In this episode of Give An Ovation podcast, host Zack Oates is joined by Stephen M.R. Covey, the author of Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. Stephen M.R. Covey is cofounder and CEO of CoveyLink and of the FranklinCovey Global Trust Practice, and a New York Times bestselling author. As a keynote speaker, author, and advisor on trust, leadership, ethics, culture, and collaboration, Covey speaks to audiences around the world.

You will not want to miss hearing from our unique podcast guest. Tune in and learn how you might fortify your brand from the inside out.

Featured Takeaway: Building your business form the inside out (10:07)

“When you inspire, you’re breathing life into something, it comes alive. The opposite is to expire, suffocate, or die. We’re trying to breathe life into what’s already there. What’s already inside of you. We’re trying to ignite the fire that’s within. It’s internal, it’s intrinsic and already inside of people. When people feel that passion, inspiration, and commitment, then they’re far more likely to want to stay apart of company culture. High trust cultures inspire.”

Who is someone in the industry that deserves an Ovation? (28:53)

Sheryl Batchelder and David Novak.

“Cheryl Batchelder is writing and doing great things. And David Novak has a brand new book out on taking charge for yourself. He’s all about purposeful recognition. And what he did at yum brands was really quite remarkable. He is an extraordinary leader that breathes life into organizations with how we lead and his idea purposeful recognition.”