About This Episode
PowerPlacing CEO James Harper joins Jake Smith for a candid conversation about what it really takes to lead — starting with yourself. James breaks down why "leaders eat last" is more than a cliché, how imposter syndrome and ego get in the way of authentic leadership, and why he'd rather build a team through Return on Opportunity and Return on Time than chase ROI alone. They dig into congruence between who you are at work and at home, why core values only matter when you actually embody them, and why you don't have to win every fight — you just have to show up for it.
