What if bringing out the best in someone begins with paying closer attention?

Takiyah Gross-Foote is Vice President of Talent Management at Inspire Brands, where her work centers on developing people, strengthening leaders and creating the conditions for others to grow. Her energy comes through in the way she listens, reflects and notices what others may not yet see in themselves.

In this conversation, Takiyah and Greg explore the power of being fully present with another person. Takiyah explains how listening without criticism, noticing someone’s strengths and choosing words carefully can shift the direction of a person’s day or even the way they see themselves.

They also talk about the role reflection plays in growth. For nearly two decades, Takiyah has recorded private voice memos that capture what worked, what she learned and what she wants to remember. That practice has helped her recognize patterns, hold onto meaningful moments and become more intentional about how she moves forward.

You’ll hear why thoughtful questions can be more powerful than quick advice, how reflection builds confidence, and what becomes possible when someone feels genuinely heard.

Takiyah’s invitation is to slow down long enough to notice what is good in someone and then use your presence, questions and words to draw more of it into the open.

Connect with Takiyah Gross-Foote

Inspire Brands: https://inspirebrands.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/takiyahgross

Season One of I Wish I Had Your Energy explores The Energy We Give and the choices, convictions and practices that allow us to leave people better than we found them.