Ep 03 - How Adversity Shapes Purpose-Driven Leaders

12/11/2024 37 min Episodio 3
Ep 03 - How Adversity Shapes Purpose-Driven Leaders

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I have always wanted to make an impact in the world through my life and work. Facing and overcoming adversity is necessary for any leader to build resilience, but there are additional challenges that having a disability has put in my path. Yet every time I felt knocked down by an obstacle, there was a core of strength in me that knew I could get back up.Today, we’re talking about the strength and resilience that grow from overcoming adversity and how it has shaped me as a leader.Listen to the full episode to hear:How growing up with both a desire to have an impact and a disability nurtured the tenacity and courage to be a leaderThe importance of empathy and compassion for anyone in a leadership positionCharacteristics to nurture that make an effective leader in the face of adversityWhat my mom taught me about meeting difficult times with grace and humilityReflecting on three figures whose journeys through adversity inspire meLearn more about Molly KennedyMolly Kennedy ConsultingResources:Malala YousafzaiTammy DuckworthHoward Schultz

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