648: Leadership is Changing Mashup | (ft. Colin Kennedy and Mark Trafford)

Leadership Is Changing

Are leaders born or made through experience? In this mashup episode of Leadership is Changing, host Denis Gianoutsos revisits powerful insights from previous episodes with Colin Kennedy and Mark Trafford. Colin shares his journey of stepping up as a young leader, facing resistance from older colleagues, while Mark discusses the hard decisions and challenges that defined his leadership style. Listeners can expect candid stories, lessons learned, and practical wisdom on what it truly takes to lead confidently and decisively. If you’re curious about how leadership styles evolve and how to navigate the challenges of leading, this episode is for you.

Looking to strengthen your leadership skills? Tune in as we share pivotal moments that shaped their leadership journeys. Listen now for lessons that can help you become the leader you aspire to be!

EP101: Colin Kennedy - Rising to the Challenge of Leadership

• Thrust into Leadership Early: Colin shares the unexpected moment when he was offered the sales manager role at just 28, a unique challenge that required him to lead a team of older, more seasoned professionals.
• Managing Resistance in the Workplace: Colin recounts his first major challenge—dealing with a resistant colleague. His firm yet respectful approach not only resolved the issue but also cemented his authority, showcasing his leadership style.
• Embracing Opportunities with Confidence: Rather than shying away from the responsibility, Colin embraced the leadership role, emphasizing the importance of stepping up when opportunities knock

EP108: Mark Trafford - Born to Lead, Learning to Adapt

• Leadership Beginnings in a Big Family: Mark reflects on growing up as the 12th of 13 children and how he naturally took on leadership roles, organizing games and managing sibling dynamics
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• Entrepreneurial Spirit from a Young Age: Mark ran his first business selling cigarettes to his brothers as a child, a formative experience that revealed his entrepreneurial instincts and leadership abilities

• Corporate Lessons in Tough Leadership: Rising through the corporate ranks, Mark learned the hard truths about being a leader, including that it sometimes requires ruthlessness and tough decisions to drive business success.

Key Quotes:

"Your first instinct is to be humble, but sometimes you have to grab the opportunity with both hands." - Colin Kennedy

"Some of us are born to lead, and others have to learn it, but confidence and belief are key for any leader." - Mark Trafford

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