231 - Leadership Principles 101: Align, Chart, Navigate - with Kevin Davis

231 - Leadership Principles 101: Align, Chart, Navigate - with Kevin Davis

Author: Jim Cermak September 25, 2023 Duration: 31:40

To have a successful Trade Show, we need leadership for our team and our exhibit! Excited to bring a class on Leadership Principles to you today! Grab your notebook - you will be inspired!

My guest on Trade Show University is Kevin Davis, an executive coach, trainer and international speaker. Kevin's philosophy is simple: “Life is a journey of aligning your dreams, charting your course and navigating your way to a purpose-filled life.” For more than 30 years, Kevin has been inspiring, motivating, and equipping others to live out their dreams. He has devoted himself to developing and strengthening the personal and professional growth of others through speaking engagements, one-on-one leadership building, and most importantly by serving others.

We Discuss:

  • Leadership Principles
  • Kevin's powerful Align, Chart, Navigate framework
  • What does it mean to Bloom where you are planted?
  • How leadership principles are key to trade show success
  • And much more!

Kevin's Top Takeaways:

  • Realize Your Potential, The more you believe in yourself the bigger you can dream...
  • Chart out your course to achieve your dream
  • Navigate yourself there using the plan you charted and the Dream you want.

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Jim Cermak hosts Trade Show University for Virtual & Live Events, a deep and practical resource for anyone whose business depends on connecting with an audience, whether on a convention floor or through a screen. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a working toolkit built from conversations with seasoned experts and Jim's own extensive experience. Each episode functions like a focused seminar, delivering actionable tips and training that exhibitors, marketers, and show planners can apply immediately to see a real difference in their engagement and return on investment. With a library spanning over 220 episodes, the podcast covers the full spectrum of modern event planning-from crafting a compelling virtual booth experience to mastering the logistics and psychology of a live trade show. You'll hear candid discussions on common pitfalls, innovative strategies that are working right now, and breakdowns of what truly moves the needle for businesses. Beyond the audio, the community around this podcast extends into consulting and collaborative training, emphasizing real-world application. For professionals tired of wasting time and budget on events that don't deliver, this series offers a clear path forward, turning every appearance into a measurable success.
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