Judith Germain explains her Maverick Leadership philosophy, focusing on trust, influence, and leading through uncertainty during reorganizations. She shares practical tips for Chiefs of Staff, like building trust before a crisis, giving people real agency in decisions, and using "intelligent disobedience" to challenge bad calls. The episode covers the difference between being trusted and being trustworthy, and how to spot genuine leadership versus performative behavior.
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Maverick Leadership Influence Diagnostic
Judith Germain's Website
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Time Stamps:
00:28 Meet Judith Germain
01:01 What Is Maverick Leadership
04:08 Predictability Builds Trust
07:13 Trusted vs Trustworthy
08:58 How to Demonstrate Trust
13:12 Spotting Performative Leaders
19:11 Influence and Agency
34:31 Intelligent Disobedience and Wrap Up
