What truly defines a great leader? In this episode, we sit down with Steve Foster to uncover his incredible journey from a challenging childhood to a career spanning law enforcement, entrepreneurship, and civic service. Steve shares how grit, empathy, and curiosity have shaped his leadership philosophy and discusses why vulnerability is a strength every leader should embrace. Tune in for a conversation full of wisdom, heartfelt stories, and advice for building authentic connections that last a lifetime.

In this episode, we discuss the following:
1. The three pillars of great leadership: grit, empathy, and curiosity.
2. Why building long-term relationships matters more than transactional networking.
3. How vulnerability and authenticity can transform your leadership style.

CONNECT WITH STEVE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenfoster13/

CONNECT WITH SUSIE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/

CONNECT WITH JAMES:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/capps/