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Jeff Lindeman, Chief People, Culture & Capability Officer at WD-40, joins the podcast to unpack the dual challenge every modern leader faces leading themselves and leading through change. Through personal reflection, bold transparency, and a people-first mindset, Jeff reveals how introversion, vulnerability, and authenticity can become surprising superpowers in leadership. In this deep-dive conversation, Jeff and Lee examine how seemingly small moments, like asking for time off or handling disappointment, can become pivotal points of leadership. Jeff walks us through lessons learned from his early career, how he doubled performance by showing respect, and how WD-40 cultivates 94% employee engagement in a world where the average is just 23%. From embracing AI with curiosity instead of fear to fostering trust through shared accountability, Jeff shows us that unleashing leaders isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking the right questions and showing up with intentional presence.
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Jeff is Chief People, Culture & Capability Officer at WD-40: linkedin.com/in/jglindeman
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Jeff Lindeman, Chief People, Culture & Capability Officer at WD-40, joins the podcast to unpack the dual challenge every modern leader faces leading themselves and leading through change. Through personal reflection, bold transparency, and a people-first mindset, Jeff reveals how introversion, vulnerability, and authenticity can become surprising superpowers in leadership. In this deep-dive conversation, Jeff and Lee examine how seemingly small moments, like asking for time off or handling disappointment, can become pivotal points of leadership. Jeff walks us through lessons learned from his early career, how he doubled performance by showing respect, and how WD-40 cultivates 94% employee engagement in a world where the average is just 23%. From embracing AI with curiosity instead of fear to fostering trust through shared accountability, Jeff shows us that unleashing leaders isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking the right questions and showing up with intentional presence.
Additional Resources:
Jeff is Chief People, Culture & Capability Officer at WD-40: linkedin.com/in/jglindeman
Attend Unleashing Leaders University!
Learn more about Unleashing Leaders
Follow Unleashing Leaders on LinkedIn
Connect with Lee on LinkedIn
Follow Unleashing Leaders on Facebook
Follow Unleashing Leaders on Instagram
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