Leading with Heart | Sam & Ruth Harrowfield | Ep 179

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she welcomes Sam and Ruth Harrowfield, experts in people and leadership, and founders of Harrowfield People Development.  Sam and Ruth, a married couple with four children, have been business partners for five years and married for 21 years. With backgrounds in organisational psychology and extensive experience in people development, they have created a training business focused on enhancing collaboration and improving workplace dynamics.  In this episode, Sam and Ruth share their journey and how their approach improves communication, clarity, and accountability within leadership teams in fostering better workplace relationships and enhance collaboration. Tune in to discover how you can enhance your leadership skills and create a more harmonious and productive work environment.    HOST'S DETAILS:         ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner         ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ____________________________________________         GUESTS DETAILS:         ____________________________________________         ► https://www.harrowfield.co.nz/  ► Sam Harrowfield - LinkedIn    ► Ruth Harrowfield - LinkedIn         Chapters:      00:36 – Welcome and Introduction   01:19 - Guest Introduction:   02:07 - Origins of Harrowfield People Development  03:57 - The Modern Workplace as a Village  07:24 - Current Workplace Challenges  10:45 - Setting Clear Expectations and Accountability  16:41 - Importance of Feedback  23:03 - Natural vs. Developed Leadership Skills  28:57 - Personality Profiling and Team Dynamics  46:42 - Recap and Closing