Sustainable culture doesn’t happen by accident—it’s cultivated by intentional, consistent leadership that walks the talk. Chantell Preston explores how to lead through chaos and change while building trust and connection with your team. With the world shifting rapidly, Chantell reflects on the evolving responsibilities of leaders—both professionally and personally—and how empathy, communication, and flexibility are non-negotiable tools for success.
Chantell shares how leaders can build resilient organizations by fostering trust, transparency, collaboration, and agency. Through real-life experiences and practical strategies, she challenges leaders to reevaluate how they empower their people, emphasizing the importance of listening, vulnerability, and adapting to changing employee expectations.
The episode challenges leaders to reflect on their own impact. Are you truly listening to your employees? Are you supporting them in ways that bring out their best? Are you modeling the culture you want your team to live by? This is a direct, honest, and empowering conversation for anyone looking to build a workplace culture rooted in trust, purpose, and growth.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Leading Through Chaos
01:32 Building Trust Through Vulnerability
03:45 Creating a Safe Space for Mistakes
05:20 Transparency in Decision-Making
07:10 Fostering Collaboration and Belonging
09:00 The Power of Employee Agency
11:20 Leadership Lessons from Parenting
12:45 Final Reflection: Are You Living the Culture You Want?