From Command to Connection: Modern Leadership with Christopher Sprague
Release Date: 09/29/2025
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info_outlineForceful, command-and-control leadership isn’t just outdated; it’s limiting results.
In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with Christopher Sprague, CEO of Enluma Leadership Group, to explore why extraordinary performance comes from putting people first.
Drawing on his Fortune 100 experience and his work at Enluma, Chris shares why trust, empathy, and vulnerability drive results that intimidation never will.
🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:
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Why forceful leadership breeds mediocrity
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How trust and empathy unlock performance
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The shift from intimidation to inspiration
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What modern leadership must look like for the next generation
✨ Key Takeaway: Extraordinary results are possible when leaders put people first.
🔗 Connect with Christopher Sprague: LinkedIn | Enluma Leadership Group
🔗 Connect with Angie Callen: LinkedIn