"Servant leadership is about unlocking the potential of those you lead. It's about creating an environment where they can thrive and grow." – Dr. Clint Parker
It’s a common question - how do you truly inspire and elevate your teams while aligning them with your company's mission, vision, and goals? Dr. Clint Parker believes it’s through servant leadership – leaders who act in the best interest of their environment, community and society as a whole. He joins host, Gretchen Schott in this episode to share real-life stories that will equip you to become a transformative leader who empowers and cares for your people.
Dr. Parker is the President & CEO of LeaderLift Leadership Solutions and Dean and Assistant Professor of Business and Leadership for Graduate and Undergraduate Programs at Pillar College in New Jersey. He and Gretchen discuss the essence of effective leadership, and specifically thecritical role of vulnerability, transparency, and understanding in the workplace. Dr. Parker’s approach to building trust, fostering open communication, and recognizing individual superpowers within their teams is key to his success as a leader.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to build relationships and trust, get to know your team personally, and identify their unique skills that drive organizational success.
Dr. Parker’s real-life examples of mentoring and transformation in action, including a remarkable 75% gain in key performance indicators through empowering leadership.
The mindset shift needed to prioritize the needs and well-being of your people, creating an environment of psychological safety and mutual commitment.
Connect with Dr. Parker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drclintparker/
More on LeaderLift: https://www.leaderlift.net/
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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are requisites for business success. Gretchen Schott's GrowU Leadership Pathways keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into the last of six core competencies in this leadership journey – Servant Leadership.
Jump into the conversation:
[00:00] Introducing Dr. Clint Parker [04:48] Transition From Military Service to a Business Environment [07:16] Pastoral Leadership and Business Leadership [10:43] Making an Impact [15:18] Deciding to Be a Leader as a Couple [16:50] Thread Between Personal Life into Professional Life [18:15] Most Significant Benefits of a Servant Leadership Approach [25:12] Unlocking Others’ Potential [34:02] Where to Find Dr. Parker