Phil Putnam: How Desire-Based Leadership Sparks Employee Motivation and Performance - The Business Owner's Journey

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employee motivation Emotional Safety Desire-Based Leadership vulnerability employee performance

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Full Episode Page: Phil Putnam: How Desire-Based Leadership Sparks Employee Motivation and Performance Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry talks with Phil Putnam , founder of Phil Putnam Coaching. Phil shares his innovative "Desire-Based Leadership" approach, explaining how aligning employee goals with business needs leads to higher performance and retention. He also delves into modern challenges, such as managing Gen Z in the workforce, fostering emotional safety, and embracing vulnerability as a leader. With years of experience working with top organizations like Apple and Adobe, Phil offers business owners actionable insights that can shift how they think about leadership and motivation. Takeaways: Understand employees' desires to boost motivation and performance. Leaders must acknowledge the power dynamic with their team. Curiosity and vulnerability are core leadership strengths. Gen Z values personal well-being over company goals - leaders must adapt.