{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lead the People","title":"#165: Leading Through Uncertainty with Empathy (feat. Jevon Wooden)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/db859968\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2161,"description":"Jevon Wooden, CEO of BrightMind Consulting Group, is a speaker, coach, and author of two books, including From Functional to Phenomenal. A Bronze Star recipient and Army veteran, his expertise in leadership and business strategy has been featured in Forbes, Inc., and Fast Company.\nKey Takeaways:\n\nMany new managers are promoted for technical excellence but receive little leadership training.\nEmpathy and emotional intelligence are essential for navigating pressure from both executives and teams.\nUncertainty becomes opportunity when leaders focus on what they can control and stay curious.\nClarity starts by defining the real problem and accurately labeling emotions before acting.\nStrong cultures are built by understanding people’s motivations, communication styles, and sense of belonging.\n\nFrom Our Sponsor:\nThe Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI, including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels, across 90+ countries. Learn more at predictiveindex.com.\nAdditional Resources:\nFollow Jevon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonwooden/\nFollow Jevon on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jevonspeaks\nFrom Functional to Phenomenal (book): https://jevonwooden.com/functionaltophenomenal/\nFollow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/\nSubscribe to The Predictive Index on YouTube! https://youtube.com/@thepredictiveindex?si=zyj8aS18Z_1HMrVp\nFollow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/posts/?feedView=all\nLearn more about...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/gBXaSS69Fbpxgl9x7Oa1OVHc62HSffiZspToCexfb7k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYmM0/OGUyYTE3ZTcwZDlm/ZWM4YmM3YzI0MWUx/MGZkOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}