Evolve: A New Era of Leadership · 2024-09-24 · 48 min
In this episode of Evolve: A New Era of Leadership, I'm joined by Sam Smith, founder and former CEO of financial services group FinCap, now Cavendish Financial. Sam shares her incredible journey as the first female chief executive of a city stockbroking firm and provides deep insights into empathetic leadership, culture, and growth. Sam's leadership journey is marked by her focus on treating people fairly, which she considers a cornerstone of her business success. She has worked on over 200 transactions, including IPOs and secondary fundraisings, and is now a champion of entrepreneurship and inclusion in the UK, serving as a non-executive director on several boards. Key Themes & Takeaways: Empathetic Leadership and Culture: Sam emphasizes the importance of creating a positive, inclusive culture and how it has been a key driver for her company's growth. She explores how treating both clients and employees with empathy fosters long-term success. Entrepreneurial Journey: From age 23, Sam started out with no initial intention of being an entrepreneur but soon found herself leading a team, building a successful business, and scaling it with a focus on fairness and equity.
090: Pausing to Evolve: Deepening my commitment to trauma informed leadership31 / 100
089: Mastering Leadership Communication with Shelly Starks
088: The Power of Holding Space: Leading Through Liminal Space and Workplace Change with Heather Plett
087: The Proxy Diet: Bridging Mind and Energy for Effective Leadership with Tevi Lawson
085: Vulnerability and Curiosity: DeDe Halfhill's Secrets to Leading with Authenticity