring the respected author of "Trust and Inspire" and "The Speed of Trust", Stephen MR Covey, is an insightful exploration into the changing dynamics of leadership. We are leaving behind the old "command and control" style and welcoming a new paradigm of "trust and inspire". We dive into the urgent need for a more humane, empathetic approach that taps into the untapped potential within employees. Stephen MR Covey shares his insights on how we can rebel against the conventional and transform our workplaces into havens of productivity and innovation.

We delve deeper into the responsibilities of leadership stewardship - modeling, trusting, and inspiring. The journey isn't easy, but Stephen reassures listeners that the payoff is worth the journey. We learn from successful leaders like Cheryl Batchelder at Popeyes and Sacha Nadella at Microsoft, who have turned organizations around with these core principles. We shed light on the power of inspiration, its impact on workplace culture and how it fosters a sense of purpose and contribution within employees. 

The episode concludes on a revolutionary note - challenging traditional leadership styles that emphasize control over collaboration. We explore how HR professionals can be the catalysts in this transformative journey, discussing tools and resources available to them. From building agreements and expectations to fostering trust and inspiration, it’s time we rebelled against the command and control leadership model. So, are you ready to join this leadership revolution with Stephen MR Covey and us? Support the Show. Rebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation!

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