Trust The Process: How Human Connection Drives Business Performance

There is no P&L statement for well-being, but we all know a great team when we're on one. So, what’s the secret? How do leaders build a business culture where people feel good and work well together? How can companies make sure that their people show up every day as the best version of themselves? “With trust and connection,” says David Mead.

David is an international business speaker, leadership builder and co-author of the bestselling book Find Your Why. For a decade he has toured the world, advising over 300 companies across 21 countries on how to bring purpose to their business. In this episode, he tells us how humanity can drive a high-impact team.

Together, we reflect on what makes a good experience in the workplace; we find out what great leaders have in common; and we consider the best ways to communicate and collaborate as a team. Plus, David shares his recipe for success, which boils down to three key ingredients: honesty, humility, and humanity.

So put your trust in David and Patrick, press play, and embark on a journey to make business better for everyone.

Highlights:

· The best job David ever had (2:26)

· What a healthy work culture looks like (4:28)

· Towards a more human business (5:21)

· Preventing isolation, driving innovation (7:25)

· The attributes of a good leader (9:36)

· Practicing Honesty, Humility, Humanity (11:32)

· Honesty: delivering constructive feedback (14:15)

· Humility: listening and taking responsibility (15:11)

· Humanity: valuing people (18:56)

· Reflecting on previous Leadership experience (21:21)

· The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic (23:25)

· In praise of simplicity (25:11)

Links:

· Cadence Bank Website

· Cadence Bank Twitter

· Cadence Bank LinkedIn

· David Mead’s Website

· David Mead’s LinkedIn

· Book- ‘Find Your Why’ by David Mead and Simon Sinek

· Gallup – Percent Who Feel Employer Cares About Their Wellbeing Plummets

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If you have questions about the show or topics you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producers, Natalie.Barron@cadencebank.com, Eydie.Pengelly@cadencebank.com, or danielle.kernell@cadencebank.com.