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Barrett Brooks: Good Work, A Life Well-Lived, Impact At Scale & More

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Nov 25, 2024

In this episode, Barrett Brooks, an executive coach and author focused on mission-driven companies, discusses the transformative power of leadership. He shares insights on how childhood experiences shape leadership styles and emphasizes the need for servant leadership in driving societal impact. Barrett also reflects on his time as COO of ConvertKit, offering lessons on leading remote teams effectively. Additionally, he highlights the importance of building meaningful connections and inclusivity, suggesting that empathy and expertise are essential for fostering success and personal growth.

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ANECDOTE

Annual Wilderness Trip

Barrett Brooks hosts an annual wilderness trip to connect with friends.
This trip involves rafting, fishing, and disconnecting from technology.

INSIGHT

Childhood Influences

Barrett Brooks's mother encouraged him to explore his potential, while his father modeled servant leadership.
Early exposure to nature shaped his values and emphasis on environmental issues.

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Mission-Driven Work

Barrett Brooks's mission is to help people reach their full potential and use it to address important problems.
He believes meaningful work provides a deep sense of peace and fulfillment.

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My guest today is Barrett Brooks, he helps founders of mission-driven companies grow into CEOs capable of making an impact at scale. He is an executive coach, host of a popular podcast, Good Work, and author of a weekly newsletter on leading well.

Summary

Barrett Brooks believes business can be a powerful force for good under the right leadership. He’s dedicated his career to helping people reach their potential and then apply that potential to solving hard but important societal problems.

Barrett has found a servant’s heart, altruistic mindset, and a high standard of excellence to be key leadership qualities for building a better world.

In this conversation, Barrett Brooks shares insights from his journey as an executive coach and leader, emphasizing the importance of childhood influences on leadership styles, the mission-driven approach to work, and the evolving landscape of remote work.

He discusses his experience as COO of ConvertKit, the significance of falling in love with problems, and the common lessons learned from exceptional founders he has interviewed.

In this conversation, Bogumil Baranowski and Barrett Brooks explore the importance of unique perspectives, meaningful connections, and the role of expertise in achieving success. They discuss the significance of subtle elements in interactions, the value of creating inclusive environments at conferences, and the transformative power of personal introductions.

Barrett shares insights on Internal Family Systems as a tool for understanding oneself and emphasizes the necessity of building expertise before starting a business. Ultimately, they define success as fostering environments that enable personal transformation and connection.

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