The Power of Confidence Covered by
Humility in Leadership
with james mayhew
Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Ping Pong Table! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with James Mayhew, a seasoned leader and culture architect, whose experience spans photography, graphic design, and a range of leadership roles. James delves into the intangible nature of passion and ownership in employees, highlighting the founder's deep connection to their business. He advocates for giving employees authority and responsibility without micromanaging, drawing on his extensive experience as a solopreneur and leader in the C-suite. You'll gain insight into Mayhew's evolving views on leadership and organizational culture, emphasizing the need for humility and the consequences of organizational arrogance. He also shares his expertise in contractor relationships, shines a light on current economic challenges, and reveals the essential elements in creating high-performing workplaces. So, tune in as we embark on an engaging and informative journey with James Mayhew.
In this episode:
James Mayhew shares his insights and experience in creating purpose-driven and high-performing workplaces
He emphasizes the importance of clear communication, leadership development, and a discipline of execution in achieving exceptional results
James highlights the significance of conversations, clarity, and feedback in driving action and producing desired outcomes
His approach involves working closely with leaders to create performance agreements and set measurable goals that align with the company's initiatives
By focusing on these key areas, James helps companies transform their culture and achieve sustainable success - James discusses the importance of having confidence covered by humility in leadership
He shares a success story where he helped a company create a new role for an employee who had been providing unofficial support and advice
Mayhew emphasizes the need for leaders to have both confidence and humility, and how these qualities can create a positive work environment
He also talks about his podcast, Confidence Covered by Humility, which explores the balance between confidence and humility in leadership
James Mayhew
James Mayhew Consulting
James Mayhew is an experienced organizational culture and leadership coach. He is a former chief culture officer for one of the fastest growing small businesses in the country helping lead them to also being recognized as one of the top workplaces in the country.
James partners with business leaders to improve teamwork and engagement through a purpose-driven framework around honest and actionable conversations.
