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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 5 MIN

The Power of Reciprocity

from The Leader's Kitbag

In this short but powerful episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I share one simple leadership truth: when you support your team with their personal goals, not just their professional ones, you’re far more likely to get their support in return.  This is rooted in a well-known psychological principle of reciprocity, and it’s something most leaders overlook.  By tuning in, you'll learn: Why professional development shouldn’t be a one-way street How supporting personal goals breeds greater commitment The role of reciprocity in building high-performing teams A practical challenge to implement this in your own leadership practice  Need More Support? If you’d like support with leadership training, coaching or conference speaking, do drop me a line via [email protected], I'd love to help. 

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