89: Leaders With Heart Make It Safe To Speak The Truth

In this episode, Heather speaks with Joe O' Neill, CEO of G & D Integrated about his unique approach to providing psychological safety in the workplace. How he engages with his front line and uses orientation to do it. He discussed a time when he was a detached leader who stepped away from the active role of CEO and what he discovered in the process. Key takeaways: Have a "I work for them" attitude and not the other way around Ask your people to judge you and hold you accountable Have honest and truthful conversations with your employees When you don't speak the truth to someone you manipulate them and show disrespect Your people need you for guidance and to be present even if it seems like they have it all handled Detached leadership does not work Nothing replaces human interaction in relationships It's ok to fail as a leader. Don't become complacent about it though.