Join bestselling author Stephen M.R. Covey, known for works like "The Speed of Trust," as he discusses his latest book, "Trust & Inspire." He delves into the shift from traditional 'command and control' leadership to a more inspiring and trust-based approach, emphasizing how this change can foster collaboration and innovation. Covey also explores the erosion of trust in society and shares practical strategies for cultivating meaningful relationships through affirmation and intentional communication. Discover how to unleash greatness within your leadership!
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Microsoft's Revitalization
Satya Nadella revitalized Microsoft by shifting the leadership style to trust and inspire.
This led to both cultural and marketplace wins, reflected in increased stock price and innovation.
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Paradigm Shift
Moving from command-and-control to trust-and-inspire is a paradigm shift, not just a degree change.
It requires changing fundamental beliefs about people and leadership.
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Reflect on Trust
Reflect on who trusted and inspired you.
Consider how their trust impacted your development and how you can replicate that for others.
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In 'Smart Trust', Stephen M.R. Covey and Greg Link explore how trust can be a powerful tool for generating prosperity and creating positive environments. They outline five key actions for implementing smart trust, highlighting examples from successful organizations. The book emphasizes the importance of trust in achieving success and happiness in both personal and professional settings.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R Covey
This book, first published in 1989, outlines seven habits that are designed to help individuals become more effective in their personal and professional lives. The habits are grouped into three categories: Private Victory (habits 1-3), Public Victory (habits 4-6), and Renewal (habit 7). The habits include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand and then to be understood, synergizing, and sharpening the saw. Covey emphasizes the importance of personal integrity, effective time management, empathetic communication, and continuous self-improvement[2][5][4].
Trust and Inspire
How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others
Stephen M. R. Covey
In 'Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others', Stephen M. R. Covey argues that traditional 'Command and Control' leadership styles are no longer effective in the modern world. He proposes a new leadership model that focuses on trust and inspiration, believing that people are creative, collaborative, and full of potential. This approach aims to empower individuals to become the best version of themselves and produce their best work, especially in a dispersed and diverse workforce environment.
The Speed of Trust
The One Thing That Changes Everything
Stephen Covey
This book emphasizes that trust is the basis of the new global economy and demonstrates how trust functions in every transaction and relationship. It provides practical advice on establishing trust immediately to avoid bureaucratic check-and-balance processes, highlighting cores such as integrity, intent, and capabilities. With over two million copies sold, it is an essential read for business leaders and public figures to understand and build trust effectively.
In this episode, I am joined by my friend Stephen M.R. Covey to talk about his new book, Trust & Inspire. You'll learn how the right leadership produces effortless results and relationships.
For fifty years we have heard that we need to move away from "command and control" leadership. But nobody has named what we should do instead. That's what Stephen M.R. Covey boldly and brilliantly does in this episode:Trust & Inspire. Isn't that what we want? Fifty years from now nobody will speak of command and control without saying 'trust and inspire'. It's going to become a part of our language, a part of what management itself means. As a great leader himself, Stephen will, in this episode, unleash the greatness within you.
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