We're All Here for a Common Goal with Charles Houston

Season 5 kicks off with a new format. Instead of starting with my
lecture, each episode begins with my conversation with the Living
Leadership guest.  My hope is that those of you not in the
class will find it easier to enjoy the lessons from the guests -
and not feel forced to wade through my lecture! 


In the Episode 1 Living Leadership Interview segment, I was lucky
to sit down with Charles Houston to discuss his leadership
philosophy and how he sees it playing out in his day-to-day.
Charles is a Senior Vice President Commercial Lending of Broadway
Bank and was recently selected as a recipient of the 40 Under 40
Award by the San Antonio Business Journal. 


Charles graduated from Trinity in 2009 with a degree in
accounting and was a standout on the men's basketball team while
on campus. He was also in a social fraternity and a member of the
Black Student Union. During our conversation, he highlights the
importance of mentors and why taking calculated risks is key for
great leaders. Charles talks at length about why great leaders
focus on developing relationships, do more than is expected, are
vulnerable, and create a culture where people are allowed to make
mistakes. 


Listen for how Charles describes lessons learned from travel,
internships, and why being authentic is the foundation for
developing strong relationships. 


After my conversation with Charles, I lecture on chapter 1 of
Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." General
concepts of leadership are discussed, the term is defined, and
there's a special focus on the connection between leadership and
power.


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