What does becoming a leader who drives success and leaves a lasting impact take? In this special episode, Denis Gianoutsos revisits insightful conversations with Trevor Shailer, Adrian Stevens, and Adam Lowy, each offering a unique perspective on leadership. Trevor Shailer shares how his sports background, especially in boxing, shaped his unexpected leadership path, highlighting the importance of mentorship and humility. Adrian Stevens reflects on how embracing responsibility, even when hesitant, helped him overcome imposter syndrome and develop an authentic leadership style influenced by his global upbringing. Adam Lowy discusses the humble beginnings of Move for Hunger, emphasizing the power of simple ideas and the importance of asking for help. These stories provide strategies and insights for navigating leadership challenges and practical lessons that listeners can apply to their lives.
EP46: Trevor Shailer: From Boxing Champion to Leadership Innovator
The Power of Sports in Shaping Leadership: Trevor shares how his early years in boxing and sports laid the foundation for his leadership journeyFalling Into Leadership: An honest reflection on how Trevor transitioned from being a sportsman to a leader, often thrust into roles rather than seeking them outMentorship and Humility: The influence of key mentors like Amster Reedy on Trevor's leadership style, emphasizing humility, cultural knowledge, and the importance of feedback
EP50: Adrian Stevens: Embracing Leadership Through Experience
A Global Perspective on Leadership: Adrian’s diverse background from the UK to Southeast Asia and Australia and how these experiences shaped his leadership approachLearning to Lead Early: Insights from Adrian’s early leadership roles in the school cadet corps and how these experiences translated into corporate successOvercoming Imposter Syndrome: Adrian discusses his battle with imposter syndrome and the advice that helped him shift his mindset, leading to greater confidence and authenticity as a leader
EP56: Adam Lowy: From Moving Trucks to Moving Hearts
The Birth of Move for Hunger: How a simple idea during a moving job sparked the creation of a nationwide nonprofit organization addressing hungerLeadership by Example: Adam’s journey from working in his family’s moving business to leading a successful nonprofit, with a focus on humility and hands-on leadershipInnovation and Social Responsibility: Adam’s admiration for leaders like Sir Richard Branson and how he integrates social responsibility into his leadership and entrepreneurial endeavors
Key Quotes:
“My mentor said to me, ‘I’m correcting you because I want the best for you. I want you to be better,’ and that changed my whole perspective on feedback.” - Trevor Shailer
“Don’t wait. Raise your hand, reach out, and express your interest—because missed opportunities don’t come back.” - Adrian Stevens
“I’ve found that people, especially leaders, are often more willing to help and share their time than we think—all you have to do is ask.” - Adam Lowy
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