979: Good Leadership Through Personal Relationships: Be The Best Leader You Can Be with Certified Leadership Trainer Kevin Wayne Johnson

Leaders are the ones who guide people to accomplish a certain task, whether in a family,  business, or community setting. However, many leaders struggle to lead because they don’t know how to communicate properly. Others lead through fear, unable to help workers do their high-level tasks. Good leadership, on the other hand, uses their heart as their guide to lead. Building relationships and earning mutual trust will create a positive atmosphere, and people will perform at a high level with joy in doing their tasks.

Kevin Wayne Johnson is the founder and CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group, a certified leadership trainer and speaker, an eight-time best-selling author, and a former chief of staff for the Department of Defense. He is also the author of the book entitled “Leadership With A Servant's Heart: Leading Through Personal Relationships.” In this episode, Kevin will talk about good leadership and how current and aspiring leaders can be the best leaders they can be.

Quotes

"The best leaders, whether at home or in the workplace, lead not just with their minds but also with their hearts, demonstrating care, value, honor, respect, empathy, and compassion for others." - Kevin Wayne Johnson

“When we can align what's in the mind—what we know—with what's in the heart—how we actually go about treating people—then we're truly on our way to being the best type of leader.” - Kevin Wayne Johnson

“Better is based on what you know and what you learn because leaders are learners. Based on what you know, I want you to do better. Ultimately, that makes you a better leader. So, lead better.” - Kevin Wayne Johnson

Takeaways

02:02 Effective leaders go beyond just getting people to perform and instead focus on building genuine relationships and trust with their teams.

02:17 Leaders should demonstrate care, respect, empathy, and compassion for their people, aligning their actions with their knowledge.

03:50 Having open conversations and dialogues to understand people's unique situations and concerns is crucial for building strong relationships and trust.

14:36 Addressing miscommunications and misunderstandings through open dialogue, rather than avoiding them, can help resolve many workplace issues.

20:05 Continuously learning, doing better, and leading better are key principles for aspiring and seasoned leaders.

Resources

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

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