#12 Leadership, Trust, and Integrity with Quentin Hodge Part 2

Leadership, Trust, and Integrity with Quentin Hodge Part 2In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff introduces longtime friend and guest Quentin Hodge, a Senior Health and Safety Professional with over 20 years of experience. Mark and Quentin discuss the importance of knowing and understanding your team, navigating confrontational situations with emotional intelligence, and maintaining integrity and empathy in leadership. Quentin shares his personal journey and strategies for continuous growth as a leader, highlighting the impact of small, consistent efforts and mentorship. The conversation also explores how younger generations' unique skills, like gaming, can be leveraged in industrial settings. Listeners are encouraged to never give up, keep learning, and build strong relationships with their teams to be effective leaders.00:00 Introduction: Knowing Your People00:15 Welcome to the Learning to Lead Show00:35 Guest Introduction: Quentin Hodge01:10 Turning Around Safety in a Challenging Environment03:33 Insights on Leadership and Emotional Intelligence04:16 The Importance of Integrity and Empathy08:07 Continuous Growth as a Leader12:01 Adapting to New Generations in the Workforce16:29 Encouragement for Overwhelmed Leaders19:51 Conclusion and Call to ActionFree Learning To Lead ResourcesFree Book: The Trust GapThe Learning To Lead NewsletterLeaderNotes🔎 About LeaderNotesLeaderNotes is a quick-hit companion to each episode of The Learning to Lead Show. In just 5–10 minutes, Mark Cundiff recaps the top leadership insights, frameworks, and action steps from each interview, designed for busy, growth-minded leaders who want to review and apply the episode’s biggest takeaways on the go. It’s like the highlight reel + playbook—all in one.Contact Mark at: [email protected]