Leading with Curiosity at Scale with Tia Newcomer

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Tia Newcomer. Tia is a speaker, consultant, and leader with decades of experience helping organizations build healthier cultures through trust and communication. In this episode, Tia shares how listening is one of the most overlooked yet powerful leadership skills. She talks about why leaders often struggle to truly listen, how humility plays a role in servant leadership, and how creating space for others to be heard can transform teams and organizations. Join us as Tia unpacks why listening well is one of the most underappreciated leadership disciplines today.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:28 Tia Newcomer Intro

01:18 Welcome Tia Newcomer

01:31 Tia's Journey - First Steps Out Of College

03:38 The First Pillar - Packaged Goods

04:28 The Second Pillar - Technology

07:01 The Third Pillar - Healthcare

08:52 Servant Leadership - Eat What You Cook

10:27 Culture Comes From The Top

11:07 Do What Lights You Up

11:46 Two Questions For Finding Your Fire

14:09 Fighting Imposter Syndrome As A Leader

16:20 People - The Core Measure Of A Company

18:08 Process Technology And Culture

19:13 Themes - A Sign Of Success And Problems

20:13 Four Questions To Uncover Themes

20:54 Servant Leadership - Be Curious

22:33 The Hardest Part About Being A Leader

24:20 The Need To Slow Down

26:19 Good Documentation For Smooth Transitions

27:51 Keeping The Door Open -Paying It Forward

28:43 Other Measures Of Success

31:21 Steps To Live A Life Of Impact

33:35 How To Realize What Really Matters

34:55 A Purposeful Pause - Finding Your Value And Values

36:30 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

38:48 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast

39:25 Closing

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