Lead From Behind

What if the most powerful leadership role isn’t the CEO… but the second in command?In this episode of The Impactful Leader Podcast, Chris Callahan sits down with Jeff Foil, President of Seven Oaks Capital, to unpack a perspective rarely discussed in leadership circles — the power and value of being the “number two.”Jeff spent most of his career as a second-in-command leader before stepping into the presidency. He shares why loyalty, responsibility, and execution are critical traits for supporting a vision — and how caring for employees creates long-term business success.This episode explores:Why the second-in-command role is vital to any organizationThe difference between managing tasks and developing leadersHow “people over profit” actually increases profitThe importance of season-aware leadershipWhy wisdom matters more than knowledgeLearning from costly mistakes (including a $500,000 lesson in pride)What it really means to leave a legacyJeff’s leadership philosophy is simple but powerful: Be kind. Be fair. Do what you say you’ll do.If you're a business owner, executive, or emerging leader, this conversation will challenge how you define success and growth.Because sustainable leadership isn’t about domination — it’s about developing people.Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this episode impacted you.