Worldwide, the trend of implementing sweeping policy changes affects businesses, education, and the global economy. Leaders struggle to keep employees engaged as economic uncertainty, corporate restructuring, and workforce anxieties make leadership even more challenging.
Dr. Daryl D. Green has observed firsthand how leaders who fail to secure employee buy-in experience resistance, disengagement, and stalled progress. “A vision without buy-in is just an idea,” Dr. Green explains. “True leadership is about making employees feel part of something greater—especially during turbulent times.”
The Power of Employee Buy-In: Lessons from Professor Golbaba
Using Professor Mostafa Golbaba's real-life story, Dr. Green outlines strategies that help leaders build trust, communicate effectively, and empower their teams to drive real change. Professor Golbaba dedicated his career to providing higher education to incarcerated students. Despite having no formal authority, his passion and commitment earned him the credibility and the trust—of his students and Langston University’s leadership.
His story demonstrates a fundamental truth: leaders who foster trust and empower employees will create lasting impact, even in adversity.
Dr. Green highlights eight key strategies that today’s leaders must embrace to secure buy-in from employees:
- Be Honest About Change – Employees value transparency. Acknowledge the challenges ahead and communicate clearly.
- Have a Clear and Inspiring Vision – Employees need a compelling reason to commit to leadership goals.
- Communicate Frequently and Consistently – Avoid information gaps that create confusion and distrust.
- Listen and Adapt – Leaders who listen to employees create solutions that work for everyone.
- Set a Standard for Accountability – Employees will only commit if leaders follow through on promises.
- Empower Employees – Give employees the resources and autonomy to contribute meaningfully.
- Track Results – Demonstrate that their efforts make a tangible difference.
- Pursue Continuous Improvement – Leadership is about refining and evolving strategies based on real-world impact.
As business leaders navigate 2025’s challenges, Dr. Green urges them to focus on engagement and trust-building. “Leadership is no longer about command and control. It’s about collaboration and shared purpose,” he says.
Dr. Green will be available for media interviews and corporate leadership training to inspire the next generation of leaders. His expert insights on leadership, business strategy, and organizational change provide valuable guidance for executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers. His engaging style and actionable strategies resonate with diverse audiences.
To book Dr. Green for an interview or event, contact AGSM Consulting, LLC at +1 (865) 719-7239 or email advice@darylgreen.org.
About Dr. Daryl D. Green:
Dr. Green is an award-winning educator, strategist, and business leader with over 27 years of management experience. As Dean of the School of Business at Langston University, he is committed to empowering future leaders with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
About AGSM LLC
AGSM Consulting LLC provides consulting, guidance, and management training for today’s small businesses. Estraletta Green and Dr. Daryl D. Green formed their consultancy based in Tennessee. AGSM LLC offers complete services for business owners, depending on their business needs. This includes, but is not limited to, business and marketing plan preparation, audit/management evaluations, general business consulting services, leadership development training, professional seminars/workshops, speaker services, and personal advisement. The company focuses on new start-up businesses, preferably in the earlier stages of operation. For more information, please visit www.agsmconsulting.com.
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