Is leadership overrated? Do you have a culture that reinforces your mission? Chris Mefford and Kyle Buckett join Kevin to discuss topics such as, moving from unhealthy workplace cultures to empowering teams to thrive. They bring a unique perspective on leadership, drawing from their experiences as Navy SEALs and successful business leaders. Too often, a leader fears becoming irrelevant and losing their job. However, true empowerment involves trusting team members to make decisions.
00:00 Introduction
00:33 The Team-Centric Approach
01:21 Introduction to Guests and Their Book
04:02 Identifying Broken Leadership Development Systems
05:18 Translating Military Experience to Business
08:08 Unhealthy Cultures and Lack of Appreciation
09:42 Lack of Appreciation as the Top Issue
11:56 Culture's Role Beyond Perks
15:03 The Three Phases of Culture: Define, Develop, Sustain
17:13 Hiring for Culture Improvement
18:17 Embracing Hiring People Smarter
19:32 Focusing on the Team Over Individual Leadership
20:00 Culture's Impact on Revenue and Finances
21:38 Self-Led Teams: What It Means
25:39 Achievements of Empowered Teams
27:06 Training the Next Leader in the Military
29:55 Empowering Leaders in Corporate America
30:20 Overcoming the Fear of Being Replaced
35:54 Where to Learn More and Get the Book
38:04 Closing
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