Tighten up those laces and get ready for a powerful episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast, hosted by Billy Duren and Hali Gibson, as they are joined by Mike Mortensen, President and CEO of ARG Industrial.
Mike shares his story of growing within the ARG Industrial team, learning from the ground up, and developing into the leader he is today. The bootstrapping culture at ARG Industrial fosters a fast-paced, growth-oriented mindset that utilizes internal and industry resources effectively. Mike discusses how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) has helped him, as the visionary, to develop a plan and guide his team in their leadership development throughout the company. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a focus on team goals and using them as a roadmap for development.
Mike highlights the value of safety and support in the face of mistakes, which he believes are vital to a leader’s development. He and Billy also discuss the importance of psychological safety and support when communicating about the influence and development of AI in the workforce. Speaking directly to developed leaders, Mike underscores the importance of believing in yourself and becoming a lifelong learner. These boots were made for leading, get ready for another nugget packed episode, until next time, tighten up!
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