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016: Leadership Lessons from Season 1 with Erik & Rachel
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In this episode, we reflect on the key lessons learned from the first season, focusing on leadership within the design community. We discuss how leadership often begins before one feels ready, the impact of invitations in shaping careers, and the significance of retreats as pivotal moments in personal and professional growth. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, mentorship, and the messy, generous nature of real leadership, culminating in a call to action for listeners to engage with local creative organizations.
Key Takeaways
- Leadership starts before you feel ready.
- Imposter syndrome is common among new leaders.
- One invitation can change everything in your career.
- Retreats serve as origin stories for many leaders.
- Real leadership is often small, messy, and generous.
- Community is the core of effective leadership.
- Mentorship plays a crucial role in leadership development.
- Full-circle moments highlight the importance of giving back.
- Building relationships is more important than showcasing work.
- Engagement in local creative organizations is vital for growth.
Episode Chapters
01:04 Leadership Begins Before You Feel Ready
04:22 The Power of Invitation in Leadership
08:09 Retreats as Origin Stories
11:49 The Nature of Real Leadership
16:23 Community as the Core of Leadership
20:44 Full Circle Moments in Leadership
27:48 Reflecting on Lessons Learned
Featuring
- Host Erik Cargill, connect on LinkedIn
- Host Rachel Elnar, connect on LinkedIn
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