Elena Kornoff's guest appearances

Elena Kornoff

Coaching for Leaders

Annie Duke

Pat Flynn

Whitney Johnson

Dorie Clark

David Allen

Cal Newport

Nir Eyal

Bonni Stachowiak

Willie Jackson

Scott Anthony Barlow

Denice Hinden

Kim Scott

Scott Young

Mark Allen

Jim Mattis

OwlTail

LEAD

Elena Kornoff: Surf City Still WorksElena Kornoff is a founder partner of Surf City Still Works, an independent craft distillery dedicated to supporting talented artists and sharing the spirit of California. She’s been a listener of the show the past few years and now a member of the Coaching for Leaders Academy.In this conversation, Elena and I discuss the massive disruption that COVID-19 made to their business and how her team responded with flexibility in a time of change. We also explore how to be a leader and still be yourself, despite our common perception of leadership. Plus, the invitation from Elena to ask for help when you need it.Key Points 	Surf City Still Works is an independent craft distillery founded in 2017 to support talented artists and share the spirit of California. 	Past failures are an important teacher in how to pivot quickly. 	Successful leaders may show up as inspiring and charismatic — and they also are supportive and quiet. Research shows that both styles can lead well. 	When you need help, ask for it. There are people in your network you are able and willing, but they need to know.Resources Mentioned 	Surf City Still Works 	For sales outside the State of California, email Elena and her team at tastingroom@surfcitystillworks.com 	Coaching for Leaders AcademyRelated Episodes 	The Value of Pivoting for Growth, with Beth Garrison (episode 351) 	Permission to Be Yourself, with Bar Schwartz (episode 414) 	Leadership Through Massive Change, with Elizabeth Lilla (episode 463) 	Embrace a Just Cause, with Simon Sinek (episode 473)Discover MoreActivate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Elena Kornoff: Surf City Still Works Elena Kornoff is a founder partner of Surf City Still Works, an independent craft distillery dedicated to supporting talented artists and sharing the spirit of California. She’s been a listener of the show the past few years and now a member of the Coaching for Leaders Academy. In this conversation, Elena and I discuss the massive disruption that COVID-19 made to their business and how her team responded with flexibility in a time of change. We also explore how to be a leader and still be yourself, despite our common perception of leadership. Plus, the invitation from Elena to ask for help when you need it. Key Points 	Surf City Still Works is an independent craft distillery founded in 2017 to support talented artists and share the spirit of California. 	Past failures are an important teacher in how to pivot quickly. 	Successful leaders may show up as inspiring and charismatic — and they also are supportive and quiet. Research shows that both styles can lead well. 	When you need help, ask for it. There are people in your network you are able and willing, but they need to know. Resources Mentioned 	Surf City Still Works 	For sales outside the State of California, email Elena and her team at tastingroom@surfcitystillworks.com 	Coaching for Leaders Academy Related Episodes 	The Value of Pivoting for Growth, with Beth Garrison (episode 351) 	Permission to Be Yourself, with Bar Schwartz (episode 414) 	Leadership Through Massive Change, with Elizabeth Lilla (episode 463) 	Embrace a Just Cause, with Simon Sinek (episode 473) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

474: Lead Best by Being You, with Elena Kornoff