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Leadership starts with people: empathy, trust and real connection | with Todd McGrew

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In this episode of I Am Maria Podcast, we sit down with Todd McGrew to talk about empathy, leadership, family, vulnerability, and the importance of building real human connection in both life and business.Todd shares the experiences that shaped the way he leads — from marriage and fatherhood to navigating grief, career growth, and personal transformation. At the center of this conversation is one powerful idea: leadership always starts with people.We explore how trust, emotional intelligence, curiosity, and respect can transform relationships, teams, and the way we move through the world.In this episode, you’ll discover:✨ Why empathy is one of the most important leadership skills✨ How vulnerability can strengthen relationships and teams✨ The importance of listening instead of always reacting✨ Leadership lessons about trust, humility, and communication✨ How personal experiences shape the way we lead othersTodd also shares reflections on grief, emotional growth, parenting, and the importance of creating environments where people feel seen, respected, and safe to be themselves.This conversation is a reminder that leadership is not about control or perfection…it’s about connection.Because people may forget what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.🎙️ If this episode resonated with you, subscribe and follow the podcast for more real stories that inspire, support, and transform.--------------------------En este episodio de I Am Maria Podcast, conversamos con Todd McGrew sobre empatía, liderazgo, familia, vulnerabilidad y la importancia de construir conexiones humanas reales tanto en la vida como en el trabajo.Todd comparte las experiencias que moldearon su forma de liderar: desde el matrimonio y la paternidad hasta el duelo, el crecimiento profesional y la transformación personal. En el centro de esta conversación hay una idea poderosa: el liderazgo siempre comienza con las personas.Exploramos cómo la confianza, la inteligencia emocional, la curiosidad y el respeto pueden transformar relaciones, equipos y la manera en que vivimos nuestras vidas.En este episodio descubrirás:✨ Por qué la empatía es una de las habilidades más importantes de liderazgo✨ Cómo la vulnerabilidad puede fortalecer relaciones y equipos✨ La importancia de escuchar en lugar de reaccionar impulsivamente✨ Lecciones de liderazgo sobre confianza, humildad y comunicación✨ Cómo las experiencias personales moldean la manera en que lideramosTodd también comparte reflexiones sobre duelo, crecimiento emocional, paternidad y la importancia de crear espacios donde las personas se sientan vistas, respetadas y seguras para ser ellas mismas.Esta conversación es un recordatorio de que el liderazgo no se trata de control ni de perfección… sino de conexión.Porque las personas quizá olviden lo que dijiste, pero nunca olvidarán cómo las hiciste sentir.🎙️ Si este episodio resonó contigo, suscríbete y sigue el podcast para más historias reales que inspiran, acompañan y transforman.

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In this episode of I Am Maria Podcast, we sit down with Todd McGrew to talk about empathy, leadership, family, vulnerability, and the importance of building real human connection in both life and business.Todd shares the experiences that shaped the way he leads — from marriage and fatherhood to navigating grief, career growth, and personal transformation. At the center of this conversation is one powerful idea: leadership always starts with people.We explore how trust, emotional intelligence, curiosity, and respect can transform relationships, teams, and the way we move through the world.In this episode, you’ll discover:✨ Why empathy is one of the most important leadership skills✨ How vulnerability can strengthen relationships and teams✨ The importance of listening instead of always reacting✨ Leadership lessons about trust, humility, and communication✨ How personal experiences shape the way we lead othersTodd also shares reflections on grief, emotional growth, parenting, and the importance of creating environments where people feel seen, respected, and safe to be themselves.This conversation is a reminder that leadership is not about control or perfection…it’s about connection.Because people may forget what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.🎙️ If this episode resonated with you, subscribe and follow the podcast for more real stories that inspire, support, and transform.--------------------------En este episodio de I Am Maria Podcast, conversamos con Todd McGrew sobre empatía, liderazgo, familia, vulnerabilidad y la importancia de construir conexiones humanas reales tanto en la vida como en el trabajo.Todd comparte las experiencias que moldearon su forma de liderar: desde el matrimonio y la paternidad hasta el duelo, el crecimiento profesional y la transformación personal. En el centro de esta conversación hay una idea poderosa: el liderazgo siempre comienza con las personas.Exploramos cómo la confianza, la inteligencia emocional, la curiosidad y el respeto pueden transformar relaciones, equipos y la manera en que vivimos nuestras vidas.En este episodio descubrirás:✨ Por qué la empatía es una de las habilidades más importantes de liderazgo✨ Cómo la vulnerabilidad puede fortalecer relaciones y equipos✨ La importancia de escuchar en lugar de reaccionar impulsivamente✨ Lecciones de liderazgo sobre confianza, humildad y comunicación✨ Cómo las experiencias personales moldean la manera en que lideramosTodd también comparte reflexiones sobre duelo, crecimiento emocional, paternidad y la importancia de crear espacios donde las personas se sientan vistas, respetadas y seguras para ser ellas mismas.Esta conversación es un recordatorio de que el liderazgo no se trata de control ni de perfección… sino de conexión.Porque las personas quizá olviden lo que dijiste, pero nunca olvidarán cómo las hiciste sentir.🎙️ Si este episodio resonó contigo, suscríbete y sigue el podcast para más historias reales que inspiran, acompañan y transforman.

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