The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

098: Alison Levine – Climbing Everest & Impressing Arnold Schwarzenegger

Feb 15, 2016
Alison Levine, an adventurous mountaineer and best-selling author, shares her inspiring journey of resilience and leadership. She recounts her thrilling climbs, including Everest, and the life lessons learned from extreme exploration. Levine discusses her transition from Wall Street to supporting Arnold Schwarzenegger’s campaign, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections. With anecdotes from her waitress days leading to unexpected career opportunities, she highlights creativity and adaptability. The conversation encapsulates the essence of continuous growth and the lessons that shape effective leadership.
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ANECDOTE

Arnold's Personal Leadership Style

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger personally engaged Alison by referencing her mountain climbing passion at work.
  • His genuine interest built trust and loyalty among the campaign team.
ANECDOTE

Waitress Creativity Sparked Career

  • Alison creatively bought He-Man cups to serve Mattel clients as a waitress.
  • This led directly to an internship and job in marketing at Mattel.
ADVICE

Make Moments Memorable

  • Make interactions memorable by doing something creative to maximize impact.
  • Creativity helps you stand out amid smart, hardworking, and ambitious people.
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