Trust paves the way for better leadership.
The best leaders are always learning. They are curious. They seek to better understand. That hunger to constantly grow is crucial in order to lead at the highest level, and a focus on relationships is a critical part of that. In this episode, Studer Education coach Dr. Melissa Matarazzo weighs in on this topic, sharing the valuable lessons she has learned as a coach while supporting leaders and partners around the country. Her approach focuses on aligning powerful leader development with effective systems of internal accountability. Listen as Melissa reflects over key lessons she has learned over the years—and how those can help leaders today lead at the next level.
This episode addresses questions, such as:
- How can leaders establish connections with new employees and begin to start building strong relationships?
- What is something leaders should not miss when it comes to relationships with their people?
- What are the hallmarks of the best leaders you have worked with over the years?
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