In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico welcomes Jevon Wooden, a veteran, CEO, and expert in emotionally intelligent leadership and business practices. They discuss the concept of empathetic leadership, its significance, and practical steps to achieve it. Jevon shares his 'Five Whys' framework and emphasizes the need for communication, feedback, and modeling empathy within organizations. The conversation also touches on the importance of transformational change, vulnerability in leadership, and the distinction between leadership and management.

00:00 Introduction to Throttle Up Leadership Podcast

01:03 Meet Jevon Wooden: Expert in Emotional Intelligence

02:22 Defining Empathetic Leadership

03:37 The Five Whys Framework for Empathetic Leadership

06:21 Challenges in Emotional Intelligence Adoption

11:51 The Importance of Communication in Hybrid Work Environments

20:46 The Principle of Contribution in Leadership

21:17 Empowering Team Members

22:28 The Big Three Motivations

23:04 The Impact of COVID on Work Mindsets

24:45 Empathetic Leadership and Followers

28:08 Differentiating Leadership and Management

31:10 Becoming an Empathetic Leader: Three Key Tips

33:07 The Importance of Vulnerability in Leadership

35:16 Extreme Ownership and Supportive Leadership

36:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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