E65: Luke Petherbridge CEO of Link Logistics | Forging Character Through Crisis and Leading with Impact

In this episode of the Matthews Mentality podcast, host Kyle Matthews sits down with Luke Petherbridge, CEO of Link Logistics, to discuss leadership, resilience, and personal growth. Luke shares insights from his early career experiences, particularly his time at Macquarie and Rubicon, where he learned the importance of character forged in crisis and the value of relentless curiosity and accountability. The conversation also delves into his leadership journey at ShopCore, LivCor, and now Link Logistics. Luke emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with great people. He also discusses his philanthropic efforts with CoreGiving, a nonprofit fighting childhood hunger. Tune in to hear about Luke's personal and professional insights on achieving success and building meaningful impact at scale.

00:00 Forging Character in Crisis

01:21 Introduction 

01:47 Luke's Career Journey and Achievements

02:59 The Competitive Spirit and Real Estate Insights

03:39 Navigating Industrial Real Estate

05:03 Lessons from a Diverse Real Estate Career

07:11 The Importance of Great People

13:28 Early Career and Rubicon Experience

26:16 Balancing Work and Personal Life

32:00 Facing Adversity and Embracing Resilience

35:37 The Importance of Positivity and Avoiding Negativity

36:21 The Role of Education and Early Career Experiences

37:48 The Value of Being Present and Learning from Mentors

43:38 Balancing Personal Life and Career Ambitions

46:33 Overcoming Personal Loss and Moving Forward

50:11 Taking Risks and Embracing New Opportunities

53:50 Building a Business and Learning from Experience

59:42 Joining Live Core: Opportunities and Challenges

01:00:39 The Commodity Nature of Apartments

01:01:56 Transition to Link and Building Customer-Centric Organizations

01:02:51 Harnessing Data for Competitive Advantage

01:04:31 Defining Success at Link

01:08:05 Core Giving: A Corporate Responsibility

01:14:18 Reflections on Career and Personal Growth

01:21:12 Key Traits for Success and Final Thoughts