{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Steel City Growth","title":"Leadership, Legacy, and Adversity: From Humble Beginnings to High Performance – Jeff Hancher – Steel City Growth – Episode #28","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2529,"description":"Leadership, Legacy, and Adversity: From Humble Beginnings to High PerformanceToday’s guest is Jeff Hancher, Founder and President of Jeff Hancher Enterprises, leadership speaker, consultant, and USA Today bestselling author of Firm Feedback in a Fragile World. From blue-collar roots and military service to rising through the ranks of a Fortune 500 company, Jeff has built a life devoted to helping others lead with purpose.He shares how adversity can forge strength, why culture rises and falls with leadership, and what it means to move from being a boss people report to—into a leader people don’t want to let down.TakeawaysAdversity Has an Expiration Date: Challenges can anchor or propel you—the choice determines your growth.Leadership Over Management: Managers manage process; leaders lead people. Both matter, but leadership builds loyalty.Feedback Is a Gift: Healthy accountability is the cornerstone of strong culture and trust.Know Your Audience: Great leaders tailor feedback to the person—directive, collaborative, or supportive.Confidence Is Preparation: You don’t rise to the occasion—you fall back to the level of your preparation.Mentorship Changes Lives: Surround yourself with people who’ve been where you want to go—and serve them first.Purpose Powers Leadership: The goal isn’t a better title—it’s transforming lives through influence and example.Quote of the Show“The goal isn’t to be a boss people report to—it’s to become a leader people don’t want to let down.” — Jeff HancherWhat Problem Can Listeners Help Jeff Solve?Jeff is on a mission to help organizations and leaders build healthy cultures rooted in feedback, emotional intelligence, and accountability. He’s looking to connect with business owners, executives, and HR leaders seeking practical leadership training and keynote experiences that inspire performance and purpose. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: From Humble Beginnings to Leadership Success 00:29 – Family as Motivation and “Your Why” 01:08 – Lessons...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/V0CheHndWkKlBCcuwtYFg74Z6cBqg5vB7Qdiou6t8_A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOTQz/OTZlYWYwNjhiNTkz/YzY0NzMzNGNiMjA2/MjIwNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}