The leadership habits that get you promoted aren't always the ones that help you succeed at the next level.

In this episode of Building Legendary Leaders, Jim Saliba sits down with Laurie Riker, SPHR to explore why leadership shifts from having all the answers to creating trust, accountability, and genuine human connection.

They discuss leading global teams, building engagement during uncertainty, balancing compassion with high standards, and why curiosity often outperforms control.

Whether you're leading a growing team or preparing for your next leadership role, this conversation offers practical insights on building cultures where people feel supported, challenged, and motivated to do their best work.

Key Discussion Points

01:00—Meet Laurie Riker 03:45—Why successful leadership styles eventually stop working 08:00—Why slowing down can improve results 09:20—The power of saying "I don't know" 11:00—A leadership transformation story 13:00—Coaching leaders through feedback 15:00—Building trust across global teams 17:00—Why questions are more powerful than answers 20:00—Compassion and accountability belong together 24:00—Leading through AI and constant change 26:00—Keeping teams engaged during uncertainty 27:30—Laurie's leadership playbook 28:45—The personal experiences that shaped Laurie 33:00—One leadership habit to practice immediately 35:00—How to connect with Laurie

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