🎙️ How Seasoned Board Advisors Think – with Andrew Chrostowski | First Year Presidents Ep. 5

What separates good new presidents from great ones? Operational clarity. Systems that work. And a leader who knows how to listen. In this powerhouse episode of First Year Presidents, we sit down with Andrew Chrostowski—USAF veteran, corporate director, and host of the Connected Worker Podcast—to unpack what it really takes to lead during your first year in the big chair.

Andrew shares:

• Why your leadership is only as strong as your systems
• The truth about boardroom dynamics and avoiding executive conflict
• How to become the leader your people trust and rally behind
• The “three-phase” model for personal and professional growth
• What new presidents of manufacturing and logistics firms must do first.

Whether you’ve just stepped into the president’s role or you’re preparing for your next big move, this episode delivers battle-tested leadership advice that cuts through the fluff.

🧠 LISTEN NOW and learn how to accelerate your impact and avoid rookie mistakes.

📌 Brought to you by Cold Star Technologies' Internal Business Intelligence (IBI) – your competitive edge when taking over a company. More at: https://www.coldstartech.com/ibi

🔗 Connect with Andrew: LinkedIn – Andrew Chrostowski

Twitter/X – @ConnectedAndrew

🎧 Connected Worker Podcast – Available on Apple, Spotify & OGGN

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