Xavier Rees: How to Lead, Take Risks & Stay True to Yourself

Ever wondered what it's like to leave a successful career and start over? Xavier Rees, CEO of AMV BBDO, shares his bold leap of faith and the lessons he learned along the way. He discusses taking risks, embracing challenges, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Discover how Xav navigates the complexities of the advertising world and builds a culture of trust and collaboration. This episode is full of valuable insights for leaders at all levels.We Cover:00:14 - A courageous moment: Leaving Havas03:30 - The appeal of AMV BBDO05:38 - The drive to prove people wrong10:30 - Embracing his Own Leadership Style11:32 - The Pivotal Moment of Self-Acceptance17:02 - Profound insights from a Career Break23:56 - Advice for New CEOs28:42 - The Difficulty of Making Tough Decisions34:50 - How Personal Pain Shaped His Leadership44:23 - Advice to His Younger Self48:19 - The Power of Making ThingsDon’t miss out on this powerful episode. 👍 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