What does it take to have your team run through walls for you? In this compelling episode of Wisdom of Wrench, hosts Kevin Comerford and Amanda Meyer are joined by Ray Dias to tackle the secret ingredient of exceptional leadership: Building Followship. Episode 15 wraps up our enlightening 3-part series on leadership talents, pinpointing why inspiring loyalty and trust is the ultimate mark of a truly remarkable leader.
Followship isn’t about power, it’s about earning your team’s belief in YOU. Discover how humility, patience, and selflessness transform managers from drill sergeants to trusted coaches. Through insightful stories and hard lessons, this discussion demystifies why great leaders put their teams in the spotlight, prioritize development, and balance discipline with care.
You'll hear real examples of overcoming ego, pulling out hidden talent, and creating interdependence within dynamic organizations. Learn how Kevin’s early struggles as a leader changed his entire approach, Amanda’s patience built loyalty, and Ray's wisdom solidified decades of leadership experience.
If you’ve ever wondered how to inspire heroic efforts from your team while fostering their long-term growth, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using today. Building followship isn’t a skill—it’s a responsibility. See how you can step up as the kind of leader your people will never forget.
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Chapters:
0:00 - What is Followship? Leadership’s Best Kept Secret
0:54 - Welcome to Part 3 of the Three Talents Series!
1:06 - Recap: Courage, Responsibility, and Building Followership
2:05 - Spotlight on the Real Deal: 30 Years of Wisdom From Ray Diaz
3:17 - Building Followship: Getting Others to Run Through Walls For You
4:17 - Amanda’s Key Insight: Why You Must Be Willing to Serve First
6:04 - Dealing with Passion Gone Wrong: A Story of Redeeming Potential
7:08 - Coaching to Unleash Talent: The Evolution of MVP Departments
8:26 - Patience Pays Off: Building Loyalty and Dedication in Your Team
10:09 - Followship as Glue: What Really Keeps a Team Together
11:06 - Selflessness in Leadership: Sit in the Small Chair
13:13 - Asking Better Questions to Develop Your Team
16:04 - The Power of Listening: Leading Through Discovery
20:29 - Avoiding Dependency: Interdependence is the Goal
25:13 - Leadership Evolution: Learning From Mistakes—and Growing Past Ego
30:12 - Why Discipline Begins With Being a Humble Leader
34:39 - The Biggest Barrier to Followship
39:47 - Progress vs. Perfection: Building Confidence in Your Team
44:25 - How to Celebrate Wins and Catch People Doing Things Right
47:55 - Top Performers Love Accountability—How to Support Their Success
50:04 - Walk the Talk: Leave Things Better Than You Found Them
55:03 - Focus on the Process, Not the Person: Managing Without Drama
59:17 - Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts on Building Exceptional Leadership
1:00:24 - Encouraging Courage: Actionable Steps to Build Leadership Today!
1:01:12 - Taking Responsibility: Self-Assessment Tips for Better Decisions
1:02:21 - Building Followship: Make Service and Joy Your Legacy
1:04:28 - Thank You for Listening – Here’s to a Bigger Future Together!
