In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by retired combat-decorated navy SEAL, CEO, and business consultant, Marty Strong. Together, they explore the essential qualities that define effective leadership, especially in times of crisis.

Takeaways:

• To get more comfortable with the unknown, leaders should regularly walk through scenarios where things could go wrong.
• Resiliency is important for leaders to navigate challenges.
• Proactive thinking is essential so leaders can anticipate potential issues and prepare solutions.
• Leadership is most needed when things fall apart, not when everything is going smoothly.
• Clearly define the desired culture and plan who should be a part of it.
• Develop leaders at every stage to avoid unprepared leaders.
• Foster a culture where people care about mistakes that have been made and offer feedback.
• Focus on continuous leadership development in every area of your business.

Quotes:

• “Give them a chance to fail a little bit.”
• “Leadership, like wisdom, is the sum total of your mistakes.”
• “It’s hard to be a good leader, and be wise, and have good judgment if you’ve never made a mistake.”

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