S7:E1: Marty Kittrell: “When Best-Laid Plans Go Awry”

Have you ever watched your career soar — only to hit a wall you didn't see coming? In this episode, Marty Kittrell, well-versed in corporate strategy, finance, security offerings, private equity, and board practices, gets candid about navigating the gap between professional highs and hard-hitting setbacks. Whether you're climbing, stumbling, or somewhere in between, Marty's story will leave you with a fresh perspective on what it means to lead, learn, and give back. Highlights from our conversation "Context is decisive." The importance of curiosity Marty’s passion for trivia  How the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry 3 professional failures in 3 years, followed by 10 years of greatest professional success Being a sand dummy 2 things Marty wishes he’d had on his resume Playing chess online Marty gave me an ingot of silver with a charge: "Don’t keep your talents hidden under a bushel." Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanne.w.smith/ Visit Leanne's Website: https://www.leannewsmith.com/ Contact Leanne's team @ [email protected]