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