More than Experience, More than Degrees: Leaders Need More Values

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Guest: George Limbert, former President, Red Roof Inns In this time defined by AI disruption, post-COVID workforce tension, and growing leadership fatigue, trust has become the most critical (and most fragile) asset leaders hold. In this episode, George Limbert, new president of Innovative Executive Solutions, joins host Maureen Metcalf to explore why modern leadership is no longer about control, certainty, or rigid playbooks. It’s about judgment, humility, and doing the right thing, even when it’s hard. Drawing on his experience as a CEO, attorney, and advisor across industries, George unpacks: Why many leadership challenges today are actually trust failures How judicial temperament helps leaders make better decisions under pressure The difference between what’s legally safe and what’s ethically right Why return-to-office and AI debates often reveal management gaps, not employee problems How leaders can find their “North Star” amid career transitions and uncertainty. This conversation is for experienced leaders who aren’t looking for shortcuts, but for coherence, integrity, and leadership that holds up over time.