Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored Gallup’s four essentials of leadership: hope, trust, compassion, and stability. We’ve looked at why they matter, how to practice them, and where leaders often stumble. But in this episode, we turn the mirror on ourselves. We share the wins, the misses, and the lessons we’re still learning when it comes to leading with these four needs. From moments where we got it right to times we wish we could redo, this is a candid look at what it really takes to grow as a leader. Because leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about being present, self-aware, and willing to keep getting better.

🎙️ Which of the four needs—hope, trust, compassion, or stability—are you working on most right now?

➡️ Drop your responses in the comments, DM us, or share it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag us. We’ll feature a few next week! 

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Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025. 

Covey, Stephen M.R. (2008). The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything. Free Press.

Change isn’t slowing down—employees now face an average of 10 major workplace shifts each year, up from just two a decade ago. No wonder 75% say they’re craving more stability at work. But stability doesn’t mean resisting change—it means being the leader who provides clarity, rituals, and emotional steadiness when everything else feels uncertain. In this episode, we dig into Deloitte’s concept of “stagility”—the balance between stability and agility—and explore how dependable leadership can keep teams grounded without holding them back. You’ll walk away with practical ways to create anchors for your people, from predictable check-ins to emotional consistency, so your team feels safe enough to thrive in the midst of chaos.

🎙️ What’s one ritual or routine that keeps you—or your team—grounded? 

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Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025. 

Deloitte. (2025). 2025 Global Human Capital Trends. Deloitte Insights. 

Poynton, S. et al. (2025 March 24). Stagility: Creating stability for workers for organizations to move at speed. Deloitte Insights. 

Rogers, Everett. (1962, 1971, 1983). Diffusion of Innovations. The Free Press: A Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Covey, Stephen R. (1989, 2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Free Press.

Trust, stability, hope, and compassion—Gallup’s 2025 Global Leadership Report found these four needs are what employees want most from leaders, yet compassion is often misunderstood as “being nice” or lowering standards. In this episode, we reframe compassion as a measurable leadership strength that drives psychological safety, creativity, and performance. Drawing on Gallup’s data and fresh insights from the 2025 Compassion Report, we’ll explore how leaders can show care without sacrificing accountability, why compassion is a competitive advantage in today’s divided workplaces, and practical ways to bring it into daily leadership.

🎙️ Tell us about a time someone led you with compassion. What did they say or do that made an impact? Or share one way you’ve brought more compassion to your own leadership this month.

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Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025. 

Muhammad Ali Index. (2025). The 2025 Compassion Report. Muhammad Ali Index

Covey, Stephen R. (1989, 2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Free Press.

Trust isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s your competitive edge. Gallup’s latest data shows trust in most major institutions is scraping all-time lows, making it harder than ever for people to know who or what to believe. But here’s the upside: when trust is rare, leaders who earn it become unforgettable. In this episode, we break down what trust really looks like at work, how to measure it, and the small, consistent actions that make you the leader people choose to follow.

🎙️ Ask your team: “What’s one thing I could do to earn more trust from you this month?”

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Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025. 

Brenan, Megan. (2025 July 17). Democrats' Confidence in U.S. Institutions Sinks to New Low. Gallup News. 

Covey, Stephen M.R. (2008). The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything. Free Press.

Lencioni, Patrick. (2002). The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. Jossey-Bass. 

Covey, Stephen R. (1989, 2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Free Press.

Leaders are expected to have vision—but what people really need is hope. This episode dives into how hope drives performance, morale, and resilience, especially in times of uncertainty.

🎙️ What’s one hopeful message your team needs to hear this week?

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Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025. 

Sinek, Simon. (2011 December 27). Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Portfolio. 

After a seven-month hiatus and a big team shift, we’re back—and ready to lead out loud. In this kickoff episode, we talk about why we paused, what we’ve learned, and how our newest team member, April, is helping shape the future of The Weekly Workplace.

Get to know us again—and get ready for a whole new kind of leadership conversation.

🎙️ What’s one thing you’ve changed your mind about in the last seven months—at work or in life?

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Kondo, Marie. (2014). The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Ten Speed Press. 

Rae Lyon is retiring! In this special episode, we celebrate Rae's 16 years of service. Hear the impact of her leadership, her wisdom for leaders, and the stories that make her legacy unforgettable.

To share your messages with Rae, email her at [email protected] until January 23, 2025. After that, she can be reached at [email protected].

Take the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) or Six Types of Working Genius assessment.

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Note: The Weekly Workplace will be taking a brief hiatus and pausing new episodes for about a month. In the meantime, we encourage you to revisit our past episodes, share your favorites, and continue engaging with us by liking and following the podcast. Thank you for your support, and we’ll be back soon with more great content!

Leadership transitions can be emotional, both for the outgoing leader and the incoming one. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana explore how leaders can gracefully step aside, mentor effectively, and support new leaders without micromanaging.

Take the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) or Six Types of Working Genius assessment.

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When key people leave, they often take their hard-earned knowledge with them. This episode is all about keeping that wisdom in-house. Join Dewey, Rae, and Bryana and learn how frontline leaders can preserve essential knowledge through documentation, shadowing, and effective storytelling.

Call-in your Gratitude Challenge shoutout at 1-573-884-6665.

Schedule your FREE consultation for executive/professional coaching.

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How do you recognize and nurture leadership talent on your team? In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana dive into practical ways to build a leadership pipeline—without breaking your budget. Discover tips for spotting potential, creating growth opportunities, and ensuring everyone on your team is set up to succeed.

Call-in your Gratitude Challenge shoutout at 1-573-884-6665.

Schedule your FREE consultation for executive/professional coaching.

Take the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence), Energy Leadership Index, or Six Types of Working Genius assessment.

[email protected]  I  573.882.2860  I mti.missouri.edu

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The Weekly Workplace. (2022 December 7). Episode #71: Encouraging The Good, The Bad, and Everything in Between [podcast]. Missouri Training Institute.