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Leadership, DisruptedAuthor: Dan Rust
This podcast hosted by Dan Rust explores the art and science of high-impact leadership in a disrupted world where the future of business, of capitalism, of our society, and yes, of leadership is changing and evolving. None of us can be certain what the future holds, but we are sure it will be fundamentally different. All of this is discussed from the perspective of real leaders in the real world who are changing the way business works. Dan is the bestselling author of Workplace Poker: Are You Playing the Game or Just Getting Played? published by HarperCollins. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Intentional Leadership Drives Engagement | Ian Watts #leadership #engagement #LeadershipDisrupted
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026
In this compelling episode of Leadership Disrupted, we sit down with Ian Watts, an accomplished author, speaker, and expert on workforce transformation, to explore the critical intersection of empathy, accountability, and employee engagement. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianmwatts/Modern leadership requires more than just technical expertise; it demands the ability to navigate complex human emotions while maintaining high performance. Ian shares his insights from transforming leaders across over thirty industries and forty states, explaining why the most successful organizations are those that prioritize "building businesses that bless the world".Drawing from his deep experience as the founder of SB Dream Coach and the Employee Success Company, Ian explains that true leadership isn't just about managing tasks—it's about creating a process where employees feel genuinely cared for. We dive into the practical ways leaders can balance critical thinking with human connection, ensuring they don't crowd their schedules with everything except the things that make the most difference.Throughout the conversation, we explore how focusing on the "time value" of leadership becomes a catalyst for reducing turnover and boosting team performance.Key Topics Covered:• The Power of Care: Moving beyond the cliché of "caring" to establish practical processes and metrics that ensure leaders prioritize their people.• Workforce Transformation: Insights from Ian’s global experience in transforming leaders across diverse cultures and industries. • The Time Value of Leadership: Understanding how to allocate time for critical thinking and meeting preparation to produce change without crushing spirits. • Building a Blessing: Exploring Ian's mission to create businesses that serve as a positive force in the world and for their employees. • Enhancing Engagement: Practical strategies for boosting employee success and reducing turnover in complex work environments.• Intentional Communication: How to plan outcomes and tailor messages based on individual personalities to ensure they are truly heard.This episode is essential for executives, managers, and aspiring leaders who want to lead with more intentionality, engagement, and strategic impact. True leadership isn't just about the bottom line—it's about the quality of the human growth you facilitate within your organization.Hope this episode added a little sparkle to your day! If it did, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with someone who could use a smile, and let me know your favorite part in the comments!Don't forget to subscribe: / @danrustWatch our other videos:How Brave Leaders Speak Up When It’s Risky | Kimberly Davis: https://youtu.be/OBGAdY7meVU?si=3thvqBPT5sEPkIFxYour Leadership Origin Story | David Hutchens: https://youtu.be/bwdtDAeYcJo?si=ulZstaIGYt5dImz2Human-Centered Leadership | Karen Zeigler: https://youtu.be/RJ65usSrd2E?si=YCIpsXHm5yIi6-rLLeadership Beyond the Ice | Leela Bassi: https://youtu.be/KFm1coeGsJs?si=zLwVeKZeEsXtowiqConnect with us: ▶️ YouTube 🔴: / @danrustHashtags:#LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceTransformation #IanWatts #EmployeeEngagement #ModernLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessGrowth #HumanCenteredLeadership #LeadershipSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDisrupted #DanRustRelevant Keywords:Ian Watts leadership coach, workforce transformation strategies, employee engagement in the workplace, building businesses that bless, reducing employee turnover, human-centered leadership development, leading with empathy and accountability, executive coaching for performance, intentional leadership presence, how to foster workplace success, leadership impact and engagement.Thank you for watching our videos! Don’t forget to subscribe: / @danrust
