943: Humony Leadership to Achieve Better Decisions, Better Thinking, and Better Outcomes with Steven Howard

Creating harmony in human workplaces is crucial for promoting productivity and job satisfaction. This can involve fostering an environment of positivity and mutual respect, while also providing opportunities for growth and development. Encouraging open communication, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance can also help to create a more harmonious workplace. Ultimately, creating a positive workplace culture requires a joint effort from both leaders and employees, and is essential for promoting overall well-being and success.

Steven Howard is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and an award-winning author of 22 business leadership and professional development books, including “Humony Leadership.” He is passionate about the concept of "human leadership," which stresses the need for leaders to create workplaces of well-being and harmony. Today, Stephen explains what “humony” is and discusses harmony in the workplace and how it can be achieved through a shift in mindset from managing people to leading them. He shares his personal experiences on the challenges of overcoming negativity and building trust within teams.

Quotes

"We need to move away from a cynical and negative mindset and demonstrate the right way to do things." - Steven Howard

“If the leader doesn't have trust, or the people don't trust the leader, it doesn't matter what else they do.” - Steven Howard

“Being very specific and concrete in how we monitor progress of any work activity is really important. That's the difference between being a good leader and a great leader.” - Steven Howard

Takeaways

03:32 Effective leadership requires a mindset shift from managing people to leading them.

05:19 Mentoring and empowering employees to make their own decisions can boost their confidence and competence.

07:55 Eliminating negativity and cynicism, starting with oneself, is crucial for fostering a positive work environment.

15:03 Building trust and open communication are foundational for creating harmony in the workplace.

22:57 Clearly communicating expectations, progress, and feedback on a regular basis is essential for successful team collaboration.

Resources

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Filed in: Archive 4: 2020-2023 • Interview • Podcast

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