Leading Through Risk and Uncertainty with Russell Parker | #LeadWithLegacy | Episode 23

About this episode

In this episode, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott discuss leadership and risk management with Russell Parker, exploring his experiences and insights.

What separates proactive leaders from reactive ones? In Episode 23 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with Russell Parker — known as “The Bearded Risk PM” — to discuss leadership, risk management, military service, resilience, mentorship, and the importance of thinking ahead before problems arise. Russ shares powerful insights from: • serving in the United States Marine Corps • surviving a life-changing brain tumor diagnosis • transitioning from milit...

People in this episode

Hosts: Amanda C. Chambers, Sloane Lott

Guest: Russell Parker

Topics covered

• leadership
• risk management
• military service
• resilience
• mentorship

Keywords

• leadership
• risk management
• military service
• resilience
• mentorship
• brain tumor
• proactive leaders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United States Marine Corps

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