Curiosity as Currency: The Most Undervalued Asset in Leadership with Javan Lapp

In this episode of The Executive Hustle Podcast, Javan and Kirsten unpack “underwater management,” what it is like to be promoted quickly and learn along the way. Javan learned some very important lessons early in his career that continue to help him to this day. A few very specific keys to leadership success are shared including the most undervalued asset, curiosity.  

Spoiler, while Javan loves processes and systems, a fundamental to running a successful company, he shares, is more about figuring out the motivations of its people! Finally, what’s the intersection between responsibility and accountability? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Get your notepad out because there is more than just one quote in this episode you’ll want to write down!

JAVAN LAPP BIO:

Javan Lapp is the Chief Executive Officer of Keylink, a premium aluminum railing systems manufacturer with a commitment to continuous improvement. With over a dozen years of experience across various leadership roles in manufacturing, Javan has progressed from Product Manager to COO and now CEO. A systems thinker and student of organizational development, he's passionate about creating healthy organizational teams that foster personal growth while improving scalability and delivering results. His expertise spans product development, operations, and implementing frameworks like the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and Working Genius. Alongside his primary role, Javan is an entrepreneur and partner at Lancaster Sewing Company and serves as a board member for Mennonite Life.

 

 

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KIRSTEN YURICH BIO:

Kirsten is a licensed behavior analyst, speaker, author, and retired CEO who partners with business leaders to help them achieve more of what matters most to them. Kirsten’s clients are high performing CEOs, founders, and executives looking to “level up” in life and business.

Kirsten share’s her expertise in leadership, performance management, and learning with executives through coaching or consulting, peer groups, and speaking.

For more info, check out Kirsten Yurich HERE.