A Practical Guide for Building Engagement with Brian Hartzer

Employee engagement: we know that when engagement goes up, performance often follows. So, why is this so important, and how do you grow and sustain it? Brian Hartzer shares that when we get the best people who are emotionally committed to the goals and purpose of the organization, they will positively impact the bottom line. As a leader, you need to provide clarity, get rid of barriers, and create a culture of appreciation.

Key Points

• In this episode, Brian Hartzer shares his thoughts about engagement being about the leaders and individuals
• He talks about the 5 points of the leadership star (care, context, clarity, clearing the way, celebrate). 
• He talks about the importance of self-awareness and authenticity.

Meet Brian

• Name: Brian Hartzer 
• His Story: Brian Hartzer is the author of THE LEADERSHIP STAR: A Practical Guide To Building Engagement. He is an experienced executive and leadership mentor who served as CEO of the Westpac Banking Group from 2015 to 2019.
• Worth Mentioning: Brian spent 15 years in senior executive roles at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group and ANZ Banking Group. He is currently an advisor and investor to several Sydney-based startups, including Quantium, a data-science company. Hartzer, who graduated from Princeton University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst, holds dual U.S. and Australian citizenship. He resides in Sydney, Australia.

Connect with Brian

• https://www.theleadershipstar.com/
• https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhartzer/
• https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Hartzer/e/B08YK8BVXN%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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Book Recommendations

• The Leadership Star: A Practical guide for Building Engagement by Brian Hartzer
• The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson

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