What Followers Need Most: Rethinking Leadership

6-Jun-2025 9:05 - 9:35

In this session Jeremie will share insights from Gallup’s latest research to help leaders understand the emotional needs of followers - with new data showing that Hope and Trust are now the most critical drivers of effective leadership - and offer practical ways to lead with greater impact.
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Key Points Covered:
• Gallup’s New Data on Follower Needs:
Followers consistently seek Hope, Trust, Compassion, and Stabilit - with Hope now emerging as the most dominant global need.
• The Leadership Perception Gap:
Many leaders believe they’re inspiring, but followers often feel disconnected - especially when emotional needs go unmet.
• Why Hope and Trust Matter Most Now:
In uncertain and fast-changing environments, followers need a clear sense of direction (Hope) and confidence in who they’re following (Trust).
• Leading with Impact:
Practical ways leaders can meet these needs - through communication, behavior, and presence - to build stronger, more engaged teams.

Speakers

Jeremie Brecheisen
EMEA Managing Partner, Gallup
Jeremie Brecheisen is the managing partner of the Gallup EMEA division.Over the past two years, Jeremie has led the Gallup CHRO Roundtable, which hosts 1,000+ large-company CHROs. He has conducted over 800 one-on-one interviews with these executives,..
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