078 | [Series] Conversations about Gossip - Learn to Lead with Greatness with Dr Jim Salvucci

Grab a coffee and join me in this insightful conversation with Jim Salvucci regarding leadership, workplace culture and workplace gossip!

Guest Bio:

Dr. Jim Salvucci is an author, keynote speaker, coach, and consultant. He served higher education for 30 years as an English professor, dean, and vice president before founding Guidance for Greatness to guide young bosses to become the next generation of great leaders. He is a certified Tiny Habits coach as well as a certified Thrive Global coach and life coach and holds leadership certificates from Harvard University and the Council of Independent Colleges. Central to Jim’s leadership philosophy is that all great leaders are decent humans as well as great teachers, guiding their people and their organizations through values toward success.

Discussion points:

• How did you get into leadership consulting?
• Is there anyone who played a pivotal role in your leadership journey?
• What’s your experience with workplace gossip?
• What systems did your work have that allowed the gossip to fester?
• Discussing bosses that support or listen to gossip.
• What advice would you give to a leader who feels that gossip is out of control, who wants to be a good leader, and who doesn’t want to get roped in by gossip?
• Dismissals and protections for employees/Tenure
• Having difficult/tough conversations - what advice would you give to someone who is scared of having them?

Connect with Dr Jim Salvucci

• Website: https://www.guidanceforgreatness.com 
• Newsletter/podcast: https://jimsalvucci.substack.com
• Free Resource: https://www.thegreatleadershiptoolkit.com

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