Leading with Truth & Authentic Leadership | Dr. Victoria Holt | Leading Minds Revealed | EP 104

Leading with Truth: Dr. Victoria Hoyt and Authentic Leadership In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael interviews Dr. Victoria Hoyt, Vice President of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Corporate Social Responsibility at Colas USA. The conversation explores how values-driven leadership and inner alignment can impact corporate culture, especially in the construction industry. Dr. Hoyt shares her journey from construction to executive, highlighting her focus on truth, passion, and authentic leadership. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, communication, and compassionate leadership in fostering a safer and more efficient work environment. Dr. Hoyt also delves into her methods for shifting safety cultures, the significant role of middle managers, and how personal values can drive leadership excellence. 00:00 Introduction to Leading Minds Revealed 00:22 Meet Dr. Victoria Hoyt: A Journey from Construction to VP 01:25 The Power of Values in Leadership 02:07 Aligning Personal and Corporate Values 03:28 Challenges and Rewards of Corporate Alignment 09:14 Transforming Safety Culture in Construction 16:55 The Importance of Authentic Leadership 19:18 Leadership Development for Middle Managers 26:21 Learning Effective Communication 28:04 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership 29:17 Addressing Mental Health in Construction 30:23 The Role of Values in Leadership 33:24 Sustaining Leadership Development 36:57 The Business Case for Leadership Training 42:02 Personal Journey and Inspirations 45:42 Balancing Work and Personal Life 48:12 Staying Connected and Future Plans