Tim welcomes Ricky Cortez, CEO of MCA Communications, and talks about his journey from starting as an installer in his family's business to becoming CEO. Ricky discusses the initial challenges of prioritizing personal development tasks like coaching, comparing it to the early difficulties of starting a workout routine. Ricky reflects on the essential role of coaching in his leadership growth despite his initial skepticism. He stresses the need for leaders to be coachable and emphasizes the importance of guiding rather than directing team members, fostering their independence and accountability.

Ricky also talks about the impact of his early work experiences on his leadership style, highlighting lessons learned from labor-intensive jobs. He talks about the importance of understanding and solving core business issues through firsthand experience. The conversation also covers the culture of MCA Communications, which encourages taking initiative, viewing failures as learning opportunities, and the ongoing need for adaptation and growth. Ricky also covers the valuable role of mentorship and support systems in his career, advocating for a balance between professional responsibilities and personal well-being as keys to effective leadership.

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Key Topics Discussed:

• Importance of leaders being coachable
• Labor-intensive jobs shaping leadership perspective
• Understanding core business issues through hands-on work
• Guiding team members instead of giving direct instructions
• Trust and patience in leadership.
• Encouraging initiative and viewing failures as learning opportunities
• Constant adaptation and growth
• Family support in managing business pressures
• Value of having mentors and a solid support network
• Integrating coaching into personal life
• Finding the balance between work pressures and home life

In this season's premiere, Tim discusses the theme of "making the leap" and explores the intricacies of significant career moves. Tim opens up about his unexpected transition from a thriving director role to a challenging executive position, complete with the hurdles of being younger than his peers, navigating the company's financial cycles, and balancing the arrival of a new child.

Tim also reflects on the importance of mentorship, adapting your skills, and mastering the art of perception management and relationships at an executive level. He shares advice on leveraging tight processes, communicating career aspirations, and driving your own career progression.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Tim's career transformation
• Learning to cope with new changes
• Overcoming self-doubt and creating confidence
• Learning how your role changes as you move higher up
• The importance of communicating aspirations
• The importance of having great mentors

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In this episode of the Bonafide Leaders podcast, hosted by Tim G. Williams, the discussion focuses on the critical role of commitment in leadership. Tim introduces the concept by exploring why commitment is personally important and its significance for leaders and their teams. He outlines different levels of commitment, ranging from no commitment to 'ride or die' loyalty, and discusses how leaders can identify and foster the right level of commitment among their team members. An illustrative story about a chicken and a pig highlights the difference between contribution and total commitment. The conversation also covers topics such as the importance of asking the right questions to gauge commitment, the impact of work-life balance on commitment levels, and strategies for increasing commitment within teams. Tim offers advice for both leaders and emerging leaders on how to cultivate resilience, grit, and a long-term career perspective. He emphasizes the distinction between genuine commitment and manipulative tactics, highlighting that enduring commitment is essential for significant impact and lasting results in any organization.