The Nick Bare Podcast 143: Five Things I Learned in My 30s that You Need to Know
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Oct 13, 2025 Explore the transformational lessons learned in leadership over a decade. Discover why influence stems from servanthood, not popularity. Learn the importance of building trust through competence and strong values. Hear how to prioritize family while managing life's demands. Understand the significance of curating your inner circle with intention. Shift your focus from impressing others to making a lasting impact. These insights promise to inspire a purposeful journey towards personal and leadership growth.
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Leadership Is The Lid On Potential
- Leadership determines how far you and your team can go; it's the lid on potential.
- Improving your leadership raises the maximum effectiveness of everything you do.
Lead By Serving Others
- Lead by serving others first and earn influence through humility and action.
- Don’t confuse position or popularity with real leadership influence.
Earning Influence As A New Platoon Leader
- Nick described arriving as a new second lieutenant leading a platoon with far more experienced soldiers.
- He waited, observed, and earned their respect rather than imposing change immediately.
