#14 Leaders supporting new leaders featuring David Reimer CEO of ExCo US

The future of leadership <br /><br />In this episode of How to be the Difference, we sat down with David Reimer, CEO of the ExCo Group (formerly Merryck & Co), a global firm of experienced CEOs, independent directors, and global business leaders providing C-suite mentoring for organizations.<br /><br />Over the course of his career, David has seen companies go through every form of stress– downsizing, mergers, and other massive global changes like leading a team through a pandemic. <br /><br />Johanna and Paul talk to David about what it means to step forward as a leader during times of crisis and what he predicts the post-pandemic workforce will look like. They also discuss the difference between being a coach and a mentor, how to be intentional about your values, and what mixing your career with your identity entails.<br /><br />Outline of this episode:<br />[0:28] - <br />[3:00] - Introducing David<br />[4:14] - Becoming CEO of ExCo<br />[7:22] - The importance of mentorship<br />[9:20] - Criteria for bringing on a CEO<br />[11:20] - On finding a mentor<br />[14:30] - Identity and career<br />[21:55] - Transforming leaders <br />[28:15] - Challenges for attracting global, diverse talent <br />[32:55] - The post-pandemic workforce<br />[35:28] - How can we all be the difference <br /><br />Resources & people mentioned:<br />David Reimer<br />The ExCo Group<br />DBM<br />Johanna Molina<br />Paul Lynskey<br />The Intern Group<br />Book: Robert E. Lee and Me