Regardless of the situation (we know it's ever-changing), the principles of leadership don't change. Jim Reid tells Kevin to surround yourself with the right people and prioritize their growth and development. As a leader, you need to create an environment that encourages risk taking and willingness to learn. Key Points Jim Reid shares his five principles of leadership. He discusses the question he asks to look for the right people. He talks about the importance of psychological safety. Meet Jim Name: Jim Reid His Story: Jim Reid is the author of Leading to Greatness – Five Principles to Transform Your Leadership and Build Great Teams. Jim is an accomplished executive and trusted advisor to six CEOs. He has navigated significant change and immense pressure to build winning teams that outperform competitors. He has coached, advised, and developed thousands of aspiring leaders. Most recently, Jim was chief human resources officer at Rogers Communications for a decade, and during the COVID-19 crisis, helped foster a culture of resilience and high performance among the corporation's 25,000 workforce. During that time, he led the rollout of a National Wellness Fund and revamped Rogers's inclusion and diversity strategy. Worth Mentioning: Originally trained as a military pilot, Jim built his expertise working alongside some of the best leadership thinkers in North America. In 2021, he was named one of the 50 Best Executives in Canada by ROB Magazine. https://jimreidcoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimreidchro/ Book Recommendations Leading to Greatness: 5 Principles to Transform your Leadership and Build Great Teams by Jim Reid How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth , Karen Dillon The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins Related Episodes Learning to Lead with Ron Williams How Being Yourself Makes You a Better Leader with Minter Dial A Guide to Excellence with Tom Peters This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website.

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