Emissary Authors Podcast

Igniting Confidence in Leadership with Steve Lover | Episode 027

Emissary Publishing

In this episode of the Emissary Authors Podcast, hosts Paul Edwards and Jason Todd welcome Steve Lover, author of 'Ignite: Fueling World-Class Performance Even If Your Employees Are Not Yet World-Class'.

Steve discusses his background in business coaching since 2006 and the impetus behind writing his book. He shares insights on the importance of building confidence over the superficial self-esteem, diving into his philosophy of inspiring challenges, encouraging deliberate action, and celebrating results to foster genuine confidence. This approach, Steve argues, is essential not just in business but in parenting and teaching as well. He also differentiates between motivation and inspiration, emphasizing that real growth comes from facing challenges with courage and learning from them. The conversation also covers recognizing when an employee may not be a good fit and the significance of guidance and support in leadership for nurturing a productive working environment.

00:00 Welcome to the Emissary Authors Podcast!
00:20 Introducing Steve Lover: Igniting World-Class Performance
01:52 The Genesis of 'Ignite': A Journey of Discovery
03:54 Unpacking the Essence of Confidence
07:19 The Misconceptions of the Self Esteem Movement
12:31 The Core of Leadership: Inspiring Confidence
14:35 The Three Pillars of Building Confidence
15:45 Encouragement vs. Motivation: A Leadership Perspective
18:21 Celebrating Success: The Final Step in Fostering Confidence
19:44 Celebrating Success and Its Impact
20:19 The Power of Challenge, Action, and Celebration in the Workplace
20:51 The Role of Employers in Fostering Confidence
21:22 Mentorship and Its Lasting Influence
21:48 Pleasing vs. Serving: A Key Leadership Distinction
22:12 Direct Feedback: A Coaching Strategy
23:23 Navigating the Authorship Journey
24:10 The Clarity and Challenges of Writing a Book
25:56 Identifying and Supporting Employee Potential
32:35 Transforming Personal Narratives for Confidence
34:55 Concluding Thoughts on Confidence and Growth



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