Steve Dennis: Leaders Leap<br /> Steve Dennis is a strategy consultant, advisor, speaker, and author focused on transformational leadership and the impact of digital disruption. He is the president of SageBerry Consulting and host of the Remarkable Retail podcast. He's the author of the book Remarkable Retail and his newest book Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption*.<br /> <br /> Every leader needs to stay relevant in order to serve well. In this conversation, Steve and I explore the mindset and tactics that will help us lead in the context of an ever-changing world.<br /> Key Points<br /> <br /> Self-sufficiency is a virtue, until it’s not. Learning to ask for help is a key practice for leaders.<br /> Be cautious about a deserving attitude. High expectations may be correlated with low resilience.<br /> Seek insight everywhere. It’s no longer sufficient just to gain ideas from direct competitors.<br /> Turning pro means showing up and doing the work, especially when we don’t feel like it.<br /> We must go through discomfort, not around it. Radical acceptance of truth will help you stay relevant in changing times.<br /> <br /> Resources Mentioned<br /> <br /> Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption* by Steve Dennis<br /> <br /> Interview Notes<br /> Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required).<br /> Related Episodes<br /> <br /> How to Win the Long Game When the Short-Term Seems Bleak, with Dorie Clark (episode 550)<br /> How to Help People Engage in Growth, with Whitney Johnson (episode 576)<br /> How to Keep Improving, with Maurice Ashley (episode 697)<br /> <br /> Discover More<br /> Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

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Dave Stachowiak

705: A Few Ways to Stay Relevant, with Steve Dennis

OCT 28, 202435 MIN
Coaching for Leaders

705: A Few Ways to Stay Relevant, with Steve Dennis

OCT 28, 202435 MIN

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Steve Dennis: Leaders Leap

Steve Dennis is a strategy consultant, advisor, speaker, and author focused on transformational leadership and the impact of digital disruption. He is the president of SageBerry Consulting and host of the Remarkable Retail podcast. He’s the author of the book Remarkable Retail and his newest book Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption*.

Every leader needs to stay relevant in order to serve well. In this conversation, Steve and I explore the mindset and tactics that will help us lead in the context of an ever-changing world.

Key Points

  • Self-sufficiency is a virtue, until it’s not. Learning to ask for help is a key practice for leaders.
  • Be cautious about a deserving attitude. High expectations may be correlated with low resilience.
  • Seek insight everywhere. It’s no longer sufficient just to gain ideas from direct competitors.
  • Turning pro means showing up and doing the work, especially when we don’t feel like it.
  • We must go through discomfort, not around it. Radical acceptance of truth will help you stay relevant in changing times.

Resources Mentioned

Interview Notes

Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required).

Related Episodes

Discover More

Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.