Today I welcome back for the third time – and the second time in less than a year – one of my favorite authors. He’s got a brand new book out (released last week) and I can’t wait to tell you more about it.
My guest is none other than Stephen M. R. Covey, whose previous books include The Speed of Trust and Smart Trust, both #1 Wall Street Journal bestsellers.
His brand new book is called Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness on Others.
Stephen M. R. Covey has made it his life’s work to understand trust in leadership and organizations. In this new book, he makes the compelling argument that even though our world has changed drastically, our style of leadership has not.
Most organizations, teams, schools, and families today still operate from a model rooted in “Command & Control,” focusing on positional power, hierarchies, and rigid compliance. But because of the shifting demographics of the workforce, the changing nature of work itself, and the choices we now have for where and how to work, this old approach to leadership is both outdated, and irrelevant.
I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Stephen and his work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.
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In today’s episode, Stephen and I chat about:
- The differences between motivation and inspiration, and why they’re worth noting
- The issue of knowing command and control is irrelevant and the difficulty in acting accordingly
- The fundamental beliefs of a Trust and Inspire leader
- And lots more!
Order Stephen’s Book
You can order your copy of Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others right now!
Consider Ordering My New Book Too!
Purchase a copy of my new book (written with Jesse Wisnewski) Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career. There, you can also download the introduction and first chapter for free!
Stephen in Action
Books That Stephen Recommends
The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
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