Better at Being Human: DavidLee Richardson on Leadership, Credibility, and the Power of Empathy

Catalysts: The Leaders Shaping the Future of Learning and Growth

In this episode of Catalysts, I’m joined by DavidLee Richardson, Head of Organizational Leadership Development at Harris & Harris. David brings a grounded, deeply human approach to developing leaders—focusing on trust, credibility, and connection as the foundation for high-impact leadership.

We explore:

• Why employee engagement data should drive leadership development
• How he turned How Full Is Your Bucket? into a training program that boosted NPS and team connection
• What it really means to “give the team away”—and how it transforms culture
• Why credibility isn’t self-defined—and how to earn it
• The difference between being collaborative and being perceived as collaborative
• How people skills will define the next generation of leaders in the age of AI
• Why empathy, listening, and emotional intelligence are non-negotiables for the future of work

DavidLee doesn’t just talk about leadership—he models it. Tune in for a rich conversation full of insights on leading with intention, building trust, and becoming better at being human.

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