He walked into Shanghai at 26 with zero playbook, zero brand recognition, zero safety net and turned a failing startup into the foundation of one of the most compelling CEO careers in global business today. David Hewitt, CEO of Hyperion Solutions, has led across five countries, multiple industries, every ownership structure imaginable and built high performance cultures from the ground up. This is not leadership theory. This is field tested, battle hardened wisdom from a man who chose the hardest path every single time and won.
00:00 Why does choosing the most brutal assignment accelerate leadership faster than any formal training ever could?
12:38 When should a leader act without complete information and when does waiting become a dangerous liability?
25:53 Is your team's resistance to change actually the most valuable strategic data you are sitting on?
51:59 What does a genuinely differentiated private equity growth strategy look like inside a competitive industrial market?
If your business needs a partner who delivers tailored solutions across the full elevator system lifecycle, this is the team built differently from every competitor in the space.
You can get in touch with David Hewitt here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidehewitt/
Website: https://www.hyperion-solutions.com/
I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!
– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)
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The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.
David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.