Listen "Part I: Leadership Secret Sauce: Engagement & Connection"
Episode Synopsis
"Charles Deming was a herald on Quality, Peter Drucker championed Culture, Japan's efficiency processes shaped the auto industry. Today the secret sauce of high impact leadership is connection and engagement." - Joyce Russell Join Mike Lejeune in this episode as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Joyce Russell, President of Adecco Group US Foundation. From humble beginnings at a recruitment desk to leading one of the largest staffing operations in the US, Joyce's story is a testament to the power of engagement, authenticity, and visionary leadership. Tune in to discover the keys to her success, her commitment to upskilling the workforce, promoting workplace equality, and her personal philosophy of adding that 'cherry on top' in all aspects of life. Shownotes: 00:45 Joyce's Leadership Journey and Career Evolution 04:30 The 'Cherry on Top' Philosophy: Doing a little more and caring a little more, inspired by Joyce's childhood experiences. 08:06 Soft Skills, Leadership and Real-life Examples of EQ: Stories of using EQ to build relationships and secure business 14:02 Authenticity and Presence: The importance of voting with your time and staying true to oneself. 17:20 Leadership and Culture: Maintaining integrity and protecting company culture. The story of her promotion to President after standing up for her beliefs. 20:00 Focus on People and Results: The value of surrounding oneself with the right talent and mindset. 21:55 Training vs. Development: The difference between teaching to do vs. teaching to think. 23:45 Leadership, engagement, and making a lasting impact. Connect with Joyce Russell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycerusselladecco/
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