If every decision still lands on your desk, how much room does your team really have to think for themselves? Chad Littlefield, cofounder of We and Me and coauthor of Ask Powerful Questions, joins Michael to explore how leaders can build trust and help people take greater ownership. Drawing on stories from his work and family life, Chad shares how to ask questions that get beyond predictable answers and give employees the freedom to figure things out. The conversation also gets into what meaningful mentorship requires and why your next good idea might need more thinking time before it becomes another project for your team. Throughout the episode, Chad makes a practical case for giving connection more attention, from noticing work that usually goes unseen to creating meetings people actually want to attend. For busy leaders looking to improve engagement, there is plenty here to bring into your next conversation.
Chapters:
- (00:00:00) - Chad Littlefield on Leadership and Human Connection
- (00:06:50) - Personal Growth Through Challenge and Connection
- (00:13:35) - Asking Better Questions and Listening With Intention
- (00:20:20) - Employee Engagement and the Power of Slowing Down
- (00:27:19) - Employee Autonomy and Three Keys to Effective Mentorship
- (00:33:58) - Building Company Culture Through Transparency
- (00:40:58) - Leadership Confidence and Building Team Trust
- (00:47:30) - How to Influence People With Better Invitations
- (00:54:23) - AI and the Future of Human Connection
- (01:01:16) - Leading Through Uncertainty With an Entrepreneurial Mindset
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