Bringing Your Authentic Self is Key to Leadership with Debra Chromy
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“Leadership is about authenticity, vulnerability, and building strong connections.”
In this episode, Craig Anderson talks with Dr. Debra Chromy, President and CEO of Trellis Company, about her evolution as a leader and the lessons she’s learned over her career. Debra shares her journey from early leadership roles to becoming a CEO, emphasizing the importance of being your authentic self and leading with vulnerability. She discusses how showing up as your true self fosters trust within teams, why curiosity is essential in leadership, and how making tough decisions for the organization, even at personal cost, defines strong leadership. Debra also reflects on the challenges of leading through change, the power of strategic planning, and how surrounding yourself with the right team can help drive success.
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Key Takeaways:
Lead with authenticity to build trust and drive results
Use vulnerability as a leadership tool to foster collaboration
Surround yourself with the right people to enable success
Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (01:00) The importance of authenticity in leadership (03:15) How vulnerability builds trust within teams (06:30) The role of curiosity in addressing leadership challenges (09:00) Making tough decisions for the organization’s future (12:45) The impact of strategic planning on organizational success (15:30) Debra’s leadership lessons from past experiences (18:00) Creating a culture of transparency and feedback within teams (20:45) The leadership advice Debra would give her younger self
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