Episode 30 : The Four A’s of Leadership with Paul Glover

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In Episode 30 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with Paul Glover, the No B.S. Executive Leadership Coach. Paul has worked with leaders in organizations earning up to $1 billion, is a TEDx and Vistage Speaker, author of WorkQuake™: Making the Seismic Shift to a Knowledge Economy, and a Forbes contributor. Formerly a federal trial lawyer and ex-felon, Paul’s direct approach and insights into post-pandemic leadership set him apart.

Meet Paul Glover

Paul Glover’s path from federal trial lawyer to leadership coach is unconventional. His candid style, shaped by life’s challenges, helps leaders adapt in a changing business world.

Episode Highlights

Paul shares insights on:

  • Empathetic and Adaptive Leadership: Empathy and adaptability are essential as command-and-control leadership becomes obsolete.
  • Clear Communication: Leaders need to share their vision clearly, engage teams in dialogue, and stay open to feedback.
  • Embracing Failure: Failure is a better teacher than success. Leaders should take calculated risks to foster innovation.
  • The Four A’s of Leadership: Successful leaders practice Attraction, Attention, Appreciation, and Application. 

Key Takeaways

  • Empathy and adaptability are crucial in today’s environment.
  • Clear communication and feedback loops enhance leadership.
  • Embrace failure to promote growth and innovation.
  • The Four A’s—Attraction, Attention, Appreciation, Application—are essential for effective leadership.

A Quote to Remember

“You’ve got to care, and if you don’t, they don’t care.” – Paul Glover

Connect with Paul Glover

Listen to Episode 25 for practical leadership advice from Paul Glover. Subscribe to Light Bulb Moments for more impactful conversations!