Dr. Mark Goulston on Living to Give, Facing Mortality, Surgical Empathy, and Why it's Hard to Take a Compliment

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Dr. Mark Goulston, a leadership and mindset coach, renowned psychiatrist, and former FBI and police hostage negotiator shares about adversity, leadership, and overcoming personal challenges. Dr. Goulston speaks candidly about his current battle with myeloid leukemia and his YouTube series 'I'm Dying to Tell You.' Listen as Marcus and Dr. Goulston explore the significance of humor, vulnerability, learning from adversity, deep connections, and the power of acceptance in personal and professional life.   Episode Highlights: 02:59 The Power of Vulnerability and Emotional Intimacy 19:21 The Role of Emotions and Acceptance in Facing Death 36:20 Reconnecting with a Past Love 37:20 The Concept of 'Cleaning the Slate' 41:55 The Struggle with Accepting Compliments 42:20 The Impact of Mentors and the Difficulty of Accepting Praise 47:25 The Three P's: Professional, Purposeful, Personal 57:12 The Power of Visionary Thinking   Dr. Mark Goulston, a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches, mentors entrepreneurs, CEOs, Chairs, and Managing Directors to reach their full potential. With over 25 years as a UCLA psychiatry professor and former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, he's a seasoned expert. Author of nine books, including the acclaimed "Just Listen," he's a sought-after international keynote speaker and host of the podcast "My Wakeup Call."   Learn more about Dr. Goulston at: https://markgoulston.com/   Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.