Mar 30, 2021
In this episode, Heather speaks with Matt Manners, CEO & Founder of Inspiring Workplaces. Matt shares his well-founded perspective that the traits of a caring leader are those of a caring human being. Matt’s mission, and that of his company, is to make people’s lives better inside and outside of the workplace.
Matt’s whole leadership philosophy is about recognizing others and shining the spotlight on the most deserving of employees throughout organizations worldwide. Leaders with heart know, like Matt, that you need to have a loyal and dependable team, by being a transparent and dependable leader. A Caring Leader will never have to face challenges alone.
Takeaways:
- Leaders with Heart are approachable and lead by example.
- People with purpose and challenge are what change things, not technology.
- Everyone is a leader, because people can always see you.
- You want to be the leader that faces a challenge and turns around and has a team waiting there willing to support them.
- Leaders don’t have to own everything, they can and should share their burdens.
- It’s not healthy to hold everything in and shut down.
- Quote from Rocky Balboa-if you’re struggling at work or home