Leading with Radical Honesty and Authenticity with Chris Kelly (Part 1)

11/12/2025 1h 16min Temporada 1 Episodio 11
Leading with Radical Honesty and Authenticity with Chris Kelly (Part 1)

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In Part 1 of this ROAR Mindset conversation, Peter speaks with Chris Kelly, a global technology leader with 28 years of experience at Intel. Chris shares how stepping into new spaces, both in life and in leadership, taught him to lead with clarity, honesty, and presence.They explore what Chris learned after leaving corporate life, how long-distance walking shaped his understanding of pace and agency, and two leadership stories from his time at Intel: building the PC reference board infrastructure and reframing senior technical leadership. Along the way, Chris offers practical insights on shelving ego, learning from mistakes without personalizing them, and avoiding the trap of vicious compliance.This episode is filled with guidance for leaders navigating uncertainty and leading teams through disruption.Book: Things Become Other Things by Craig Mod. The Japanese word Yoyū was the word from this book. 00:00 Introduction to the Roar Mindset00:19 What matters to Chris Kelly 01:41 Detoxing from Corporate Life02:52 Abundance Mindset06:37 Power of Agency 08:01 Exploring the World 16:26 Too Many Reference Boards18:52 Navigating Uncertainties26:20 Trust and Resiliency 32:43 Learning from Failures 36:11 Radical Honesty 40:35 Embracing Failure and the End43:32 Celebrating Transitions46:42 Midmortems: Learning and Improving Mid-Project48:22 Creating Space for Creativity and Abundance51:09 Radical Honesty and Authenticity in Leadership54:30 The Pitfalls of Inauthentic Relationships01:04:30 Improving Meeting Efficiency and Decision Making01:13:59 Conclusion and Key Takeaways