Staying authentic and making an impact are the key attributes of a successful leader in today’s world. In today’s episode, Mario Bekes and Heather Osgood share their favorite leaders and why they admire them. Leadership is changing, and we need to think differently in order to succeed in this new world. There are those who may not be as comfortable with how things are changing, those who are adaptable and have a good sense of communication, and finally, there is a new group of leaders who are setting the narrative and willing to step up and become leaders themselves. Who will you be? Tune in!

In this episode:

• Mario Bekes discusses why Sun Tzu and Niccolò Machiavelli are his favorite leaders and their influence on history.
• Leadership is different when you are sitting behind a desk and are protected by obstacles. Leaders must understand their local market in order to make strategic decisions.
• Heather Osgood shares why she admires the leadership of Sara Blakely, the CEO of Spanx, and how she is an authentic leader who is always looking to learn and grow.
• The way leadership is changing has led to a more fragmented world, which makes it easier for smaller businesses to compete with larger corporations. 

Key Takeaways:

• The information you share may impact generations to come
• The flow of information will change leadership - it is inevitable
• A display of leadership is using one's time wisely to deliver on goals
• The desire to give back to people is admirable as a leader
• Dream a bigger dream and do not feel small and limited
• Leaders have different reactions to the changing environment

Tweetable Quotes:

“Last two years, I saw how COVID-19 amplified people’s behaviors in a good or bad way. Leadership is different when you’re sitting behind a desk, being protected by the many obstacles… Leaders do the decision-making for everybody in the corporation… That’s a display of leadership.” - Mario Bekes

“We have become so fragmented… The way we approach things is so much different… There is so much more opportunity now.” - Heather Osgood

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