Cultivating Conditions for Employee Growth with Dr. Britt Yamamoto
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Cultivating Conditions for Employee Growth with Dr. Britt Yamamoto

43:13 Sep 19, 2025
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In this episode of Deep Leadership, I talk with Dr. Britt Yamamoto — educator, entrepreneur, and author of The Soil of Leadership and The Hyaksho Way. Britt introduces the idea of soil-based leadership, a powerful metaphor drawn from farming that shifts focus from short-term results to cultivating healthy conditions for long-term employee growth. We discuss: Why many leadership “fixes” fail when the cultural soil is depleted How to remediate and regenerate an organization’s culture The importance of story before strategy Why well-being must be central to leadership in today’s world If you’ve ever faced burnout, apathy, or disengagement on your team, this conversation will give you a whole new way of thinking about leadership. ? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Deep Leadership! Show resources: Thesoilofleadership.org Perennial.org The Soil of Leadership Book Sponsors: ?????????????????????Cadre of Men????????????????????? ?????????????????????Farrow Skin Care????????????????????? ?????????????????????Salty Sailor Coffee Company????????????????????? ?????????????????????Leader Connect????????????????????? ?????????????????????The Qualified Leadership Series????????????????????? ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! ?????????????????????HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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