In the opening of his latest book, my guest today says “the journey to heart-led leadership covers only 18 inches, but it lasts a lifetime.”
That is, the distance from the head to the heart is just 18 inches. New York Times bestselling author Tommy Spaulding divides his new book, The Heart Led Leader, into 18 main chapters, each one focused on a different aspect of the journey and highlighting people and companies exemplifying heart-led leadership at its best.
It begins, Tommy says, with asking these questions: Who are you? Who do you want to become? What do you want to be known for as a person and as a leader? And what is your leadership philosophy?
This philosophy will serve as a compass to guide every action and decision.
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In today’s episode, Tommy and I discuss:
- How he responds to those that claim heart-led leadership is too touchy-feely
- Why he considers soft skills the most important skills a leader can possess
- The impact that the vulnerability to share your story can have on your ability to lead
- And much more…
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Tommy’s Latest Book
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Tommy in Action
Books Tommy Recommends
Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team Six Operator Adam Brown by Eric Blehm
The Radical Edge: Another Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership by Steve Farber
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Pat Lencioni
The One-Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No by Dr. Henry Cloud and John Townsend
On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O’Leary
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