In this insightful episode, I sit down with Kadamanja Phiri to explore his inspiring career journey and the leadership lessons he's gathered along the way. We cover a wide range of topics, from overcoming personal challenges to building strong professional networks. Kadamanja opens up about the reality of losing his job and how he turned that experience into a learning opportunity, offering valuable advice for anyone navigating career setbacks. Here’s what you’ll take away: 🔑 Building and nurturing professional networks, especially on LinkedIn 🔑 The importance of understanding your leader’s personality and the work environment 🔑 Key leadership skills you need to succeed 🔑 The evolving role of AI in our careers 🔑 Why “work-life balance” is not always achievable and how to embrace work-life integration Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to sharpen your leadership skills, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. ‐------------- To Feature: livinginfullness.guests@gmail.com Chapters 00:00 - Trailer 00:08 - Introduction 02:41 - Ice Breakers 10:17 - Meet Kadamanja Phiri 13:25 - The Experience of Being a Firstborn 15:39 - Lessons from His Parents After Losing His Job (Challenges as a Husband and Son) 19:11 - "Never Outshine the Master" 21:04 - Understanding Your Leader's Personality and the Workplace Environment 25:20 - How to Build Networks & Grow on LinkedIn 31:25 - Mentorship: Breaking Generational Barriers in Career Growth 33:24 - Career Milestones and Highlights 40:31 - The Reality of "No Work-Life Balance" in Certain Career Phases 46:35 - The Impact of AI on Career Longevity 48:40 - Embracing the Unknown: Being Comfortable with Not Knowing Everything 49:50 - Top 3 Leadership Skills for Success 58:26 - Work-Life Integration 01:09:34 - Outro & Where to Find the Podcast