Why Great Leaders Ask More with Joel Worthington | #13

Most leaders think their job is to have the answers. The best leaders know it's about asking better questions.In this episode, Jon sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and author Joel Worthington to explore why so many organizations struggle with engagement, retention, and culture. Drawing on decades of experience spanning ministry, franchising, executive leadership, and business transformation, Joel shares why traditional management tactics often fail and what it takes to build teams that are truly invested in a shared mission.Together, they discuss:• Why employees leave leaders, not jobs• The difference between external motivation and genuine inspiration• How a simple "tell me more" mindset can unlock trust, creativity, and better decision-makingJoel also challenges conventional thinking around leadership development, arguing that while organizations have systems for sales, operations, and finance, very few have a true system for leadership.Whether you're leading a company, managing a team, or hoping to become a better leader yourself, this conversation is a reminder that people do their best work when they feel trusted, valued, and heard. The future of leadership starts with curiosity.