🎙️ Effort Over Results Podcast — with Dr. Jivi Saran, Jim Brayshaw & Chris Marr The world of leadership is changing — fast. Old certainties, command-and-control models, and rigid hierarchies aren’t hacking it anymore. Today’s greatest leaders don’t just manage teams — they influence people, build trust, and create psychological safety. In this special roundtable, host Quinn Magnuson sits down with: Dr. Jivi Saran — quantum business strategist, self-excellence advocate at www.quantumbusinessgrowth.ca Jim Brayshaw — psychological-safety practitioner and founder of JimBrayshaw.com Chris Marr — author of The Authoritative Coach, and founder of QuestionFirstGroup.com They unravel the myths of outdated leadership, explore the power of vulnerability, and teach how modern leaders can cultivate trust, compassion, and resilience in real teams — not just “boss” from above. 🧠 In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why self-excellence matters more than a title How to build psychological safety so your team can speak up Why compassion + authority is the strongest leadership combo Why influence matters more than “command” How to have the necessary — hard — conversations for growth Why vulnerability humanizes leaders and builds trust How generational differences affect leading today’s workforce Practical steps leaders can use in their first 100 days ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to Leadership Evolution02:43 – Debunking Leadership Myths05:13 – The Shift from Command and Control07:56 – The Role of Self-Excellence in Leadership10:44 – Navigating Psychological Safety13:40 – Compassion vs. Authority in Leadership16:29 – The Importance of Difficult Conversations19:45 – Creating a Safe Environment for Feedback22:29 – The Impact of Generational Differences25:21 – The Future of Leadership Training28:05 – Influence as the Core of Leadership30:50 – Practical Steps for Leaders33:31 – The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership36:25 – First 100 Days as a Leader39:05 – Closing Thoughts on Leadership 🎤 Guest & Show Links Dr. Jivi Saran — https://quantumbusiness.comJim Brayshaw — https://jimbrayshaw.comChris Marr / Question First Group — https://questionfirstgroup.com Host & Show LinksWebsite: https://www.effortoverresults.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinn-magnuson-a183173/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@effortoverresultsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/effortoverresults/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@effort.over.resul 📘 About the Show The Effort Over Results Podcast brings real conversations with leaders, coaches and experts who believe that success isn’t just about results — it’s about the effort, mindset, and humanity behind them. If you want to lead with integrity, empathy, and impact — you’re in the right place. 👇 Start Here 💡 Personal & Professional Development: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIR7DFt2odmVzDcV779twoEQgiZe9MzD🏆 Leadership: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIR7DFt2odlAJZ2Xqx1Pn_mfCRy2WcpJ🥦 Health, Wellness & Nutrition: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIR7DFt2odmVeCfQHq9yOX3htdLIzUGA⚽ Sports & Athletics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIR7DFt2odm0qGJR-XUaxsc0y1heghFr🎬 EOR Shorts (under 5 min): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIR7DFt2odnRJwomYR4zmv_qHFpZ-tPH 🔥 Ready to lead differently — with influence, trust and compassion?Start here → https://www.effortoverresults.com 🔑 SEO Keywords & Tags leadership, psychological safety, modern leadership, self-excellence, compassionate leadership, influence, vulnerability in leadership, generational leadership, leadership training, difficult conversations, team culture, trust in leadership, leadership myths, leading change, QuestionFirstGroup, QuantumBusiness, Jim Brayshaw, Chris Marr, Dr Jivi Saran, Effort Over Results Podcast, Quinn Magnuson, organizational culture, workplace trust, next-gen leadership, feedback culture, leadership advice, management skills, leaders