Catalysts: The Leaders Shaping the Future of Learning and Growth
Catalysts spotlights bold leaders who are actively redefining how we learn, lead, and grow—inside the organizations shaping tomorrow’s workforce. Through candid, future-facing conversations, the series elevates executives, founders, and consultants who are not just reacting to change, but driving it.
This is the podcast where thought leaders in learning and development don’t just share strategies—they shape the next era of leadership, innovation, and organizational transformation.
Catalysts: The Leaders Shaping the Future of Learning and Growth
Better at Being Human: DavidLee Richardson on Leadership, Credibility, and the Power of Empathy
In this episode of Catalysts, I’m joined by DavidLee Richardson, Head of Organizational Leadership Development at Harris & Harris. David brings a grounded, deeply human approach to developing leaders—focusing on trust, credibility, and connection as the foundation for high-impact leadership.
We explore:
- Why employee engagement data should drive leadership development
- How he turned How Full Is Your Bucket? into a training program that boosted NPS and team connection
- What it really means to “give the team away”—and how it transforms culture
- Why credibility isn’t self-defined—and how to earn it
- The difference between being collaborative and being perceived as collaborative
- How people skills will define the next generation of leaders in the age of AI
- Why empathy, listening, and emotional intelligence are non-negotiables for the future of work
DavidLee doesn’t just talk about leadership—he models it. Tune in for a rich conversation full of insights on leading with intention, building trust, and becoming better at being human.
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