Most leaders I know built their careers on referrals, handshakes, and showing up in person. That model still works but not by itself. What it takes to rebuild when the playbook changes. When his business hit the wall, Andrew didn’t push harder he paused, rethought everything, and started connecting with people in a completely different way.

Whether you're considering a career pivot, thinking about writing a book, or want to become the kind of leader people actually want to work for, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.

With a long career behind him and only a handful of local contacts, Andrew could have chosen survival mode. Instead, he chose something radical: Service. He began offering free coaching to professionals around the world, in Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Botswana, and beyond. No sales pitch. No “networking strategy.” Just helping people who needed a hand.

Alexandra Reese is joined by Andrew Brummer, Chief Service Officer of LifeQ, the leading provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices. If you’re working to scale your organization, tune in for candid stories and powerful insights to accelerate your journey.

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Andrew shares his journey of personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of networking, community, and service. He discusses his books, ‘You Decide’ and ‘Leading Magnanimously’, and how they reflect his experiences and insights on leadership and building trust within organizations.

What happens when a reclusive CIO hits a personal and professional crossroads? For Andrew Brummer, it was the catalyst for an extraordinary transformation—one that turned desperation into connection and a failing job search into a vibrant network of 12,000+ relationships based on a common purpose.