The Kind Leader with guest Andrew Delfavero

The Kind Leader

Summary

In this episode, Gino Degregori interviews Andrew Delfavero, a senior director of business development and a kind leader. Andy shares his background and journey into leadership, starting from his military experience to becoming a capture manager and leading teams. He emphasizes the importance of creating a people-first culture and the challenges of maintaining it as a company grows. Andy also discusses the significance of influence and impact in leadership and the need for leaders to be decisive and respectful of time. He encourages leaders to take care of their people and themselves, showing kindness and grace throughout their leadership journey.

Takeaways

Create a people-first culture and prioritize the well-being and success of your team. Adapt your leadership style to the individual needs of your team members. Be decisive and respectful of time, ensuring efficient and effective decision-making. Stay grounded and empathetic, especially when leading through challenging situations. Take care of yourself as a leader and show yourself grace when facing difficulties.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 01:00 Andy's Background 03:25 Transition to Leadership 07:10 Becoming a Capture Manager 11:37 Leading Teams of Capture and Business Development 12:37 The Impact of Title and Influence 14:59 Creating a Fearless Culture 17:48 Building a People-First Culture 20:32 Maintaining Culture as the Company Grows 23:28 The Importance of Human Capital 25:09 Leading with Influence and Impact 27:29 Adapting Leadership Style to Individual Needs 30:29 Being Decisive and Respectful of Time 33:20 Laying the Groundwork for Empathy in Leadership 38:36 Coffee with Andy's Grandfather 40:26 Final Words of Wisdom