Working Through People Because I Am Lazy
In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Kevin Lang discuss the nuances of leadership. Kevin maintains that there is no failure if you lead people correctly: if you manage risk and allow people to grow on their own - and to have room to fail - then failure becomes fundamental to success. They talk about Martin’s four cardinal rules of leadership, Kevin’s identification of the value of emotional intelligence, how to work in ways that serve you, and Kevin’s passions in life which, besides leadership, include parenting. The insights found in this episode are not to be missed.
Failure Is A Data Point
In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Jayesh Parmar delve into why failure is, to quote Jay, “a data point” and something that imparts valuable information about your process and growth. Jay explains some of his own failures and how he is proud of them, despite their difficulty. He speaks to the importance of perseverance, radical candor, and redefining what success looks like for him. His sincerity and insightfulness are not to be missed.
Servant Leadership
In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Matthew Newman discuss the benefits of a servant leadership philosophy on a company’s success and how it can translate into greater fiscal return. Matthew stresses the importance of empowering your people, of building a culture based on who people are and not just what work they do, and how coaching and mentorship encourage greater success than simply delegating or handing out solutions.