The Team Engagement Podcast

Patience is Essential in Leadership | Deborah Coviello

Shawn Richards Season 7 Episode 472

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Deborah Coviello, CEO and Founder of Illumination Partners, about leadership, patience, and building psychologically safe teams.

Deborah shares lessons from her journey from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship and explains how leaders can better support their teams through listening, empathy, and intentional communication.

What you’ll learn:

• Why patience strengthens leadership effectiveness
 • How listening deeply builds psychological safety
 • The value of understanding people’s unique strengths
 • Why feedback and self-awareness support growth
 • How focusing on controllable actions improves emotional wellness

Connect with Deborah:
Website: http://dropinceo.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahacoviello

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