Episode 030: Building Better Work Environments By Fostering Authentic Communication with John Ryan

<p align="justify">Welcome to another episode of <em>The Authentic Change Podcast</em>, I am Mike Horne, your host and I am joined today by <span style="color: #1155cc;"><u><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnryanleadership/">John</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnryanleadership/">Ryan</a></u></span>, president of John Ryan and Associates and he has been helping people prosper for more than 20 years.</p> <p align="justify">John shares with us his unique view about authenticity, integrity, and the alignment of our values not only at the workplace but also in other aspects of our lives.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong>:</p> <p>[1:55] John talks about his work increasing employee engagement.</p> <p>[3:52] What was the “desperation” that took John to start working on training?</p> <p>[6:25] How does John describe authenticity?</p> <p>[9:48] John talks about the different levels of awareness of values.</p> <p>[11:34] What are the values behind authentic leadership?</p> <p>[13:50] There is something to lose when going against the values of a company.</p> <p>[15:10] What are the drivers for an individual to immerse him or herself in a company’s values?</p> <p>[18:06] John speaks on the value of consistency.</p> <p>[19:15] John shares his perspective about the new shape of the work world.</p> <p>{20:32] John talks about his work in John Ryan and Associates to increase engagement.</p> <p>[21:59] John emphasizes the value of vulnerability.</p> <p>[23:30] What has to remain in an organization to support growth and development?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mentioned in this episode</strong>:</p> <p>Learn more about <span style="color: #1155cc;"><u><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehorne1/">Mike</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehorne1/">Horne</a></u></span> on Linkedin</p> <p>Email Mike at <span style="color: #1155cc;"><u><a href= "mailto:mike@mike-horne.com">mike</a><a href= "mailto:mike@mike-horne.com">@</a><a href= "mailto:mike@mike-horne.com">mike</a><a href=