8 - Integrity in Leadership: Turning Downsizing into a Trust-Building Opportunity with Jim Carlough

In this episode of the Create the Future Podcast, your host Rick Williams interviews Jim Carlough, a leadership identity architect.Jim recounts a difficult experience from 2002 when he had to lead a major staff reduction at a tech company. He shares how he maintained trust by promising advance notice, training, and job search support for affected employees. Jim emphasizes the importance of empathy, transparency, and integrity in leadership, reflecting on the emotional challenges and the lasting positive impact his approach had on his team during a time of significant change.Check out Jim's work HERE.Connect with Jim on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.