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The Scott Townsend Show#234 Learning Through Looking Back: How Reflection Shapes Effective LeadersSend us a textfeaturing:Draven HopeBen TownsendEver caught yourself replaying a meeting or conversation days later, questioning your every word and action? You're not alone in this leadership struggle.Our latest installment in the Leadership is Influence series tackles the complex relationship between reflection and effective leadership. Through an insightful conversation with Liz Draven Hope from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and the show's executive producer, Ben Townsend, we explore how self-reflection can either propel your leadership forward or become a paralyzing force of self-doubt.• Excessive self-reflection can un...
2025-08-1407 minThe Scott Townsend Show#233 Leadership Is Influence Part 2 w/Draven Hope & Ben TownsendSend us a textLeadership is fundamentally about influence and returning more value than the resources invested. Our views on leadership evolve over time, often shifting from purely analytical approaches to recognizing the crucial importance of emotional connections.• Leadership defined as the ability to influence others toward fulfilling the company's mission• Effective leaders connect organizational goals to individual roles• Leaders have a moral obligation to understand and support employees' career goals• "Emotional resonance is more compelling than fact" - analytical leaders often must learn this truth• The "Jaws effect" demonstrates how stories cr...
2025-07-3012 minThe Scott Townsend Show#231 The Power of Influence: Decoding Effective Leadership w/Draven Hope & Ben TownsendSend us a textLeadership is about influence and aligning people to goals while serving them empathetically and helping them develop to reach their full potential.• Leadership develops through experience, just like learning to walk—you fall down, get up, and improve as long as you're paying attention• The ability to influence is the essence of leadership, which can be wielded ethically or unethically• Emotional resonance is more compelling than facts alone when trying to lead and influence others• One-on-one meetings are crucial in leadership to connect with team members and understand their need...
2025-06-281h 11The Scott Townsend Show#212 The Art of Leadership Through Communication and Innovation w/ Liz Draven HopeSend us a textUnlock the secrets of impactful leadership with insights from Scott Townsend, who joins us for an enriching conversation led by the astute Liz Draven Hope. Discover how the timeless wisdom of historical figures like Jesus, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln can transform your leadership approach by emphasizing servant leadership and resilience. Scott shares how these icons, along with modern trailblazers like John Wooden and Walt Disney, demonstrate that "well done is better than well said," providing a blueprint for leaders who want to lead through their actions and not just words....
2024-11-2552 min