Listen "122 | Making Sense of Your Leadership Story | Author and Therapist Adam Young"
Episode Synopsis
Lantz Howard and Adam Young, counselor and author of Making Sense of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Past with Kindness Changes Everything, dive into the power of personal reflection, storytelling, and play in leadership, marriage, and life. Adam shares how understanding our past, especially through the lens of neuroscience, frees us to lead with creativity and emotional intelligence. They discuss the importance of self-kindness in leadership, the impact of childhood experiences on leadership style, and the healing power of forgiveness.Key insights include:Neuroscience and Leadership: How early experiences shape leadership potential.Kindness in Healing: The importance of self-compassion in leadership growth.Storytelling: Understanding your family of origin to clarify your leadership calling.The Role of Play: How play fosters connection and emotional resilience.Forgiveness and Wounds: Acknowledging past hurts for deeper healing.This episode encourages leaders to reflect, embrace their story, and lead more wholeheartedly.Adam Young https://adamyoungcounseling.com/To receive coaching from Lantz Howard www.lantzhoward.comwww.leadwholeheartedly.com
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