Unlock Empathy Power - Craig Strickler, President of Americas for Valor Hospitality Partners

LEADERSHIP. EMPATHY. IMPACT. What if a single, unexpected phone call could redefine your leadership approach...and transform your team's performance? 🤔Craig Strickler, President of Americas for Valor Hospitality Partners, shares a powerful story that reveals the profound impact of genuine appreciation.He explains the unique strategy behind a surprising call he received and what he learned. It wasn't the type of call you'd expect...Leading a team in today's demanding business environment requires more than just setting goals and delegating tasks. It's about understanding the human element - the motivations, challenges, and aspirations of each individual. Leaders face the constant pressure to drive results while fostering a positive and supportive work environment. How do you inspire your team to go the extra mile, even when they're facing their own personal or professional hurdles? How can you show them that they are valued?Intrigued? In this episode, Craig also dives into:The "Human-First" Approach: How prioritizing your team's well-being can lead to exceptional results.Beyond the Bottom Line: The surprising power of empathy in creating a high-performing culture.The Ripple of Recognition: How a simple gesture can boost morale and ignite a passion for excellence.Tailoring Your Leadership: Why understanding individual needs is crucial for effective management.Unexpected Lessons from the Front Lines: How valuable insights can be found in every role within an organization.What's the most impactful leadership lesson you've learned from an unexpected source? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇Follow Craig here on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigstrickler/-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

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Welcome to Lead the Team. This podcast is for you if you'd like to motivate your direct reports, cultivate your top leaders, and accelerate your career. You'll discover the success strategies of the world's most innovative leaders where I dive into their keys to success and hard-earned, costly lessons. We've surpassed 400 episodes and host guests like legendary Honeywell CEO, David Cote and CEO of Dunkin Brands, Nigel Travis. As well as executives from companies you know like SAP, US Golf Association, Lockheed Martin. Dell, IBM, Dollar General, Footlocker, and Beyond Meat. Also, you hear from a variety of executives including those of smaller, rapidly growing companies that you won't hear anywhere else. You'll walk away with success strategies, hacks, and tools to lead in both your personal and professional life. My goal is to impact 1 million leaders who then transform the workplace to a more positive place to work and thrive. You're in this for effectiveness, productivity, work-life balance, and job promotion! This is not for you if you want to maintain the status quo, do business as usual, or operate your life and career on "cruise control." It's time to LEAD THE TEAM! Ben Fanning #1 bestselling author and corporate trainer ------------- Join us by subscribing now! Your host is Ben Fanning, #1 bestselling author and in-demand corporate trainer of The Fanning Group - an International Consultancy and Training Company. https://www.benfanning.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ https://twitter.com/BenFanning1 https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/