Show notes
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