{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wired to Lead","title":"Building Trust Through Connection: An HR Leader's 20-Year Playbook ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/adc2485e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2808,"description":"What if the real engine of organizational success isn't strategy, it's people?\nIn this transformative episode, seasoned HR leader Laura Golembieski shares 20+ years of wisdom about what truly drives performance: genuine human connection. From managing retail teams 30 years her senior at age 22 to partnering with C-suites at global brands, Laura has discovered that the most successful organizations don't just have better strategies—they have leaders who understand the science of connection.\nJoin host Julia LeFevre as she explores:Why weekly one-on-ones aren't optional (and the neuroscience that proves it)How your team's \"brain tank\" must be filled before their thinking brain can performThe \"Christmas Eve Sunday night\" vision that transformed workplace cultureWhy listening without action destroys trustHow to lead when you're not the smartest person in the room (and why that's actually your superpower)Laura reveals her non-negotiable practice of spending one hour weekly with each direct report—not for status updates, but for genuine connection. Discover why this investment yields the highest ROI in team performance, innovation, and retention.Plus, Julia breaks out her famous blue brain model to demonstrate the neurological reality behind why connection must come before cognition—a game-changer for anyone who thinks relationship-building is \"soft.\"Whether you're a new manager or seasoned executive, this conversation will fundamentally shift how you think about Monday mornings and the true role of leadership.\n\nJulia and the Wired to Lead podcast team\nConnect with Julia Lefevre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaklefevre/\nVisit the Brave Restoration website here: https://braverestoration.org/\nListen to Wired to Lead on these podcast platforms:\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hed3JQ5LGi5sQcAXBCYk5\nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wired-to-lead/id1818563028\nAmazon Podcasts:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RFbsb5-piXmNBuJKxtA3lLJGNkH6ogTvl_L1SiVnqDQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iOTM3/ZTMyNWZhODk5MGM3/MTVmMjcxNTIyMTE2/ZGI4OS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}