Arete Coach 1080 Tony Lewis "Courage To Fail, Learn, and Think"

This is episode 1080 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and guest coach Tony Lewis who lives in Kanas City, MO. Tony is an executive coach, Vistage Master Chair, Best Practice Chair, and Chairman of The Lewis Group. In 1998, Tony founded the Lewis Group USA, where he helps companies develop better strategic direction and greater organizational effectiveness through his consulting services. Prior to this, Tony Lewis held several executive positions including President and CEO of ConAgra Foods and Vice President of Continental Grain. Additionally, Tony is retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving his country for 6 years as an active duty Colonel and 31 years as a General in the Air National Guard.

On the podcast, Tony shares his life journey as an Aviator, Military and Business Leader, CEO ConAgra, and his passion for being a Vistage Chair. He shares concepts of leadership, courage, action, and activities to make individual coaching and peer groups stronger. He muses over the powerful contrast of 'opportunity is nowhere' vs 'opportunity is now here.' He talks about the necessity of cultivating the "Courage To Fail, Learn, and Think."

The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io.

This episode was produced on June 1st, 2022.

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