E49: Building Leaders Who Transform Lives: A Conversation with Jeff Hancher
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What makes Jeff Hancher with Jeff Hancher Enterprises a good neighbor?
Can authentic leadership be learned, or are great leaders simply born that way? Jeff Hancher's powerful story proves that with genuine care for people and proper guidance, anyone can develop into an exceptional leader.
Growing up in poverty with two sick parents in Pittsburgh, Jeff's path took him from the military to what was supposed to be a temporary job as a service route driver. That seasonal position transformed into a 25-year career with 12 promotions at a Fortune 500 company, all because leaders saw potential in him and invested in his development. This experience sparked Jeff's passion for leadership and ultimately led him to found Jeff Hancher Enterprises in December 2019.
Jeff challenges the common misconception that leadership ability is innate. Throughout our conversation, he emphasizes that while certain attributes may help, the only true prerequisite for leadership is genuine care for people – everything else can be taught. This philosophy forms the foundation of his workshops, coaching practice, and his national bestselling book "Firm Feedback in a Fragile World."
What makes Jeff's approach particularly compelling is his belief that "leadership transcends business results." As he eloquently states, "The goal is not to be a boss that people report to. The goal is to be a leader that people don't want to let down." This distinction drives his mission to transform organizations by focusing on people first and management second.
The success of his approach is evident in how his business has grown primarily through referrals, with 70-80% of clients now flying into Pittsburgh specifically to attend his workshops. His leadership podcast has surpassed 300 episodes, featuring conversations with nationally recognized thought leaders and providing weekly guidance to listeners worldwide.
Whether you're an established leader looking to refine your approach or someone who aspires to lead others, Jeff Hancher's story demonstrates that leadership excellence comes from being taught, not born. Connect with Jeff at jeffhancher.com or through his book at firmfeedbackbook.com to discover how genuine care for people can transform both your leadership and the lives of those you lead.
To learn more about Jeff Hancher Enterprises go to:
Jeff Hancher Enterprises
(724)263 5799
Chapters
1. Welcome to Good Neighbor Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Jeff's Journey from Poverty to Success (00:01:16)
3. Launching a Leadership Development Business (00:03:24)
4. Dispelling Leadership Myths (00:05:07)
5. Marketing and the Bestselling Book (00:07:16)
6. Jeff's Core Leadership Philosophy (00:09:11)
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