You Don’t Need a Career Plan, You Need Better Mentors | Brad Hansen
In this episode of Built With Purpose, Chris Fay sits down with leadership consultant and former CEO Brad Hansen to explore what actually shapes great leaders—and why having everything figured out is overrated.
Brad shares personal stories about mentors who opened doors, lessons learned leading a 200-person organization, and why ownership, humility, and trust matter more than titles or perfect plans.
This episode is for founders, executives, and emerging leaders who want to build careers and companies with purpose.
Key Takeaways
Why career clarity often comes after action
How mentors quietly shape leadership trajectories
The real meaning of extreme ownership
Leading without authority or titles
Creating cultures where people feel safe to speak up
Why great leaders stay curious and humble
Connect with the Host & Guest
Chris Fay
Host of Built With Purpose
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfay
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfay
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Brad Hansen
Leadership Coach & Consultant
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/people/?keywords=Brad%20Hansen
About Built With Purpose
Built With Purpose explores the stories, strategies, and leadership principles behind the people building meaningful companies, cultures, and legacies.
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