E54: Building Trust and Emotional Intelligence in Teams with Chris Wyndham
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What happens when a CEO leads with humility, candour, and emotional intelligence? This episode with Chris Wyndham, President and CEO of Revenova, pulls back the curtain on the power of people-first leadership. From navigating fear and trust in high-scale environments to building teams where every voice matters, Chris shares compelling stories and tactical insights on what it really takes to inspire resilience and performance in the workplace. Ready to rethink what makes teams thrive? Don’t miss this deep dive into the real psychology of work.
Chris Wyndham, president and CEO of Revanova, joins the show to share how building trust, embracing emotional intelligence, and leading with humility can transform both team culture and business results. Known for his people-first approach and his belief that emotional intelligence outshines experience on any resume, Chris reveals why promises kept and genuine relationships are at the heart of every high-performing organization.
Chris Wyndham is the president and CEO of Revanova, a Salesforce-native transportation management platform serving freight brokers, 3PLs, and shippers. With over 25 years of experience scaling vertical SaaS businesses in automotive, marine, heavy equipment, and more, Chris is recognized for pairing operational discipline with a deeply relational leadership style. Drawing on influences from coaching, faith, and mentorship, he helps teams unlock their potential by fostering trust, curiosity, and open communication.
KEY TOPICS
Why emotional intelligence and humility matter more than experience when hiring leaders [12:24]
The three-part emotional framework for leading teams through change: understandable anxiety, cautious optimism, unbridled enthusiasm [07:31]
How authentic trust is built through clear commitments, mutual vulnerability, and embracing failure as learning [16:52]
The power of involving all levels, including a peer-nominated "PIT crew" in decision-making and process improvement [31:47]
Why great leadership starts with self-awareness, active listening, and creating a culture where everyone is seen and heard [36:08]
Todays guest, Chris Wyndham, can be found online at:
Website: https://revenova.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wyndham-1a29a529b/
Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:
Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/
Harvard Extension School Faculty Spotlight: https://youtu.be/zwLai-lu-pk?si=GpKNhtxVvTrS3-pu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/