The best practitioner is not always a great leader because some simply don’t have what it takes. That’s what we will dive into this episode! Tom Marino, a distinguished executive, and Adam Hurd, the Vice Chairman of the New York Advisory Group, share their insights about transitioning from a practitioner to a leader. They discussed the different aspects a great leader should have and the job of a leader to be successful in that position.

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Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

● How Adam and Tom evolved their careers as coaches 

● Strategies on how to transition from a practitioner to a leader

● The common challenges Purple Collar Professionals face today

● The need for leaders to remain open to learning and feedback to grow and prosper in their business 

Meet The Host:

Howard Nizewitz is a compensation advisor and strategic HR consultant, a crusader for “Break Free From Spreadsheets,” and an advocate for changing the dynamics of the compensation conversation. He wants to put the fun back in compensation! His extensive expertise in compensation management comes with a 30-year track record of implementing strategic and successful compensation programs in the financial services and technology industries, globally and regionally.

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Sam Reeve, CompTeam founder and managing consultant, is a pay and talent performance expert, and a certified global compensation professional. His extensive experience with pay programs and competitive compensation analysis, career architecture, and talent management allows him to help clients of rapidly growing firms see real, measurable results, including increased productivity and significant pay savings, year-over-year.

Described as an innovative thinker with practical application, Sam strongly believes that everyone needs to be healthy and happy in their own lives in order to strive as a high-performing contributor. He is driven to help organizations match their employees with the work they are passionate about and reward their people for outstanding work.