The Future of Leadership: How to Build a Team That Drives Growth

Keeping up with change isn’t enough anymore. If you want to stay competitive, your business needs to lead it.

That means strong leadership. Not just at the top, but across every level of your company. The businesses that win are the ones that build a culture of adaptability, emotional intelligence, and innovation.

In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley sits down with Mary Bel McGrath and Eric McGrath from Driven Leadership. They break down exactly how leadership shapes performance and what it takes to build a team that thrives, even when everything around them is shifting.

What’s Holding Most Teams Back

Too many leaders focus on performance without investing in people. If your team doesn’t feel safe, supported, or challenged, they won’t step up. And without strong leadership behaviors in place, even the best strategy will fail.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

1. How Experiential Training Unlocks Real Leadership Skills

Leadership isn’t built in a classroom. Hands-on, real-world training is what helps people grow, take ownership, and lead with impact.

2. Why Psychological Safety Drives Innovation

Teams that feel safe speak up, take smart risks, and solve problems faster. Creating that environment starts with the leadership team.

3. Adaptability and Emotional Intelligence Are Non-Negotiable

The best leaders know how to read the room, respond with empathy, and stay flexible. That’s how you build a team that can pivot without panic.

4. Simple Strategies for Personal and Team Growth

The episode offers proven tactics you can apply right away to improve communication, accountability, and trust across your organization.

5. How to Future-Proof Your Business Through Culture

You can have the latest tech, but if your team isn’t aligned or engaged, you’ll lose your edge. Strong culture keeps you competitive no matter what changes around you.

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Why This Conversation Matters

Leadership drives results. The companies that invest in developing strong, emotionally intelligent leaders will outperform everyone else. It’s that simple.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to build a team that doesn’t just survive change but thrives in it.

Meet Your Hosts

Jennifer Bagley 

Jennifer Bagley is the CEO and founder of CI Web Group, an AI-enabled marketing agency helping home service businesses achieve exceptional growth. With over 15 years of experience, she has led companies to significantly increase their leads and revenue through innovative strategies and emerging technologies. Her 12 Step Roadmap to Accelerated Results is a trusted framework for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies looking to expand their markets and achieve lasting success.

Chuck Staszkiewicz 

Chuck is an accomplished entrepreneur and growth strategist, renowned for scaling All Hours Plumbing into a $20 million industry leader before its successful sale in 2023. A co-founder of The Opus & Golds Group, he helps companies grow through innovative strategies and operational excellence. Through his work, Chuck continues to inspire entrepreneurs to achieve their highest potential.

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