Positive Leadership Tip | Ep 1: Connect Before You Correct
The Jon Gordon Podcast
Jon Gordon
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🗓️ 21 May 2025
⏱️ 1 minutes
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Summary
As a leader, I’ve learned one truth that changes everything: connection comes before correction. In this Positive Leadership Tip, I share why building trust and showing care is the foundation for real influence. When your team knows you’re for them—not against them—they’re more open to feedback and more likely to grow. If you want better engagement and long-term success, it starts with how you show up. I hope this encourages you to lead with connection today—and every day.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, this is John Gordon with your positive leadership tip. Positive leaders connect before they |
| 0:09.0 | correct. They build the relationship. And in building the relationship, you earn the trust. |
| 0:15.0 | You show the care. And then your team member, the person you're leading, is more open to your |
| 0:20.7 | feedback. If you don't build the relationship first, team member, the person you're leading, is more open to your feedback. |
| 0:21.5 | If you don't build the relationship first, |
| 0:24.0 | the advice, the suggestion, the leadership, the critique |
| 0:27.5 | might not be as well received. |
| 0:29.2 | But if they know you truly have their back |
| 0:31.0 | and you care about them and you want the best for them |
| 0:33.8 | and you're doing it for a good reason, |
| 0:35.7 | of course you're gonna be open to what you have to say, |
| 0:38.0 | and that connection will lead to a great correction, |
| 0:41.7 | better engagement, and then more success in the future. |
| 0:44.8 | So as a leader, remember, connect before you correct. |
| 0:49.0 | If you found this helpful or valuable, please share it with others |
| 0:52.2 | so we can help other leaders get better. |
| 0:54.6 | Have a great day. |
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