David McQueen: The compassionate provocateur shaping today's leaders

When some people talk in the business world, you can't help but
sit up and listen. Whether he's tackling tough subjects or
helping leaders through his speaking and facilitating skills, our
guest on this episode is a self-proclaimed compassionate
provocateur that you need to take note of.


David McQueen is the co-founder of the professional coaching
company Q Squared and Black Founders Hub, a network for
black-owned high-growth businesses. He is a Non-Exec Director for
Forbes Family Group and Our Game Football, a public speaker and
coach to executive-level leaders and the host of The Brave Leader
Podcast.


Here's what we discussed:





You have an interesting story because you were an accountant
and then you went into IT and now you are a business founder and
a speaker and coach. Can you tell us a bit about your journey to
where you are now? (01:01)

You being a charismatic and funny person lends itself to your
own public speaking style, and people really relate to your
authenticity. Do you think being authentic is important in being
a good leader and speaker? (04:40)

On your LinkedIn, you post a lot about being your authentic
self and being - do you think people should be the same version
of themselves at work and out of work? (06:45)

What role does self-esteem have in an executive’s ability to
lead well? (09:46)

How can business leaders recognise their strengths and
weaknesses? (12:34)

When it comes to resilience, how important is it to have a
team that is honest and will give honest feedback? (14:33)

How can business leaders navigate the personalities of their
team members and manage conflict? (17:10)

How important is having the personality type where you don’t
take things personally in being a great leader? (20:52)

What is the importance of defining a company narrative and
values? How can business leaders do this? (25:11)

How can business founders ensure they are considering
diversity in every business decision and not just paying lip
service/tick-box exercise? (28:34)

Do we need to speak about race more in a professional setting
and how can we speak about these topics? (36:50)

Answer the Internet: How is company culture formed? (47:17)

What makes a great business leader? (48:45)






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