Leading Through Trust & Accountability - Jeff Oak | 10x Your Team Ep. #407

In this compelling episode of 10x Your Team with Cam & Otis, Jeff Oak shares his remarkable journey of leading a major organizational turnaround as an ethics officer following a $120 million financial fraud. Drawing from his extensive experience in building cultures of integrity and his current role as a Vistage Chair, Jeff discusses the delicate balance between high performance and ethical leadership. He offers invaluable insights on listening as a leadership tool, the importance of regulated stress in organizational growth, and how to build trust through consistent accountability. Whether you"re leading a turnaround or seeking to strengthen your organization"s ethical foundation, this episode provides practical wisdom for creating lasting positive change. Chapters: Introduction and Background [00:00 - 05:56] Welcome and initial conversation Setting up the discussion context The $120M Turnaround Story [05:56 - 08:47] Introduction to the fraud situation Initial challenges and approach Building Trust from the Top Down [08:47 - 11:48] Board commitment to integrity Leadership team transformation The Power of Accountability [11:48 - 19:40] Handling high performers Setting clear standards Leadership Through Listening [26:17 - 31:14] Coaching Approach The importance of asking questions Managing Organizational Stress [35:53 - 45:23] Balancing push and support Preventing burnout The Power of Tribe [45:23 - 47:51] Building peer support Creating lasting change Closing Thoughts and Contact Information [47:51 - End] Final reflections #Leadership #EthicalLeadership #BusinessEthics #HighPerformance #OrganizationalGrowth #TrustAndAccountability #CultureOfIntegrity #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #Vistage #TeamSuccess #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipInsights How to connect with Jeff https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffoak/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Taking-Care-of-Your-Business/100082981682259/ https://www.youtube.com/@jeffoak7908 https://open.spotify.com/show/3KinNipfEAo0urE5FH2k5w?si=311af54162074300&nd=1&dlsi=91a2ba67bcb7416a https://app.vistage.com/sites/s/chairs/0032E00002z4ySLQAY/jeff-oak