We’re kicking off our new series on the 5 Voices, and we’re starting with the one that makes up the biggest part of the population, and the least heard in most rooms: the Nurturer.

Nurturers are the champions of people, values, and relational harmony. They’re the ones who notice the atmosphere shift, who celebrate quietly, and who make sure people are cared for before projects are pushed. Here’s the kicker: 43% of the population are Nurturers… but they’re often ignored, talked over, or dismissed.

In this episode, Shannon and I unpack:

• Why Nurturers are the “relational oil” that keeps teams moving
• How silence can undermine their influence (and why leaders can’t afford to miss their wisdom)
• The shadow side of conflict-avoidance and under-valuing themselves
• And what leaders can do to empower Nurturers to speak first, be heard, and lead with confidence

If you’re a Nurturer, you’ll feel seen in this one. And if you lead a Nurturer, you’ll walk away with practical ways to call out their strengths and stop mistaking their quiet for weakness.

Takeaways

• Taking breaks is essential for productivity.
• The Five Voices framework is a collaborative assessment.
• Understanding behavioral leadership styles is crucial.
• Each person embodies all five voices in different orders.
• Maturity allows us to appreciate all voices.
• Nurturers prioritize people over profit.
• Nurturers are often the quietest voices in the room.
• Silence from nurturers can indicate a lack of safety.
• Empowering nurturers involves inviting them to speak first.
• The Nurturer voice is vital for relational harmony.

Chapters
00:00 | Welcome Back from the Break
02:57 | Introduction to the Five Voices
08:39 | Understanding the Five Voices Framework
22:18 | Exploring the Nurturer Voice

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