Why Connection is Critical for Leaders | Megan Billnoske

The Leadwell Podcast

How do you build a leadership style that goes beyond the paycheck and truly inspires your team? Megan Billnoske, president-elect for the National Speaker Association in Houston, joins us to share her transformative journey from the high-stakes world of international oil and gas to becoming a sought-after consultant, trainer, and coach. Megan opens up about the ethical dilemmas she faced early in her career, demonstrating why trust and integrity are the bedrock of genuine connections in leadership. Her story is a powerful reminder that effective leadership isn't just about directing work; it's about fostering relationships that motivate and engage your team on a deeper level.
Get ready to glean practical strategies for connecting with your team members beyond their job roles. From using personal preference sheets to organizing creative competitions, we discuss actionable methods to understand and support your employees' lives outside the office. Megan also shares the inspiring tale of a NASA janitor whose sense of purpose was tied to a greater mission, illustrating the profound impact of meaningful work. By recognizing individual strengths and encouraging a collaborative environment, you can empower your team to reduce burnout and thrive independently and harmoniously. Tune in to discover how you can transform your leadership approach and create a cohesive, motivated team.
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The Leadwell Podcast gives mission-driven leaders principled and practical advice to do just that, lead well.
In each episode, your host Jon Kidwell, interviews leaders with great stories, to share strategies that help leaders navigate complex, confusing, and often down-right challenging leadership, personal growth, business, and workplace culture situations.
Jon is a nonprofit executive turned coach, speaker, author, and CEO of a leadership development company. In working with nonprofits and businesses, big and small, he realized the unique challenges leaders face when they are committed to keeping the mission and people the top priority. Those leaders’ commitment to their principles and the people they lead, plus seeing the need for more leaders who strive to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons, is what inspired Jon to start a leadership development company dedicated to the success of mission-driven leaders and their organiza...

Chapters

1. Why Connection is Critical for Leaders | Megan Billnoske (00:00:00)

2. Building Positive Connections in Leadership (00:00:04)

3. Fostering Human Connection in Leadership (00:08:36)

4. Empowering Teams Through Connection (00:18:19)