25 Leading by Example with Mark Whitten

Talk is cheap and to lead a team, you need to be willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work! Mark Whitten joins us on this episode to share his experiences and what it takes.
0:35 - Feedback from listener Danny; “I appreciate these truths from experience”

1:16 - Mark Whitten introduction

2:21 - Your actions and how you show up. It is about leading by example

3:04 - Early influence on what leadership looks like & the burden of leadership

3:28 - Talk is cheap

4:55 - Retaining credibility and trust

6:32 - Getting people onboard to make changes

10:08 - The balance in leadership

12:14 - Value and impact of ‘1:1 meetings’ and setting expectations

15:26 - The simplicity of effective leadership

17:38 - Executing the ‘1:1 meetings’

20:30 - Delaying tough decisions and the impact on your credibility

26:08 - Why many leaders fail to recognize the value in leading by example

27:31 - Exercising your leadership potential

29:45 - If you choose leadership…

31:12 - Summary & Canadian trivia