William Davis on Leadership: Beyond Managing
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We explore what separates real leadership from title-driven management, why connection is the engine of trust, and how fair recognition fuels performance. William Davis shares lessons from four decades in corporate roles, mentorship stories, and a candid blueprint for humane, high-performing teams.
• defining leader vs manager vs boss
• building trust through consistent connection
• rejecting forced rankings and unfair rewards
• advice for younger, ambitious leaders
• mentorship as an antidote to insecurity
• weekly feedback and zero-surprise reviews
• personalizing relationships to each teammate
• repairing trust by showing up in the work
• modeling vulnerability and safety
• shifting from expert to empowering leader
• boundaries, time off, and work-life balance
• three actionable practices leaders can start today
• William’s books and how to contact him
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Chapters
1. Meet William Davis And Mission (00:00:00)
2. The Book And Defining Leadership (00:03:18)
3. Connection, Trust, And Tough Talks (00:06:40)
4. Titles, Rankings, And Fair Pay (00:11:59)
5. Advice To Younger Leaders And Mentorship (00:18:15)
6. Insecurity, Talent, And Team Mindset (00:23:40)
7. Feedback Rhythms And Personalization (00:27:58)
8. Rebuilding Trust Through Presence (00:32:20)
9. Vulnerability And Psychological Safety (00:36:30)
10. From Expert To Leader: Letting Go (00:41:10)
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