In this episode, Chad chats with Jeff Blade, an accomplished executive leader with a wealth of experience as CFO of public companies, a CEO in private equity, and a transformative business advisor.

From his early days at PwC to leading an IPO at Vera Bradley Designs and guiding teams across industries, Jeff shares his philosophy on servant leadership, the importance of purpose-driven organizations, and lessons in adaptability and humility.

Tune in to discover how a focus on people-first leadership and a willingness to continuously learn can lead to extraordinary results in any business environment.

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Key Takeaways:

• Leadership is about serving others and creating an environment where people can thrive.
• The best leaders evolve by observing, experimenting, and learning from others.
• Building purpose-driven organizations fosters engagement and exceptional performance.
• Leadership requires humility, perseverance, and an openness to feedback.