"When we start to share our story about our personal purpose, all of a sudden, the commonalities actually rise up. The more human we become." – Gad Nestel

In this episode, host Mike Horne sits down with Gad Nestel, change agent and founder of Monadnock Consulting, for a powerful conversation on leading through uncertainty with empathy, purpose, and clarity. Together, they unpack the leadership trends reshaping teams today, why psychological safety is the foundation of high performance, and how humanistic values can guide sustainable organizational change.

Gad shares coaching insights, stories from the field, and his experience helping leaders and teams navigate transitions with courage and connection.

Key Takeaways:

• Why understanding your team's purpose and function is key to success

• How psychological safety and inclusion foster innovation and trust

• The impact of uncertainty on performance and how to manage it

• How humanistic values like kindness and respect support lasting change

• Why building real relationships in teams leads to deeper collaboration

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