Coaching for Leaders

474: Lead Best by Being You, with Elena Kornoff


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Elena Kornoff: Surf City Still Works

Elena Kornoff is a founder partner of Surf City Still Works, an independent craft distillery dedicated to supporting talented artists and sharing the spirit of California. She’s been a listener of the show the past few years and now a member of the Coaching for Leaders Academy.

In this conversation, Elena and I discuss the massive disruption that COVID-19 made to their business and how her team responded with flexibility in a time of change. We also explore how to be a leader and still be yourself, despite our common perception of leadership. Plus, the invitation from Elena to ask for help when you need it.

Key Points
  • Surf City Still Works is an independent craft distillery founded in 2017 to support talented artists and share the spirit of California.
  • Past failures are an important teacher in how to pivot quickly.
  • Successful leaders may show up as inspiring and charismatic — and they also are supportive and quiet. Research shows that both styles can lead well.
  • When you need help, ask for it. There are people in your network you are able and willing, but they need to know.
  • Resources Mentioned
    • Surf City Still Works
    • For sales outside the State of California, email Elena and her team at [email protected]
    • Coaching for Leaders Academy
    • Related Episodes
      • The Value of Pivoting for Growth, with Beth Garrison (episode 351)
      • Permission to Be Yourself, with Bar Schwartz (episode 414)
      • Leadership Through Massive Change, with Elizabeth Lilla (episode 463)
      • Embrace a Just Cause, with Simon Sinek (episode 473)
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