How are we doing? This is a simple question. However, we need to be vulnerable to hear the answers. Marc Lesser joins Kevin to discuss the importance of clarity, accountability, and compassion in creating relationships and successful teams. Lesser believes the business world has finally caught up with the idea that humanity is critical for success. Effective leaders must be confident and have a vision. They also need to be humble and depend on their teams.

Key Points

Marc Lesser discusses finding clarity through compassionate accountability and why this matters to our team.
He shares his “no festering” rule. He talks about how we can start by stopping.

Meet Marc

Name: Marc Lesser
His Story: Marc is the author of several books, including his newest book Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships, Thriving Workplaces, and Meaningful Lives. He is a CEO, executive coach, and Zen teacher with over 25 years of experience supporting leaders in reaching their full potential in business and life.
Worth Mentioning: He is widely known for developing the Search Inside Yourself program within Google, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training for leaders that has been taught to thousands of executives worldwide. He also founded and served as CEO of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Lesser is currently the CEO of ZBA Associates. He is also the host of the popular podcast, “Zen Bones: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times.”
https://marclesser.net/

Book Recommendations

Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships, Thriving Workplaces, and Meaningful Lives by Marc Lesser
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Harari
These Truths: A History of the United Statesby Jill Lepore

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