In this episode, Heather speaks to Don Davis, County Manager for Jefferson County, Colorado. Don shares his leadership philosophy and vision with Heather. Don also talks about a time when he was not the best version of himself as a leader. He sheds light on the difference between helping people get the tools they need to do their jobs and then meeting their wants and needs. Don highlights the most important things:
Key Takeaways:
Leaders should help their people understand who they really are
Vulnerability is not a weakness
Have vision, write it down, post it and share it
Manage things and lead people
No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care
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312: The People Side of Organizational Change
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309: Why Leaders Should Get Active Listening Certified
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