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  • Strengthening Leadership Through Relationships

    Strengthening Leadership Through Relationships
    May 7 2025
    David discusses the importance of healthy relationships in leadership and that trust is crucial for team cohesion and sustainable growth, highlighting issues like gossip, hidden agendas, and micromanagement as symptoms of broken trust. He suggests practical steps for leaders to build relationships, such as scheduling non-transactional conversations, fostering vulnerability, and creating clarity in roles and expectations. He also stresses the need for leaders to give trust first and to be intentional about fostering a culture of transparency and empathy, which ultimately leads to a more fulfilled and effective team.

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    22 m
  • Mastering Leadership Communication

    Mastering Leadership Communication
    Apr 30 2025
    David discusses the importance of effective communication in leadership, emphasizing that even with a great strategy and team, poor communication can lead to inefficiencies and misunderstandings. He highlights common issues like repeating yourself, dealing with fires, and misunderstandings. He suggests focusing on clarity, understanding, and building trust through clear communication. He introduces the "communication code" and the "leadership audit" to help leaders assess and improve their communication skills. The episode aims to provide practical steps for leaders to enhance their communication, ultimately leading to better team performance and business success.

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    23 m
  • Breaking Down Communication Barriers

    Breaking Down Communication Barriers
    Apr 23 2025
    David discusses the importance of effective communication in leadership, emphasizing that even with a great strategy and team, poor communication can lead to inefficiencies and misunderstandings. He highlights common issues like repeating yourself, dealing with fires, and misunderstandings, and suggests practical solutions such as confirming understanding, using multiple communication mediums, and setting clear expectations. He introduces the "communication code" and the "leadership audit" to help leaders improve communication and avoid misfires. He stresses the need for clarity, kindness, and intentionality in leadership communication to build trust and clarity within teams.

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    23 m
  • Leadership Wake-Up Call

    Leadership Wake-Up Call
    Apr 10 2025
    David introduces a new upcoming series on the podcast that will focus on practical leadership solutions. The series, "The Leadership That Works," will explore five key areas: communication, relationships, alignment, execution, and capacity. He emphasizes that leadership issues often stem from blind spots and gradual erosion rather than sudden breakdowns. He shares his 25 years of experience in environmental consulting, highlighting the importance of addressing these areas to prevent long-term damage.

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    10 m
  • From The Gap To The Gain

    From The Gap To The Gain
    Apr 2 2025
    David discusses the concept of focusing on the "gain" rather than the "gap" in leadership and personal development. He emphasizes the importance of shifting perspective to recognize progress and achievements, rather than dwelling on unmet goals. He shares personal experiences, including his 20-year marriage and business challenges, to illustrate how maintaining a positive outlook can foster resilience. He highlights practical strategies like celebrating small wins, revisiting one's purpose, and seeking community support. He also promotes his upcoming event, "Grow Your Vision," aimed at helping men achieve their goals and maintain resilience in the face of challenges.

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    22 m
  • The Power Of Presence

    The Power Of Presence
    Mar 27 2025
    David shares a personal story about the importance of being present, using a recent concert experience with his sister as an example. He reflects on the power of music and the connection it brings, highlighting the humility and authenticity of artist Mindy Smith. He emphasizes the need to overcome distractions, both external and internal, to achieve true presence. He discusses the significance of living a purposeful life, drawing from his background in music and his work with the Steward Business approach. He also encourages you to evaluate your own presence and authenticity, offering resources and coaching to help you live a fully engaged life.

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    19 m
  • Hiring For Passion

    Hiring For Passion
    Mar 20 2025
    David discusses the importance of hiring for passion in addition to technical skills. He emphasizes that passionate individuals can amplify a company's mission and drive growth, while technically skilled but disengaged employees can hinder progress. He advises leaders to ask mission-driven questions during interviews to gauge candidates' passion and alignment with company values. He also highlights the need for leaders to be passionate themselves and to create a culture that values passion over perfect resumes. He also offers resources, including a free boot camp and discovery clarity calls, to help leaders build passionate, sustainable teams.

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    23 m
  • Why Passion Trumps Skills

    Why Passion Trumps Skills
    Mar 13 2025
    In this episode, David discusses the importance of hiring passionate people over those with just technical skills. He emphasizes that passion drives engagement, ownership, and long-term success, while technical skills alone can lead to team disengagement and high turnover. He shares personal experiences and insights from over 25 years in environmental consulting, highlighting the negative impact of hiring for skills without passion. He encourages leaders to evaluate their own passion and mission, and to prioritize hiring for personality and drive. The podcast aims to help leaders create a culture of passion and engagement, ultimately leading to better team performance and organizational success.

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    22 m
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