Season 1, Episode 4: Climbing Your Internal Everest with Samuel Blackman

Season 1, Episode 4: Climbing Your Internal Everest with Samuel Blackman

In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Samuel Blackman, the co-founder and head of R&D at Day One Biopharmaceuticals. Sam shares his experience trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp and the leadership insights he gained from the journey. The conversation covers topics such as vulnerability, facing fears, asking for help, and overcoming obstacles. Sam emphasizes the importance of authenticity and storytelling in leadership and offers recommendations for those seeking personal and professional growth. Overall, the episode provides valuable lessons and inspiration for leaders in the pharmaceutical industry.

Takeaways:
-Authenticity and vulnerability are essential in leadership, allowing for deeper connections and support among team members.
-Facing fears and asking for help are signs of strength, not weakness, and can lead to personal and professional growth.
-Overcoming obstacles requires examining the situation, identifying what is holding you back, and finding creative solutions.
-Storytelling is a powerful tool in leadership, enabling effective communication and creating emotional connections.

Chapters:
03:42
Leadership lessons from trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp
06:55
The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership
08:21
Facing fears and the power of asking for help
14:34
Overcoming obstacles and not giving up
22:08
Applying lessons from Mount Everest to leadership challenges
26:32
The power of storytelling in leadership

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