#89 | Why Great Leaders Do This One ‘Unprofessional’ Thing | Granville-Chapman & Bidston

💡 What if the secret to high performance… was LOVE?

In this powerful episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, Dr. Andrea & Jon sit down with Dr. Katy Granville-Chapman and Emmie Bidston, authors of Leader: Know, Love and Inspire Your People, to explore a game-changing truth: the most effective leaders are the ones who lead with love.

Drawing from careers that span the British Army, the UK Civil Service, Oxford and Harvard, Katy and Emmie bring rich research and real-world stories that bust the myth that love is too “soft” for leadership. They reveal how knowing, loving, and inspiring your people can radically shift culture, unleash potential, and create sustainable results — even under pressure.

🎯 If you’ve ever wondered how to lead with both heart and results… this episode is for you.

⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS)

00:00 – The Myth of “Professional” Leadership

02:20 – Why Love is a Strategic Advantage in Teams

05:25 – From the Army to the Classroom: Real Lessons in Leading People

08:55 – “Loving People Into Being” — The Subjunctive Lens Explained

12:30 – Flourishing Cultures Perform Better: Evidence from Business

16:40 – The Link Between Knowing and Leading Effectively

19:10 – Sacrificial Leadership: Where Boundaries Meet Care

23:30 – Why Feedback Doesn’t Work Without Relationship

26:10 – Listening as the Leader’s Greatest Superpower

30:00 – What Future Leaders Must Get Right (And Why It Matters Now)

🚀 READY TO GO FURTHER? HERE’S WHAT TO DO NEXT:

A) Make It Personal – Connect with Granville-Chapman & Bidston:

– Visit their website: https://www.leadershipforflourishing.com

– Connect on LinkedIn:

 • Katy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-granville-chapman-ab88b447/

 • Emmie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmie-bidston-938719195/

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C) Continue Your Journey – Learn, Grow, Share:

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