Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsInspirational leadership is the missing ingredient behind sustainable business growth, culture transformation and human performance. In this episode, global leadership authority Dr. Lance Secretan explains why motivation based on fear is failing organizations and why leaders who inspire people create extraordinary results.EPISODE SUMMARY:What if most leadership advice is built on the wrong foundation?In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lance Secretan, former Fortune 100 CEO and author of 24 books, shares why leadership is not about metrics first. It is about people first.From the hidden cost of toxic leadership and broken performance appraisals to the difference between motivation and inspiration, Dr. Secretan reveals timeless principles that have helped transform organizations around the world.He introduces his memorable CASTLE framework for leadership:• Courage• Authenticity• Service• Truth• Love• EffectivenessThis episode explores culture, purpose, storytelling, leadership, AI and the future of work through a deeply human lens.KEY INSIGHTS:Why fear based motivation creates short term results but destroys long term performanceWhy performance appraisals and engagement surveys often fail employeesHow inspirational leadership creates extraordinary culturesWhy people matter more than numbers in sustainable organizationsHow the CASTLE principles create trust and lasting influenceWhy storytelling compounds expertise and authorityWhy visibility does not always equal impactHow young minds and growth mindsets shape the future of leadershipWhy AI should amplify human potential instead of replacing itWhy leaders must inspire rather than manipulate peopleABOUT DR. LANCE SECRETANDr. Lance Secretan is one of the world's leading authorities on inspirational leadership. He is a former Fortune 100 CEO, bestselling author of 24 books, executive coach and founder of The Secretan Center. His work has transformed organizations including Microsoft, Starbucks and many global enterprises.CONNECT WITH DR. LANCE SECRETANWebsite: https://secretan.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/secretan/CONNECT WITH ADEMOLA ODEWADELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ademola-isimeme-ai-odewade-b883a0382/The King Dems Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@kingdemspodcastDiary Of A CFO: https://www.youtube.com/@DiaryOfACFOTOOLS WE USE: https://kingdemspodcast.com/toolsHELP US REACH THE GLOBAL TOP 1%The King Dems Podcast ranks in the Global Top 2% on ListenNotes. Help us reach the Global Top 1% by leaving a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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