Listen "Alex Gumbs: Servant Leadership, Culture Change, and the Power of Inputs"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Quantum Leadership Podcast, Dr. Stephen Sideroff welcomes Alex Gumbs, seasoned healthcare executive and transformational leader, for a powerful conversation about turning around businesses, building resilient teams, and leading with heart.From his roots as the son of Guyanese immigrants to spearheading a historic turnaround at Cardinal Health, Alex shares how culture change, servant leadership, and focusing on inputs over outputs became the foundation of his success. He opens up about the mentors and sponsors who shaped his path, the “four disciplines of execution” that helped his teams thrive, and why genuine empathy and psychological safety are essential for high performance.His story blends hard-won corporate results with deep inner work and quantum thinking, showing leaders how to empower teams, reduce stress without sacrificing excellence, and create a ripple effect of positive change at work and at home.Topics covered:Crossing the chasm from individual contributor to true leaderWhy sponsors matter more than mentors in opening doorsThe “Four Disciplines of Execution” and how to focus on inputs not just outputsServant leadership and inverting the pyramid to empower teamsPsychological safety as the foundation of creativity and resilienceDebunking the myth that high performance requires high stressLearn more about Alex Gumbs here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-gumbs-426b2017/ https://drstephensideroff.com/quantum-leadership-podcast/Discover my NEW BOOK and listen to Chapter 1 FREE here:► https://drstephensideroff.com/lp/first-chapter/ Subscribe to my channel for more Like and share this video to support more in-depth interviews Comment below with your thoughtsConnect with me:► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.sideroff/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephensideroff► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephensideroff/
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