Jake Brody: Beyond Words: The Transformative Force of Intention and Representation in Leadership

In episode 90 of the podcast, I speak with Jake Brody, Senior Managing Director of Accenture Song.Have you ever wondered how you can make a big company feel small? Jake shares his insights into how he does this by celebrating good news and having an open-door policy so that the people in his company don’t feel like they are just a number. They feel like they are part of something bigger.He also discusses the power of having the courage to speak up, even in a senior position. Your words matter, and that is an important thing to remember, no matter your position.Key takeaways include:● Choosing to belong and not trying to fit in● The mantra of ‘having fun’ and how to truly live it● Understanding FUD and helping people navigate fear, uncertainty, and doubt● The teachings of being with a company for 26 years● Why intention, representations, and stewardship is key to courageous leadership● Knowing you have something to offer, making it happen, and getting a seat at the table● The importance of remembering that clients are human beings and have the samefears, worries, and aspirations that we doJake Brody is a Senior Managing Director and the lead for Accenture Song in the US South Market Unit where he and his team deliver relevant, creative, and growth-focused solutions for clients across all industries and sectors.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.comlinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54