Listen "Don't Rush Your Destiny - Leadership Isn't a Sprint"
Episode Synopsis
Summary: We’ve all heard the myth: your first 90 days in a new leadership role are about proving yourself with quick wins. But what if that’s the worst advice you could follow? In this episode, D’Mar Phillips tells the story of how trying to impress fast nearly backfired and what it taught him about slowing down, listening deeply, and letting trust set the pace for impact.Chapters: 00:00 – Why quick wins can backfire03:10 – Meet D’Mar: 20+ years in people leadership06:00 – The employee handbook story gone sideways10:15 – Handling feedback and managing emotions14:30 – The ‘Listen, Look, Learn’ framework18:40 – Why relationships are a contact sport22:10 – Speed of change = speed of trust26:20 – Lessons for new leaders entering big roles30:00 – Don’t rush your destiny: playing the long gameHost Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimkGuest D'Mar Phillips: linkedin.com/in/dmarphillipsExecutive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka
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