HR Leaders Why Most Leaders Fail at Building Trust
Feb 20, 2025
Donovan Mattole, CHRO at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, shares insights on the essential nature of trust and resilience in leadership. He argues that authentic relationships are vital for organizational success and highlights the importance of work-life balance and self-care. Donovan also discusses the concept of 'teamship' for collaboration and innovation and stresses how open communication can foster a supportive work environment. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize personal connections and gratitude in their professional lives.
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Prioritize Friendships
- Invest in friendships and nurture those relationships.
- Friends provide support and perspective throughout life's ups and downs.
Combat HR Loneliness
- HR can be a lonely role, but building friendships outside of work is crucial.
- These external networks offer valuable support and make you a better leader.
Wheel of Life Impact
- Donovan used the "Wheel of Life" exercise with his HR team at Brenntag.
- This helped improve team engagement and resilience, especially after the pandemic.
