10 Lessons - Special - Leadership

10 Lessons Learned

In a special edition of 10 Lessons Learned, hosts Robert Hossary and Diana White delve into the importance of self-awareness, recognizing one's biases, facing inner demons, and the value of humility. Through insightful guest lessons, they emphasize the need for continuous personal growth and reflection. The hosts share personal anecdotes to highlight the transformative impact of understanding oneself and embracing lifelong learning.

About Our Hosts

Diana White has over 30 years in sales and retail experience, leading stores with revenues of over 10 million and a staff of 200. Consumer psychology, marketing, operations, and leadership are just a few of her skillsets. Seeing a need for startup and operations assistance within the local business community, Diana established D.E.W. Business Solutions, LLC, to provide consulting to small businesses. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Small Business Administration from Northern Arizona University, holds a green belt in Lean Six Sigma, and is a certified Agile Scrum Master. She is committed to helping businesses and non-profits as well as the community at large.

Siebe Van Der Zee is President of Vanderzee & Associates, Executive Search & Coaching. He has served as an international management consultant for over 25 years. For 28 years, Siebe has served as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Arizona. He holds a Master's Degree in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and he is a current member of the International Leadership Council at GPEC (Greater Phoenix Economic Council).

Robert Hossary has been involved in the not for profit/charity sector for the past 12 years. Robert also has an excellent knowledge in international business. Since 2011 - 2018, Robert was the General Manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) and helped advise many Australian and US companies about their international expansion requirements. Prior to that, Robert was Regional Vice President for the Americas for a technology manufacturer. He has also worked in Taiwan with responsibility for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. With a background in Technology, Transport, Fashion and Healthcare, Robert has a wealth of experience to share.

00:00 Introduction to 10 Lessons Learned
00:40 Exploring the Concept of Leadership
03:10 Personal Leadership Experiences
05:25 Leadership in Different Contexts
07:55 Lessons from Distinguished Guests
09:28 The Privilege of Leadership
11:14 Servant Leadership and Team Dynamics
23:30 Addressing Conflict and Finding Solutions
27:21 Final Thoughts and Conclusion