I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 129, Brad Smith shares a story about developing self-awareness, how a bus breaking down led to leadership, and how Brad, as a supervisor, led to increased productivity. Brad then advises us on how we can strengthen our leadership.

Prologue

Brad was an analytical and formulation chemist, a production plant and equipment designer, and a janitor, among other things. Since 1996, Brad Smith started Stellar Insight, Inc. He coaches CEOs and business owners on igniting their business growth. He researches and learns why and how things work and how to make them evolve and get better.

01:36 Part 1: Emotional Self-Awareness

08:01 Part 2: Step In and Make A Difference

13:36 Part 3: Integrity and the Walking Billboard

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Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR.

⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies)

Episode links

Brad’s LinkedIn Profile, website, company LinkedIn page

Gary DePaul’s website⁠

Gary’s books:

   ⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠

   ⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠

   ⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠

Lead on!