You Don’t Need a Title to Lead—Here’s Why | ft. Eugene Lee

In this episode of the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast, Jared sits down with Eugene Lee, Director of Consulting at Vanderbloemen, to unpack what it really means to lead beyond your title. Together, they explore the kind of leadership that builds trust, inspires action, and creates lasting impact—not because of position, but because of influence.

Key discussion points include:

• Leadership Beyond the Title: Why a role or title alone isn’t enough—and how true leadership is rooted in influence, not authority.
• Building Trust Through Relationships: How trust, not control, creates a thriving team culture.
• The Power of Self-Awareness: Why most leaders think they’re self-aware (but aren’t), and practical ways to get an honest view of yourself.
• Healthy Feedback Culture: How to both give and receive feedback in a way that builds people up and unlocks growth.
• Courageous Authenticity: What it looks like to lead with vulnerability—and why it might be your greatest leadership strength.

Whether you're leading a team of two or an entire organization, this episode will help you grow in influence, lead with authenticity, and build a culture of trust that goes far beyond your title.