Please join Michael Flock as he talks with Tom Fricke, a highly successful large scale corporate executive who developed the Balanced Leadership Model. Hear how Mr. Fricke used this practical approach to everyday interactions and opportunities to mold highly effective, successful organizations.
Here is a glimpse of what Tom shared in the interview.
The importance of being flexible: “…You’ve got these initiatives that you’re driving that you believe you are going to drive change…[but] you want honest feedback because sometimes you get it wrong. In fact, every turnaround I’ve ever been successful in is ultimately turned around because of initiatives that I did not envision when I got there.”
On the balanced leadership model: “The great people I’ve always worked for were balanced…they were demanding but they could be patient…they’d get angry but then they would be incredibly patient. They’d be strategic, but then wouldn’t be afraid to go out in the plant, get tactical and really understand it. It’s that ability of moving around the spectrum and making sure that somehow you get back to the center…that’s the challenge – knowing when you have to go to one of the extremes.”
About Capital Club Radio
Hosted by Michael Flock, Chairman & CEO of FLOCK Specialty Finance, Capital Club Radio provides a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been underserved by traditional banking.
Capital Club Radio provides listeners an opportunity to gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics will include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business.