In this podcast episode, Heather speaks with Mareo McCracken, about his leadership journey, the unexpected story that served as a catalyst for his current leadership mindset and shares a pearl of wisdom.

Key takeaways:

• New leaders often seek control when they are new to their role
• Real leaders help others see the vision, want to follow it and empower their people to do something about it
• Leadership is giving people courage to try something new
• Leaders need to be led as well
• Leaders must be more active in the lives of the people they lead
• Leaders need to be focused on others and not themselves.
• How well you lead is determined how good your conversations are with your people.
• Take time to get to know your people
• If you are thinking about yourself first, you are starting on the wrong foot

These are just some of the takeaways from this rich conversation. Listen in!