Steve Smith - Does Authority Make You A Leader?

Episode 1 of the Exit Coach Radio podcast, hosted by Exit Coach Bill Black, titled "Steve Smith - Does Authority Make You A Leader?" was published on January 9, 2026 and runs 20 minutes.

January 9, 2026 ·20m · Exit Coach Radio

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Summary

Steve Smith discusses Leadership vs Authority- If you have authority in your position, does that mean you are considered a leader? Questions discussed:1 – What is the most important aspect about being coached? 2 – How does someone determine that coaching would be good for them? 3 – How long does it take to see improvement? GrowthSource Coaching is a business and executive coaching firm that helps business professionals improve themselves so they can run and grow better companies. Website: www.growthsourcecoaching.com Join Bill Black for his weekly humor column at https://Blackpapers.substack.com

Episode Description

Steve Smith discusses Leadership vs Authority- If you have authority in your position, does that mean you are considered a leader?

Questions discussed: 1 – What is the most important aspect about being coached?

2 – How does someone determine that coaching would be good for them?

3 – How long does it take to see improvement?

GrowthSource Coaching is a business and executive coaching firm that helps business professionals improve themselves so they can run and grow better companies. Website: www.growthsourcecoaching.com

Join Bill Black for his weekly humor column at https://Blackpapers.substack.com