As we kick off Season 9 of the Global Leadership Podcast, Whitney Putnam sits down with David Ashcraft to hear about some of his favorite moments from the 2025 Global Leadership Summit. David also shares wisdom regarding why it’s so important for leaders to own their own leadership growth and development.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- What moments from the Summit are still on David’s mind?
- Why it’s so important for leaders to take time out of their schedule for learning and growth.
- Why is it so important to bring a team to the Global Leadership Summit?
LISTEN
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STANDOUTS AND TAKEAWAYS
- If you’re not moving forward in your leadership capacities, you’re probably going backwards.
- No one will tell you to keep growing, but at some point it will become apparent that you’re talking about the same things you’ve been talking about for years.
- Experiencing something like the Global Leadership Summit together catalyzes growth as a team by providing common language and ideas.
LINKS MENTIONED
- Website: Leader365 and Team365
- Website: 2026 Global Leadership Summit
- Website: Global Leadership Network
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