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An Evidence-Based Approach to Leading with Trust, with Marcel Schwantes

9 minutes Posted Aug 20, 2026 at 4:45 pm.

noon Eastern Time, I’m teaching a live Leadership Trust Workshop. Registration is open now. Go to the link below and reserve your place. Seats are limited. Register here:

– Welcome back, summer in Chattanooga, and invitation to connect on LinkedIn, X, and Substack

– Calling out the cliché “people are our greatest asset” vs. what the data really shows

– The real problem: workplaces optimized for output, not human flourishing (especially with AI)

– Are your people just surviving work or actually growing as human beings because of it?

– The fear-based belief that focusing on people will hurt performance

– Human-centered leaders: why putting people first drives better business outcomes

– The future winners: companies where people feel valued and challenged to become better humans

– Designing work differently: respect, dignity, and empowerment vs. transactional environments

– Human-centered conviction: every person matters, even when they’re not in the room

– Practical Step 1: Three questions to ask in your next leadership meeting

– Practical Step 2: Replacing control with trust plus clear expectations and accountability

– Showing up as a leader: intention, authenticity, and telling the truth (good, bad, and ugly)

– Practical Step 3: Defining what “great work” and “a good job” actually mean for your people

– Bigger vision: workplaces where people grow, heal, and become better versions of themselves

– The beauty of trust and why Marcel is committed to building flourishing workplaces

– Invitation: Live Leadership Trust Workshop – August 26, 12:00 p.m. Eastern on Zoom

– What you’ll get: diagnose breakdowns, learn trust-building behaviors, and leave with a 30‑day action plan

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On August 26, at

https://www.frombosstoleader.co/trusted-leader-workshop

In this solo episode of The Marcel Podcast, Marcel challenges leaders to rethink workplaces built primarily for output and efficiency—especially in the age of AI—and instead design environments where people can genuinely flourish. Marcel closes with an invitation to his upcoming Leadership Trust Workshop for leaders who want stronger relationships, greater ownership, and healthier teams. Register here:

https://www.frombosstoleader.co/trusted-leader-workshop

Bio:

Marcel Schwantes is a leadership coach, speaker, author, and advocate for more humane workplaces. Marcel’s work includes:

Leadership coaching

Leadership development courses

Keynote speaking, workshops, and offsite retreats

Executive roundtables and culture strategy sessions

Marcel is the author of Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kick-Ass Boss. Whether coaching a CEO or training a leadership team, Marcel’s #1 goal is the same: To help leaders and the people they lead flourish as human beings.

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