Leadership, Trust, and Integrity: A Conversation with Quentin Hodge

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In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff is joined by Quentin Hodge, a seasoned safety professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. Quentin shares his journey from being an industrial hygienist to becoming a senior health and safety professional. He discusses the importance of integrity, trust, and empathy in leadership, especially in high-risk industrial environments. Quentin emphasizes the significance of relationship-building and offers insights into leading without positional authority. The episode also covers the challenges of overcoming fear and the value of continuous learning and humility in leadership roles.

00:00 Introduction to Integrity in Leadership

01:00 Welcome to the Learning to Lead Show

01:25 Introducing Quentin Hodge

04:32 Quentin's Leadership Journey

06:47 Building Trust and Relationships

16:11 Overcoming Fear in Leadership

20:17 Leading with and without Authority

24:40 Conclusion and Call to Action

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