How Creating Opportunities for Others to Rise Makes You a Strong Leader

Last Updated on May 29, 2021 by Owen McGab Enaohwo

Ideal leaders are leaders because they serve their followers selflessly, carry them on their shoulders, and have everyone’s well-being at heart.

In this episode of the Process Breakdown Podcast with John Corcoran, the guest speaker, Michael Abramson, COO of Xponential Fitness, is an example of such a leader.

They discuss ways of being a strong leader, bringing up emerging/potential leaders, facilitating the growth of team members, the positive effects of self-discipline.

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Show Notes

0:06 – Intro

0:26 – John Corcoran shares the best solution that makes documenting standard operating procedures drop-dead easy, highlighting a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.

1:25 – Mr. Corcoran introduces today’s guest, Michael Abramson, COO of Xponential Fitness.

1:48 – Mr. Abramson introduces himself, his background, previous jobs, what the company is about, and how he found his way into that line of work.

4:11 – Mr. Abramson talks about his dad, and how he acquired the world championship title in weightlifting.

5:40 – The guest explains how discipline helps him in operations and putting systems in place.

7:46 – Mr. Abramson talks about leadership, leading team members, how discipline helps him keep track of employees, training leaders, and how it makes his life easier.

9:35 – The guest speaker lets us know how he spots emerging leaders, giving key points to consider and look out for.

11:31 – Mr. Abramson talks about creating opportunities for emerging leaders, not overwhelming them with opportunities, and giving them space to work.

13:53 – The guest explains how to decide when to take the blame for a worker’s mistake.

15:08 – The guest talks about mistakes he notices other leaders make in taking workers under their wings, and mistakes he’s made as well.

17:42 – The guest talks about how he manages different brands under the company.

19:22 – Mr. Abramson gives advice to persons in operations who are responsible for grooming emerging leaders within their company.

20:39 – Mr. Abramson tells us where he can be reached online.

21:01 – Outro

Guest Profile

Michael Abramson is the COO of Xponential Fitness in California. He studied political science at Rutgers University and la...