Leadership and the Pursuit of Excellence
In this episode, Jess and Aaron sit down with Brandon Lenhart, VP of Operations at Argonaut Private Equity in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With a rich background in strategic leadership—from the U.S. Navy to investment banking—Brandon shares his insights on what it takes to achieve excellence in both business and community impact.
They explore Brandon’s core values, his leadership journey, and how those values align with Asemio’s. Learn from three leaders striving for excellence as they discuss definitions of high achievement, the dangers of burnout, and the common threads that define great leadership. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone chasing excellence in their field.
Tune in to hear Brandon’s thoughts on self-worth, balancing success with a call to serve, and why this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Guest Bio:
Brandon Lenhart is the VP of Operations at Argonaut Private Equity, where he supports operational and strategic improvements within portfolio companies. Prior to joining Argonaut, Mr. Lenhart was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs in New York after serving eleven years in the U.S. Navy as a F/A-18 Naval Flight Officer. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Further Reading:
- Brené Brown
- Burnout: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Prevention, Treatment | WebMD
- The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study | European Journal of Preventative Cardeology
- Preventing Employee Burnout Report | Indeed.com
- Why Rest Takes Hard Work | TIME
- Mental Fortitude | Calm.com
- Burnout | Psychology Today
Asemio Decoded is co-produced by Erin Powell and Matt Stoker.
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