The Modern Manager

363: The Surprising Science of Great Leadership Revealed with Margaret Moore and Jeffrey Hull

Jun 24, 2025
Margaret Moore, founder of Wellcoaches Corporation, and Jeffrey Hull, executive director at the Institute of Coaching, dive into the nine science-backed traits of effective leadership. They discuss how small changes can lead to significant impacts in management. Topics include the vital role of positive psychology, the need for flexibility in leadership, and the importance of intentional pauses to boost team morale. They also share personal anecdotes about early mentors who shaped their leadership philosophies, highlighting empathy and inclusivity as essential qualities.
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Manager Thriving and Engagement Decline

  • Manager thriving and engagement have dropped significantly since the pandemic.
  • Managers set the tone for employee engagement and creativity at work.
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Nine Traits Define Effective Leadership

  • Effective leadership divides into managing yourself, managing others, and managing the system.
  • Nine traits within these categories form a complete framework for leadership impact.
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Agility Shapes Leadership Flexibility

  • Leadership agility means moving fluidly between directive and collaborative styles depending on context.
  • Flexibility involves shifting mental states between high control and low control brain modes for creativity and precision.
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