What lasting impact will you leave behind when you walk away from work? How do you show up authentically in spaces where you might be the only one who looks like you? What does it mean to be too old in your career to fake who you are just to fit a culture that doesn't align with your values?
Transform your understanding of legacy leadership on this powerful episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette and DeWayne Allen. DeWayne brings decades of aerospace and defense leadership experience, guiding multi-billion dollar growth...
What lasting impact will you leave behind when you walk away from work? How do you show up authentically in spaces where you might be the only one who looks like you? What does it mean to be too old in your career to fake who you are just to fit a culture that doesn't align with your values?
Transform your understanding of legacy leadership on this powerful episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette and DeWayne Allen. DeWayne brings decades of aerospace and defense leadership experience, guiding multi-billion dollar growth initiatives while staying grounded in the wisdom his grandfather passed down about education, integrity, and never forgetting where you came from. Listen as DeWayne explores:
☀️ How a grandfather's rough hands and powerful message shaped a leadership legacy
☀️ Why authentic leaders can't afford to fake it in today's work culture
☀️ The 5 Bs framework: Be prepared, be on time, be inquisitive, be impactful, be yourself
☀️ How to maximize every team member's unique superpower instead of forcing conformity
☀️ Why clarity at the start and appreciation at the end create unstoppable momentum
DeWayne transforms how leaders think about culture by proving that positivity must be a force multiplier, not just a nice idea, and that high performance requires high-performing behaviors from everyone.
🔑 Key Insight: "Start with clarity and end with appreciation. Clarity is: where are we, what are we doing, are we clear on where we're going, do we understand what good looks like? And at the end, show appreciation: 'I really appreciate how you approached this problem in a very positive manner.' People see it, people hear it, people feel it, and they're gonna remember it."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): At your next team meeting or project kickoff, start with crystal clear expectations. Then at the end of the day or project milestone, call out specific behaviors you appreciated. Make clarity and appreciation your bookends for every important interaction this week.
Connect with DeWayne Allen:
- Subscribe to "The Storyteller" newsletter at https://thestoryteller.beehiiv.com/
- Watch "Brothers in Aerospace and Defense" on YouTube
- Connect with DeWayne on LinkedIn for leadership insights
- Discover stories about legacy, expansion, and authentic leadership
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
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