Nov 4, 2020
Talk is cheap and to lead a team, you need to be willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work! Mark Whitten joins us on this episode to share his experiences and what it takes.
0:35 – Feedback from listener Danny; “I appreciate these truths from experience”
1:16 – Mark Whitten introduction
2:21 – Your actions and how you show up. It is about leading by example
3:04 – Early influence on what leadership looks like & the burden of leadership
3:28 – Talk is cheap
4:55 – Retaining credibility and trust
6:32 – Getting people onboard to make changes
10:08 – The balance in leadership
12:14 – Value and impact of ‘1:1 meetings’ and setting expectations
15:26 – The simplicity of effective leadership
17:38 – Executing the ‘1:1 meetings’
20:30 – Delaying tough decisions and the impact on your credibility
26:08 – Why many leaders fail to recognize the value in leading by example
27:31 – Exercising your leadership potential
29:45 – If you choose leadership…
31:12 – Summary & Canadian trivia