S8-Ep23: How to Harness Honesty

Peter Kozodoy was peeved at the number of lying, dishonest managers, CEOs, and other leaders he had to contend with.  So he analyzed honesty…and found that honest leaders not only do better, but their teams function better, too.  Peter discusses: How to use strategic brutal honesty to improve far more than morale: it improves sales, marketing, recruiting, and so much more; The simple 2-question technique that teaches us how to shake off self-limiting talk that prevents us from success; and How to use honesty like a Jedi mind-trick to spark creativity, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and become a more effective and empowered leader. Peter’s book is Honest to Greatness.   Other episodes you'll enjoy: - To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice, & Purpose - with Ron Carucci -  The Power & Promise of Generation Z, Part 1 – with AnneMarie Hayek - The Power & Promise of Generation Z, Part 2 – with AnneMarie Hayek For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn . We're on Mastodon, Facebook, and Twitter, too!   ----------------------   RESOURCES:   Peter’s book, Honest to Greatness, is available here. He also has more information on his websites: PeterKozodoy.com and HonestToGreatness.com . Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can follow her there at https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenmetcalf/ . She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. Your can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0 . -----------------------   OUR PODCAST TEAM:   Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko CONNECT WITH US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovativeleadership YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership Twitter: @IL_Institute Mastodon: @InnoLeader LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovativeleadershipinsitute/ Website: InnovativeLeadership.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating! -----------------------   About Our Guest:   Peter Kozodoy is the award-winning author of Honest to Greatness, an Inc. 5000 serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and business coach who works with organizations and their leaders to help them overcome self-limiting bullsh*t and use honesty to achieve greatness. His articles on leadership and entrepreneurship have appeared in Forbes, Inc., HuffPost, PR Daily, and more. He holds a BA in economics from Brandeis University and an MBA from Columbia Business School, and lives in Puerto Rico with his wife and their spoiled dog. To strike up an honest conversation, visit PeterKozodoy.com.