{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67015f410aa98133a327624b/681249faf7d552efdc47e1d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Psychological Safety and Leadership Success","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67015f410aa98133a327624b/1746028417329-3382aaf7-189f-4520-aa48-9733428c34a6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the Love Lead Change podcast, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith engage with Gary Keough, a former Global Marketing Director and a leader in psychological safety. They explore themes of leadership, kindness, self-love, and the importance of diverse perspectives in decision-making. Gary shares his journey and insights on how to unlock potential in teams, the significance of creating a psychologically safe environment, and the balance between compassion and accountability in leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for leaders to listen actively and to foster an environment where team members feel valued and empowered to share their ideas.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Unlocking potential is a key leadership goal.</li><li>Kindness in leadership is about empathy and honesty.</li><li>Psychological safety allows for open communication.</li><li>Diverse perspectives lead to better decision-making.</li><li>Self-love is essential for effective leadership.</li><li>Leaders should actively listen to their teams.</li><li>Feedback should be constructive and supportive.</li><li>Creating a safe environment encourages innovation.</li><li>Compassion and accountability can coexist in leadership.</li><li>Leadership is about empowering others, not just making decisions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Sound Bites</strong></p><ul><li>\"Kindness is a level of empathy.\"</li><li>\"Self-care is a holistic view.\"</li><li>\"Stop guessing about your team's feelings.\"</li><li>\"Listen really, really well.\"</li><li>\"You can do compassion and accountability.\"</li><li>\"Be your authentic self.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 - Introduction and Weekend Reflections</p><p>02:25 - Introducing Gary Keough: A Leader in Psychological Safety</p><p>03:50 - Unlocking and Igniting Potential in Leadership</p><p>06:46 - The Importance of Kindness in Leadership</p><p>08:09 - Experiences Shaping Leadership Philosophy</p><p>12:48 - Loving Your Team: Practices and Impacts</p><p>15:33 - The Role of Diverse Perspectives in Decision Making</p><p>18:22 - Launching a 60-Year-Old Whiskey: A Case Study</p><p>20:17 - Self-Love and Its Challenges for Leaders</p><p>22:42 - Measuring Psychological Safety in Teams</p><p>25:31 - Positive Feedback Loops in Leadership</p><p>27:56 - Pride in Leadership: Making a Difference</p><p>29:25 - Advice for New Leaders: The Power of Listening</p><p>33:46 - Balancing Compassion and Accountability in Leadership</p><p>36:30 - Final Thoughts on Authentic Leadership</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe at this link to get regular emails with proven insights to transform your workplace by leading with love from your hosts Simon Phillips and Renée Smith. <a href=\"https://a-human-workplace.myflodesk.com/love-lead-change-email\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://a-human-workplace.myflodesk.com/love-lead-change-email</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with the Guest and the Hosts:</p><p>Gary Keogh - <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/gkeogh/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> LinkedIn Profile</a></p><p>Renée Smith - <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneesmith-ahumanworkplace/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn Profile</a></p><p>Simon Phillips - <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonphillips/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn Profile</a></p><p><br></p><p>All Music composed by Adam Phillips</p>","author_name":"Simon Phillips"}