In this insightful episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackel welcomes back Dr. Michael Armour, a seasoned executive coach and leadership expert, for his second appearance on the podcast. Dr. Armour, founder of Strategic Leadership Development International, brings decades of experience coaching and mentoring leaders across various industries, government agencies, and non-profits. This episode dives deep into the concept of Trust-Centered Leadership®, with Dr. Armour sharing practical strategies on how leaders can build trust within their teams to foster stronger relationships and drive success. Tune in to learn more about the vital role trust plays in leadership and how you can implement these strategies to enhance team performance.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The Power of Trust: Dr. Armour explains the critical role trust plays in leadership and how it can be the difference between a thriving team and a failing one.
- Building Trust in Teams: Actionable tips on how leaders can create a culture of trust that promotes open communication, collaboration, and high morale.
- Trust-Centered Leadership®: An overview of Dr. Armour’s Trust-Centered Leadership® framework and how it guides his coaching philosophy.
- Real-World Applications: Dr. Armour shares examples of how these principles have been applied successfully in different sectors, from corporate settings to non-profits.
- Improving Leadership Skills: Learn how self-awareness, authenticity, and integrity are key elements to becoming a more trustworthy leader.
About Our Guest
Dr. Michael Armour is a highly experienced leadership coach and founder of Strategic Leadership Development International. With over three decades of experience, he has mentored top-level executives across industries and authored numerous books on leadership, including the best-selling Leadership and the Power of Trust. Dr. Armour’s work has been translated into over two dozen languages, and his Trust-Centered Leadership® framework is widely respected. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA and has studied at the Naval War College.
How to Connect:
- Website: Strategic Leadership Development International
- LinkedIn: Dr. Michael Armour
- Books & Resources: Leadership and the Power of Trust