SE02E01 The impact of leadership extends beyond the workplace | Dave Olsen | Untold

In this episode, Jon Spiesman sits down with Dave Olsen, co-founder and CEO of Nimbl, to explore the journey from individual contributor to effective leader.Dave shares honest insights on the challenges of transitioning from a technical role into leadership, and what it really takes to build and scale high-performing teams. The conversation dives into self-awareness, trust, and the internal mindset shifts required for both personal and organizational growth.You’ll learn how great leaders create environments where teams thrive, why stepping back can sometimes be the best move, and how believing in your own potential can unlock growth in others.What you’ll learn in this episode:The mindset shift required to move from technician to leaderHow to build and develop a strong leadership teamWhy self-awareness is critical for leadership growthHow to overcome personal limitations that hold you backThe importance of trust and empowering your teamHow to create internal security as a leaderWhy leadership growth is a continuous journeyHow great leaders inspire others to reach their potentialKey insights:“I want to stretch myself.”“I can figure it out.”“I can create my own security.”This episode is perfect for founders, managers, and aspiring leaders who want to grow personally, build stronger teams, and lead with confidence in today’s fast-paced business environment.Timestamps:00:00 The Journey of Leadership Growth14:04 Building a Leadership Team21:03 Overcoming Personal Limitations27:58 Creating Security and Trust35:05 Inspiring Others to BelieveSubscribe for more conversations on leadership, personal growth, and building high-performing teams.#Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship #TeamBuilding #SelfAwareness #BusinessGrowth #Coaching #Startups #LeadershipDevelopmentWe hope you enjoyed this episode of Untold. Jon and the Untold podcast teamConnect with Jon on LinkedIn where he shares leadership insights regularly:  www.linkedin.com/in/jonspiesmanBook a free exploration call with Jon here: https://calendly.com/d/ytw-khm-4r5?utm_source=LI&utm_campaign=BioListen to Untold on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bshg8B2x1kX665eeYkk52Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untold/id1805797903Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fa845f62-543e-44b2-a6f1-7704bccfc099/untold#DigitalPathology #AIInnovation #RemoteWorkCulture #MedTech #StartupLeadership #Techcyte #UntoldPodcastWithJon#CompassionOverJudgment#EncouragingLeaders #UtahBusiness #EntrepreneurPodcast #SmallBusinessStories #UntoldPodcast #BusinessTips #StartupJourney #LocalBusinessUtah #HiddenGems #WeeklyPodcast #JonSpiesman #BusinessAdvice #podcastforentrepreneurs Untold is the podcast hosted by Jon Spiesman where we uncover the best-kept business secrets of Utah. Each week, we sit down with local entrepreneurs and business owners to explore their unique journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you're building your own business or just love a good underdog story, you'll find hidden gems of advice and inspiration in every episode.