The Leader Factor

Fear is the biggest inhibitor of organizational success. Join us as we explore 3 practical strategies for dismantling fear-based barriers, fostering a culture of psychological safety, and driving transformative change.

Episode Chapters:
02:08 - Fear is part of our everyday lives
04:10 - The biggest organizational fear statistics and data
08:00 - Fear is a natural biological response, what happens when we trigger it?
13:24 -  Types of organizational fear and how to spot them
22:36 - Fear breaks the feedback loop
30:57 - Practical Strategy #1: Monitor your emotional response to dissent and bad news.
35:51 - Practical Strategy #2: Give updates when there are no updates.
40:42 - Practical Strategy #3: Provide air cover in exchange for candor.


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What is The Leader Factor?

[Previously Culture by Design] The leader is the #1 factor in determining organizational success. If you want to become an effective leader, you have three objectives: First, learn to lead yourself. Then, learn how to unlock the full potential of your team. Finally, build a business where culture is your competitive advantage and innovation is the status quo.