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Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden

Leading with Candor, Respect, and Empathy: Part 2 of a 3-Part Series on the Foundations of Positive Leadership (with an award-winning CEO)

Aug 13, 2026 · 58m

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In this episode of our 3-part series exploring the foundations of positive leadership, I speak with Kevin Ford, the award-winning, past CEO of Calian Group, about how to effectively connect with others. In a world grappling with AI, remote work, and breakneck change, we examine explore what meaningful connection looks like in practice. Starting with candor and transparency, our discussion explores why authentic openness isn’t just a nice-to-have, but a business essential. Kevin shares some real-life examples from leading a global, publicly traded company to amplify the conversation from theory to tangible action. Our journey continues with a deep dive into respect, which is not a formality…