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468: Lead with Empathy Or Fail with Ego with William Davis
We begin with a mind-blowing statistic: 78% of people believe that we have a leadership crisis in corporate America. People aren’t leaving bad jobs; they are leaving bad leaders. Leadership isn’t about power, but it’s about people. In today’s episode. We are diving deep into what it takes to build genuine relationships at work. These relationships have a direct impact on productivity, retention, and team success. You’ll learn why leading with empathy beats leading with ego, every single time. Investing time in your people up front saves you countless hours down the road. Are you ready to discover how leading with empathy can be the game-changer you’re looking for in your leadership style? Join us now!
William Davis is a speaker, mentor, and leadership expert who has spent 38 years leading and uplifting teams. He has become a trusted voice in leadership, blending decades of experience with a genuine passion for guiding others and building success, one relationship, one project, and one person at a time. Loyalty, support, guidance, and empathy form the foundation of his leadership style, and his track record proves that his leadership principles steer organizations to success by fostering trust and accountability.
Show Highlights:
- Shocking statistics around leadership challenges and a world leadership crisis
- The disconnect in corporate leadership today (Having leadership skills is NOT a given.)
- “Do I even want to be a leader?”
- William’s #1 tip for identifying good leaders: Observe how they treat their families.
- Building relationships in the workplace focusing on connection and interaction
- Making sure your people are safe and secure in their roles to succeed and grow
- A good ROI is not always monetary in nature
- Watching your people succeed is the greatest testament to your career
- True leadership includes being supportive and uplifting to others
- Treating team members equitably, giving credit where it’s due, and creating a supportive environment
- William’s key takeaway about genuine relationships in the workplace
- Emotional maturity as a leader
Resources:
Connect with William Davis
Website
Book - How to Lead without Just Managing(The Leadership Blueprint Book)
Book - Building Genuine Relationships
Connect with Meg
*Struggling to enroll more clients? Sign up today for our Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint 5-Day Challenge! It’s free, and we begin on November 10. Get clarity that makes enrolling clients feel natural, not pushy!
Get Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.
Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.
Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!
Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.
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Learn from other coaches.
Develop more presence.
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We begin with a mind-blowing statistic: 78% of people believe that we have a leadership crisis in corporate America. People aren’t leaving bad jobs; they are leaving bad leaders. Leadership isn’t about power, but it’s about people. In today’s episode. We are diving deep into what it takes to build genuine relationships at work. These relationships have a direct impact on productivity, retention, and team success. You’ll learn why leading with empathy beats leading with ego, every single time. Investing time in your people up front saves you countless hours down the road. Are you ready to discover how leading with empathy can be the game-changer you’re looking for in your leadership style? Join us now!
William Davis is a speaker, mentor, and leadership expert who has spent 38 years leading and uplifting teams. He has become a trusted voice in leadership, blending decades of experience with a genuine passion for guiding others and building success, one relationship, one project, and one person at a time. Loyalty, support, guidance, and empathy form the foundation of his leadership style, and his track record proves that his leadership principles steer organizations to success by fostering trust and accountability.
Show Highlights:
- Shocking statistics around leadership challenges and a world leadership crisis
- The disconnect in corporate leadership today (Having leadership skills is NOT a given.)
- “Do I even want to be a leader?”
- William’s #1 tip for identifying good leaders: Observe how they treat their families.
- Building relationships in the workplace focusing on connection and interaction
- Making sure your people are safe and secure in their roles to succeed and grow
- A good ROI is not always monetary in nature
- Watching your people succeed is the greatest testament to your career
- True leadership includes being supportive and uplifting to others
- Treating team members equitably, giving credit where it’s due, and creating a supportive environment
- William’s key takeaway about genuine relationships in the workplace
- Emotional maturity as a leader
Resources:
Connect with William Davis
Website
Book - How to Lead without Just Managing(The Leadership Blueprint Book)
Book - Building Genuine Relationships
Connect with Meg
*Struggling to enroll more clients? Sign up today for our Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint 5-Day Challenge! It’s free, and we begin on November 10. Get clarity that makes enrolling clients feel natural, not pushy!
Get Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.
Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.
Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!
Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.
Mentioned in this episode:
Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint
Do you love coaching, but when it comes to enrolling clients, writing your bio, or posting online, you freeze? Or fall into “coach speak” that doesn’t actually connect?
That’s not a you problem. It’s a messaging problem—and it’s costing you clients.
Join me for my free, live five-day experience: Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint. From March 16–20 at 9 a.m. Central, I’ll help you get crystal clear on your ideal client, refine your message so it actually resonates, and create a confidence statement that makes booking a call the obvious next step.
No fluff, just clarity, you can use immediately.
Grab your free spot at:
https://starcoachshow.com/5day
Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint
Join Mentoring Program!
If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.
I’m enrolling coaches now for my Spring Mentoring Program. Some are here for credentialing hours. Others are here because they want to become the coach their clients rave about.
Inside the program, we work on your actual coaching.
You’ll hear yourself differently.
Learn from other coaches.
Develop more presence.
And ask questions that create real transformation.
If you’re ready to deepen your skills and your impact, I’d love to support you.
Learn more at starcoachshow.com/mentor
I’d love to work with you.
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