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How can you unlock your team’s untapped potential? Learn how to maximize your team’s performance from leaders who have really done it. From veterans, researchers, and high-powered entrepreneurs to pro athletes and CEOs of multi-million-dollar companies. Cam and Otis go through each guest’s story to pull the leadership lessons that they learned along the way. This father-son business podcast takes the philosophy of lifelong learning and applies it to leadership to help you learn how to lead a high-performing team. Otis is a former Green Beret and currently coaches high-performing business owners and their leadership teams, helping them implement Green Beret leadership principles in their business to 10x their staff. Camden is an entrepreneur and coaches rugby at the developmental and collegiate levels, and he coaches college athletes through the transition to life after sports. With two different generational and professional perspectives, the father-son co-hosts mix old-school wisdom with new ideas, which creates a unique dialogue with the guests. This show is made for lifelong learners who want to solve problems and make an impact!
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Leading Through Trust & Accountability - Jeff Oak | 10x Your Team Ep. #407
In this compelling episode of 10x Your Team with Cam & Otis, Jeff Oak shares his remarkable journey of leading a major organizational turnaround as an ethics officer following a $120 million financial fraud. Drawing from his extensive experience in building cultures of integrity and his current role as a Vistage Chair, Jeff discusses the delicate balance between high performance and ethical leadership. He offers invaluable insights on listening as a leadership tool, the importance of regulated stress in organizational growth, and how to build trust through consistent accountability. Whether you're leading a turnaround or seeking to strengthen your organization's ethical foundation, this episode provides practical wisdom for creating lasting positive change.
Chapters:
Introduction and Background [00:00 - 05:56]
Welcome and initial conversation
Setting up the discussion context
The $120M Turnaround Story [05:56 - 08:47]
Introduction to the fraud situation
Initial challenges and approach
Building Trust from the Top Down [08:47 - 11:48]
Board commitment to integrity
Leadership team transformation
The Power of Accountability [11:48 - 19:40]
Handling high performers
Setting clear standards
Leadership Through Listening [26:17 - 31:14]
Coaching Approach
The importance of asking questions
Managing Organizational Stress [35:53 - 45:23]
Balancing push and support
Preventing burnout
The Power of Tribe [45:23 - 47:51]
Building peer support
Creating lasting change
Closing Thoughts and Contact Information [47:51 - End]
Final reflections
#Leadership #EthicalLeadership #BusinessEthics #HighPerformance #OrganizationalGrowth #TrustAndAccountability #CultureOfIntegrity #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #Vistage #TeamSuccess #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipInsights
How to connect with Jeff
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffoak/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Taking-Care-of-Your-Business/100082981682259/
https://www.youtube.com/@jeffoak7908
https://open.spotify.com/show/3KinNipfEAo0urE5FH2k5w?si=311af54162074300&nd=1&dlsi=91a2ba67bcb7416a
https://app.vistage.com/sites/s/chairs/0032E00002z4ySLQAY/jeff-oak