True leadership isn’t about being in charge, it’s about being ready when no one else is.
In this mashup episode, Denis Gianoutsos brings together three remarkable voices—Dave Greenberg, Peggy Smith, and Fredrik Härén—to unpack the lived realities of modern leadership. These stories span from rescue helicopters to corporate boardrooms to remote islands, each revealing how authentic leadership is forged through lived experience, continuous learning, and the courage to reassess in real time.
Tune in to hear what it really means to lead when no one’s watching, and how presence, humility, and creativity are reshaping the future of leadership.
EP 107 – Dave Greenberg: Leadership That Keeps You Alive
- Redefining success on your terms
- Lessons from early leadership missteps
- Applying the SAFE decision-making model
- Staying alive through constant reassessment
EP 131 – Peggy Smith: Leading Beyond the Cameras
- Leadership rooted in lived experience
- The power of showing up with integrity
- Inspiration drawn from everyday moments
- Balancing personal and professional presence
EP 197 – Fredrik Härén: Leadership for the Next 20 Years
- Becoming an expert through curiosity
- Why leadership matters more than innovation
- Honoring everyday, unsung leaders
- Teaching future leaders through independence
Strategic Leadership Insights:
- Leadership isn’t assigned, it’s assumed through action and self-awareness
- Lifelong learning separates resilient leaders from reactive ones
- The strongest leaders lead authentically, even when no one is watching
- Personal values, not titles, shape meaningful impact
Key Quotes:
“The leadership I learned over time was knowing when not to take off and knowing when to turn back.” – Dave Greenberg
“I choose a set of characteristics and attributes for a leader… individuals that are inspirational, that show up authentically, that have a great deal of humility.” – Peggy Smith – Peggy Smith
“Sometimes being an expert means knowing more than the audience… and in my case, I knew 10 weeks more.” – Fredrik Härén
“I think a lot of people fall into leadership by mistake.” – Denis Gianoutsos
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