How To Lead a Team of Former Peers with Andy Lightfoot | Episode 166

The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast

Introduction:

Welcome back to "The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast"! Join me as we explore the topic of leadership transitions with Andy Lightfoot, CEO at Space NK.

Andy brings a wealth of retail expertise, offering unique insights into navigating team dynamics during periods of growth and transformation.

Here's what you will learn from this episode:

1. Tips on getting your first CEO role.
2. How to get your next promotion and build a great reputation.
3. Strategies for making tough decisions.
4. How to be lucky.
5. Why you should not do the things you want to do.

Plus lots more.

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Further Resources If You Loved This Episode:

• Check out the third-most listened-to episode (episode #57) of The Ben Morton Leadership podcast, in which General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA and US Army General, discusses the misnomer of having a defined leadership style. Listen here.
• Listen to episode 156 featuring Michael Watkins, author of “The First 90 Days”, here.
• Buy the book, ‘The Four Disciplines of Execution’ here. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small fee on qualifying purchases.

More About Andy Lightfoot:

Andy Lightfoot is a modern CEO with extensive retail experience across traditional and digital platforms.

His leadership journey spans global organisations and private equity SMEs, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of business management complexities.

Andy's analytical and creative approaches have guided companies through successes and setbacks, shaping his distinctive perspective on effective leadership strategies.

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