James Rowe shares his journey from cutting hair to becoming a senior leader in an organization. He emphasizes the importance of confidence and having tough conversations as a leader. James also discusses the concept of leading from behind, where you empower and support the talents of the people around you. He shares tips on building trust and establishing relationships with team members. James highlights the value of community service and how it shaped his perspective on leadership. He encourages persistence and perseverance in pursuing career goals and advises embracing the gig economy by stacking different opportunities together.Keywordsleadership, confidence, tough conversations, leading from behind, empowerment, trust, community service, persistence, perseverance, gig economyTakeawaysConfidence is key in having tough conversations as a leader.Leading from behind means empowering and supporting the talents of the people around you.Building trust early is crucial in establishing strong relationships with team members.Community service can shape one's perspective on leadership and the importance of giving back.Persistence and perseverance are essential in pursuing career goals.Embrace the gig economy by stacking different opportunities together. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★