The Secret Sauce of Leadership: Scott Jones on Trust, Curiosity, and Service

Описание: What does real leadership look like when pressure is high, certainty is low, and you do not have all the answers? In this episode, Scott Jones, Senior Director of Learning Excellence at Johnson & Johnson and former Air Force officer, shares why curiosity, trust, and service are the true drivers of sustainable success.

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In this powerful conversation, Scott Jones reflects on a leadership journey shaped by military service, high-stakes responsibility at a young age, and decades of experience in the biotech and medical device industry. From leading 260 people at just 22 years old to reshaping broken cultures through listening tours and trust, Scott breaks down what it really means to lead without ego. He shares why success is not about being the smartest person in the room, but about asking better questions, empowering others, and creating environments where people feel seen, heard, and motivated to perform.

Scott also dives into modern leadership challenges, including navigating constant change, avoiding burnout, prioritizing impact over activity, and integrating AI without losing the human element of leadership. With honest stories about micromanagement, information hoarding, and leadership missteps, this episode offers practical wisdom for leaders facing uncertainty, pressure, and transformation. If you are leading teams through change, growth, or complexity, this conversation will leave you with a clearer definition of success: service, trust, and shared purpose.

02:45 – Introducing Scott Jones
05:10 – From Military Family to the Air Force
09:40 – Learning Leadership Without a Playbook
13:20 – Leading 260 People at 22 Years Old
17:30 – The Listening Tour: How Culture Really Changes
26:00 – Defining Success as Trust and Service
33:10 – Mentors Who Asked the Right Questions
44:00 – The Future of Leadership and AI
53:20 – Final Reflections on Purpose, People, and Growth

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