#197: Alan Shaw, President and CEO of Norfolk Southern – Show up with humility

How Leaders Lead with David Novak

Want to build a more collaborative and driven culture? It starts with humility.

To see what that humble mentality looks like in action, listen to this conversation with Alan Shaw, the CEO of Norfolk Southern railway.

For him, leadership is about supporting other people as they discover the answers. And as you’ll hear today, that emphasis on humility is helping him launch a bold new strategy and navigate a really tough crisis.

You’ll also learn:

• How to get buy-in on a big idea or plan
• The most important actions to take in a crisis
• A tip that could transform your career path
• How to build a strategy around growth

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