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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone talks with Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann, Founding Member of RMK Group, LLC &  Board Member at Fifth Era Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ Ticker: FERA). Rebecca is Executive Mentor at The ExCo Group, Advisor to Notabene, Advisory Board Member at DigitalDx Ventures, International Advisory Board Member at idclear, Advisor at Limitless Bridge Capital, and a leadership advisor. She led Citi California during the 2008 crisis and is co-author of the book FitCEO. She now helps CEOs and founders build strong cultures and reinvent their leadership for long-term growth, health, and impact.

Rebecca shares how CEOs can lead better by focusing on culture, self-awareness, and reinvention. She explains how leaders must build strong teams, set clear boundaries, and care for their health to stay effective. With honest advice and clear steps, Rebecca shows how small changes in habits and mindset can help leaders handle stress, inspire others, and grow with purpose and balance.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
  • Why culture is key in times of crisis and how it drives real change.
  • What stops CEOs from making bold moves, and how fear and ego play a role.
  • How leaders can reinvent themselves and lead with more clarity.
  • Ways to build healthy habits that make leadership more sustainable.
  • Simple tools from Rebecca’s book FitCEO to manage stress and grow.

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Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser & Introduction of Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann

[04:09] - Lessons from leading Citibank through a crisis

[08:21] - What scares CEOs about changing culture?

[14:25] - How ego and fear hold leaders back

[16:21] - Reinventing yourself as a CEO

[22:44] - Moving from doing to inspiring as a leader

[25:39] - How CEOs can lead with more balance?

[31:17] - Building healthy routines and boundaries

[39:33] - Simple tips for long-term leadership success

[42:47] - Where to follow and learn more from Rebecca

 

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