Ep 66: Tony Chatman | Why leadership is about so much more than simply being the best

My guest this week is Tony Chatman, the author of the book The Force Multiplier: How to lead teams where everyone wins.

A force multiplier is a tool used to exponentially increase output. Think of a wheelbarrow, or a pulley.

Or in the case of a leader, someone who positively impacts the performance of those in their charge beyond the bounds of what they individually contribute — the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Tony and I discuss his journey to leadership and why he’s so passionate about building up leaders who recognize that their role is not about being the best performer on a team so they get to now lead that team.

And before you skip over this episode because you don’t hold a vice president or owner or CEO, Tony is intentional about this: the majority of leaders are supervisors, team leaders, or managers. Or perhaps parents, community leaders, or volunteers. It’s not about the title, it’s about what you do with the role.

Connect with Tony at https://www.tonychatman.com or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tonychatmanspeaks.