Description/Show Notes:In this episode, we discuss the concept of servant leadership with Brock Henderson, an independent game developer and president of the Christian Game Developer Conference. The conversation explores how anyone, regardless of their title, can lead with empathy and compassion to foster a culture of trust and respect within an organization. Brock shares insights from his experience as the head of game development at Salvation Poem and his game studio, Pixel Pug. He highlights the importance of empowering team members to do their best work and illustrates how servant leadership can result in enhanced productivity, a better work environment, and higher quality outcomes. The discussion also touches on the personal motivations behind adopting servant leadership, such as faith and the positive influence it has on overall human flourishing. Practical advice is given for tech leaders looking to implement these principles, emphasizing the need for genuine care and regular check-ins with team members.

Links:Recommended Book(s):

• "Difficult Conversations" by Douglas Stone - https://www.amazon.com/Difficult-Conversations-Discuss-What-Matters/dp/0143118447?tag=sommardahl-20
• "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others-ebook/dp/B00DGZKQM8?tag=sommardahl-20

Other Links Mentioned:

• Brock Henderson's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-henderson-5953981/
• Brock Henderson's website: https://brockhenderson.com

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Timeline:00:00 Introduction to Empathetic Leadership 00:30 Meet Brock Henderson: Game Developer and Servant Leader 01:30 Discussing Servant Leadership 02:02 The Importance of Difficult Conversations 03:09 Embarrassing Moments in Tech Leadership 06:54 Defining Servant Leadership 08:53 Practical Examples of Servant Leadership 13:18 The Influence of Faith on Leadership 16:08 Challenges and Benefits of Servant Leadership 25:16 Promoting Team Flourishing 28:04 Conclusion and Contact Information