Leadership Lessons

Shawn Walchef shares the four leadership lessons he learned the hard way after nearly losing his restaurant and building a media company from zero revenue to millions in sales. He explains why storytelling drives vision, how calm creates speed, why curiosity matters more than skill, and why asking for help is a true leadership strength. This episode explores practical insights on building teams, making decisions, and leading with clarity, resilience, and purpose in business.

Interview Takeaways:

• Storytelling drives leadership — Leaders must clearly communicate vision to align teams, build trust, and inspire action across customers, employees, and partners.
• Calm creates speed — Staying composed under pressure leads to better decisions, clearer thinking, and stronger execution in fast-moving environments.
• Curiosity and collaboration fuel growth — Hiring curious people and asking for help accelerates learning, strengthens teams, and unlocks new opportunities.

Episode Links:

• Shawn Walchef LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/
• Shawn Walchef Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnpwalchef/?hl=en
• Cali BBQ: https://calibbq.media/

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