Cover art for Leadership Caffeine PodcastI truly enjoy creating the Leadership Caffeine podcasts in large part, because it’s a great excuse to meet and talk with some fascinating individuals.  David Lapin, author of: “Lead by Greatness-How Character Can Power Your Success,” is not only fascinating, he’s in a league of his own with a world-view that encompasses his life in South Africa, his Rabbinical studies and his active and present life as a successful strategy consultant. While he doesn’t necessarily trumpet that remarkable experience, in my opinion, it is part of what makes his book unique on both a personal and a professional level.

As I offer in my intro, we would all be excused if we glossed over yet another leadership book imploring us to become great. In the case of David and his work here in Lead by Greatness, that would be a mistake.

Enjoy meeting this fascinating author, professional and person. I know that I did!

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Sound-Bites:

  • Context for David’s unique background and worldview and how that has influenced his work as a consultant and author.
  • David’s view on why success in this world won’t just come from a focus on process and profits, but rather, it will come from leaders uniquely able to connect, inspire and instill in people a passionate sense of purpose.
  • Why the workplace offers you a great opportunity to strengthen and exercise your character.
  • The importance of our “spiritual fingerprint”
  • The passion and focus on purpose that he’s seeing in today’s younger leaders.
  • How leaders mired in the middle of organizations can not only survive, but thrive as they develop their leadership character.
  • Insights gained researching and writing this book.

And much more!

You can learn more about David, the book and his work at www.leadbygreatness.com.   

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About Art Petty:

Art Petty is a Leadership & Career Coach and Strategy Consultant, helping motivated professionals of all levels achieve their potential. In addition to working with highly motivated professionals, Art frequently works with project teams in pursuit of high performance. Contact Art via e-mail to discuss a coaching, workshop or speaking engagement or to inquire about being a guest on The Leadership Caffeine podcast.