Tim Lupinacci - Changing the World 1% At A Time

The Legendary Leaders Podcast

Sep 19 2023 • 1 hr 23 mins

In order to achieve progress, it is the small steps that make the biggest difference. Here, to talk about changing the world 1% at a time, is Tim Lupinacci.

In Episode 128 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Tim talks about how he has been supporting and advocating for women in leadership, approaching organic DEI, and applying his parenting skills to his leadership roles. He also shares his experience overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of the human element in leadership, and how small steps make a big difference.

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Episode Timeline:

  • [05:50] How Tim stays relaxed.

  • [12:24] Supporting women in leadership.

  • [14:31] Diversity, inclusion, and equity.

  • [26:42] Parenting and leadership.

  • [33:43] Dealing with complexity.

  • [43:46] Imposter syndrome.

  • [49:56] Emphasising the human side of leadership.

  • [52:07] How the human element drives financial results.

  • [55:05] Non-hierarchical leadership.

  • [61:31] Building habits for success.

  • [73:50] Servant leadership.

  • [80:57] Tim’s words of wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to encourage and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • How to apply parenting skills to leadership roles.

  • Why effective communication is important.

  • How to overcome imposter syndrome.

  • How to create successful habits.

  • The power of servant leadership.

Notable Quotes:

  • When we have additional insights, additional diverse views of things, in solving our clients’ problems, we’re giving them better advice.” – Tim Lupinacci [17:52]

  • A lot of complexity is self-created.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [33:09]

  • Communication is critical.” – Tim Lupinacci [37:22]

  • The habit piece is critical.” – Tim Lupinacci [64:15]

  • Believe in yourself. Believe in what you are doing, and invest in yourself to get better, and just think of yourself as a leader.” – Tim Lupinacci [81:04]

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Bio:

Timothy M. Lupinacci is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Baker Donelson.

Mr. Lupinacci previously served as chair of the Financial Services Department, a member of the Firm's Board of Directors, and office managing shareholder for Birmingham. He serves on the Firm's Diversity Committee and previously served as co-chair of Baker Donelson's Women's Initiative Pathways to Leadership Committee.