Listen "Part I: Stop Managing, Start Leading: The Shift from Doing to Developing"
Episode Synopsis
Jevon Wooden shares his personal transformation—from a jail cell at 17 to becoming a leadership consultant and military veteran. This episode explores how life's hardest moments shape emotional intelligence, and why self-awareness is the first step toward empathetic leadership. Summary: Mike and Jevon explore how early life challenges shaped Jevon's leadership philosophy. They unpack what it means to lead with empathy, how emotional intelligence differs from mindset, and how both leaders and organizations can create cultures where people are seen and valued. Highlights: Jevon's story of nearly serving 7 years in prison at 17 Emotional intelligence as the bridge between mindset and connection How EQ separates good leaders from great ones Why self-leadership is the starting point of real influence The link between empathy and mission in military and business settings Click here to connect with Jevon Wooden on LinkedIn.
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