Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast #359: Mastering the Push and Pull of Leadership
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Aug 28, 2025 The hosts dive into the delicate balance of push and pull in leadership. They emphasize the need for building trust through positive relationships and emotional intelligence. By blending driving results with inspiring growth, leaders can foster engagement within their teams. Consistency in actions and words is highlighted as crucial for effective influence. The discussions encourage leaders to self-reflect and regularly assess their motivational strategies to maintain a connection with their teams.
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Push Versus Pull Requires Balance
- Leaders often excel at pushing for results but neglect inspiring and empowering people.
- Balancing push (performance) and pull (inspiration) creates higher engagement and output.
Touch Hearts Before Asking Hands
- Build positive relationships so people know you care before you ask them to follow.
- Earn permission to influence by consistently connecting and showing concern for team members.
Trust Is Leadership Currency
- Trust rises when leaders combine relationships, competence, and consistency.
- Trust functions as the currency that enables both pushing and pulling effectively.
