The Inner Journey of Leadership with Dan Rockwell

To improve your leadership skills, it is important to remember that your talent, skills, and drive are not enough on their own. Dan Rockwell joins Kevin to discuss the inner journey to leadership. Dan highlights the importance of self-awareness, self-improvement, and knowing oneself to be a successful leader. To become a better leader, you should focus on developing your inner journey and being true to yourself, while also avoiding using this as an excuse for entitlement or lack of growth. Listen for... 00:00 Introduction 09:29 Why Talent Alone Won't Make You a Leader 09:47 The Downside of Success: Leaders Who Lose Themselves 10:20 Beyond Meetings: What Real Leadership Looks Like 11:20 The Importance of Self-Identity in Leadership 15:18 No Excuses: The Limits of Identity-Based Leadership 16:08 Aim for Leadership Excellence, Not Just Being Yourself 18:09 Overcoming Self-Defeating Behaviors in Leadership 19:00 Meet Bob: A Case Study in Healthcare Leadership 20:00 Unveiling Blindspots Through Self-Reflection 23:20 The Impact of Your Actions on Others 25:31 The Role of Continuous Learning in Leadership 28:41 How Organizations Can Foster Inner Growth in Leaders 29:08 Building a Culture of Team-Wide Self-Reflection 30:04 Keeping Tabs on Team Energy and Inspiration 30:44 Leadership Starts at the Top: Setting the Example Meet Dan Name: Dan Rockwell His Story: Dan Rockwell is the coauthor of The Vagrant: The Inner Journey of Leadership. He is also the author of the highly recognized Leadership Freak Blog, which, according to the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness, is the most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet. He had his first leadership position in the non-profit world at the age of nineteen. Since then, he earned an MBA and undergraduate degrees in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Construction and Design. His concise and practical articles are read in every country on the planet. Inc. Magazine recognized Dan as a Top 50 Leadership Expert in the English-speaking World and a Top 100 Speaker. The American Management Association lists Dan as a Top 30 Leader in Business. https://leadershipfreak.blog/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershipfreak/ https://twitter.com/Leadershipfreak This episode is brought to you by... The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book! Book Recommendations The Vagrant: The Inner Journey of Leadership: A Parable by Dan Rockwell, John David Mann The Midnight Library by Matt Haig  The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman  The Art of Worldly Wisdom by Baltasar Gracián  Related Episodes Learning Leadership with Jim Kouzes How to be Great at Work with Morten Hansen Reinventing Yourself as a Leader with John Hillen Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP