Interview
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Oil & Gas

TLD 046 - Energy Leadership Lessons: Feedback, Focus, and Building Teams That Last with Zack Oliva

Date Published:
May 30, 2025
Guests
Zack Oliva
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How do successful leaders balance work and personal life while building incredible teams? Join Brent Broussard and Zack Oliva as they share their experiences and lessons on energy leadership.

Time Stamps

  • 00:41 - Episode & Guest Intro
  • 03:41 - Elevating Leadership Through Perspective
  • 10:18 - Importance of Feedback and Communication
  • 19:06 - Balancing Work and Personal Life
  • 24:29 - Encouraging Work-Life Balance in the Team
  • 25:47 - Priorities and Focus
  • 27:11 - Building Systems for Idea Management
  • 29:05 - Challenges in Execution
  • 36:21 - Team Structures and Leadership Development
  • 38:19 - Creating a Culture of Appreciation
  • 42:03 - Effective Communication and Team Dynamics
  • 44:47 - Traits of Successful Team Players
  • 50:24 - Client Relationships and Success
  • 56:38 - Leadership and Personal Growth
  • 01:02:08 - Zack Oliva's Contact Details

Snippets from the Episode

  • "I find with people issues, and leadership issues, and sometimes strategic issues, it's better to just take a step back for a little bit and try and get that altitude." -Zack
  • "I think of weekends as my reward for a week, a week I worked hard at. I think of it as a precondition for me to be able to show up on Monday and perform with a team." -Zack
  • "The worst thing you can do is look down upon someone you're asking to work for you." -Brent
  • " You're only as good as the people you work with." -Brent

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