John Blakey: The Trusted Executive

Tired of leaders who prioritize power over trust? You're not alone.

According to the Edelman Trust Barometer 2023, a lack of faith in societal institutions triggered by economic anxiety, disinformation, mass-class divide, and a failure of leadership has brought us to a deeply and dangerously polarized state.

But don't worry, in this podcast, we've got you covered. We speak with globally renowned keynote speaker and founder of The Trusted Executive, Dr. John Blakey, who shares the importance of trust and purposeful leadership in the 21st century.

During our conversation, John notes how leaders can inspire trust in their people by exhibiting nine habits of trust under the three pillars of ability, integrity, and benevolence.

Our discussion emphasizes the need for purposeful leadership that prioritizes the power of trust over the trust in power.

Here are some key takeaways that you won't want to miss:

Importance of Trust:

John shares a personal experience from 18 years ago when his boss questioned his response to a good day and asked if he was "too effing nice". In the 21st century, leaders need to be creative in defining great leadership and rely on trust instead of power. The Trust Executive Foundation attracts leaders who prioritize trust.

Nine Habits of Trust:

We delve into the details of John's nine habits that inspire trust in people and why transparency is critical in building trust. Businesses need to contribute to more than just profit-making.

Evolution of Power:

We map out how the evolution of power is changing, and how existing power struggles will formulate in the market. The challenges in driving factors that lead to sell are not new, but crisis can be the catalyst for change.

Creating Clear Visions:

We explore why business leaders need clear visions for their organisations and how to galvanise movements for change both internally and externally. We draw comparisons to current notable leaders and how the Edelman Trust Barometer notes the loss of trust in governments and media requires business leaders to articulate new visions and agendas. We also focus on the Triple Bottom Line vision (people, profit, planet) and why it's a priority for investors and the communities you serve.

Articulating Beliefs:

We highlight why business leaders need to be clear about their values and beliefs and articulate clear narratives that resonate with people's values. We provide insight on Milton Friedman's Neoliberalism and how it promotes shareholder value above anything else, which is no longer relevant and is to the detriment of society. We explore whether stakeholder capitalism is the way forward in today's changed creator economy.

Purposeful Leadership:

Leaders need to focus on the future and create something new by exhibiting purposeful leadership. We discuss why people with the seed of leadership should be excited about the opportunity to create something new.

It was an absolute pleasure to have John on the show. We're grateful he made the time to come sit down with us. This one is packed with wisdom and practical tools regarding trust, motivation, purposeful leadership, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the exchange!

As always, you can find the podcast on Apple, Acast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Remember, by creating clear visions and articulating beliefs, leaders can inspire change and create a better future for everyone.

Enjoy!

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