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Bank of America's Bernard Hampton: The Leadership Secrets to Building High-Performing Teams | E104

May 13, 202554 minEp. 104
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Bernard Hampton’s journey from modest beginnings to Managing Director and The Head of The Academy at Bank of America is a testament to hard work, learning, and leadership. Raised in a middle-class family with a strong work ethic, Bernard’s early experiences shaped his leadership approach. From his start as a sales associate at RadioShack to leading over a thousand employees globally at Bank of America, he has always believed in the power of people and emotional intelligence. In this episode, Bernard shares strategies for transitioning into leadership, navigating crises, and the power of continuous learning in career growth. Bernard Hampton is a Managing Director and The Head of The Academy at Bank of America, where he leads global employee training and development initiatives for over 200,000 employees. In this episode, Ilana and Bernard will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (01:39) Early Experiences That Shaped His Leadership (07:17) Joining Bank of America (09:02) Leading Through Crisis and Uncertainty (12:42) Four Keys to Stronger Team Dynamics (19:31) The Power of Origin Stories in Leadership (24:15) Leading Talent Development at Bank of America (30:07) The Value of Career Mentors and Sponsors (33:40) Building a Culture of Learning and Growth (38:10) Empowering Your Community as a Leader (39:45) Four Steps to Unlock Your Leadership Potential (45:30) Balancing Leadership with Personal Life Bernard Hampton is a Managing Director and The Head of The Academy at Bank of America, where he leads global employee training and development initiatives for over 200,000 employees. He is also a member of Leadership Florida's Executive Class 12 and serves on the Board of Directors for the Urban League of Palm Beach County, contributing to efforts that promote economic growth and community development. Connect with Bernard: Bernard’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bernardfhampton  Resources Mentioned: Bank of America: bankofamerica.com  The Academy: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/career-development/the-academy  Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-Resilience-Surprising-Toughness/dp/006309861X  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training
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