Podcast Episode 13: People Over Results | How Effective Leaders Build Trust & Loyalty

As an early childhood education leader, you’re responsible for far more than learning outcomes - you’re also responsible for protecting your entire program. One lawsuit, one compliance error, or one financial misstep can put years of hard work at risk.

In this episode, I’m sharing the three systems every ECE leader needs to stay protected, compliant, and financially sound. I’ve seen incredible programs face shutdowns and funding cuts - not because of poor quality, but because their systems weren’t strong enough.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Stay ahead of licensing and compliance issues with proactive monitoring
✅ Protect your program from legal liabilities through clear, enforced policies
✅ Prevent financial mismanagement with strong checks and balances
✅ Use documentation and internal audits to stay audit-ready year-round

Legal and financial risks are avoidable when you have strong systems, clear policies, and a culture of accountability. The strongest leaders don’t just manage today - they prepare for tomorrow.

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome + Subscribe
00:26 - People-First Leadership (Why it works)
00:56 - Relationships - Results (Trust & engagement)
01:23 - Shift #1: Support Before You Push
02:09 - Shift #2: Make Recognition a Habit
02:38 - Shift #3: Model Work-Life Balance
03:30 - Why People Stay (Value → loyalty → results)
03:59 - Final Charge + Where to Connect

Free Resources: 
FREE Exclusive Content - https://www.momentumleadershipgroup.com/resource-access
FREE Monitoring Calendar - https://www.momentumleadershipgroup.com/monitoringcalendar
Free Multigenerational Playbook - https://www.momentumleadershipgroup.com/resource-access

Work with Dr. Keena Rush Mosley: https://www.momentumleadershipgroup.com/Catalog

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Websites:
https://www.momentumleadershipgroup.com/
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