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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189: The Best Leaders Are Wildly Self-Aware at GoDaddy

How do you create a leadership development program from scratch? Will Leahy explains how he did just that at GoDaddy as Senior Director of Learning and Talent. You’ll feel his unbridled enthusiasm for his work, and you’ll learn how he’s still refining that program after two years.

Throughout Will’s career at companies like Virgin Orbit, Hulu, and LinkedIn, there’s a common thread that’s near and dear to my own heart. Will has a passion for developing strong leaders who help others thrive and realize their full potential. And in our conversation we talked about how he’s been doing that at GoDaddy.

You’ll discover:

Will’s purpose and how he gets to fulfill it at GoDaddy
The key question Will asked that helped him develop a powerful leadership development program
The story behind The Everyday Leaders Program title
Why the program results in real changes in the way leaders lead
How Will utilizes the program’s Alumni Network to test new classes and get feedback

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187: How to Live a Legendary Life

What’s it like to be bullied and abused as a kid, end up in jail for beating up someone, and later decide to create a Legendary Life Movement? That’s just a slice of Tommy Breedlove’s life.

Tommy emerged from those early experiences stronger and determined to change his life. He went on to have a 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world. And then…at the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational moment that inspired him to walk away from the corporate world and follow his true calling…to empower others to build and live Legendary Lives.

Tommy is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling Author of the Book, Legendary. He’s also the Founder of the Legendary Life Movement… a movement that empowers driven people to be Pros in Leadership, Business, Mindset, & their Relationships. You’ll be inspired and motivated to take action as you hear him share specific steps you can take to build your own legendary life.

You’ll discover:

What the word Legendary means to Tommy…and why he chose it
Why self-leadership is the starting point for all personal development
The question one of Tommy’s mentors asked him that became an ah-ha moment in his life
3 things you can do every day to build a practice of gratitude in your life
3 actions you can start taking today to become legendary at work, no matter what your title

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169: The Power of Compassion and Connection in Healthcare

What does powerful leadership in healthcare look and sound like? My guest Liz Bruno describes the qualities and behaviors that matter most when creating a culture where everyone thrives. You’ll want to catch every minute of this interview because Liz drops wisdom bombs throughout our entire conversation.

Liz is the Vice President and Chief Learning Officer at Baptist Health System in Jacksonville, Florida. She’s an advanced practice psychiatric nurse who’s held leadership positions in learning and development for a number of health systems in the Southeast. Since joining Baptist Health in 2015, Liz and her team have designed and implemented innovative programs in both the clinical and leadership development arenas.

You’ll discover:

The distinction Liz makes between empathy and compassion
The negative impact that fatigue has on a leader’s behavior
Why self-awareness is a critical component of effective leader
Why Liz says everyone needs a coach
How Baptist Health helps employees connect with each other and with patients

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161: Why EQ Matters More than IQ for Leaders

What does it look like when the CEO of a publicly traded company treats people as the company’s #1 asset? Phil Gallagher does just that. He’s an extraordinary leader whose motto is, “When people feel good, they do good.”

Phil is the CEO of Avnet, a publicly traded company with annual sales north of 20 billion dollars and more than 14,000 employees worldwide and ship to 140 countries. They’re #167 on Fortune 500.

You’ll discover:

The value of self-awareness in a leader’s growth
How Phil developed his own EQ
Why asking for feedback and receiving it well is a critical skill for every leader
Some of the little things Phil does to strengthen relationships
The difference in leaders who head Avnet’s highest-performing locations vs. the lowest-performing locations

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