Foundations of Leadership: A Conversation with Leigh Bailey
“You have to break something to make it your own.”
Episode Description
In our debut episode, The Bailey Group founder Leigh Bailey shares the vision and values that inspired him to create a firm dedicated to transforming leaders and organizations. Leigh reflects on pivotal leadership moments, the evolving challenges executives face today, and why authentic, purpose-driven leadership is more important than ever. Get inspired by the story behind The Bailey Group and discover what makes leadership truly matter.
Chapters
- 00:00 Intro: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
- 01:26 From Banking Misery to a Leap of Faith
- 6:14 The Early Days: Cold Calls and No Fax Machines
- 11:01 From Solo Coach to Building a Team
- 17:32 Breaking Into CEO Advising
- 22:06 Status Quo Bias and the Fear of Breaking Things
- 28:10 The Value of a Coaching Partnership
- 31:55 A Leadership Mistake and the Lesson in Congruence
- 38:16 The Most Critical Skills for Future Leaders
- 49:06 Choosing the Right Coach
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