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Episode Synopsis
What makes a great leader in today’s shifting landscape? In this episode, I’ve had a fascinating conversation with serial entrepreneur-board member Chris Dalton, about purpose-driven leadership, ‘It is not a role, it’s a relationship.’ This shift in perspective is powerful and timely, as it challenges us to view leadership as an emergent property of connection, not hierarchy. He also shared the importance of empowering, not just your business partners, but also your employees, and how this can have a tremendous positive impact on your business goals. I’d love to hear your thoughts: How do you define leadership today? And what are you doing to cultivate awareness in your own practice?
Connect with Chris Dalton:
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Frh6oi
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:06 Chris Dalton’s Entrepreneurial Journey
05:43 From 0 to 100: Arthur Andersen Consulting
10:47 Importance of Equity
13:47 Choosing the Right People to Work With
20:50 Approach in Sharing Equity
23:40 Public Exit vs. Private Exit
28:24 Knowing When to Pivot
31:06 Building a Powerhouse Team
39:54 Instilling a Sense of Ownership and Empowerment
47:36 Ego and Humility
52:43 Benefits of Mentorship and Knowledge-Sharing
56:47 Experience of Chris and David Working Together
1:07:20 Sharing the Vision with Partners and Employees
1:12:15 Money as a Magnifier
1:19:51 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
1:22:58 Parenting Style
1:26:27 What Do You Want Your Kids to Say to You in the Future?
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Connect with Chris Dalton:
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Frh6oi
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:06 Chris Dalton’s Entrepreneurial Journey
05:43 From 0 to 100: Arthur Andersen Consulting
10:47 Importance of Equity
13:47 Choosing the Right People to Work With
20:50 Approach in Sharing Equity
23:40 Public Exit vs. Private Exit
28:24 Knowing When to Pivot
31:06 Building a Powerhouse Team
39:54 Instilling a Sense of Ownership and Empowerment
47:36 Ego and Humility
52:43 Benefits of Mentorship and Knowledge-Sharing
56:47 Experience of Chris and David Working Together
1:07:20 Sharing the Vision with Partners and Employees
1:12:15 Money as a Magnifier
1:19:51 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
1:22:58 Parenting Style
1:26:27 What Do You Want Your Kids to Say to You in the Future?
Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 9AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv
Connect with David Guttman:
Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK
Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9
TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm
Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx
X.com: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2
SUBSCRIBE TO:
https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman
Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzVApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
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