In this TL;DL episode, I summarize my conversation with Sande Golgart, an executive leader with nearly three decades of experience. Sande believes that clarity is the ultimate superpower and discusses how recognizing limiting patterns can lead to true transformation. He emphasizes the importance of stopping, reflecting, and pivoting rather than perpetually engaging in unproductive actions. Sande also introduces the idea of purposeful inaction as a strategy for gaining clarity, comparing it to stepping off the 'hamster wheel' of constant activity for moments of peace and reflection. Lastly, he discusses his framework for impactful transformation called Simple Easy Growth (SEG), which involves envisioning future goals and addressing the gaps between current reality and desired outcomes in enjoyable, manageable steps. I encourage listeners to embrace purposeful relaxation and give themselves the grace to let life guide them while striving towards their goals. For more of Sande's insights, I encourage you to listen to the full episode.

 In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Sande Golgart, an executive leader with nearly three decades of experience, delves into the transformative power of clarity, pattern recognition, and purposeful interaction. Together, we explore how self-awareness and clarity can break limiting patterns and lead to true personal and professional transformation. Sande emphasizes the importance of managing energy, setting healthy boundaries, and aligning actions with personal values. Practical insights on meditation, developing habits, and embodying leadership qualities are also discussed. 

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Rich Bishop, founder of Mid Game Consulting. Rich discusses how true growth occurs in uncomfortable spaces and the importance of integrating professional success with family presence. Key areas covered include the power of mid-game adjustments, collaborative leadership transformation, and prioritizing family. Rich shares insights on evolving through decisions and pivots, ensuring everyone is part of the transformative process, and structuring work to be present for family. This conversation emphasizes the value of self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-belief in pursuing personal and professional legacy.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Rich Bishop, founder of Mid Game Consulting, discusses the importance of embracing discomfort for personal and professional growth. He recounts his journey from finance roles in large corporations to founding his consultancy, which transforms businesses through data-driven strategies. Rich shares insights into leadership development, the significance of mid-game adjustments for business growth, and the challenge of balancing entrepreneurship with family life. The conversation highlights the essential components of self-leadership, effective empathy, and fostering a growth mindset both in business and at home.

In this TL;DL episode of The Corvus Effect, I summarize my conversation with Johnny Levy, a poet, CEO, and author. We explore breaking free from limiting identity definitions, embracing authentic expression, and leveraging one's unique superpower. Johnny shares his framework, the 'superpower quest,' consisting of five steps: Discover your superpower, Steward your kryptonite, Join forces, Build your utility belt, and Face your supervillain. We emphasize the importance of success without losing connections to your community and family.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, I'm joined by Johnny Levy, a poet, CEO, and author, to discuss his journey and unique framework, the Superpower Quest, which helps individuals uncover their true identities and potential. Johnny shares his origin story, overcoming early life challenges in a tough Denver neighborhood, discovering his identity through personality assessments, and finding solace and expression in poetry. The conversation also delves into his business, Data Joe, and its mission-driven approach to partnership and storytelling. The episode highlights Johnny's Superpower Quest framework, which integrates multiple personality assessment influences and superhero motifs to help people understand their core drives, hero types, and unique abilities. Lastly, Johnny offers poignant advice on connecting with one's identity and leveraging weakness for personal and professional growth, ultimately aiming to foster supportive communities and lasting legacies.

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Ken Corey. Key points include the evolution from technical leader to people-first leader, the importance of breaking the cycle of bad leadership, and leading with authenticity. Ken shares insights on developing interpersonal skills and conscious leadership to create a transformational impact. Reflecting on personal leadership experiences and emphasizing credit to the team and blame to oneself both in professional and family settings, Ken's core message is to love, give space, and practice forgiveness to foster growth and effective leadership.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Ken Corey, a seasoned engineering leader, shares his transformative journey from leading high-performance technical teams to taking a more present role in parenting. Ken discusses the evolution of traditional roles in both professional and personal spheres, the importance of interpersonal skills, and his commitment to redefining workplace dynamics through his work with 'Bad Bosses Ruin Lives.' The conversation also highlights the impact of management on employee performance, the necessity of self-awareness for leaders, and the challenges of conveying and applying these lessons at home. Ken’s insights offer valuable guidance on improving team productivity, fostering authentic relationships, and embracing the complexity of human interactions.

This episode of 'The Corvus Effect' features a summary of our conversation with Brandon Jenkins, who shares insights from his 20 years of Navy leadership. The discussion covers breaking free from predefined career paths to achieve authentic leadership, the importance of humility and curiosity in leadership, and the necessity of self-awareness, self-belief, and self-accountability. Brandon emphasizes empowering others through self-trust and relinquishing control while maintaining oversight. We encourage listeners to reflect on their own leadership paths and the alignment with their core values. 

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Brandon Jenkins, founder of Tier One Coaching and a leadership coach with over 21 years of Navy experience, joins the conversation to delve into integrated self-leadership. Brandon shares his journey of discovering the 'golden path fallacy,' the importance of humility, curiosity, and authentic leadership. He emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, understanding one's unique purpose, and how these factors empower teams. The dialogue also explores actionable steps for leaders to let go of conventional paths, develop confidence, and harness the power of self-leadership to positively impact their teams and communities.

In this TL;DL (too long; didn’t listen) episode of 'The Corvus Effect,' I summarize of my conversation with guest Sharlee Lyons. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mindset, goal setting, and breaking free from mediocrity.  I’ll talk about how she shares her journey from an average performer to a Division I athlete, highlighting the role of passion and authenticity in achieving excellence. The episode also explores the significance of family as a foundation for personal and leadership growth, and the need for tailored communication. Listeners are encouraged to evaluate their own definitions of success and strive for continuous improvement.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, I speak with Sharlee Lyons, a leadership development expert and best-selling author, about transforming average performers into all-stars. The discussion covers important themes such as the significance of mindset, setting goals, support systems, and authenticity as foundational elements for becoming successful leaders. Sharlee shares her personal journey as a Division I athlete and the life lessons she has applied to leadership. We also discuss her book 'Average to All Star,' the role of mentors, and the process of developing young leaders. In addition, Sharlee provides parenting insights and how she integrates her professional expertise into raising her children.

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Mark Holden. Key points include the power of character evolution through diverse experiences, reshaping financial psychology beyond traditional retirement planning, and evolving parental leadership to support children’s unique pursuits. Mark’s journey from theater to finance underscores the value of bringing one’s authentic self to various life domains. The episode concludes with Mark's powerful message to release oneself from negative self-talk.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Mark Holden, a wealth management advisor with nearly two decades of experience. We explore topics such as balancing professional expertise with family life and community involvement, the holistic concept of wealth, and the psychology behind financial planning. Mark shares his journey from the South to Chicago, his transition from theater to finance, and his insights on self-leadership, vulnerability, and effective parenting. The discussion also touches on the importance of building relationships and breaking negative self-talk.

In this TL;DL episode of The Corvus Effect, we explore the key takeaways from my conversation with Luis Montero, highlighting the power of cultural adaptability and authenticity. Luis, with his Cuban Spanish background, shares how navigating diverse cultural spaces has impacted his transition from engineering to creative leadership. He emphasizes the importance of building genuine cultural connections and balancing cultural roots with the freedom to explore, and integrate their diverse experiences to lead meaningful, impactful lives and build lasting legacies.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect,  Luis Montero, CEO of the global creative agency 'the community.' discusses his unique journey, from his multicultural upbringing with Spanish and Cuban roots to his leadership role in redefining brand connections in a multicultural America. The conversation covers the importance of adaptability, the transition from engineering to creative leadership, and the role of diversity and authenticity in the marketing industry. They also explore how Luis applies his professional learnings in his personal life to raise his children with strong values and cultural awareness.

In this TL;DL episode, I summarize my conversation conversation with guest Cesar Wrum, including the importance of authenticity and self-awareness, turning challenges like addiction into strengths, and achieving work-life integration. The episode emphasizes bringing the whole self to all aspects of life to maximize impact and personal growth.

In this episode of 'The Corvus Effect,'  Cesar Wurm, VP of Commercial Premium Brands at IHG Hotels and Resorts, shares his transformative journey from battling addiction to achieving professional success, emphasizing the power of vulnerability, authenticity, and the support of a strong community. The discussion covers lessons in work-life integration, the importance of self-awareness, gratitude, and how recovery principles can enhance leadership. Cesar also talks about his book, 'The Powers of Addiction,' which aims to offer support and insight to those struggling with addiction or facing personal challenges.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, I reflect on my interview with Alex Kuhn, founder of Born to Lead. Key takeaways include the importance of success through authenticity and calculated risk-taking. I also share my own journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur, emphasizing the necessity of betting on oneself, embracing authenticity in business, and addressing the connection crisis among men post-pandemic. 

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, I discuss the key takeaways from my interview with Chris March. We explored the importance of embracing discomfort for personal and professional growth, the value of authentic leadership, and managing life's transitions. We also talked about insights from his global travels and personal experiences, emphasizing the need to integrate various roles in life for overall fulfillment.