Engineering Success Through Vulnerability: Exploring Fear and Leadership with Ron Macklin

What’s the secret to creating a high performance team?  On today’s podcast we have Ron Macklin who is an author and leadership expert and has spent over 20 years studying and implementing effective team-building strategies. He is the creator of the Macklin Connection Method and the founder of Macklin Connection, a company that helps organisations build strong and successful teams. Ron has a degree in engineering and has led teams that set world records and won numerous awards for customer satisfaction. His new book, “Everyone is Afraid: A Fable of Fear, Friendship, and Flourishing,” explores the power of vulnerability and connection in building successful teams. Takeaways Vulnerability is essential for building high-performing teams. Open communication and trust are key components of successful teams. Fear can hinder team performance, but vulnerability can overcome it. Leaders should create a culture of vulnerability and allow others to contribute. Everyone is afraid, and leaders have a role in inspiring vulnerability. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:23 Passion for Helping Teams Succeed 08:15 Creating High-Performing Teams 09:15 Building Trust and Open Communication 11:33 The Power of Vulnerability 15:04 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Vulnerability 18:14 The Fear of Losing and Holding On 20:02 The Impact of Fear on Team Performance 22:50 Becoming a Leader Who Inspires Vulnerability 26:28 Creating a Culture of Vulnerability 27:44 Empathy and Connection 32:11 Practical Steps to Foster Vulnerability 35:23 The Seven-Step Methodology 40:38 The Importance of Knowing Your Stand 43:52 The Seven Steps to Building Connection 46:53 Allowing Others to Contribute 47:46 Everyone is Afraid 48:45 Closing Remarks and Contact Information 🙏 How To Support The Business Strategist 🎙️ Subscribe, listen and leave a review on 👉 Apple, Spotify Did you get some value? Help us to create a bigger impact by buying me a cup of tea 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebusinessstrategist Tag us and share the show with your network Have you got a plan for scaling up? If not, take the business growth quiz here for FREE: https:/howtogrowabusiness.scoreapp.com ABOUT THE GUEST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronmacklin Website: https://www.macklinconnection.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ron.macklin   Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong Have you got a plan for scale in 2024? If not, take the business growth quiz here: https://howtogrowabusiness.scoreapp.com Unfortunately, I’ve been booked up for most of 2023 however if you would like the opportunity to work with me and my team in 2024 join the waiting list here where I’ll announce our next window of opportunity: https://www.thebusinessstrategist.global/inner-circle-application Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices