{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#322 Erica Baird - The Leadership Mistake That Stalls Growth at The Next Level","description":"Most leaders think a bigger role requires a completely different leadership style. Erica Baird explains why trusting your team, investing in people, and staying true to who you are can drive growth at scale. In this episode, Janice B Gordon and Erica Baird discuss what changes, and what should stay the same, when a leader moves into a larger role. They explore servant leadership, empowering 1,300 employees, reducing costs without sacrificing customer satisfaction, and using AI alongside human judgment. What you\u2019ll learn: a) Why successful leadership doesn\u2019t require changing who you are b) How to empower teams instead of micromanaging them c) Why cost savings often come from the people closest to the work Today, Janice B Gordon is joined by Erica Baird, VP of Global Sales and Service at one of the world\u2019s largest engine and power solutions companies. Erica oversees $4.9 billion in data centre installations and aftermarket business, alongside $700 million in parts sales. &amp;nbsp; Timestamps: 03:55 Discussing imposter syndrome and leadership 09:24 Leadership and personal growth insights 12:13 Balancing personal life and work 14:59 Breaking down business silos 16:53 Importance of Inclusion and Communication 20:47 Empowering leaders and delegating tasks 25:53 Impact of AI on Employment 28:28 Fostering a Collaborative Leadership Style &amp;nbsp; Connect with Erica Baird LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erica-k-baird\/ &amp;nbsp; Connect with Janice Book Janice to speak at your next sales or leadership event: https:\/\/janicebgordon.com LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/janice-b-gordon\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/janicebgordon Scale Your Sales Podcast: https:\/\/scaleyoursales.co.uk\/podcast Enjoy the episode? Share your takeaway in the comments and leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help more leaders discover the show. ","author_name":"Scale Your Sales Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/scaleyoursales.co.uk\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43364509\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/207842589"}