EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 5 MIN
Leadership Principles for Teamwork & More From Kyle McDowell
from Productive Joy · host Dr. Christie McMullen
On today’s Productive Joy, the recap, Christie highlights an episode with Kyle McDowell, a Fortune 10 CEO and author of Begin With We, which outlines 10 leadership principles focused on shifting from “me” to “we.” After retiring and then being asked to lead another company days later, Kyle chose a completely different leadership style centered on empowering others, admitting leaders don’t need all the answers, and building strong teams. A key takeaway is his approach to tough days—choosing consistent behavior over emotions (“f my feelings”)—and the idea that joy is a choice. Dr. Christie encourages you to rely on your personal and professional “we,” and to stop trying to do everything on your own.Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome and Recap00:29 Kyle and Begin With We01:05 Leadership Shift Story01:43 Show Up on Hard Days02:12 Joy Is a Choice02:49 Find Your Village03:41 Lean Into We04:19 Follow Kyle and Reflect04:42 Turn Wisdom Into Action
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On today’s Productive Joy, the recap, Christie highlights an episode with Kyle McDowell, a Fortune 10 CEO and author of Begin With We, which outlines 10 leadership principles focused on shifting from “me” to “we.” After retiring and then being asked to lead another company days later, Kyle chose a completely different leadership style centered on empowering others, admitting leaders don’t need all the answers, and building strong teams. A key takeaway is his approach to tough days—choosing consistent behavior over emotions (“f my feelings”)—and the idea that joy is a choice. Dr. Christie encourages you to rely on your personal and professional “we,” and to stop trying to do everything on your own.Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome and Recap00:29 Kyle and Begin With We01:05 Leadership Shift Story01:43 Show Up on Hard Days02:12 Joy Is a Choice02:49 Find Your Village03:41 Lean Into We04:19 Follow Kyle and Reflect04:42 Turn Wisdom Into Action
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