182. The Intersection of High Impact Leadership and People Skills with Chris Pienkowski

182. The Intersection of High Impact Leadership and People Skills with Chris Pienkowski

Author: Susan Callender May 25, 2024 Duration: 36:29

What is the most important self-presentation skill, and who should pay for your coaching? Today's guest is Chris Pienkowski. He is the Founder and President of Straight Arrow Coaching, a leadership development firm focused on working with small and mid-sized growing American companies.

Chris has more than 25 years of experience working with and leading companies ranging from startups to publicly traded corporations. Throughout his career, he has started and run four companies, led turnarounds of regional and national companies, led business coaching and leadership development programs in companies of all sizes, and coached small business owners through critical growth stages by systemizing and scaling their operations. 

Chris is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of his passion for leadership, he is a classic car enthusiast, lover of the outdoors, practitioner of Jiu Jitsu, and volunteer. He lives with his wife, sons, and dogs in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

 

Chris's social links:


https://www.straightarrowcoaching.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispienkowski/

https://youtube.com/@straighttalkingleadership

 

 

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