Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Leadership Coaching Now with Hakim A. Lakhdar

Leadership coach Hakim A. Lakhdar joins Dustin for an eye-opening conversation about leadership in all its forms. Sharing stories from a journey that spans Harvard Law, global reform projects, stunt work, and bartending in Vegas, Hakim explains how clarity, confidence, and compassion shape transformational leadership. He also discusses the surprising twists of his career, the critical role of self-leadership, and why values should guide every decision. If you're an entrepreneur feeling stuck or a leader wanting to grow, Hakim’s insights will inspire and challenge you to reimagine how you lead.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 The Comfortable Cat vs. The Wild Hunt
• 00:00:50 LinkedIn Sparks a Game-Changer
• 00:03:00 Kickball Lessons and Peer Counseling
• 00:04:46 ROTC Routines and Leadership Lessons
• 00:07:19 Guitar Duets and Defining Self
• 00:08:54 Stunts, Soap Operas, and Stair Falls
• 00:11:58 From Vegas Bars to Kindergarten
• 00:12:43 Harvard’s Surprise Call
• 00:15:54 Building a Business in Chaos
• 00:18:49 Navigating Entrepreneurial Turbulence
• 00:22:52 What They Don’t Tell You About Leadership
• 00:23:43 Facing the Self-Judgment Mirror
• 00:24:51 The Snapshot That Changes Everything
• 00:25:12 Team Access: Coaching on a New Level
• 00:29:34 Clarity, Confidence, and the Power of Compassion
• 00:31:20 Self-Leadership for the Solopreneur
• 00:33:26 Unearthing Your Personal Core Values
• 00:38:47 The Right People, The Right Time
• 00:41:15 Signing Off with Inspiration

Links and Resources

• Hakim on LinkedIn
• Lakhdar Coaching
• Access Your Leadership Podcast
• Schedule a 30 Minute Connection Meeting
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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