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Welcome to The Weekly Workplace—a podcast for anyone who wants work to feel a little more human and a lot more doable. Brought to you by the Missouri Training Institute, we’re digging into the everyday stuff that makes (or breaks) a great workday—from leadership habits and communication wins to navigating change and building better teams. Whether you’re leading others or just leading yourself, you’ll find honest conversations, helpful tools, and a little laughter to help you work smarter—and lead with more heart.
Episode #150: Real Talk - Are You the Leader People Need Right Now?
The Weekly Workplace
25 minutes
1 month ago
Episode #150: Real Talk - Are You the Leader People Need Right Now?
About This Episode
Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored Gallup’s four essentials of leadership: hope, trust, compassion, and stability. We’ve looked at why they matter, how to practice them, and where leaders often stumble. But in this episode, we turn the mirror on ourselves. We share the wins, the misses, and the lessons we’re still learning when it comes to leading with these four needs. From moments where we got it right to times we wish we could redo, this is a candid look at what it really takes to grow as a leader. Because leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about being present, self-aware, and willing to keep getting better.
We Want to Hear From You!
🎙️ Which of the four needs—hope, trust, compassion, or stability—are you working on most right now?
➡️ Drop your responses in the comments, DM us, or share it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag us. We’ll feature a few next week!
Resources
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References
Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025.
Covey, Stephen M.R. (2008). The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything. Free Press.
The Weekly Workplace
Welcome to The Weekly Workplace—a podcast for anyone who wants work to feel a little more human and a lot more doable. Brought to you by the Missouri Training Institute, we’re digging into the everyday stuff that makes (or breaks) a great workday—from leadership habits and communication wins to navigating change and building better teams. Whether you’re leading others or just leading yourself, you’ll find honest conversations, helpful tools, and a little laughter to help you work smarter—and lead with more heart.
