Who is Sam Sippl?

In this episode, we're excited to host Sam Sippl, the esteemed CFO of ServicePower. Sam draws us into his world outside the office, discussing the balance between his calming pastime of caring for bonsai trees, and his passion for super cars like Porsches. But it's not all about hobbies - Sam also shares invaluable wisdom for those aspiring to leadership roles.

Sam stresses the importance of effective communication, confident decision-making, and empowering others. These aspects, according to Sam, are crucial to ascend from controller ship roles to leadership positions. Tune in to this episode to hear Sam's unique journey from Minnesota to corporate leadership in California, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

What to Expect

• Introduction of Sam Sippl, his background growing up in Minnesota, and an overview of his hobbies, particularly bonsai trees and driving Porsches.
• Deep dive into Sam's engagement with his hobbies, focusing on the lessons he learns from each and how he applies these lessons in his professional life.
• Discussion about the importance of effective written communication in today's professional environment, particularly in email, which consumes a significant portion of the workday.
• A shift to the topic of leadership and the qualities that distinguish leaders from others in the workplace, with a specific focus on confident decision-making.
• Exploration of Sam's strategy in empowering his team members, his advocacy for an environment of autonomy, and his belief in nurturing his team's ability to make confident decisions.
• Analysis of the importance of being a solution provider and decision maker to progress into a leadership role.
• Sam's advice on maintaining balance between making independent decisions and fostering team involvement in the decision-making process.

Where to find Sam

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