What does it really mean to lead at the highest level? For David Siegel, former CEO of Investopedia and Meetup, leadership isn’t about titles or power. It’s about culture, kindness, and carrying the weight of decisions no one else wants to make.

In his time leading companies like Meetup and Investopedia, David learned that leadership is less about strategy and more about people. His philosophy - built on culture, kindness, and communication - challenges the idea that CEOs need to be ruthless to succeed.

You’ll hear:

• Why culture always starts, and ends, with the CEO
• The surprising truth about kindness and firing
• Why authentic relationships are so rare at the top
• How to think about life after the CEO role
• Why he regrets not investing more in personal branding

David now coaches CEOs and founders, and serves as Chairman of the Israel Tech Mission. He is also the author of Decide and Conquer: 44 Decisions That Will Make or Break All Leaders.

📖 Read David’s article on 'Life Without a Title' in Inc.: https://www.inc.com/david-siegel/life-without-a-title/91192739
📘 Order David’s book 'Decide and Conquer' here: https://www.amazon.com/Decide-Conquer-Decisions-Break-Leaders/dp/140023087X
💻 Book time with David: https://intro.co/DavidSiegel?source=intro
🔗 Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmsiegel/

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