Flourishing Leaders Podcast

Episode 1: “Heroic Leadership and Daily Flourishing” with Brian Johnson

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May 13, 2025
Brian Johnson, founder of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and author, discusses activating your heroic potential and building virtuous habits for a flourishing life. He explores the integration of ancient wisdom with modern psychology, emphasizing the need for practical application of philosophy. Johnson introduces concepts like anti-fragility, where challenges become strengths, and highlights the importance of eulogy virtues over resume virtues. Listeners are inspired to take actionable steps towards personal growth and resilience.
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INSIGHT

Meaning of Flourishing Leadership

  • Flourish means living the summum bonum, the greatest good of life, as Aristotle and modern science agree.
  • Flourishing leaders aspire to be their best selves while serving a purpose bigger than themselves.
INSIGHT

Heroic Platform Overview

  • Heroic is a public benefit corporation blending nonprofit heart and business structure for impact.
  • Its app uses ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools to help users flourish.
ADVICE

Value of Empirically Proven Practices

  • Ensure all personal development approaches are empirically proven to build credibility and effectiveness.
  • Convince users to apply scientifically backed principles consistently to experience real flourishing.
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