“If you’re going to show up, show up.”
Overview
What if the moments that shape us aren’t the ones we think?
In this episode, Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan sit down with leadership expert and bestselling author Chris Dyer to explore how a seemingly small moment—an uncle showing up—created a lifelong philosophy of leadership.
From nearly losing his company during the 2009 recession to rebuilding culture from the ground up, Chris shares how he discovered that great leadership isn’t about systems or strategy—it’s about how we show up in the moments that matter most.
This conversation challenges leaders to rethink culture, communication, and connection—not as abstract ideas, but as intentional choices made in real time.
You’ll Hear
- Why the most impactful moments in our lives are often not the most obvious ones
- How a childhood experience shaped Chris’s belief in showing up fully for others
- The turning point that led him to rebuild his company culture from scratch
- Why transparency unlocks better ideas, engagement, and ownership
- How to move from a culture of execution to a culture of thinking and contribution
- The surprising downside of traditional one-on-one meetings—and what to do instead
- Why intentionality is the key to making remote teams thrive
- How to recognize, shape, and scale the moments that define leadership
- The difference between leaders people tolerate—and leaders people trust
Resources
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