How to Earn Your Team's Respect (Before You Say a Word)

In,  How to Earn Your Team's Respect (Before You Say a Word), Tim Staton sits down with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski to talk about what it takes to be a truly human leader in a world obsessed with speed and “survival” mode. We break down why most leadership advice is outdated, how to stop playing the victim, and why your ability to listen is your greatest professional asset. Stop being a cog in a machine and start taking control of your personal odyssey.   New leaders don't lose their team's respect in one big moment — they lose it in a hundred small ones. Dr. Fay Niewiadomski, a 4-decade leadership strategist and author of "Decisions That Matter," breaks down exactly what earns (and destroys) respect on a team, using two real airline-crash case studies where a leader shutting down bad news cost lives — and what that means for how you lead a team of your own. If you're new to leadership and want the tactical version of everything in this episode, timestamp 27:52 is for you.   Key Takeaways: Prioritize lifelong learning to remain relevant and effective as a leader. Cultivate psychological safety to ensure teams feel comfortable reporting errors and sharing honest feedback. Develop personal accountability by stepping out of the “fear zone” and into the “growth zone.” Practice intentional listening to understand the human beings behind the labels and titles. Balance professional responsibilities with meaningful intergenerational connections to maintain perspective. Connect with Fay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayniewiadomski/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fayniewiadomski/ Substack: https://substack.com/@fayniewiadomski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICTNLLPUK YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ICTNonline Media Appearances: https://www.ictn.com/news-events/ Blog: https://www.ictn.com/blog/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Decisions-That-Matter-Rethink-Reimagine-ebook/dp/B0FTVWSPYQ/     FREE Resource: https://ictn-freeaudit.subscribepage.io/  So they receive the Free Decision Audit Framework and watch the Micro Masterclass about Decisiveness.      Discounts: I am pleased that we have a coupon code for you and your followers/listeners:  TIM10 This applies to the following products: 1- The Psychology of Decision Making 2- Business EQ Profile 3- Business EQ Profile + Feedback Session.   WEBINAR Date: September 17 and September 18 Workshop Investment: GBP 750  Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm BST on both days Workshop Title: Cost of Poor Judgement and Bad Decisions: How to Avoid Falling Into the Trap   Connect With Tim: Website: https://timstatingtheobvious.com Professional Reading List: https://timstatingtheobvious.com/products Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/abou