#128: Servant Leadership and the Modern Workplace | with Patrick Alston

Building a Coaching Culture - Leadership, Coaching, and Culture Development

How are you adapting your leadership style to effectively engage and motivate the diverse generations in your workplace?

In this episode, hosts J.R. Flatter and Lucas welcome guest Patrick Alston, a retired U.S. Army veteran with 36 years of service, to discuss modern leadership principles. Alston shares insights on how contemporary leaders must adapt their styles to engage and influence Generation Z effectively.

He emphasizes the importance of servant leadership, highlighting key principles such as listening, appreciation, humility, trust, and caring. The discussion also delves into the challenges and opportunities of leading in a complex, modern workforce, and the role of personal passion and continual learning in successful leadership.

Key points include:

• The five key principles of servant leadership for today's workforce
• Understanding and adapting to generational differences in the workplace
• The importance of continuous learning and personal development for leaders
• Balancing introversion with public speaking and leadership roles
• Strategies for Baby Boomers managing Gen Z employees
• The role of spirituality and personal interests in professional development

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Produced, edited, and published by Make More Media

Links:
Patrick Alston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-alston-a7bb437/

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