Welcome to How Leaders Lead where every week, you get to listen in while I interview some of the VERY best leaders in the world. I break down the key learnings so that by the end of the episode, you’ll have something simple you can apply as you develop into a better leader. That’s what this podcast is all about!Today’s guest is Stanley Druckenmiller, the #1 investor in the world.I know, that’s a big claim! But get this: during his 30 years managing money for investors, he had an average annual return of 31%. And he NEVER had a down year. So if you’re even a little interested in finance, you’re going to learn a lot from Stan – including some really practical investment advice and his take on the future of our economy.But more importantly, there’s a huge leadership lesson to learn. Stan isn’t afraid to envision the future differently than other people. He can see trends and patterns others can’t – and then he has the courage to act on them.That’s a skill EVERY leader needs to develop. Seeing the future differently allows us to spot opportunities and prepare for what’s coming. If we just go with the flow of what’s current, we’ll always just be a part of the trend, not ahead of it. You’re about to see for yourself how great leaders aren’t afraid to see the future differently.So here is my conversation with my good friend, and soon to be yours, Stanley Druckenmiller.Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each dayWhichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

Marshall and Stan discuss their biggest art and career mistakes, including accidentally drawing a fetus and attempting to insult each other. They also talk about starting an anatomy course too early and review Microsoft Surface headphones.

In this engaging conversation, Stan, a seasoned entrepreneur, opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of being pushed out of his own food business. He recounts the journey from traditional family roles into the demanding food industry. Stan provides insights on overcoming betrayal and the mental toll it took on him. Listeners will learn about his road to recovery, the critical role of personal accountability in business, and how he turned past challenges into invaluable lessons for future success.

In this discussion, Stan and Zon, founders of Initia, tackle the complexities of multichain systems. They delve into issues like liquidity fragmentation and user experience challenges crippling blockchain interconnectivity. Solutions such as interwoven rollups and their Vested Interest Program are introduced as potential remedies. The duo shares insights from their recent incentivized testnet launch, revealing both hurdles and valuable lessons learned. They also highlight the importance of community engagement and innovation for a more cohesive blockchain ecosystem.

Josh, Stelios, Stan, and Dan discuss Twitter bans, Welsh National Socialist issues, Juneteenth legislation, extremism in Wales, political figure controversies, isolated tribes in the internet age, Star Wars critiques, healthy eating habits, liberalism's impact, and social media platforms' effects.