In this enlightening episode of the Training Unleashed podcast, host Evan Hackel sits down with Todd Davis, Chief People Officer at FranklinCovey and author of the best-selling book *Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work*. With 40 years of experience in leadership and organizational performance improvement, Todd shares his wealth of knowledge on what it takes to foster effective and lasting change in human behavior within organizations.
Key Discussion Points:
FranklinCovey’s Legacy and Expertise:
- Todd discusses his 28-year tenure at FranklinCovey and the company’s 40-year history in the leadership space.
- Emphasizes FranklinCovey’s global reach and their ability to glean leadership insights from top leaders around the world.
Innovations and Research:
- Insights into FranklinCovey’s robust innovations team that conducts ongoing research to address pressing organizational challenges.
- Collaboration with leading thought leaders like Liz Wiseman, author of *Multipliers*, to enhance their course offerings.
Importance of Humility and Partnerships:
- Todd highlights the importance of partnering with other content creators to bring the best solutions to their clients.
- Discusses how humility and a willingness to learn from others contribute to FranklinCovey’s success.
Behavior Change and Performance Improvement:
- Explanation of how FranklinCovey helps organizations achieve results through behavior change.
- Description of the All Access Pass, which provides clients with comprehensive access to FranklinCovey’s vast array of solutions and resources.
Practical Tips for Leaders:
- Todd’s top tip for leaders: Be transparent with everyone you interact with, regardless of their position.
- Emphasis on treating everyone as fellow human beings to foster genuine connections and effective leadership.
Personal Anecdotes and Insights:
Evan shares a personal story about striving for greater transparency and honesty in his own life, underscoring the challenges and benefits of such an approach.
Notable Quotes:
Todd Davis: “We have this aspirational goal of always trying to model our content… we fall down a lot, but we get back up.”
Evan Hackel: “If you’re gonna be more transparent, you might let some people know. Give them a heads up as to the new you.”
About Our Guest
Todd Davis has over 26 years of experience in training, training development, human resources, executive recruiting, sales, and marketing. He has
been with FranklinCovey for the past 13 years and is the Chief People Officer.Todd is extremely passionate about teaching and living the principles and
concepts contained in FranklinCovey offerings. He believes strongly that to become a true leader you must first “be the change” and he diligently
strives to be a model of what he teaches.
Additional Resources:
FranklinCovey: franklincovey.com
Todd Davis’ Book: Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work
Liz Wiseman’s Multipliers: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter
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