EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 45 MIN
Ep. 15: Leadership Lessons from the Top: Linda Fisk on Purpose, Perseverance, and Community
from Codified Wisdom · host Eric Eager
What if the CEO of a successful global leadership network once struggled to even hold a conversation—let alone speak on stage? In this episode of Codified Wisdom, host Eric Eager sits down with Linda Fisk, CEO and co-founder of LeadHership Global, to uncover her extraordinary journey from being an outcast and a stutterer to inspiring leaders worldwide.Tune in as Linda Fisk shares how her turbulent childhood—marked by constant moving, adoption, and cultural scrutiny—instilled adaptability and grit that would later fuel her rise. She opens up about overcoming her debilitating stutter through relentless perseverance, eventually becoming a national champion speaker. Linda Fisk also reveals pivotal lessons from her career, including her time at YPO and Susan G. Komen, and how her academic background in psychology uniquely prepared her to champion leadership, community, and the power of small wins.Key highlights include:The surprising obstacles Linda Fisk faced (and overcame) growing up adopted in a visibly diverse familyHow relentless self-improvement turned her biggest weakness into a strengthThe critical importance of safe, supportive communities for leadersThe real story behind LeadHership Global and her advice for anyone on the entrepreneurial pathActionable wisdom on resilience, humility, and finding hope in the journeyEpisode Overview:00:00 Introduction & Linda Fisk’s early life02:08 Childhood challenges: Moving, adoption, and belonging05:01 Lessons on embracing uniqueness10:44 Overcoming a debilitating stutter18:08 Academic journey: Psychology and imposter syndrome23:27 Leadership lessons from YPO & the power of community29:07 Founding LeadHership Global—vision, fear, and iteration36:10 Entrepreneurial grit, lessons, and hope42:52 Linda Fisk’s advice to her younger self44:40 Closing thoughts & leadhershipglobal.com infoListen in for an inspiring masterclass in courage, leadership, and finding meaning in the moments we often overlook.
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What if the CEO of a successful global leadership network once struggled to even hold a conversation—let alone speak on stage? In this episode of Codified Wisdom, host Eric Eager sits down with Linda Fisk, CEO and co-founder of LeadHership Global, to uncover her extraordinary journey from being an outcast and a stutterer to inspiring leaders worldwide.Tune in as Linda Fisk shares how her turbulent childhood—marked by constant moving, adoption, and cultural scrutiny—instilled adaptability and grit that would later fuel her rise. She opens up about overcoming her debilitating stutter through relentless perseverance, eventually becoming a national champion speaker. Linda Fisk also reveals pivotal lessons from her career, including her time at YPO and Susan G. Komen, and how her academic background in psychology uniquely prepared her to champion leadership, community, and the power of small wins.Key highlights include:The surprising obstacles Linda Fisk faced (and overcame) growing up adopted in a visibly diverse familyHow relentless self-improvement turned her biggest weakness into a strengthThe critical importance of safe, supportive communities for leadersThe real story behind LeadHership Global and her advice for anyone on the entrepreneurial pathActionable wisdom on resilience, humility, and finding hope in the journeyEpisode Overview:00:00 Introduction & Linda Fisk’s early life02:08 Childhood challenges: Moving, adoption, and belonging05:01 Lessons on embracing uniqueness10:44 Overcoming a debilitating stutter18:08 Academic journey: Psychology and imposter syndrome23:27 Leadership lessons from YPO & the power of community29:07 Founding LeadHership Global—vision, fear, and iteration36:10 Entrepreneurial grit, lessons, and hope42:52 Linda Fisk’s advice to her younger self44:40 Closing thoughts & leadhershipglobal.com infoListen in for an inspiring masterclass in courage, leadership, and finding meaning in the moments we often overlook.
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