Are you the leader your business needs to grow? Whether you're a solo founder looking to grow into a small business, or you're an established agency looking to scale… There's 1 thing that's going to determine whether you can make that vision a reality or not—that's is your leadership skill. In today's episode of the Creative Courage Podcast, I sit down with Dave Raybould who has spent the last decade coaching start-up founders running tech companies valued at $50 million dollars to military leaders responsible for more than 15,000 people, and we're now lucky enough to have him on our team as the head coach here at Creative Life. In this episode, we dig down into the crucial skill that is: Leadership. You might think, "I'm just a creative; why do I need to improve my leadership skills?" You're not alone. Many creatives assume leadership is a skill reserved for the corporate world or those with "natural" talent, but here's the thing: leadership is crucial, even in the creative industry. Leadership affects everything from how you run your sales conversations and how much you can charge, to how you handle relationships with your clients and your team. Without a strong leader, your business could be missing out on opportunities to grow and have the impact you want it to have. So, if you're looking to take that vision of your creative business from dream to reality, check out this episode. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to recognise and develop the traits of elite performers to excel in your field. Why you should apply leadership skills in all areas of life, from managing small teams to negotiating with clients. How to effectively align resources and communicate with confidence, ensuring your vision and goals are understood and pursued by others. Why taking ownership and responsibility is crucial for overcoming challenges and achieving success in any endeavour. How to establish and manage clear agreements to foster accountability and prevent misunderstandings in professional relationships. Why embracing introspection and courage leads to transformative personal growth and a more impactful leadership style. How to adapt a solution-oriented mindset to navigate complex problems and lead your team or project to success. Why building and nurturing relationships through empathetic leadership can significantly enhance team performance and project outcomes. LEARN MORE Creative Life - https://www.mattessam.co.uk CONNECT Dave Raybould on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidraybould2/ Matt Essam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/ Want a Custom Roadmap to Grow Your Creative Studio? Get yours for FREE in less than 10 minutes by clicking this link: https://social.mattessam.co.uk/LR98 LISTEN Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2LSpLIyYtBLe03JBC8LjvT Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-courage/id1721515799 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Matt_Essam