How to be a leader people want to follow, with Traci Schubert Barrett
Creative Agency Account Manager PodcastShow Notes
Welcome to episode 128. This conversation is going to be particularly interesting for you if you’re keen to develop your leadership skills. It’s for you if you’re currently in charge of the agency and leading the whole team OR you’re leading an AM team within the agency - and you want to go from being a ‘good’ leader to being a ‘great’ leader. Founder of Navigate The Journey and author of ‘What If There’s More?: Finding Significance Beyond Success’, Traci Schubert Barrett shares actionable tips and advice on how to lead with purpose, navigate the complexities of scaling an agency, and foster authentic connections both with your team and your clients. Whether you’re an agency owner grappling with leadership challenges or an account manager aspiring to step into a leadership role, this chat is packed with wisdom and practical takeaways to help you grow. You can connect with and find out more about Traci Barrett here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracischubertbarrett/ Book: https://a.co/d/184VveL Website: https://www.navigatethejourney.com https://www.tracischubertbarrett.com
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