What makes a great leader in today’s shifting landscape? In this episode, I’ve had a fascinating conversation with serial entrepreneur-board member Chris Dalton, about purpose-driven leadership, ‘It is not a role, it’s a relationship.’ This shift in perspective is powerful and timely, as it challenges us to view leadership as an emergent property of connection, not hierarchy. He also shared the importance of empowering, not just your business partners, but also your employees, and how this can have a tremendous positive impact on your business goals. I’d love to hear your thoughts: How do you define leadership today? And what are you doing to cultivate awareness in your own practice? 

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:06 Chris Dalton’s Entrepreneurial Journey

05:43 From 0 to 100: Arthur Andersen Consulting

10:47 Importance of Equity

13:47 Choosing the Right People to Work With

20:50 Approach in Sharing Equity

23:40 Public Exit vs. Private Exit

28:24 Knowing When to Pivot

31:06 Building a Powerhouse Team

39:54 Instilling a Sense of Ownership and Empowerment

47:36 Ego and Humility

52:43 Benefits of Mentorship and Knowledge-Sharing

56:47 Experience of Chris and David Working Together

1:07:20 Sharing the Vision with Partners and Employees

1:12:15 Money as a Magnifier

1:19:51 Balancing Personal and Professional Life

1:22:58 Parenting Style

1:26:27 What Do You Want Your Kids to Say to You in the Future?

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