Summary

In this episode of CultureKeeper, Jessica Hardemon emphasizes the importance of presence in leadership, especially during the holiday season. She argues that the best gift leaders can give their teams is their presence, which fosters connection and trust. Jessica shares practical examples of how leaders can show up for their Sailors, highlighting that small acts of presence can have a significant impact on morale and culture. She concludes by encouraging leaders to prioritize presence over perfection and to actively engage with their teams.

Keywords

leadership, presence, culture, connection, Navy, team, holidays, validation, trust

Takeaways

• The best gift you can give your team is your presence.
• Presence is more impactful than performance or perfection.
• Leadership during the holidays is about small moments of connection.
• Many sailors may appear fine but are struggling internally.
• Presence can change the tone of a duty day.
• Validation is crucial for morale and connection.
• Presence builds trust within teams.
• Leaders should show up unexpectedly to foster connection.
• Culture is built through consistent acts of presence.
• Thanking team members reinforces their value and belonging.

Title

The Power of Presence in Leadership

Creating Connection Through Leadership

Sound bites

"The best gift you can give your team is you."

"Presence is the most underrated leadership tool."

"Culture doesn't change with speeches."

Chapters

00:00 The Gift of Presence

04:11 Leadership Beyond Words