Denis brings back Dave Greenberg and Peggy Smith in today’s mashup episode. Please tune in to learn more about how a childhood aspiration of becoming a fireman can lead to successful leadership and what it takes to be an organic leader.
In this episode:
- Former firefighter shares lessons on leadership and life
- The key to leadership and staying alive in the aircraft
- Ben Crenshaw: an inspirational leader on and off the golf course
Main takeaways:
- School and life learning are both important
- Learning from others and being willing to learn is crucial for growth in leadership
- Leaders need to reassess and not become complacent constantly
- Personal background and support structure are essential for success in leadership
- Leadership often happens organically through life experiences
Quotes:
“The leadership I learned over time was knowing when not to take off and when to turn back instead of being the heroes and going through. And that’s a lesson I learned early, and it kept me alive for a 25-year career.” – Dave Greenberg
“Just because it’s safe now doesn’t mean it’s safe 30 seconds from now. Constant reassessment is the way we stayed alive in the aircraft, and it’s the way I live my life.” – Dave Greenberg
“I think about inspirational individuals who show up authentically and have a great deal of humility. Those are major character values for me when I think about leadership.” – Peggy Smith
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