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Lead with Trust, Not Titles: Emotional Intelligence at Work – With Matthew Hudson Ep. 111

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🩺 Reason for the

Appointment

Matthew Hudson – Episode 111

Leadership speaker, author & founder of Layla Rose Ranch

💡 Top Takeaway

“Soft skills outrank technical skills.” – Matthew Hudson

🔍 Do your leaders

actually listen—or just instruct?

In this surprising episode, we explore what rescue horses

can teach us about leadership, emotional intelligence, and organizational
culture. You'll learn how trust-based leadership delivers real results, why
behavior always beats buzzwords, and how one ranch in Texas is helping execs
lead with presence—not power.

🎯 What you’ll gain:

Clear, practical tips for hiring culture-fit employees, managing with empathy
(not ego), and driving higher engagement and retention through better
leadership behaviors.

🧑‍🌾 Guest Bio

Matthew Hudson – Founder of Layla Rose Ranch Horse Rescue and

keynote speaker with over 2,000 talks delivered. A seasoned leadership coach
with decades in corporate training, Matthew now combines boardroom wisdom
with barnyard metaphors to show why emotional intelligence is your most
valuable leadership asset.

📊 Vitals (Statistics

& Metrics)

    Emotional intelligence is no longer optional—it’s a

    differentiator.

      Clear expectations build strong cultures.

        Trust stabilizes teams and improves ROI.

        📋 Medical History

        (Episode Summary)

        Leadership isn't about control—it's about connection. This

        episode shows how emotional authenticity and trust-building transform teams,
        improve retention, and turn managers into true leaders.

        🔬 Exam (Detailed Topics

        & Highlights)

           

          💊 Treatment Plan

          (Resources & Prescriptions)

          📘 Book: Herd

          Mentality: Leadership Lessons from Rescue Horses
          🎨
          Layla Rose Ranch Coloring Book: Amazon Link
          📖
          “The Motive” by Patrick Lencioni
          💡
          Prescriptions:

             

            📣 Call to Action (Guest

            CTA)

            🎤 Book Matthew Hudson for

            your next leadership event or training at LaylaRoseRanch.org
            📧
            Email: [email protected]
            📞
            Phone: 817-681-7000
            🔗
            LinkedIn: Matthew
            Hudson

             

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