Finding Your Fit in Leadership with Stephen Lewis

Episode 17: Finding Your Fit in Leadership with Stephen Lewis

What does it really look like to be enlisted into leadership from the beginning, and how do you find your place in an organization that helps you grow? In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Lewis as he shares his journey from being promoted at 18 to manage a department at Target, to launching a Starbucks on a Marine Corps base, and ultimately guiding talent development in a major healthcare system. Stephen opens up about the mentors who shaped him, the safe spaces that allowed him to take risks, and the evolving meaning of “leadership” as he moved across industries.

Together, we explore how intentional development and a strong, supportive culture play a massive role in retention and satisfaction, and why being able to find your voice is such a critical part of growing as a leader. Whether you’re figuring out if you fit your current workplace or searching for an environment where you can thrive, Stephen’s story offers practical advice and firsthand insight into what makes leadership growth possible at every stage.

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