What does it take to be the kind of leader people want to follow—not just today, but over the long haul?

In this episode of The Leader Formula, we sit down with Ken Eslick—Tony Robbins trainer, executive recruiter, and host of The Leaders Lab Podcast. With decades of experience building and leading teams, Ken shares powerful, hard-won insights on identity, emotional intelligence, and the deeper work of leadership.

Whether you're running a business, leading a team, or just trying to lead yourself more effectively, this episode is packed with truth, challenge, and encouragement.

🎙️ About Ken Eslick: Ken is the Founder of The Leaders Lab, a C-Suite recruiting firm and podcast. He’s placed over 500 executives, led teams of 1000+, and helps leaders build organizations that last. He’s also a Tony Robbins trainer and a passionate advocate for values-driven leadership.

🧭 In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why your identity determines your leadership impact
• The mindset shift that changed everything for Ken
• How to know when to let go of a team member—and how ego gets in the way
• The cost of mediocre employees and the danger of hovering in the middle
• Why ownership can’t be demanded—it must be earned
• Using values as a leadership filter and decision-making compass
• How to turn your team’s personal goals into leadership leverage
• What it means to lead with humility without losing confidence
• How leaders go first—especially in hard conversations and crises

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