How Companies Choose the Right Leaders | David Lyman

What does it really take to choose, and become, the right leader? In this episode of Leadership Matters, host Kaylee Thomsen sits down with David Lyman, Founder of Lyman Executive Search, for a candid conversation about what separates leaders who thrive from those who don’t. Drawing on decades of executive search experience, David unpacks why preparation, listening, and alignment in the first 90 days can make or break a leadership transition, and why empathy and self-awareness have become the defining traits of today’s most effective executives. Whether you’re navigating growth, leading through change, or building the team that will carry your organization forward, this conversation will shift how you think about leadership. Watch now.