Manu Mazzanti, a regional talent development leader, father, and marathon runner, shares insights on making visions a reality. He explores the need for resilience and focus in leadership, using Ken Coleman’s mountain-climbing analogy. Mazzanti emphasizes that true leadership starts from within and everyone can lead without authority. He discusses the importance of forming transformative habits and making small, consistent changes inspired by James Clear. Listeners will gain practical strategies and resources to ignite their leadership journey.
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The Other Mountain
Manu Mazzanti, while having a successful career, felt unfulfilled.
Ken Coleman's mountain analogy on finding one's calling resonated deeply, prompting reflection.
insights INSIGHT
Co-elevation and Leading Yourself
Leadership starts with self-reflection and taking initiative, according to Keith Ferrazzi.
Embrace co-elevation, focusing on teamwork and shared growth instead of traditional hierarchies.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Leading Without Authority
Practice leading without relying on formal authority.
Focus on influencing through generosity, vulnerability, and genuine commitment to your team.
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And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
Keith Ferrazzi
In 'Never Eat Alone,' Keith Ferrazzi shares his insights on networking and relationship-building, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections and mutual success. The book outlines specific steps and an inner mindset for connecting with others, highlighting principles such as generosity, constant communication, and reciprocity without keeping score. Ferrazzi draws from his own experiences and those of highly connected individuals to provide practical advice on handling rejection, attending events, and maintaining long-lasting connections in both personal and professional settings.
Shine
Shine
Understanding ADHD, So Your Child Can Be a Star!
Dr. Brandi Bolling
Create a World That Works
Tools for Personal and Global Transformation
Alan Seale
Cheryl Dorsey
In 'Create a World That Works', Alan Seale provides a comprehensive approach to transforming personal presence and leadership, emphasizing the importance of intuitive intelligence and co-creation with the global energy matrix. The book offers practical tools for navigating complex challenges and fostering a world that values interconnectedness and mutual respect. Cheryl Dorsey's foreword highlights the book's relevance to social entrepreneurship and global change.
Manu Mazzanti
Manu Mazzanti is an energy giver who brings focus and resilience to bold and daring transformative journeys. As a regional talent development leader for a global consulting firm, Manu is committed to enabling talent potential through coaching, facilitation, and leadership development. He is out there to make an impact as a father, conscious leader, and marathon runner. Manu is also an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy.
Key Points
Ken Coleman’s analogy of climbing the mountain (and realizing you might be on the wrong one) was helpful to identify what was next.
Keith Ferrazzi says that leadership starts with us. In addition, we all have the opportunity to do a lot of leading without authority.
James Clear’s work was helpful to make habit changes easily instead of trying to make major changes, at all at once.
The Academy helped provide a framework for the 2-3 year vision and take daily actions to bring it into reality.
Resources Mentioned
Manu Mazzanti on LinkedIn
Coaching for Leaders Academy
Shine: Ignite Your Inner Game to Lead Consciously at Work and in the World* by Carley Hauck
Create a World That Works: Tools for Personal and Global Transformation* by Alan Seale and Cheryl Dorsey
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Making the Case for Your Promotion, with May Busch (episode 526)
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