#241: Greg Johnson, Owner of the San Francisco Giants – Let people take ownership

If your smartest people aren’t stepping up, maybe it’s time to look in the mirror. In this episode, David sits down with Greg Johnson, the Chairman of Franklin Templeton and principal owner of the San Francisco Giants. Greg shares why ownership—not control—is the key to building high-performing teams and retaining top talent. Whether you lead in finance, sports, or anywhere in between, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to give your people more agency and unlock their full potential. You’ll also learn:  Why you really shouldn’t wait to fix that personnel issue One danger to watch out for when you expand The two elements to focus on if you want to develop more leaders What really drives employee retention Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The How Leaders Lead App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daily Insight Emails⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.