Join host for a discussion with Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement, on topics like building self-confidence, leadership coaching, resilience, and the power of surrounding oneself with smart people. Asheesh shares insights from his journey and the importance of empowering others to succeed.
Self-belief can be boosted through extracurricular activities like Junior Achievement.
Resilience is cultivated by surrounding oneself with supporters and reframing setbacks positively.
Effective leadership involves removing obstacles for others to succeed and nurturing individual talents within an organization.
Deep dives
Ashish Advani's Journey from Junior Achievement Participant to CEO
Ashish Advani, President and CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, traces his path from struggling with a stutter in Canada to leading a global organization focused on youth empowerment. Despite speech challenges, participating in extracurricular activities like Junior Achievement boosted his self-confidence. At the age of 14, he became a CEO of a student business, laying the foundation for his future entrepreneurial endeavors. Advani's journey highlights how overcoming personal obstacles can shape a successful career.
Strategies for Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience
Adversity, including Advani's struggle with a stutter, teaches resilience. He emphasizes the importance of building resilience muscles to navigate life's challenges. Acknowledging that setbacks are inevitable, he advocates for developing self-efficacy, the belief in one's ability to overcome obstacles. Practical strategies like surrounding oneself with supporters, learning through experience, and reframing negative thoughts into positives are key to fostering resilience.
Leadership Defined as Removing Obstacles for Success
Advani redefines leadership as removing obstacles for others to succeed, moving beyond traditional notions of being the smartest person in the room. Drawing from personal experiences as an entrepreneur and leadership roles, he highlights the importance of facilitating dialogue, empowering and nurturing individual talents within an organization. By prioritizing removing barriers for others, effective leadership enables individuals to thrive and organizations to excel.
Modern Achievement: Journey Focus and Adaptive Goal Setting
In the book 'Modern Achievement,' co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith, Advani shifts the paradigm of achievement from solely focusing on long-term goal attainment to embracing the journey and continuous learning. He introduces the concept of a 'fixed, flexible, freestyle' approach to achievement, emphasizing timeless principles, adaptable strategies, and leveraging personal strengths. By encouraging multiple goals that evolve with changing circumstances, he promotes a holistic view of success rooted in the process.
Connecting with Dale Carnegie's Principle of Genuine Interest in Others
Reflecting on Dale Carnegie's advice to be genuinely interested in others, Advani underscores the significance of authentic human connections amidst advancing technology. In a rapidly evolving world, interpersonal relationships and empathy are touted as essential skills. Demonstrating an empathetic and inquisitive approach fosters meaningful connections and drives success. This core principle guides Advani in navigating diverse challenges, decision-making, and leadership endeavors.
Meet Asheesh Advani, a long-time entrepreneur and current CEO of Junior Achievement (JA). Asheesh had his first brush with the business world when he was voted CEO of a student business at the age of fourteen. As founder and leader of several entrepreneurial ventures, Asheesh learned the true meaning of “leadership,” which he says is still evolving as he pursues new goals and training. Asheesh wants nothing more than to empower his employees and the youths in JA by removing obstacles so others can succeed.
What You Will Learn:
What it means to be above or below the line of curiosity
Strategies for building self-confidence and where to find your biggest supporters
Insights into leadership coaching and its impact on Asheesh’s businesses
Lessons in resilience as a child with a stutter up to a CEO overseeing multiple ventures
Asheesh is a man who lives his truth daily. From the power of extracurriculars to the benefits of surrounding yourself with other smart people, you’ll learn from Asheesh’s every word in this lesson-packed episode.
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