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December 13, 2023 35 mins

In this episode, Nils talks to Chris Tazewell, about the concept of 'Leadership without a Title', discarding the notion that recognition solely comes from high positions.


They discuss how investments in oneself and relationships with others are two key elements in successful leadership.


Chris also shares his experience organizing a leadership summit, highlighting the value of identifying opportunities, recommending improvements, and expanding one's perspective.


They converse about the importance of engaging in problem-solving, using challenges as a platform for growth, and being open to learning more.


Insights into how to excel in stressful situations, the need for impact, influence, and inspiration in leadership, and the benefits of adapting to changing roles and environments are also shared.


Chris encourages emerging leaders to seek opportunities that result in change and personal growth. 


Tune in to gain valuable insights that challenge conventional notions of leadership and inspire a fresh approach to making a meaningful impact in your professional journey.


Podcast highlights:

0:20 - Take action, get rewarded - Chris shares how he became a guest on the podcast.


2:30 - Concept of leadership without a title - Chris explains why this topic is important.


4:04 - Organizing a leadership summit - Chris shares how he and his co-president organized a leadership summit, including the initial idea, pitching it to the CEO, and the outcome.


10:19 - Leadership transition challenges - Nils and Chris talk about the difficulties of transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader and the ongoing struggle to shift focus from oneself to the team.


14:34 - Identifying trends and problem-solving - How to surface issues and trends in a team or organization, and take responsibility for finding solutions and presenting them to the team or leadership?


21:14 - Investing in yourself - Nils emphasizes the importance of investing in oneself and shares personal experiences of how investing in his own development led to career growth and success.


25:05 - Importance of relationships - Chris discusses the significance of building and maintaining relationships in leadership, highlighting the need to collaborate, influence, and motivate others to achieve common goals.


30:32 - Power of asking questions - Chris highlights the value of asking questions and empowering others to find solutions.



Connect with Chris at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christazewell/



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