Episode 07 | Exposure —The Key to Career Development
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Rise Leader, Jeff sits down with Kenny DeHill, owner of Charm Restoration, to discuss the often-overlooked element of professional development: exposure. With a dynamic career spanning construction, real estate, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship, Kenny shares his insights into how varied experiences and intentional exposure can fast-track leadership growth. Together, they explore Kenny's "Three E’s" framework—Education, Experience, and Exposure—and offer actionable advice for emerging leaders to create a roadmap for their careers.
Guest:
Kenny DeHill – Owner, Charm Restoration
Kenny is the founder of Charm Restoration, a company specializing in water, fire, and mold mitigation with a strong emphasis on full reconstruction services. His career journey spans commercial construction, real estate development, software entrepreneurship, and digital marketing. Kenny's diverse background has shaped a leadership style centered on adaptability, curiosity, and helping others grow through exposure to new experiences.
Sponsor:
Burgess – Better building starts here. Burgess is proud to support this episode of The Rise Leader, helping to build better structures and better leaders.
Topics Discussed:
• Kenny’s unconventional career journey through multiple industries
• The power of goal achievement versus goal setting
• The Three E’s of Professional Development: Education, Experience, Exposure
• Why exposure often accelerates development more than education or tenure
• How curiosity and asking the right questions can create opportunity
• The importance of creating a personal roadmap for career development
• Leadership insights from Toastmasters, teaching, and entrepreneurship
• Building company culture that fosters personal and professional growth
• Investing in the next generation of workers and leaders
Episode Timestamps:
• [00:00:00] Introduction to The Rise Leader and guest Kenny DeHill
• [00:01:00] Kenny’s career overview – from construction to entrepreneurship
• [00:06:00] The importance of goal setting and reflection
• [00:08:00] The Three E’s: Education, Experience, Exposure
• [00:10:00] Why exposure is the most overlooked and powerful E
• [00:14:00] Creating your own opportunities by asking
• [00:18:00] Advice for emerging leaders on gaining exposure
• [00:21:00] The role of curiosity in professional development
• [00:24:00] Personal development and the value of community
• [00:26:00] Reflections on Toastmasters and CrossFit as development communities
• [00:31:00] Leadership influences: combining empathy and strategy
• [00:36:00] Teaching leadership through communication styles
• [00:40:00] Investing in the next generation of blue-collar leaders
• [00:42:00] Jeff’s puzzle piece analogy for team cohesion
• [00:44:00] Final thoughts, resources, and call to action
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