179: Kyle McDowell | Begin With WE: Why Real Leadership Isn’t About You

What if the biggest leadership problem today isn’t lack of talent — but too much ego?In this episode, Chris sits down with Kyle McDowell, former Fortune 10 executive who led over 15,000 employees and is now a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of Begin With WE. After climbing from a tiny cubicle to the highest levels of corporate leadership, Kyle realized something uncomfortable: most leaders are trained to win for themselves, not for their people.Kyle breaks down what WE-oriented leadership really looks like in practice, why principle-based leadership beats charisma every time, and how leaders can build cultures of accountability, excellence, and trust — without burning themselves or their teams out.This conversation goes beyond tactics. It’s about identity, integrity, and the kind of leadership that actually lasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprestigiouspod.substack.com