The Psychology Podcast Gary Heil || Choose Love, Not Fear in the Workplace
Aug 23, 2021
Gary Heil, an accomplished author and co-founder of The Center for Innovative Leadership, dives into the transformative power of love in the workplace. He critiques outdated leadership strategies that rely on fear and manipulation, emphasizing the importance of fostering genuine connections. The discussion touches on the challenges of creativity in leadership and the millennial quest for authenticity. Heil argues that embracing collective identity over individual competence is key to enhancing team performance and unlocking human potential.
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Love in Great Teams
- The best teams aren't just about winning; they have a deeper, caring relationship.
- This "love" creates a culture of hard work and high expectations, not softness.
Cultural Impediment
- Existing company cultures often hinder leadership growth by pressuring conformity.
- People know what good leadership looks like, but their environment discourages it.
Outdated Motivation
- Many leaders rely on outdated, manipulative motivation theories like carrots and sticks.
- This mindset, based on rewards and punishments, contradicts modern research on human motivation.
