134: The Power of Systems: How to Create a Life That Works | Trevor Timbeck

Trevor Timbeck, Leadership Coach & Co-Author of The Power of Systems, shares how shifting from traditional “command and control” leadership to systems thinking can dramatically improve leadership effectiveness. In this episode, Timbeck and Damon Lembi explore why focusing on systems and structures—rather than trying to change people’s mindsets—leads to better results. Through real-world examples, Timbeck provides practical strategies for creating lasting organizational change without relying on willpower or outdated management techniques.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Trevor Timbeck’s Journey:

• Why attempting to change people’s mindsets often fails—and what to do instead

• How great leaders shift from having all the answers to asking better questions

• The power of building systems that create long-term success rather than relying on willpower

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Trevor Timbeck is a leadership coach and former SVP who specializes in systems-based leadership. Co-author of The Power of Systems, he helps leaders design practical structures that foster accountability, adaptability, and long-term success.

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