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The Savage Leader Book

Great leaders are built from the inside out. The Savage Leader is your blueprint to become a great leader. The 13 Savage Principles focus on anchoring to your values, becoming authentic, forging bonds with your team, overcoming doubt, and much more.

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Recent Episodes of The Savage Leader Podcast

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Ep. 61: Michael X. Burns on Grateful Dead and Rasta Inspired Leadership
Ep. 61: Michael X. Burns on Grateful Dead and Rasta Inspired Leadership

In this episode, Darren Reinke sits down with Michael Burns, a serial entrepreneur with a diverse background ranging from tech recruiting to cannabis farming. Michael shares his journey to becoming a multifaceted business leader, emphasizing the pivotal role sales has had on his career, the power of showmanship, and how the Grateful Dead's philosophy influences his approach to business.

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Ep. 60: Aaron Fulkerson on Rebuilding Trust in Technology
Ep. 60: Aaron Fulkerson on Rebuilding Trust in Technology

In this episode of The Savage Leader Podcast, Darren Reinke chats with Aaron Fulkerson, CEO of Opaque Systems. Aaron discusses his transition from entrepreneurship to ServiceNow and how he's found his way back to the entrepreneurial world. He also discusses the issue of trust erosion within the technology sector and how Opaque Systems is spearheading efforts to rebuild this trust through secure application development for collaborative analytics and AI.

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Ep. 59: Anthony Lee on Revolutionizing Education at Westcliff University
Ep. 59: Anthony Lee on Revolutionizing Education at Westcliff University

In this episode, Darren Reinke sits down with Anthony Lee, CEO of Westcliff University. Anthony shares his journey from childhood passions to leading a university that's making a significant impact in the education sector. They delve into the future of education, how Westcliff University is preparing students for a rapidly evolving job market, and Anthony's personal insights on entrepreneurship and leadership.

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Ep. 58: How Two Army Rangers Created an Engagement Ring Company
Ep. 58: How Two Army Rangers Created an Engagement Ring Company

In this episode, Darren Reinke explores the journey of entrepreneurship with Co-Founder of Wove, Andrew Wolgemuth. Andrew recounts his unique journey from West Point to becoming an Army Ranger to starting a jewelry company, highlighting why nobody should face entrepreneurship alone. He shares insights on leveraging distribution channels that help your business win, building a supportive community, and the pivotal moments that shaped Wove.

Wove is a 21st century jeweler, bringing the jewelry designer directly to couples for custom engagement ring creation.

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Ep. 57: AI Expert Som Shahapurkar on the State of AI and Why Knowledge is Dead
Ep. 57: AI Expert Som Shahapurkar on the State of AI and Why Knowledge is Dead

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Som Shahapurkar, leading AI expert and founder of OzzSom AI. Som discusses the current state of AI, the importance of guardrails in preventing unintended consequences, why you should prioritize curiosity over judgement, and everything you need to know about ChatGPT, AI, and its future in society.

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Recent Blogs

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Why Sales Leaders Should Adapt Their Communication Style to Their Audience
Why Sales Leaders Should Adapt Their Communication Style to Their Audience

In the world of sales leadership, effective communication isn't just a skill; it's the cornerstone of success. Yet, many leaders overlook the critical importance of adapting their communication style to meet the diverse needs of their teams, stakeholders, customers, and prospects.

By embracing tailored communication strategies, you can elevate your sales game and achieve unprecedented results.

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How to Become Irreplaceable at Work
How to Become Irreplaceable at Work

“Darren, you're all replaceable,” I was once told by a very senior executive at a previous corporate job. It was a blunt reality check early in my career. The comment stunned me, but it taught me the importance of not letting others control my career.

So I started doing things differently with the goal of becoming irreplaceable.

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Common Mistakes Managers Make When Delegating
Common Mistakes Managers Make When Delegating

Did you know that only 30% of managers say they delegate effectively. Worse yet, most managers lack access to training to learn how to delegate successfully.

Below are common mistakes I see managers make when delegating:

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How Managers Can Delegate Better
How Managers Can Delegate Better

Delegating is hard. “I don’t have the time to delegate” or “They might screw it up” are common excuses for not delegating. But at what cost? Do you struggle to delegate? Try the following and see if you get a better result:

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Avoid the Trap of Becoming a Cog in a Machine: Be a Lifelong Learner
Avoid the Trap of Becoming a Cog in a Machine: Be a Lifelong Learner

Most of us are cogs in a hyper-optimized business machine. I know I was early in my career. I needed my colleagues in product, marketing, and technology to deliver any real business impact.

So how can individuals and companies avoid the trap of becoming and building a workforce of cogs? Below are some of the themes and focus areas we infuse into our manager training programs.

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What People Are Saying About The Savage Leader

“The Savage Leader is the best leadership book I have read this year! It is a must read for any leader.”

– Kiran Babu Chandra, CEO of Demand Blue

"The Savage Leader is an insightful and practical guide that provides a comprehensive set of leadership principles that can be easily applied at all levels of an organization; from CEO to the frontline staff."

- Jacob Marash, CEO of Stem Audio

“The Savage Leader has some great tips about developing the inner qualities critical to becoming a great leader that can also help foster greater Co-Elevation.”

– Keith Ferrazzi, New York Times Best Selling Author

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