On this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, Dan Swartwout welcomes Dr. Larry Inks to the show. Larry is a Professor of Management and Human Resources at The Ohio State University who previously ran talent management for Cardinal Health. Dan and Larry discuss why one clear goal keeps a team focused. They also explore change management, including the emotional aspects of change, and the differences between management and leadership. Listen and find out why Larry is one of the foremost experts on talent management and team effectiveness.

In addition to being informative and helpful, this is one of the most entertaining episodes of Quality Time with MoreSteam. Larry kept Dan laughing throughout the conversation. Clutter in your junk drawer? It’s here. Cleaning out your garage? We’ve got it. Even WKRP in Cincinnati? Absolutely. You won’t want to miss this one.

 

In this episode, you will hear about:

1:08 - Larry's background

5:07 - Building successful teams

7:04 - Setting goals that work

9:54 - Empathy, compassion, and organizational leadership

11:36 - The difference between managing and leading

13:14 - Being authentic as a leader

16:35 - Making changes that last

21:30 - Helping people work through the emotional side of change

25:24 - The quiet resistance to change

27:20 - Remote work versus return-to-office

34:31 - Thoughts on resilience

 

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