From “Me” to “We”: What Leadership Is Really About | Josh Block

Josh Block became president of his family’s medical imaging company at 29, just months after layoffs had shaken trust across the business. People were asking whether he was ready. His answer was simple: not fully. But he knew what he didn’t know. That humility became the starting point for how he chose to lead. Instead of protecting his position or pushing for performance at any cost, Josh shifted from what he calls the “Me Cycle” to the “We Cycle.”In this episode, Dart and Josh discuss whether leadership alone can shape culture, whether performance is the goal or the byproduct, and what it really means to believe that people matter at work.Josh Block is Executive Advisor and former President at Block Imaging, where he led the company through significant growth and cultural change. He is the founder of Cube Mobile Imaging and author of People Matter at Work.In this episode, Dart and Josh discuss:- Work as a reflection of leadership beliefs- The shift from “Me” to “We” leadership- Why humility builds trust- Performance as a byproduct, not a goal- What it means to feel safe at work- How transparency changes behavior- Why culture shows up in daily decisions- The role of leaders in shaping experience- When growth follows people, not pressure- What it means to believe people matter- And other topics…Josh Block is Executive Advisor at Block Imaging, where he previously served as President from 2011 to 2025, helping grow the company into a global provider of refurbished medical imaging equipment. He is also the founder of Cube Mobile Imaging and the author of People Matter at Work, which explores how leadership shapes culture and performance.Resources Mentioned:Josh’s Book, People Matter at Work: https://www.amazon.com/People-Matter-Work-Fostering-Everyone/dp/1637635044Connect with Josh:https://www.blockimaging.com/blog/author/josh-blockhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshblock1/Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what’s most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.