The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

CNLP 528 | Les McKeown on the Difference Between Feeling Like You're Failing and Real Failure, Imposter Syndrome, and the Problem with People-Pleasing Leaders

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Oct 25, 2022
Les McKeown, founder of Predictable Success and a celebrated leadership coach, shares insights on overcoming feelings of inadequacy and the nuances of true failure versus perceived failure. He discusses the critical need for resilience and purpose in leadership, particularly post-pandemic, and challenges traditional leadership models that prioritize feelings over goals. McKeown also addresses imposter syndrome and the pitfalls of people-pleasing leaders, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and clear motivations for success.
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ANECDOTE

Yogi Bear Punching Bag Resilience

  • Les had a weighted Yogi Bear punching bag as a child to build resilience.
  • The toy would wobble then bounce back up, teaching him persistence through challenges.
INSIGHT

Purpose and Resilience Drive Success

  • Leaders with consistency of purpose and resilience thrive through crises.
  • Those unsure of their why struggle to recover after setbacks like the pandemic.
ADVICE

Master the Skill of Saying No

  • Cultivate indifference to others' opinions to say no confidently as a leader.
  • Develop clarity about what you must prioritize and protect your time fiercely.
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