In this episode of “The Damhurst Podcast: Ascendance to Leadership,” Laurent Rousseau, CEO of Global Capital & Advisory, and Europe and IMEA, discussed why the best leaders combine empathy with high standards, how setbacks can become defining moments in a career and why self-awareness is essential to earning the trust of others.
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Laurent also reflected on the importance of authentic relationships, adapting your leadership style as you grow, and the lasting impact of the example you set every day.
“I think that sense of knowing where you stand and making it clear has stuck with me,” he explained. “In terms of leadership, that clarity and that commitment are very important.”