S1 E2 Interview With Lauren Crampsie - There is no such thing as an executive
Summary
Lauren Crampsie shares her career journey, insights on making work work better, and practical leadership advice. She emphasizes the importance of understanding ego, embracing silence, and being authentic. She challenges the notion of top performers and highlights the significance of addressing the ‘rotten fruit’ in a team. Lauren also advocates for the value of offending and the need for genuine communication.
Chapters
00:00 Lauren’s Career Journey and Leadership Insights
04:48 Challenging the Notion of Top Performers and Team Dynamics
06:35 Life-proofing your self-value
11:30 Take time to understand how your past influences you
12:20 The importance of understanding ego
15:08 “I don’t like words like Executive.”
16:05 “Treat everyone like they are the CEO”
17:00 Embrace silence
19:18 Importance of prioritizing and fostering genuine relationships
22:53 Detox your brain
24:14. Highlights the significance of addressing the ‘rotten fruit’ in a team.
29:36 “Never, ever, ever be afraid to offend someone.”
Takeaways
- Understanding ego and its impact on leadership and personal growth
- Embracing silence as a tool for self-reflection and clarity
- Giving extra attention to the ‘rotten fruit’ in a team to improve dynamics and performance
- Advocating for genuine communication and the value of offending during early career in leadership
- Challenging the notion of focusing on top performers and emphasizing the importance of the entire team
Sound Bites
- “Your ego is not your amigo.”
- “I don’t like words like Executive.”
- “Treat everyone like they are the CEO”