Empowering leadership doesn’t come from control — it comes from connection, trust, and adaptability. In this episode of LEAD with Impact, host Michael Dillard sits down with April Halliburton to dig deep into how leaders can:
• Truly listen and understand their team
• Let go of micromanagement and build trust
• Adapt effectively in times of change
• Address workplace toxicity and build a stronger culture
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Chapters:
00:00 — Intro: Leadership + Resilience
00:28 — Listening is the foundation
01:41 — The dangers of micromanagement
05:34 — How to build adaptability
08:13 — Training & development matters
08:57 — Tackling workplace toxicity
10:42 — Final thoughts: Lead with impact
April Halliburton:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildhalliburton/
https://www.instagram.com/all4hr
Takeaways:
• Leaders often listen to respond, not to understand
• Micromanagement weakens trust and hurts retention
• Adaptability is key in times of change
• Culture shifts when you address toxicity head-on
• Empower your team to step into ownership
leadership, resilience, listening, micromanagement, team empowerment, adaptability, workplace culture, communication, employee engagement, executive coaching, burnout, leadership development
