Today I welcome Andy Ellis, partner at Wild Ventures, to discuss career journeys, leadership challenges, and the essence of inclusion in the workspace. Andy shares his unique professional path from his time at Akamai Technologies to the Air Force and beyond, offering insights into leadership and personal development. We also explore the dynamics of hiring for startups versus established companies, the importance of engaging and retaining talent, and strategies for effective management. Additionally, Andy talks about his book, '1 Percent Leadership,' and how it distills essential leadership lessons into practical advice.00:00 Introduction00:23 Guest Introduction: Andy Ellis00:58 Andy's Career Journey02:09 Life Lessons and Early Jobs03:42 Family and Financial Lessons05:52 The Importance of Inclusion07:00 Writing the Leadership Book09:13 Leadership and Inclusion Insights14:43 Interview Tips and Personal Development20:26 The Role of Interviews: Saying No20:44 Navigating the Interview Process21:26 Interviewing Founders vs. Executives22:20 The Startup Ecosystem and Team Dynamics23:30 Hiring Executives for Immediate Needs24:37 Challenges in Talent Sourcing and Leadership30:31 The Importance of Team Alignment31:35 Developing Future Leaders35:16 Mismanagement of Expectations39:05 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sbr2th/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbr2th.techtalent/Find Out More at SBR2TH: https://www.sbr2th.com/podcast/Learn More About Andy Ellis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csoandy/