Get ready for one hell of an episode of the Black Sherpa Podcast featuring David McQueen. David is family man first, the husband of one, father of two and friend of many. He has founded and co-founded a number of businesses including Q Squared, Black Founders Hub and Evermoor and sits as a Non Exec on the advisory board of many companies offering support on leadership and financial competence. David is more than just a leader—he has the uncanny knack for using comedy and absolute candor to inspire others to reach their full potential and be the best versions of themselves.
Key Highlights:
Leadership by Accident:
David fell into leadership by accident but quickly realised the impact he could have by winning trust. Learn how he cut his teeth working with the ones they called the "bad kids" and emerged as a trusted advisor.
Values and Relationships:
Discover David's insights on surrounding yourself with people who share similar values and knowing the difference between being a friend and being friendly. Explore how he remixes lessons from his parents to inform his own parenting style.
The Brave Leader:
David advocates for more bravery in leadership, urging leaders to be less afraid and more courageous in decision-making. Gain valuable insights into the building blocks of bravery and driving positive change.
The Compassionate Provocateur:
Uncover David's unique approach to coaching and mentoring, earning him the title of the compassionate provocateur. Learn how he uses comedy and candor to shine a light in dark times and drive personal and professional growth.
Three Killer Questions:
David shares three killer questions people should ask their managers to deepen relationships, better understand their boss, and enable career progression. These questions are essential tools for personal and professional development.
David McQueen's journey is a testament to the power of leadership, bravery, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Tune in for invaluable insights and be inspired to embrace your own journey of growth and empowerment.
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Small Print:
While this episode may not meet our usual audio quality standards due to unforeseen recording conditions, rest assured that the invaluable insights shared by David McQueen remain intact.
Sit back, relax, and soak in the wisdom he generously shares. Enjoy!This episode is not as good as my usual audio quality, we had a late and expected change in receding conditions but by no means enough to miss the value David pays forward in conversation. ENJOY!
CONNECT WITH DAVID McQUEEN:
- Website:https://davidmcqueen.co.uk
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdavidmcqueen/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
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