Michael Brody-Waite on Leading in Life

Mar 30, 2021

In this engaging discussion, Michael Brody-Waite, a recovering addict and leadership coach, shares insights from his book, emphasizing how principles of addiction recovery can enhance leadership skills. He explores the parallels between addiction and corporate behavior, advocating for authenticity and surrendering to outcomes. Michael underscores the importance of tackling uncomfortable conversations and suggests that vulnerability fosters deeper connections. His personal journey illustrates how embracing discomfort can catalyze both personal and professional growth.

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ANECDOTE

The Two Wolves and Corporate Masking

Michael Brody-Waite used the two wolves parable in his first paid keynote.
He connects the parable to addiction recovery and the corporate world's addiction to hiding true selves.

INSIGHT

We Are All Leaders

Everyone leads, even if only themselves, because someone is always watching and learning from our behavior.
Leadership isn't limited to command-and-control; it includes teachers, parents, and even children leading themselves.

ANECDOTE

Hiding Weakness at Work

Brody-Waite spent 22 hours on an Excel problem instead of asking for help.
This illustrates how professionals, like addicts, hide weaknesses, hindering growth and echoing addictive behaviors.

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Michael Brody-Waite is a recovering addict, acclaimed speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning three-time CEO, and leadership coach.

Eric and Michael discuss his book, Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It,. This interesting discussion dives deep into the principles used to recover from drug addiction and how they can be applied to lead successfully in both our personal and professional lives

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In This Interview, Michael Brody-Waite and I Discuss Leading in Life and…

His book, Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It
How everyone is a leader, even if it’s just leading ourselves
The parallels between active addiction and behavior in the corporate environment.
How the problem is often being addicted to hiding yourself
Learning to practice the principles from recovery in real life
The importance of surrendering the outcome
Learning to practice rigorous authenticity
Challenging yourself on doing the uncomfortable work
Learning to remove the “masks” we wear to avoid showing our true selves
Helpful tools for when you’re avoiding difficult conversations
Learning how to be comfortable with the discomfort
The value of being in community with others who are working on the same things

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