Harry Campbell - Podcast Episode 3 - Jim Koetting Interviews Harry Campbell - Speaker & Author
Harry Campbell is a seasoned leader and professional speaker on leadership.
Join us as leadership expert Harry Campbell shares his remarkable journey—from his early days at Procter & Gamble and Sprint to his ventures into entrepreneurship and the dot-com era. In this insightful conversation with Jim Koetting, Harry discusses the highs and lows of leadership, revealing how transparency, effective communication, and self-awareness are key to empowering teams and driving success. Learn practical lessons from his "Get Real" series and discover timeless strategies to enhance your leadership style in today's evolving business landscape.
Key Bullet Points:
https://www.harryscampbell.com/
-introduction of Harry Campbell as a seasoned leadership expert and speaker.
-Overview of his career journey, including roles at Procter & Gamble and Sprint.
-Transition to entrepreneurship with experiences in sports marketing and the dot-com bubble.
-Emphasis on learning from both successes and failures in leadership.
-Insights into the importance of transparency and open communication.
-Discussion on mentoring, empowering employees, and fostering a positive culture.
-Strategies for reducing workplace anxiety and promoting consistency.
-The role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in effective leadership.
-The impact of modern challenges, such as remote work and generational shifts, on leadership styles.
--Highlights from his "Get Real" book series on Leadership, Culture, and Mindsets.
-The balance between using positional power and enabling team autonomy.
-The significance of storytelling and simplicity in leadership communication.
-The necessity of building trust within teams.
-Real-life examples of overcoming career setbacks.
-Practical advice for leaders to continuously grow and adapt in a competitive environment.
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00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:00:41 - Harry Campbell's Early Career
00:01:49 - Harry's Education and Start at Procter & Gamble
00:03:16 - Transition from Procter & Gamble to Sprint
00:03:42 - Harry's Entrepreneurship Journey
00:07:30 - Harry's Return to Sprint and Career in Telecom
00:07:35 - Crisis in Leadership
00:08:28 - Leadership Lessons from Downtime
00:08:59 - Importance of Self-awareness and Servant Leadership
00:15:12 - Harry's Perspective on Leadership Crisis and Generational Differences
00:18:21 - Trust in Leadership and Its Impact
00:19:18 - Importance of Communication and Consistency in Leadership
00:24:30 - The 95% Principle in Leadership
00:27:23 - Harry's Interaction with Sam Walton
00:30:30 - Harry's Interaction with Sam Walton and Leadership Styles
00:35:50 - Harry's Books and Leadership Principles
00:39:57 - Harry's Philanthropy and Public Speaking
00:44:01 - Importance of Consistency in Leadership
00:46:35 - Harry's Approach to Leadership and Management
00:48:29 - Harry's Rule of Positional Power
00:50:26 - Harry's Grandfather's Influence and Leadership Style
00:51:44 - How to Become More Influential as a Leader
00:54:39 - Are Leaders Born or Made?
00:56:53 - Harry's Contact Information and Closing Remarks
