Investing in Authentic Leadership and Your Core Purpose

Описание: In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec sit down with Ben Eubanks to dive deep into leading with heart, embracing continuous learning, and staying true to who you are — online and off. Ben shares lessons about trusting your team, the importance of kindness, and how our vulnerabilities can be our greatest strengths. Get inspired to lead with passion, authenticity, and a relentless desire to grow.

Connect with Ben Eubanks:   / beneubanks  
Stay in the loop on what Ben is up to: https://thebeneubanks.com/

Episode Chapters

02:13 - The power of an ensemble
05:18 - Ben’s influence in HR & the future of work
07:19 - The impact of early encouragement
09:06 - How your story evolves without changing your core purpose
10:56 - Real challenges with online criticism and responding with humanity
12:37 - The importance of empathy and authentic connection in leadership
16:02 - Delegating with clarity and trust in your team
19:48 - The weight of influence in the age of AI — fears, hopes, and responsibilities
22:21 - Leading from your core: Communication, vulnerability, and embracing imperfections
32:14 - Top 3 takeaways

About Honestly, We’re Learning

Join ClearEdge’s CEO and founder, Leslie Vickrey, and CMO and SVP of Recruiting, Lesly Cardec, for a raw look at the career turning points that make or break a person. Together, they speak with guests who have handled it all—from successes to roadblocks to pivots—for a candid, witty, never-judgmental exploration of their journey. Focus not just on their wins, but the messy middle—failures, pivots, and lessons learned.

As leaders of a marketing agency that also helps place marketers in roles where they thrive, Leslie and Lesly bring a unique perspective to every conversation—one grounded in both building great brands and great careers. Between guest episodes, they dive into what’s happening in marketing and talent today: the trends reshaping how brands connect, the shifts redefining hiring, and what makes truly impactful marketing happen.

The banter is warm. The coffee is hot. And there’s no need to pretend you have it all figured out because, honestly, we’re all still learning.

Learn more about ClearEdge: https://meetclearedge.com/ 
Connect with Leslie Vickrey:   / lvickrey  
Connect with Lesly Cardec:   / leslycardec