H3 Leadership with Brad Lomenick

258 | Frank Blake, Former CEO of Home Depot and Delta Air Lines Chairman of the Board + Top Weekly Leadership Links

May 7, 2025
Frank Blake, former CEO of Home Depot and Chairman of Delta Air Lines, shares insights from his impressive career. He discusses how technology can enhance church engagement and the evolution of leadership amid constant change. Frank emphasizes the importance of curiosity and recognition within teams and highlights how adapting to a digital landscape can bolster community connections. He also touches on the impact of generosity in leadership and the lessons learned from navigating crises, urging leaders to stay proactive and connected.
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INSIGHT

Change Now Moves Differently

  • Change will now head in different directions, unlike the predictable patterns of the past decade.
  • Leaders must recognize shifting economic pressures like inflation impacting their planning and investments.
ADVICE

Great CEOs Are Curiously Humble

  • Great CEOs exhibit endless curiosity and prioritize learning from others over telling.
  • They adapt lateral ideas from different fields to innovate within their domain.
ADVICE

Master Asking and Listening

  • Leaders must master how to ask questions and listen deeply in linked skill sets.
  • Asking focused, specific questions uncovers truthful insights and breaks organizational bubbles.
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