In this first part of a powerful two-part interview, Greg sits down with Ed Holder to map his incredible career journey, which holds powerful lessons on resilience, service, and leadership in both business and politics.
Podcast: Accelerating Operational Performance
Ysni Semsedini didn’t wait for opportunities; he planned his ascent. The CEO of London Hydro joins Greg Schinkel to share his powerful journey from an electrical engineering student to a top executive, outlining the deliberate steps he took to chart his career path and the essential shift every technical expert must make to become a true leader.
Ysni breaks down how he transformed London Hydro’s culture from a “low-cost operator” to a “value creator,” why a leader’s job is to relentlessly remove ambiguity, and how to conquer organizational silos using his “Leads and Ladders” framework.
Whether you’re looking to make the leap into management or lead a company through a period of rapid change, Ysni’s insights on intentional growth, trusting your gut, and putting people first are invaluable.
0:00 | Introduction
3:50 | First Taste of Accountability
11:58 | The Shift from Expert to Leader
18:10 | Navigating Organizational Change & the Value Creator Mindset
21:05 | Combating Silos with the “Leads & Ladders” Framework
23:45 | Relentless Communication
27:00 | Trusting Your Gut and Finding Your “Unique Ability”
30:15 | Your Career is a Tapestry of Experience
Guest: Ysni Semsedini
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ysni-semsedini-4628b076/
Host: Greg Schinkel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregschinkel/
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