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Is your need to be "the expert" holding your team back?

In this episode of the Action Lab Leadership Podcast, Danny sits down with Jason Wistreich, a principal at JKRP Architects. Jason shares his journey from a young, "malleable" architect right out of school to leading a firm that has grown from 20 to 70 people. He provides a transparent look at the evolution of a leader, moving away from the technical pressure of having all the answers toward the human skill of leadership curiosity.

Jason advocates for an "iterative approach" to business; the belief that nothing is ever truly perfect, and that true progress comes from taking action, reflecting, and fine-tuning along the way. Whether you are navigating a complex partnership with multiple owners or trying to improve how your message lands with your team, Jason’s "human-first" philosophy is a roadmap for any ambitious leader.

Inside the Episode:

• Situating Success: Why true leadership means thinking outside of your own success to help others win.
• The Iterative Loop: How to conceptually launch an idea and fine-tune it through action rather than waiting for perfection.
• The "Listener’s Ear": Why communication doesn't happen at the speaker’s mouth, and how to ensure your message is actually received.
• Reframing Failure: Adopting the Kobe Bryant philosophy: there is no failure if you learn from the experience.
• Ask, Don’t Tell: The power of using questions to let team members discover answers organically.

Jason’s perspective is a refreshing reminder that leadership isn't about being perfect; it's about being the best role model for growth.