Summary
In this episode, Gino Degregori interviews Andrew Delfavero, a senior director of business development and a kind leader. Andy shares his background and journey into leadership, starting from his military experience to becoming a capture manager and leading teams. He emphasizes the importance of creating a people-first culture and the challenges of maintaining it as a company grows. Andy also discusses the significance of influence and impact in leadership and the need for leaders to be decisive and respectful of time. He encourages leaders to take care of their people and themselves, showing kindness and grace throughout their leadership journey.
Takeaways
Create a people-first culture and prioritize the well-being and success of your team.
Adapt your leadership style to the individual needs of your team members.
Be decisive and respectful of time, ensuring efficient and effective decision-making.
Stay grounded and empathetic, especially when leading through challenging situations.
Take care of yourself as a leader and show yourself grace when facing difficulties.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Andy's Background
03:25 Transition to Leadership
07:10 Becoming a Capture Manager
11:37 Leading Teams of Capture and Business Development
12:37 The Impact of Title and Influence
14:59 Creating a Fearless Culture
17:48 Building a People-First Culture
20:32 Maintaining Culture as the Company Grows
23:28 The Importance of Human Capital
25:09 Leading with Influence and Impact
27:29 Adapting Leadership Style to Individual Needs
30:29 Being Decisive and Respectful of Time
33:20 Laying the Groundwork for Empathy in Leadership
38:36 Coffee with Andy's Grandfather
40:26 Final Words of Wisdom
