"Leadership isn't just about steering the ship. It's about making sure every crew member knows they're on the right journey.”

In this episode of Executive Evolution, our host Craig Anderson sits down with Evan Huck, CEO of UserEvidence, to discuss the highs and lows of leading through uncertainty, building a thriving remote culture, and inspiring a mission-driven team.

Join us to discover how Evan leads with empathy and insight, even when facing the hard truths of executive life.


After You Listen:

• Get your copy of Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman by Yvon Chouinard

• Connect with Evan on LinkedIn

• Check out UserEvidence

• Connect with Craig on LinkedIn

• Check out Craig’s monthly free training on holding difficult conversations

Key Takeaways:

1. Sharing your company's story openly fosters trust and keeps your team motivated, especially during tough times

2. Documenting priorities and progress helps everyone to be aligned and focused

3. Curiosity and humility: these qualities drive growth and problem-solving within the company
   
   

Things to listen for:

01:22 Evan's Leadership Journey

01:52 Lightning Round: Leadership book

03:48 Leadership Influence

08:23 Defining Leadership

10:31 Early Leadership Roles

16:30 Lessons in Leadership

22:56 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

"Leadership is about more than making decisions. It's about being curious, courageous, and continuously learning from those around you."

In this episode of Executive Evolution, host Craig Anderson welcomes Dr. Jackie Freiberg, co-founder of Epic Work, Epic Life, to discuss building brave leaders who embrace risks and seek better ways to lead.

Jackie shares invaluable insights on creating a support network, addressing problems quickly, and surrounding yourself with advisors who challenge your decisions. She emphasizes the transformational power of asking questions and avoiding "I know" statements, drawing on her rich experience with iconic leaders. Tune in and learn about practical wisdom from a seasoned leadership expert.


After You Listen:

• Get your copy of Nuts!: Southwest Airlines’ Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success
• Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn
  
• Check out Epic Work, Epic Life
  
• Connect with Craig on LinkedIn
  
• Check out Craig’s monthly free training on holding difficult conversations

Key Takeaways:

1. Emerging leaders must cultivate a mindset of curiosity and courage to ask questions and seek better ways of doing things

2. It's important for leaders to build a strong support system of trusted advisors and to develop superior public speaking skills

3. Effective leadership requires avoiding toxic work environments and fostering an atmosphere of feedback, empathy, and grace
   
   

Things to listen for:
02:14 Lightning Round with Jackie
02:21 Discussing Leadership Books
05:22 Leadership Crushes
10:26 Defining Leadership
12:50 Challenges for New Leaders
18:03 Dealing with Bad Bosses
21:50 Key Lessons for Successful CEOs
28:35 Final Advice for New Leaders
33:12 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

"True leadership isn't just about making decisions. It's about being authentic, serving your team, and building real connections.”

In this episode of Executive Evolution, host Craig Anderson sits down with Matt Tait, CEO of Decimal, to have a conversation about the transformative power of authentic leadership.

Matt shares how transparency and authenticity have steered him through challenging times, including scaling a company and navigating the uncertainties of the pandemic. He

also jumps into the importance of leading with core values, managing both up and down within your organization, and the necessity of self-care for sustainable leadership while opening up about his reliance on family support, executive coaching, and peer groups.

After You Listen:

Get your copy of The Great CEO Within by Matt Mochary

Get your copy of I'm Proud of You: Life Lessons from My Friend Fred Rogers

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn

Follow Matt’s podcast, After the First Million

Check out Decimal

Connect with Craig on LinkedIn

Check out Craig’s monthly free training on holding difficult conversations

Key Takeaways:

1. Position your office to engage with your team. Align furniture for eye contact and spontaneous conversations to build relationships
2. Embrace transparency. Openly share challenges and plans to gain trust and validate your team’s feelings
3. Stay healthy for better leadership. Prioritize daily workouts, even if it means waking up early for "me" time

Things to listen for:

[02:05] Lightning round with Matt

[19:34] Advice Matt would give to his younger self

[21:23] Craigs takeaways