The Hidden Work of Leadership

Knowing Yourself and Staying in Your Headlights with Steve Sawyer


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In this episode, Michaela and Lisa speak with Steve Sawyer. Steve's story is an example of

  • The uncommon posture of knowing yourself deeply and working out of that knowledge;
  • Staying in your headlights as a leader;
  • Building a culture of trust, stewardship, and mentorship.

Steve recently retired after 40+ years of working at Woodruff-Sawyer & Co., one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in the country. Steve played key roles in fostering the company's growth and shaping the corporate culture. Throughout his career, he focused on sales and managing client relationships as well as the mentoring and coaching of his colleagues in effective business development strategies.

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Want to hear more from Steve? Here's a Q&A between him and De Pree's Dr. Meryl Herr: https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/alongside-q-a-with-steve-sawyer/

Here's the Daniel Pink book To Sell is Human referenced by Lisa: https://a.co/d/3mK7moO

As always, check out Michaela and Lisa's book Life in Flux: https://depree.org/books/life-in-flux/

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