Shows
The Scott Townsend Show#233 Leadership Is Influence Part 2 w/Draven Hope & Ben TownsendLeadership 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 create stronger impact than simple facts...2025-07-3012 minThe Scott Townsend Show#231 The Power of Influence: Decoding Effective Leadership w/Draven Hope & Ben TownsendLeadership 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 needs• Everyone has influence whether they...2025-06-281h 11The Scott Townsend Show#212 The Art of Leadership Through Communication and Innovation w/ Liz Draven HopeUnlock 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.Explore the art of effective communication...2024-11-2552 min