George Rogers: The Power of Purpose in Leadership: LIVE from Unleash 2025

The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam Posner

Summary

In this episode of the POZcast, host Rhona Pierce engages with George Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Lighthouse Research, discussing the importance of purpose-driven leadership, employee engagement, and the evolving workplace culture. George shares his journey of discovering his leadership principles rooted in love, grace, and trust, and emphasizes empathy and understanding in leadership roles. The conversation also explores how data can be utilized to measure the connection between organizational culture and performance, and the significance of creating a sense of belonging among employees. Throughout the discussion, George provides valuable insights and practical advice for leaders looking to inspire and empower their teams.

Takeaways:

- Leadership is about love, grace, and trust.

- Employee engagement has evolved into employee fulfillment.

- Understanding your people is crucial for effective leadership.

- Peace in leadership means helping teams find rhythm through chaos.

- A purpose-driven culture enhances employee fulfillment.

- Empathetic leadership is about understanding and connecting with others.

- Data can measure the connection between culture and performance.

- Culture is defined by how employees feel and behave.

- Self-leadership is essential for effective leadership.

- Daring to do the impossible can lead to personal growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the POScast and Guest Introduction

02:20 Discovering Purpose and Leadership Principles

04:37 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership

07:00 Defining Peace in Leadership

09:38 Using Data to Measure Culture and Performance

12:11 Understanding and Defining Organizational Culture

13:43 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights

18:20 Encouragement to Dare and Connect