In this insightful episode of Lead, Learn, Connect, host Alan Krieger welcomes leadership coach and consultant David W. Carr, founder of Steward Your Business. Together, they explore the evolving nature of leadership and how understanding personal and team communication styles is essential for long-term success.
David offers coaching and consulting services to entrepreneurs, professionals, and leadership teams. He equips clients with practical tools to lead with clarity, improve team performance, and scale confidently bridging personal growth with business strategy to build sustainable success from the inside out.

On the podcast, David shares his journey from technical expert in environmental consulting to leadership coach, highlighting how many professionals are placed in leadership roles without the tools or insight to lead effectively. True leadership, as David explains, must be developed—not assumed by title, and self-awareness is foundational.
David and Alan explore the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles® model (Tell, Engage, Analyze, Mediate), discussing how different styles interact, how misunderstandings arise, and why appreciating diverse approaches is crucial for collaboration. David reflects on his natural Mediate style—empathetic and deliberative—and how learning to work with quick, direct “Tell” types improved both his coaching and client relationships.
A major takeaway: Great leaders build trust by adapting—not changing—how they communicate, aiming for authenticity and connection, not uniformity. David emphasizes that adapting to others' styles isn’t manipulation—it’s about being intentional in how you show up.

You can find out more about David at:
Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarr/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business

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For more about Alan’s work and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles:
Website: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/teamcommunicationstyles

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