Begin With We: Trust, Vulnerability, and a Better Way to Lead with Kyle McDowell
Kyle McDowell spent nearly 30 years climbing the corporate ladder, eventually leading 15,000 people. The higher he climbed, the more apathetic he felt. Then he sat at his mother's bedside as she closed her laptop after a work call from her hospital bed and said, "It's not supposed to be this way." That moment set him on a path to become the leader he never had. In this episode of Unpacked with Ron Harvey, Kyle and Ron talk trust, vulnerability, accountability, and why there is a better way to lead. In this episode: The executive echo chamber: why your jokes get funnier and your ideas get better the higher you climb Boss or leader: the choice you make with the 100,000 hours you spend at work Kyle's formula for trust: authenticity plus relatability The direct report who challenged him publicly, and how embracing her pushback turned her into a close friend Why he was 23 years into his career before he understood the value of vulnerability Ron's first deployment and what he told a scared young soldier Accountability vs. ownership, and why high performers want rules applied to everyone Values on the wall vs. behavior in the hall: making standards clear and observable How junior employees can speak up safely by challenging diplomatically with data or experience What leadership cost Kyle, and what he had to unlearn to connect with people Gotcha leadership vs. I got you leadership, and why today's workforce will simply leave Kyle McDowell is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leadership advisor. A former corporate executive, he created the Ten Ways, a set of observable leadership principles at the heart of his book Begin With We, which has sold more than 60,000 copies. Today he works with leadership teams and a small roster of individual coaching clients. Get the book: Begin With We is available wherever books are sold, including Kindle and audiobook. Learn more: kylemcdowellinc.com Follow Kyle: @KyleMcDowellInc on social media Unpacked with Ron Harvey is produced by Global Core Strategies and Consulting, a leadership firm based in Columbia, South Carolina. Connect with Ron Impact Leadership: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Leadership, Enhancing Team Engagement, and Leading with the Principle that People Always Matter “If you don’t have something to measure your growth, you won’t be self-aware or intentional about your growth.” Learn more about Global Core Strategies . . . . . Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...




