The Authentic Leader Show

In this interview, you're gonna hear us talk about:
* How Chris was "thrown into the fire" on his first day as president in what may be one of the most difficult things a company president must handle well.

* Chris also shares one of his favorite phrases on leadership success. So much truth in this quote.

* We also talk about why WebStrategies generally doesn't use contracts with its clients.

* Chris is confident in his purposeful style of leadership that has a lot to do with accountability, stretching the team, and candor to name a few.

* He is very transparent about a recent big mistake that he made with his team. I am certain that any authentic leader will recognize how easy it was for Chris to make this mistake.

* and much, much more.

In this episode, you hear us talk about:

* I asked Dave what made him decide to run for Congress.

* In what now seems like a foretelling of his post-political career, Dave shares what he would have done if he hadn't run for Congress.

* He describes what the worst leaders do.

* Dave gives career advice to young people preparing for the workforce.

* Dave shares a great story of his very first vote in Congress and the ripple effect it created.

* He answers why he agreed to do this interview with me.

* I even ask Dave a question that stumps him.

and much, much more.

You're gonna hear us talk about:

* How winning a pageant lead her to the start of her career and then goes on to share her career history that clearly no one could have ever planned.

* She talks about her opportunity to become "Chief of Staff" at a famous winery which is a title she did not ultimately get.

* Danielle's story about falling into the Chamber world by using the chamber as a selling tool in her pre-chamber sales job.

* She talks about the difficulty she had leading 17 team members at the age of 23 and how high performers aren't always ready to be promoted.

* Danielle has a great story about not winning the Chamber Executive of the Year without her knowing she was nominated only to win the honor a year later.

* She also shares a story about a time when her Twitter account was hacked.

This is an Authentic Interview with Richmond's very own Andrew Freiden, Executive Weather Producer at NBC Channel 12.

In this episode, you hear us talk about:

* Andrew's early career in broadcasting.
* A time when he turned down a broadcast promotion.
* His thoughts about local celebrities and the ego that goes along with being recognized in public.
* Andrew shares a story a previous boss who focused on the wrong things and mostly managed through email.
* Andrew shares a great example of how intentional he is with the words that he uses every day. Even the words he uses in his family. * Did you know there is a difference between the words, "Sleep" and "Nap"?
* In addition to talking about leadership, we get a few science lessons about your air conditioner, and the wind chill produced from a ceiling fan.
* Let's not forget the reason why Andrews phone case is pink.
* and much, much more.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
* American Meteorological Society
* Highbridge State Park
* The Firefly Festival at High Bridge
* Book: The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley