Acta Non Verba Dr. Mark Goulston on Living to Give, Facing Mortality, Surgical Empathy, and Why it's Hard to Take a Compliment
In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Dr. Mark Goulston, a leadership and mindset coach, renowned psychiatrist, and former FBI and police hostage negotiator shares about adversity, leadership, and overcoming personal challenges. Dr. Goulston speaks candidly about his current battle with myeloid leukemia and his YouTube series 'I'm Dying to Tell You.' Listen as Marcus and Dr. Goulston explore the significance of humor, vulnerability, learning from adversity, deep connections, and the power of acceptance in personal and professional life.
Episode Highlights:
02:59 The Power of Vulnerability and Emotional Intimacy
19:21 The Role of Emotions and Acceptance in Facing Death
36:20 Reconnecting with a Past Love
37:20 The Concept of 'Cleaning the Slate'
41:55 The Struggle with Accepting Compliments
42:20 The Impact of Mentors and the Difficulty of Accepting Praise
47:25 The Three P's: Professional, Purposeful, Personal
57:12 The Power of Visionary Thinking
Dr. Mark Goulston, a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches, mentors entrepreneurs, CEOs, Chairs, and Managing Directors to reach their full potential. With over 25 years as a UCLA psychiatry professor and former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, he's a seasoned expert. Author of nine books, including the acclaimed "Just Listen," he's a sought-after international keynote speaker and host of the podcast "My Wakeup Call."
Learn more about Dr. Goulston at: https://markgoulston.com/
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