EP154 - How Your Ego is Sabotaging Your Success | Avoid These Pitfalls with Steve Dennis
Join Tyler Dickerhoof as he interviews Steve Dennis, a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of 'Remarkable Retail' and 'Leaders Leap.' In this insightful episode, Steve shares his personal journey of overcoming ego and embracing vulnerability to become a more effective leader. Learn about the importance of humility, the challenges of personal and professional transformation, and practical strategies for navigating change in today's fast-paced world. Steve's experiences offer valuable lessons for leaders at all levels looking to drive meaningful change, build trust within their teams, and lead with authenticity and empathy.
Meet Steve Dennis
Steve Dennis is the author of LEADERS LEAP: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption. He is a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author of Remarkable Retail.
He has been named a top global retail influencer by multiple organizations, and his thoughts on the future of shopping are regularly shared in his role as a Forbes Senior Contributor, as well as through other media, including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg.
As a sought-out keynote speaker, Steve has delivered talks on six continents, sharing his unique perspective on what it takes to reignite customer growth in a world of unrelenting change and shifting consumer preferences. Steve is President of SageBerry Consulting, where he has advised dozens of brands on their growth strategies. Prior to founding Sageberry, he was chief strategy officer and SVP, multichannel marketing at the Neiman Marcus Group.
He serves on multiple for profit and non-profit boards. Steve holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Tufts University. He lives in Dallas, TX.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
00:00 Intro
01:44 Ego-driven leadership
03:34 Resetting and rebuilding after a failure
07:05 How to lead without an ego
12:23 Finding freedom in vulnerability
16:21 Healing from workaholism
18:37 When work masks pain
26:19 Embracing change and vulnerability
31:00 The foundation of effective leadership
34:44 Bridging generational gaps in leadership
40:09 Collaborative leadership
44:05 Leading with trust
48:03 Becoming aware of your vulnerability
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Connect with Steve:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpdennis/
https://www.instagram.com/stevenpdennis/
https://twitter.com/@stevenpdennis/
https://www.threads.net/@stevenpdennis
https://www.facebook.com/stevedennispublic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOmZKbWmvyysCdQ36v39gQ/
Where to find Tyler:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdickerhoof
https://www.instagram.com/tyler_dickerhoof/
https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenleader/
https://twitter.com/ImpactDLeader
About the Impact Driven Leader Podcast
The Impact Driven Leader Podcast, hosted by Tyler Dickerhoof, is for Xillennial leaders who have felt alone and ill-equipped to lead in today's world. Through inspiring interviews with authors from around the world, Tyler uncovers how unique leadership strengths can empower others to achieve so much more, with real impact.
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