In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Keith Haney speaks with Dr. Greg Stewart about the intersection of leadership, personal growth, and emotional intelligence. Dr. Stewart shares insights from his book, i3 for Leaders,' emphasizing the importance of embracing negative emotions as tools for growth. He introduces the iCubed framework for processing emotions and discusses the significance of critical thinking and spiritual development in effective leadership. The conversation also touches on balancing career ambitions with personal life and the importance of proactive teachability in overcoming blind spots. Dr. Stewart's legacy aspirations and the feedback he receives from readers further enrich this thought-provoking dialogue.

Takeaways

• Negative emotions can be powerful tools for growth.
• Reflect on your responses during difficult times.
• Focus on solutions rather than problems.
• Creating a mission statement aligns with personal values.
• Critical thinking is essential for effective leadership.
• Emotional intelligence and personality interplay in leadership.
• Spiritual development is crucial for authentic leadership.
• Proactive teachability helps eradicate blind spots.
• Every decision is driven by emotional goals.
• Legacy is about continuous growth and integrity.

In this episode, host Keith Haney speaks with Jenna Udenberg, a disability advocate and author, about her journey living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and her efforts to promote accessibility and inclusion. Jenna shares her experiences growing up with a disability, the challenges she faced, and how these experiences shaped her perspective on advocacy. She discusses her memoir, 'Within My Spokes,' and her nonprofit, Above and Beyond with You, which aims to improve community accessibility. Jenna emphasizes the importance of storytelling, empathy, and the need for honest conversations about disability.

In this episode of Becoming Bridge Builders, host Keith Haney speaks with Faith Clarke, an organizational health and teamwork specialist. They explore the importance of teamwork, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership in organizations. Faith shares her journey from engineering to her current role, emphasizing the need for organizational health that prioritizes people. The conversation delves into the overlooked aspects of team dynamics, the significance of onboarding processes, and practical steps leaders can take to enhance team health and performance. Faith's insights highlight the ethical considerations of leadership and the impact of nurturing relationships within organizations.