Dec 25 2023 42 mins
In this week, Dustin interviews Stephen Shedletzky (Shed) who is a leadership speaker, author and coach. The two discuss Shed's career journey, his work with Simon Sinek, and the concept of "Start with Why." Shed discusses the importance of purpose and clarity in leadership and shares his personal philosophy on business and success. They also talk about the future of work, with Shed advocating for flexibility and autonomy. The conversation also covers Shed's approach to funding his new book and his goal of making a long-lasting impact rather than getting rich quickly. Shed's story is one of happy accidents and a commitment to meaningful engagement. About Stephen Shedletzky: Shed is a leader and speaker who specializes in fostering psychological safety in the workplace. He supports humble leaders who acknowledge their role in both problems and solutions, prioritizing people and purpose. Shed has extensive experience as a sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, delivering keynote presentations and workshops globally. He is recognized as a thought leader in psychological safety and is the author of "Speak-Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up." Shed's journey began on a corporate track but took a transformative turn when he encountered the work of Simon Sinek. After meeting Sinek, Shed joined his team and served as Chief of Staff and Head of Brand Experience, Training & Development at Simon Sinek, Inc. Over more than a decade, Shed contributed to creating a more inspired, safe, and fulfilled world. He graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business with a focus on leadership, communication, and strategy and holds a coaching certification from The Co-Active Training Institute. Shed currently resides in Toronto with his wife and two young children. Finding Purpose and Clarity in Leadership (00:02:42) The Start with Why Philosophy (00:07:04) Identifying Your Why (00:11:41) The Purpose of Business (00:15:06) Defining Success (00:16:41) Personal Changes in Career (00:22:00) The importance of flexibility and autonomy in the workplace (00:25:28). Challenges and considerations of returning to the office (00:26:08) The role of execution and marketing in turning ideas into reality (00:30:01) The importance of purpose and longevity (00:35:06) The investment and budgeting process for publishing a book (00:36:05) Different publishing options and considerations for authors (00:38:00) CONNECT WITH SHED: Website LinkedIn