Many of us ask ourselves: Will my story matter? Join Bobby, author of The Gift of Struggle, for a discussion about overcoming obstacles, becoming a stronger leader, and building a story that matters.
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Links
Website: Populus Group
Bobby’s Website
The book: The Gift of Struggle
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Timestamps
(03:00) The Gift of Humility
(08:40) The Gift of Knowing You Can Handle a Challenge
(11:45) The Secret of Leadership
(12:00) The Gift of Kind Truth
(20:00) The Gift of Doing More with Less
(25:00) The E in CEO
(27:00) The Gift of Losing Good People
I had no idea what I was going to do with my life. But I knew why.
I knew somehow, some way, I was going to figure out how to pay it forward.
I could someday check the both ultimate box, which is: will my story matter?
“If you would allow me…”
Humility is the secret of the wise
People like him didn’t see kids like me. And with one small act he showed me that I was wrong and that
We’re hardwired to give
I encourage leaders to sit back and ask themselves if the people they lead feel like they want more for them than from them.
Struggle is the gift that keeps on giving.
We are hardwired to not want to struggle. But nothing positive happens without going through the darkness.
We all struggle. Every struggle teaches us something. And leadership is about sharing those gifts with others.
I can’t control others. But I can control myself. Focus on the parts that you can control.