The Leadership Podcast

Author David M. Cote, the much respected former CEO of Honeywell (who took the market cap from $20B to $180B) shows how you can hit your short-term goals without sacrificing long-term growth as a leader. In Winning Now, Winning Later, Cote shares a simple, paradigm-shifting method of achieving both short-and long-term goals. Even in a recession, accomplishing these two seemingly conflicting things can ensure you emerge from a crisis stronger than ever. Fortune magazine said, "Former Honeywell CEO David Cote just wrote one of the best guides ever on how to lead a company." Key Takeaways [2:10] David had a lot of ambition, but no role models or direction growing up. He quit college twice and it took him six years to finish. [4:15] When his wife got pregnant, David was working night shift, had $100 in the bank, and was scared to death. [9:00] Herd thinking is alive and well. Leaders need to be thinking independently. [11:25] One of the things only a CEO can do is balance long term yield with short term investment. [18:15] David was sick of seeing presentations 100-plus pages long about their competitive advantage. You're lucky if you have two to three things to your advantage, but 20? It means the team didn't really think about this consciously. As a leader, it's important to question everything and not just accept these presentations as fact. [22:05] David would ask the most junior of people to the most senior of people in the room, "What do you think I should do?" It creates some fascinating dynamics between your staff. [24:35] After understanding everyone's opinion, David would then make his decision and explain the thought process behind that decision. [25:15] People think that if you don't agree with their opinion, you weren't listening. However, there is a difference between listening and agreeing. By explaining a decision, people feel listened to and understand why you chose what you chose. [28:35] It's easier to criticize than to try and do something. [32:50] You want every business in the country to constantly become more productive. The downside to that is that certain jobs will disappear forever. [36:35] There are a number of professions in this country that we don't do a good job training for, which creates high demand and low supply. [38:25] Schools have an outdated teaching model. David hated school because he didn't know what was relevant to him and what was not. Schools need to adapt and find better methods to keep kids interested. [40:30] Business has been the biggest force of good the world has ever seen. [42:10] Leaders need to be thinking about how to do all the right things for the long term while at the same time providing short term results that validated the long term goals. Quotable Quotes "There were at least three times throughout the course of my career where I thought my career was over." "Success in business requires being able to accomplish two seemingly conflicting things at the same time." "I wanted people to understand even though what they said was something I disagreed with, I didn't care. I really wanted the development of their thought process." "If you're a leader, it means you have people working for you, it means you do have control over some things." "The trick is in the doing. How do you actually figure out what it is you gotta do, mobilize everybody to do it, and actually make it happen." "Business has been the biggest force of good the world has ever seen because it has taken billions of people out of poverty." Resources Mentioned David_M._Cote David's book: Winning Now, Winning Later: How Companies Can Succeed in the Short Term While Investing for the Long Term "What Only the CEO Can Do," by A.G. Lafley The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn't selfish. Click HERE to get gritty! Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.

Jim and Jan discuss why they have been very conscious about not discussing politics or religion on the show. Leaders are faced with uncomfortable situations every day and sometimes it can be challenging to navigate controversial subjects effectively. We're in an environment now where if we don't speak up, we are making a statement, and if we do speak up, we're on record. Listen in to a very deliberate and difficult discussion! https://bit.ly/TLP-211 Key Takeaways [2:25] Jim and Jan have made a conscious decision to not discuss politics on this show. [3:15] Viewpoints and perspectives change over time as new information is obtained. [4:20] It's not Jim or Jan's job to judge leaders. They study leaders and it's their goal to learn from them by asking questions to understand - for the benefit of the audience. [7:20] People are saying silence is complacency right now, but if you speak up and share your voice, you risk offending others. [9:05] Instead of trying to interject a comment or opinion when you're not sure what to do next, asking questions and listening intently will get you farther. [10:25] There are two things you have to hire for, and can't train, those are drive and curiosity. [11:15] Why doesn't the other side listen to reason? We were never designed to do so! [16:40] Look at those you disagree with as instruments of a lesson to learn. [18:40] The current problems we're all facing right now have been around since the beginning of time. [20:10] Through the act of listening, you can change. You can also hold two different positions at the same time! [25:45] What would a world look like if racism didn't exist or if the world didn't have religion? [26:45] People respect a strong dogmatic opinion, but hold your opinions lightly and consider other viewpoints. [29:25] We all want to serve, make a difference, and make the world a better place. [30:30] Always find something you can agree on first, and then work from there. [32:40] Jim's challenge: Be civil to one another. [34:20] Stop thinking of viewpoints as 'good' or 'bad.' Start thinking of them as 'weak' and 'strong.' Quotable Quotes "I'd like to think our viewpoints and perspectives continue to evolve. Why go on record for something that might change as we look at different points of view?" It's always all about the questions! The human default is not to entertain other people's points of view and to learn, but to advance our own opinion. "Hold your views lightly." Resources Mentioned Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk, by Brandon Warmke and Justin Tosi The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, by Jonathan Haidt Salesbrain.com TED Talk: Jonathan Haidt How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie Brainyquote.com/topics/politics-quotes The Coddling of the American MindHow Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure, by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt The Last Dance Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz 7500 (2019) Harvey (1950) The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn't selfish. Click HERE to get gritty! Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.

Ron Williams is the former chairman and CEO of Aetna Inc. Ron's new book is Learning to Lead: The Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading an Organization. On the podcast, Ron provides practical, tested leadership advice, whether you're searching for a new career, looking for proven management solutions, or seeking to transform your organization. Developed from Ron's own personal and professional journey, as well as the experiences of America's leading CEOs, these strategies emerge boldly from engaging stories, outlined with practical steps Key Takeaways [4:25] Leaders aren't born. It is a learned skill. You have the ability to excel in whatever you put your mind to. Do not accept the narrative that others impose on you. [6:45] Surround yourself with people who are where you want to go. [9:15] When it comes to leading organizations, a critical skill to have is also the ability to lead yourself. [10:25] While most staff are concerned about this week, this month, this quarter, the CEO and the board have to look beyond the horizon to see what's next. [11:20] A piece of advice Ron gives to executives trying to delay gratification: If it feels good, don't do it. [13:15] As leaders, it's important to assume positive intent when it comes to your team. People want to do a good job. Most of them don't set out to miss deadlines. [14:15] 'Why' is a good question to ask, but it can sometimes make people feel like they're five years old again trying to justify a bad decision. Instead, rephrase the question to, 'help me understand what were some of the barriers.' Make your 'why' question a collaboration question. [18:15] In order to solve the right problem, you have to give your team the room to come forward and communicate. [22:55] Values are only real if the executives talk about it and live it within the organization. [27:10] Failure of leadership is when you create yes-men in your organization and your staff are too scared to speak up on bad ideas. [29:10] Leaders can achieve great success in organizations with different approaches: Fear, Money, Pride, Values. Just because someone is successful, doesn't mean their leadership style was a values-approached style. [32:45] As the workforce becomes globalized, it's more important than ever not to hire more people that are similar to you or practice groupthink. [35:40] Do you think you're inclusive in your organization? Ask yourself: When was the last time you were in a group where you were a minority? [38:45] Ron's challenge: A leader's role is to develop the talent within an organization. Ron has had five people under him go on to become CEOs. You want to hire people who have the potential to be as good as you, if not better. Quotable Quotes "If people say, 'You'll never be successful,' 'You'll never be a leader,' learn to not accept their view of you." "The CEOs are often the only customer for many of the things that are really critical to the success and prosperity of the company. The CEO and the board have to look out over the horizon." "You have to start with the assumption that people want to do a good job." "When people get promotions, how many think about the obligations they just took on?" "People merely strengthen their organization by this kind of unique perspective that they bring." "To bring inclusivity, the answer is to get out of your comfort zone and really have an understanding of what it's like to see the world through someone else's view." Resources Mentioned Ronwilliams.net Connect with Ron on Twitter: @AetnaPresident & LinkedIn Ron's book: Learning to Lead The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn't selfish. Click HERE to get gritty! Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.

Mark Johnson is the co-author of the book, Lead from the Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking into Breakthrough Growth. Mark offers creative and different ways of approaching the future. Timing is always everything and it can be tricky for leaders to gauge when it makes sense to act. To navigate, you need a north-star vision for your company. Key Takeaways [3:15] Mark discusses the passing of Clayton Christensen and the impact he has made on his life and the lives of many others. [6:45] Small businesses have the opportunity (and flexibility) to reinvent themselves. You don't have to go down with the sinking ship. [11:10] Nobody has a crystal ball about the future, but business is in business for the customer. Look to the customer and their needs when adapting your services. [13:35] Timing is always everything and it can be tricky for leaders to gauge when it makes sense to act. To navigate this, you need a north-star vision for your company. [15:10] It's a risky time for businesses, which means they need to start getting good at learning, and quickly adapting from those insights. [22:05] We often look for constraints before a project has even begun. However, if we put constraints on it prior to the request, the mind is forced to think outside of the box to solve the task at hand. It's a creative way to use psychology to help spark innovation. [23:55] With information technology, our brains get easily distracted, which means our room for creativity becomes less and less. [24:55] The cavalry is not coming. You have to break free from your biases. [25:55] Mark shares examples of companies thinking in the future instead of the present. Like, how do you completely prevent a disease from occurring, and prove that you've actually prevented a disease? [32:45] The truth is, we're not necessarily risk-averse, we just don't know how to properly manage risk. [39:55] Develop a compelling vision, align the organization, and then motivate/reward to allow it to stick. Quotable Quotes "It's not an either/or. Yes, you want to have a good professional career, but it can't be a replacement for your family." "Entrepreneurs, to begin with, are resourceful people, they are imaginative people, they are visionaries." "It's more important to have the right way of thinking and a process that enables you to be forward-looking at the same time as operationally-oriented." "It's a risky time and the only way to mitigate risk is to be good about learning. In order to be good about learning, you've got to be good at running experiments." "With information technology, we're much more hunkered down with the volatility and uncertainty of the world to try and address the here and now." "Everybody in the organization doesn't need to be creative. However, you've got to bring everyone in your organization along through your communication and explain the reasons why creativity is important, even for those who are not involved directly." Resources Mentioned Innosight.com Connect with Mark on Twitter: @InnosightTeam & LinkedIn Mark's book: Lead from the Future How Will You Measure Your Life?, by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon "Leaders, Do You Have a Clear Vision for the Post-Crisis Future?" "The Innovator's DNA" The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn't selfish. Click HERE to get gritty! Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.

Alexandra Carter is Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, where she is also as an award-winning professor, and a world-renowned negotiation trainer for the United Nations. She also serves as Executive Director of Stand Up Girls, helping tween girls develop relationships for greater self-esteem and resilience. She has appeared on CBS This Morning, MSNBC's LIVE Weekend and Hardball, Marketplace, and in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Alex is the author of ASK FOR MORE: Ten Questions to Negotiate Anything. Alex believes you don't have to be the most aggressive person to get a deal done, all it takes is asking the right questions and you can negotiate anything. Key Takeaways [3:25] Alexandra had that moment when she was a law student in Columbia that this was the career path that she wanted to do for the rest of her life. [7:35] Acknowledgement is a hugely important tool, not just for negotiators, but for leadership as well. [9:25] The pandemic is changing the way we negotiate because we are no longer in the same room together. Right now, it's more critical than ever when you're not face-to-face to lead the negotiations with a question. [11:40] Whenever possible, Alexandra tries to set up video calls, not just phone calls. It feels more like a conversation than an interrogation. [12:15] Zoom fatigue is very real. Our brain is trying to process the 'unknown' that it can't pick up on when it's not in person. [14:35] The handshake is not the only way to greet someone, to show appreciation, or even to confirm a deal. Through Alexandra's multicultural experiences, she has discovered you can build connection without touch. [17:20] Negotiation vs. Mediation. The difference between these two things is meditators are third-party people trying to help bridge a gap between a negotiation. They act as a coach to help both parties ask the right questions. [23:15] Most people want the same things, even at the higher multi-million-dollar deal level. [24:30] Alexandra never had a 'one-time' client, because she's made a conscious effort to create relationships. [26:45] No matter your background, negotiation is for everyone. You don't have to be the most aggressive person in the room to do it. [31:50] Relationships create a deal, not the other way around. [33:00] When you find out the types of objections people have, you find out what they really need. [36:25] Alexandra's advice: People start their negotiations in the wrong place. Instead of trying to brainstorm or come up with the right solutions right away, first, start with finding the right problem to solve. Before you negotiate, figure out what's the first problem you want to solve. [41:00] Even in a pandemic, you can still ask for more of the things that make life worthwhile, even going out to grow your business and serve people. Quotable Quotes "Questions have tremendous power." "When a leader acknowledges his/her team, people go the extra mile for you." "When we can't see each other, we're less likely to trust each other." "As a mediator, the work that I've been able to do with folks has saved a lot of relationships." "Most of the time, you can find a way to create value for both people." "You don't have to be the most aggressive person in the room to be a good negotiator. You just have to ask great questions and create great relationships." Resources Mentioned Alexcarterasks.com Connect with Alexandra on Twitter: @alexbcarter & LinkedIn Alexandra's book: Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn't selfish. Click HERE to get gritty! Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.

Brian Ahearn specializes in applying the science of influence and persuasion in everyday situations, and authored the LinkedIn course Persuasive Selling and has been cited in The small BIG, Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive, and Introducing Persuasion: A Practical Guide. Brian believes the ability to connect with someone is everywhere, it just takes a conversation and an intense curiosity to find commonalities. Key Takeaways [2:45] Brian trained under Dr. Robert Cialdini. Dr. Cialdini loves to research and experiment with different theories. Brian, on the other hand, loves taking that research and applying it right away. [6:05] Leaders can use influence for good (instead of manipulation) by being empathic and taking the time to truly know the person working for them. When you have people's best interests at heart, it's easy to get good work done. [10:50] Salespeople who understand technology and know how to build a connection virtually are really going to thrive in this new environment. Understanding the technology you're working with right now is critical when you can't shake someone's hand. [13:25] The biggest mistake that Brian sees in coaching is when companies do not give coaches the correct space or training for them to excel in their company environment. [14:55] Coaches shouldn't be 'telling' people what to do. They should be asking the right questions and getting the mentee to act on their own. [17:30] A good salesperson asks questions, allows the customer to talk, and when they're listening, they start to understand the customer's needs and buying type. The same applies to coaching. [20:40] People right now are finding out how strong their customer relations really are because they have to connect differently than before. [22:20] During this time, it's important to show genuine concern for people! Sometimes just reaching out to check in and see how they're doing, is all you need to do. [24:20] The more we find we have in common, the more we naturally like that person. [31:00] It's up to you to emotionally start connecting with people. Look for everything you can find about a person that the two of you have in common. 31:00] It's up to you to emotionally start connecting with people. Look for everything you can find that you have in common with this new person or acquaintance. [32:55] A lot of good things are coming out of quarantine. People from all over are using Zoom to connect with old friends. [36:20] People are more motivated by what they might lose than what they might gain. [39:15] You need to trust that when you have people's best interests at heart, that they will respond positively to that. It all starts with you and the choices that you make. [42:30] There's something good in everybody and if you can find it, even the most difficult people will become someone you could enjoy working with. Quotable Quotes "If I ask the right questions and help you come up with a solution, you will be much more committed to that solution because you came up with it." "It's easy for us to say yes to people we know and like." "Go in with a mindset of how can I come to like them." Resources Mentioned Influencepeople.biz Connect with John on Twitter: @BrianAhearn Brian's book: Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert B. Cialdini The Best of Enemies (film 2019) The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn't selfish. Click HERE to get gritty! Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.

John Rogers is the author of The Renaissance Campaign - a mindset that has put him at the helm of a billion-dollar transportation company, working alongside Michael J Fox promoting the advancement of stem cell research, and testifying in front of the U.S. Senate. His core worldview posits that most all challenges can be solved with the right mix of holistic thinking coupled with an effective high-impact campaign. Key Takeaways [3:45] If you don't have revenue, you're not a business. Leaders often find themselves so busy working in the business that they end up not working on the business. The same holds true in government. [7:15] Whether it be non-profit, business, or government, they're not making conscious time to create space for the long-term picture and the health of the organization. A piece of this is that they don't know how and they don't have the discipline. [12:05] The Cassandra Syndrome is something that occurs when you know what's going to happen, but nobody believes you. This applies to things like climate change and artificial intelligence. [14:30] Our society has become so wonderfully specialized, but that can also get in our way. [15:35] Today's problems require multiple heads with multiple expertise to solve for. [16:15] In order to get holistic thinking into an organization, it first starts with getting some creatives in the door. [18:55] In order to break out of silos within your organization, you need to have diversity of thought. [23:55] John immerses a wide variety of people in a room for a couple of days and doesn't give them a break. This is to see how they work under pressure. [26:35] John's coach made him go through an exercise to use three words to describe himself in all areas of life. It was a tough challenge because of all the words that you end up leaving behind. [34:45] John shares a little bit about the stem cell work he did with actor Michael J. Fox. Quotable Quotes "We have short-term challenges that leaders have to navigate, but we have bigger, long-term challenges at the same time." "We are all prisoners of our own perspective." "The naysayers, they disappear, they get swallowed up." Resources Mentioned Johnrogers360.com The Renaissance Campaign: A Problem-Solving Formula for Your Biggest Challenges, by John Rogers Connect with John on Twitter: @_JohnRogers360 Tom Wujec — "First, tell me how you make toast" — TED Talks Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries, by Safi Bahcall The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn't selfish. Click HERE to get gritty! Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.

Justin Tosi is the author of the recently released book, Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk. Such one-upmanship is not just annoying, but dangerous. Using the analytic tools of psychology and moral philosophy, Justin explains what drives us to behave in this way, and what we stand to lose by taking it too far. Key Takeaways [2:50] Grandstanding is the use and abuse of moral talk for self-promotion. [5:45] As we see ourselves in such a positive light, it makes sense why we want to grandstand and let the whole world know how great we are. [9:50] The difference between morality and ethics is that ethics showcases a general baseline on how to live, what's good for you and others around you. Morality, on the other hand, is much narrower. [14:25] No matter what you believe or the environment you are in, you will have people try to move up in status within their peer group. [20:15] Leaders don't need an official ideology when it comes to politics. We're here to do good work and your political views don't necessarily impact the quality of your work. [23:10] It's important to treat people the way they like to be treated, so politics aside, it's also important to understand their points of view and beliefs. [25:50] We want to bring intense culture to an organization, and this is important, but when you do it, the main motivation should not be trying to impress people. [30:50] Morality is about helping other people, it's not about helping yourself look good. [34:35] Figuring out what a good life is to you is one of the most important questions, not just in moral philosophy, but also in life. [40:45] Listener challenge: Stop grandstanding yourself! Quotable Quotes "People want recognition for being morally good." "Shallow agreement is your friend. You can agree on a general principle without getting into definite disputes." "Do what's right, do your best, and treat others as they'd like to be treated." "How can you talk about values without slipping into this trap of trying to show other people how good you are?" "Am I trying to do good or just look good?" Resources Mentioned Justintosi.com Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk, by Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke Connect with Justin on Twitter: @JustinTosi Lou Holtz The Good Place The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn't selfish. Click HERE to get gritty! Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.

Sara Canaday is the author of You — According to Them, and Leadership Unchained: Defy Conventional Wisdom for Breakthrough Performance. Sara shares how leaders can better adapt to the changing landscape, because conventional or traditional success strategies can now limit our recovery and growth. Sara contends we need to shift from being a doer to being a driver. Key Takeaways [3:00] Conventional or traditional success strategies that we've learned can now limit our future success as the landscape today is so different. [6:15] When Sara says take a strategic pause, she doesn't mean to take a mental time out. She means to really absorb all the knowledge you've learned lately and see what stands out. [8:45] The idea of doing nothing scares a lot of people, even when they consciously know it could benefit them greatly. [16:30] In Sara's book, You — According to Them, the biggest thing that leaders took away from that book was shifting the focus from being a doer to a driver.[24:35] It's up to all of us to find our own purpose in the bigger scheme of things. A company tells you what your function is - not necessarily purpose. [31:35] As a young woman, Sara learned that if she wanted to be taken seriously, she had to be serious, and that thinking backfired on her. [33:40] There is a balance between standing out and fitting in. Be a renegade in your ideas, but not in your behavior. [37:15] People like listening to the loudest person in the room because it feels like action-taking, but those people can create massive casualties in an organization. The only way to prevent this is to really slow down and think things through, but that's not deemed 'efficient.' [39:55] You have a lot of control over who gets your time and attention more than you realize, even if you feel like you don't have the 'authority' or a high-demanding boss in front of you. [43:10] In order to get people engaged, we have to show them that we're just as engaged in what they want for themselves. [47:00] Leaders need to be willing to shake up the way they think. Quotable Quotes "Take a strategic pause, make unbreakable appointments with yourself to sit, and let everything you've read/seen/heard in a week or a day marinate so you can see connections you may not have seen." "How many of us were rewarded for being doers? We've been conditioned, so it takes a real mind shift to sit still." "You can have all the smarts in the world, but that alone is not going to get you where you need to be." "The experiences we give ourselves are important." "If you enter the game of business, you enter the game to play. So play to win!" Resources Mentioned Saracanaday.com Leadership Unchained: Defy Conventional Wisdom for Breakthrough Performance, by Sara Canaday You — According to Them: Uncovering the blind spots that impact your reputation and your career, by Sara Canaday What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful, by Marshall Goldsmith The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn't selfish. Click HERE to get gritty! Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.

Change. The soft skills measurement company, Pairin, describes change as the drive to pursue complexity, novelty or variety, and to avoid the predictability of order and routine. Listen in to help guide your team through tough challenges when everything seems to be overwhelming. Jim and Jan share Kotter's 8-Step Process for leading change and how to remove the barriers to support change efforts that stick. Key Takeaways [1:35] It's very rare in life that the entire world experiences change at the same time. [6:45] Wake up every morning determined to give more than you take. [9:25] It's inspiring to see how mankind can come together in terms of crisis. [11:25] If you're getting stressed out, take a big breath, and say, "I have time." [14:25] A review of Kotter's 8-Step Process for Leading Change. [15:25] Short-term wins. [19:50] Focus on the changes that are happening around you and how you can better support the people struggling. A 'woe is me' approach is an unhealthy mindset. [23:05] Gig economy nuances. [26:00] Pay attention to your fears. Quotable Quotes "There are all kinds of things out there that we can not control, but we can control how we respond to our environment and our attitude." "When you're going into situations, breathe, and say, 'I have time. I have time.'" "Great leaders remove big barriers." "Get out of the world of 'what's changed for me' and start thinking about what's changed for everyone." "It's time to reinvent work, and make more time for other important things in life." "Events like this are critical for you to understand what really motivates you and what's keeping you from accomplishing your goals." Resources and Books Mentioned Man's Search for Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust, by Viktor Frankl Kotter's 8-Step Process for Leading Change Adamgrant.net "Dan Pink — When Fear Motivates" The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn't selfish. Click HERE. Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.