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S8E03: How to Gain Momentum Through a Culture of Trust

Best Christian Workplaces : January, 16 2023

Educators

Michael Lindsay of Taylor University shares How to Gain Momentum Through a Culture of Trust

Do you feel you're spinning your wheels as a leader? Well, today this guest outlines proven approaches to creating a culture of trust that has made significant momentum in accomplishing the organization's key goals. Listen in as Dr. Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University leverages hinge moments to move a team forward.

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In this episode:

Some of the leadership lessons that Michael learned at Gordon (02:01)
"One thing I learned is that I tend to overestimate what I can get done in a single year and underestimate what we can do in five" (02:38)
"I also learned the importance of hiring the right people" (02:52)
"I learned that in times of great challenge or crisis, the very best gift the leader can give is his or her presence" (03:25)
Some of the steps that Michael and his leadership team took to grow trust and strategy over the last couple of years (06:02)
Be honest and open in sharing your survey results with your organization (06:55)
Appoint somebody who's going to own the organizational-engagement process (10:00)
How to grow as a leader in the area of Healthy Communication (12:06)
Build a system of cascading communications with key topics to share with team members and direct reports (12:23)
We really have to overcommunicate to get the message across. (14:17)
Implemented a weekly Bible study led by the President (16:40)
Tangibly demonstrate appreciation (17:32)
Steward spiritual leadership on campus (18:35)
How to build bridges to develop consensus on priorities and goals (21:45)
Some of the ways that Taylor University plans to attract, develop, and retain, outstanding talent in the next few years? (27:21)
Increase the creative ways in which Taylor communicates, what makes working there so great (28:10)
Important factors that a leader needs to pay attention to in hinge moments as they move through transitions (30:20)
"I think that the current generation of young people are among the most entrepreneurial and innovative Christian leaders we have ever seen in the history of the church." (34:59)
"They are unlikely to stay planted in a single institution for their whole career." (35:34)