The “H” factor is the secret sauce in becoming an effective leader, according to Wally Adamchik.
HUMANITY.
Be a human first, boss second — these are not mutually exclusive experiences. What does this mean? It means take “empathy” beyond the buzzword and make it real. Leaders who understand empathy know whats important in the “disclosure exchange” and how to build authentic bonds with others.
In this podcast he shares his journey from being a commander in a tank battalion and then as the pilot of AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters for the Marines to becoming the President of FireStarter Speaking where he ignites leaders in Fortune 500 firms to aspire to become their best selves. Wally understands organizational excellence and his solutions are practical, profitable, and powerful.
About Wally Adamchik
Wally Adamchik is dedicated to making better construction leaders.
● In his youth, he worked with his father and brother in construction in NYC.
● His mother was the first woman to referee a basketball game at Madison Square Garden.
● At the University of Notre Dame, Wally was the mascot—that’s right, he was the Leprechaun.
● As an Officer of Marines, Wally deployed throughout the world. In tanks and then Cobra attack helicopters, He served in operations and maintenance roles.
● MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
● President of FireStarter Speaking and Consulting. A national construction leadership consulting firm providing speaking, coaching and consulting to those in and around construction.
● Author of No Yelling: The Nine Secrets of Marine Corps Leadership You Must Know to Win in Business. And of Construction Leadership from A to Z; 26 words to lead by
● Certified Speaking Professional, Certified Management Consultant.
● Father of two college athletes and married for 30 years.
When you add all that up you get an honest expert who understands the multi-national as well as he does the family business and is able to modify his approach to make an impact in both. Since 2003 he has supported some of the most notable firms in the construction industry and is a regular presenter at industry gatherings. Wally delivers usable ideas and insights that you can put to use the minute you get back to work.
Leadership tips for cultivating connection.
Show Notes
About Wally’s Work
https://www.firestarterspeaking.com/
www.constructionleadership.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wallyadamchik/
About Empathy and Leadership
FORBES: Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill According To Research https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2021/09/19/empathy-is-the-most-important-leadership-skill-according-to-research/?sh=6dbac75a3dc5
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW: Connect with Empathy, But Lead with Compassion https://hbr.org/2021/12/connect-with-empathy-but-lead-with-compassion
ENTREPRENEUR: Why Empathetic Leadership Is More Important Than Ever https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/why-empathetic-leadership-is-more-important-than-ever/390310
Enhance workplace performance with the FIRO tool (Myers-Briggs) https://www.themyersbriggs.com/en-US/Products-and-Services/FIRO
