Episode 015: From Council House to Chairman: The Journey of a Driven Leader with Paul Lester

Do you want to elevate your leadership style for more effective outcomes? Join me as I share the solution to achieve this positive transformation, tailored specifically for CEOs and senior leadership teams. Let's unlock the strategies for successful leadership together!In this episode, you will be able to learn about:Mastering successful leadership strategies to drive organizational growth and success.Navigating the transition from CEO to chairman role with finesse and effectiveness.Embracing the importance of well-being to cultivate resilient and high-performing leadership.Effectively managing cultural differences in global companies to foster inclusivity and collaboration.Harnessing the role of luck in achieving business success and leveraging it to your advantage.My special guest is Paul LesterI'm excited to introduce Paul Lester, chairman of both FTSE and PE companies and a former successful CEO. With a background in engineering and construction, Paul's career journey, transitioning from CEO to Chairman, offers valuable insights for aspiring leaders. His experience as a non-executive director on the board of a FTSE 100 company and his CBE award in 2007 for his services to engineering solidify his expertise. Paul's leadership journey, combined with his passion for football, brings a unique and relatable perspective to our discussion on successful leadership strategies for CEOs.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:02 - Introducing the Show00:01:30 - Paul Lester's Background00:03:34 - Paul's Personal Life00:07:27 - Childhood Influences00:10:50 - Evolving Leadership Style00:16:21 - Understanding International Management Culture00:17:56 - Personal Motivation and Luck00:19:15 - Managing Negative Thoughts and Wellbeing00:21:55 - Executive Wellbeing and Mentoring00:23:21 - Career Advice and Goal Setting For more information about Paul head to https://www.essentra.comAndrew Tallents on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtallents/Keep up to date with the latest news and developments about the Self-Coaching for Leaders movement https://forms.gle/core1c4kZcbeq1eZ8Schedule a discovery call with Andrew Tallents https://calendar.app.google/FkscFUXvYPGLT5Ux5Confessions Of A Successful Leader is produced by Tenken Creative https://www.tenkencreative.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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