Slow Down to Speed Up: The Leadership Cheat Code for Culture and Trust

Описание: What makes work truly meaningful? It’s more than engagement scores or culture perks—it’s about building trust, psychological safety, and environments where people can bring their whole selves to work.

In this episode of High Octane Leadership, Donald Thompson sits down with communications and leadership experts Bob Batchelor and Jackie Ferguson to uncover how leaders can move beyond surface-level engagement to create workplaces rooted in purpose, fairness, and human connection.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
How trust and psychological safety transform engagement into meaningful work
Why C-suite sponsorship and authentic leadership communication are key to lasting culture change
How personalized leadership, grounded in empathy and context, drives loyalty and performance

👥 About the Guests
Bob Batchelor and Jackie Ferguson and are veteran leadership and communication experts, helping global organizations redefine engagement and unlock purpose-driven performance.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to create workplaces where people feel valued, safe, and inspired.

[00:00] Intro: High Octane Leadership - Meaningful Work Discussion
[00:46] Building a Foundation: Beyond Employee Engagement
[03:21] The Three Pillars of Meaningful Work: Value, Fairness & Craft
[07:25] The Dynamic Nature of Employee Life Cycles
[13:42] Trust Building in the Modern Workplace
[19:10] Breaking Down Power Dynamics in Leadership
[24:17] Creating Psychological Safety Through Incremental Steps
[29:19] Leaders' Actions vs. Intentions: The Trust Gap
[34:12] Three Keys to Building Meaningful Work Environments
[37:06] Scaling Personal Leadership for Maximum Impact
[41:55] Key Takeaways: Leading with Purpose and Authenticity

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Donald Thompson is an award-winning CEO and multi-exit entrepreneur, honored as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, named to Forbes Next 1000, and a 3x Inc. 5000 Chief Executive. He is an author, renowned speaker, and trusted advisor to leaders around the globe, known for transforming businesses and inspiring professionals at every level. His expertise, credibility, and results-driven approach have made him one of the most sought-after voices on innovation, culture, and growth.

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