How to Build a High-Performance Team | Elevating as a Leader with Yvette Owens | Victor Dos Santos | InteSoul Leadership

Summary In this episode, Yvette Owens interviews Victor Dos Santos, President of Commercial Insurance at SageSure Insurance, about leadership and how to elevate as a leader. They discuss topics such as vision and strategy, recruiting and developing talent, and building resilience. Victor emphasizes the importance of understanding your company's competitive advantage and aligning your vision with that advantage. He also highlights the significance of hiring for both skills and attitude and creating a supportive and motivating environment for employees. The conversation concludes with a reminder to be grateful and to have a plan for achieving your career and leadership goals.

Takeaways

• Understand your company's competitive advantage and align your vision and strategy with that advantage.

• When recruiting, hire for both skills and attitude and create a diverse panel of interviewers to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.

• Support and develop your employees by providing opportunities for growth, recognizing their achievements, and creating a positive work environment.

• Build resilience by anticipating potential challenges and having backup plans in place.

• Practice gratitude and have a plan for achieving your career and leadership goals.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Purpose

02:08Vision and Strategy

09:09Identifying Strengths and Skills

13:49Recruiting and Developing Talent

25:58Building Resilience

32:36Closing Remarks

📘 Yvette's Book Recommendation:

• "Unlock Your Leadership Potential" - A 30-day journal with prompts focusing on vision, performance, authentic communication, and resilience. Available at https://www.destinyspeak.com/product-details/product/657a0c6aaa045a7f5f489ed7?ep_no=2 .