Angela Cusack | Grow Strong Leaders

260: Discover the Matrix with Integrity

Do you remember Neo’s choice of the blue pill or the red pill in the movie, The Matrix? Angela Cusack explores this choice in the context of leaders and their ability to decide on the level of integrity they want to have with themselves and with others. It all hinges on the desire to break through illusions that keep us safe and do the work to become more self-aware through deep reflection.

In this important conversation, Angela shares key concepts from her book, Discover The Matrix, Integrity: The True Mark of Leadership. She shares her own journey, as well as some of her clients, in discovering how to “explore the space between.”

Angela is the founder of Igniting Success and she’s often called a company’s secret weapon – she works with C-suite execs & what she does is so transformative that it impacts the entire organization.

She’s a Master Certified Coach and has provided mentor coaching and supervision for coaches over the past 15 years to help them prepare for certification as PCC or MCC.

You’ll discover:

How the book’s title and contents tie in with the movie, The Matrix
Why Angela says integrity with self is the starting point of having integrity with others
What Angela means by “exploring the space between” and why it’s important for leader
The illusions we can have about ourselves that hold us back
Why “permission to unzip” is vital to becoming an authentic leader

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Discover The Matrix, Integrity: The True Mark of Leadership
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047: The Role of Cultural Humility in Connecting with Yourself and Others

048: The Role of Cultural Humility in Connecting with Yourself and Others

by Angela Cusack

Have you ever heard these words paired together – culture + humility? If not, you’ll learn why they belong together—and how you can use them to deepen your understanding of yourself and others—from my guest Angela Cusack. Angela is the Founder of Igniting Success, working her coaching magic with C-suite executives to have a transformational impact on the entire organization. For the past 15 years, she’s also provided mentor coaching and supervision for coaches preparing for certification as PCC or MCC. Angela shares profound insights that will help expand your understanding of inclusion and cultural awareness.

You’ll discover:

The difference between cultural humility and cultural awareness
Why Angela recommends compassionate self-reflection as the first step in your own journey
The 3 principles around cultural humility and how they apply to you
Power questions you can coach leaders to ask when they are leading a meeting or having a 1-1 conversation