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Listen "Corporate Rebels: How to Drive Change When No One Else Will with Shannon Lucas and Tracey Lovejoy"
Episode Synopsis
Matt has a fascinating conversation with Shannon Lucas and Tracey Lovejoy. They share their journeys from high school overachievers to leaders in corporate anthropology and executive coaching. Shannon and Tracey discuss their work with catalysts—individuals who drive change and innovation within organizations—and how they help these leaders avoid burnout while achieving impactful results. You’ll get a powerful look at how understanding and leveraging natural talents can lead to both personal fulfillment and professional success. This is an inspiring discussion about ambition, resilience, and the human side of leadership.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Eternal Optimist!! 00:00:59 - Tracey's Journey: From High School Researcher to Corporate Anthropologist00:04:13 - Shannon's Path: Recycling Initiatives to Innovation Leadership00:07:00 - Transition to Corporate Anthropology: Supporting Customer Needs 00:09:00 - Challenges in Activating Innovation Champions: The 30-70 Rule00:12:14 - Challenges and Triumphs: Navigating Business and Personal Life00:29:25 - Gratitude and Self-Knowledge: Keys to Personal and Professional Growth00:33:49 - Embracing Ambition: The Power of Being 'Too Much'00:34:52 - Body Image and Shame: Overcoming Societal Expectations00:35:54 - Parenting Regrets and Growth: Lessons Learned00:38:00 - Military Upbringing and Masculinity: Shaping Leadership Styles00:41:48 - Journaling: A Tool for Reflection and Growth00:47:47 - Catalysts in Organizations: Driving Change and Innovation00:52:00 - Building an Agile and Resilient Workforce: Lessons from Healthcare and Financial Services 00:55:00 - Creating Sustainable Change: The Role of Executive Teams in Transformation 00:57:00 - Personal Operating Manual: Understanding and Reducing Burnout in Catalysts01:00:37 - Final Thoughts and Book RecommendationsLinks and Resources:Shannon Lucas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonglucas/ Tracey Lovejoy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lovejoytracey/ Catalyst Connections: https://catalystconstellations.com/ Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!
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