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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #222 Kyle McDowell Begin With We

Posted on February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Begin With We

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Kyle McDowell about Begin with We, challenging peers in the organisation and creating a culture of excellence within.

We also dive deeper into the principles for building and sustaining a culture of excellence, leaving a legacy of leadership and helping others in their journey through his leadership.

Kyle McDowell – Begin With We

Kyle Mcdowell is a former corporate executive of three Fortune 10 firms, a leadership expert, and the best-selling author of Begin With WE. He earned a BA in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida before making significant strides in Service Operations for a government-sponsored health plan. Under his leadership, the organization received the prestigious JD Power award for outstanding customer service, marking a historic achievement for a health plan.

His impact expanded as McDowell played a pivotal role in operational bail-outs for states grappling with the implementation of ACA and Health Insurance Exchanges, ensuring access to healthcare for hundreds of thousands of citizens. Adding to his academic accolades, he earned an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, ranked as the #1 business school in America. His leadership philosophy materialized in “The 10 WEs,” serving as the cultural manifesto for the $5 billion program he spearheaded with 15,000 employees

Kyle McDowell talks about:

Being interested in leadership from an early age attributing it to playing football
Similarities in the world of sports and leadership in and out of the business world
Begin with We
Ten Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence
Creating a “culture of excellence”
Employees being obligated to challenge peers and leaders with data or experience to gain different perspectives
Focusing on outcomes rather than activity
Believing employees should be rewarded based on their impact on organisational culture, not just top-line results.
Unintentionally filtering out authenticity if not executed properly
Challenging peers in a diplomatic way
Aiming to “pick people up” when they stumble and propel them to new heights by helping them get promoted, get a new job, or leave the organisation if that’s what’s best for them.
Helping others through his work and resources, not to gain followers or sell books.
Finding fulfillment in positively impacting others’ journeys

Tweets

“You are obligated to challenge peer to peer or leader challenge members of your own team, challenge across the organisation. You are obligated to do so as long as you bring data and or experience with that challenge. The result of that is, we recognise we’re open and transparent about our areas of opportunity. When one person is open to challenging another, we get two different perspectives on the same topic, if not more.” Challenging each other to get different perspectives with Kyle McDowell on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You want to have a lasting impact as a leader.” Kyle Mcdowell talks about legacy and impact on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I hear from strangers saying how these principles have not only changed their lives inside the corporate world, but I hear pretty regularly now, almost once a month, I would say, or people say the principles have guided and changed how they raise their children because again, that system of beliefs is really hard to replicate. When we’re aligned around it, we’re just so much better positioned for success, continuity, and frankly, to be much more high functioning core.” Kyle McDowell talks about Begin with We on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Kyle McDowell www.kylemcdowellinc.com
Kyle McDowell LinkedIn
Kyle McDowell Instagram
Kyle McDowell Youtube
Kyle McDowell Facebook
Kyle McDowell X
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
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Begin with WE

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #221 Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars Relentless Education for Coaches

Posted on January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Relentless Education For Coaches

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars about Relentless Education For Coaches, entrepreneurs with online businesses and the importance of having great mentors and coaches.

We also dive deeper into hard work and sacrifice, having the right mindset for entrepreneurial pursuits and the secrets to enabling long-term business success.

Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars – Relentless Education For Coaches

Andy Anderson is a distinguished TV and Podcast host, WBFF Pro Athlete, and globally recognized author. He stands as a formidable business coach and entrepreneur. Originating from Melbourne, he meticulously built the Ultimate You Change Centre, which has now expanded to 28 centers across Australia. Notably, Andy also serves as the CEO and Founder of Change Labz in his spare time.

Matt Lavars is a seasoned coach and mentor specializing in the development and expansion of online businesses. With a fervor for assisting coaches and online service-based entrepreneurs, Matt has devoted his career to guiding individuals on how to construct the business of their dreams. Together,

Andy and Matt have orchestrated the success story of Relentless Education, a platform where they empower coaches, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs to reach impressive six-figure monthly revenue milestones.

Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars talk about:

Growing up and shaping dreams in Ballarat and Geelong respectively
Sacrifice and hard work are crucial for entrepreneurial success
Entrepreneurs need to be willing to put in long hours and juggle many roles in the early stages to build momentum
Having the right mindset of viewing challenges as opportunities
Relentless Education For Coaches
Learning to take responsibility to push through difficulties
Surrounding yourself with the proper mentors
Learning from successful people for personal and entrepreneurial growth
Focusing on serving others and customers
The secrets to enabling long-term business success
Creating a vision for the future but also setting achievable milestones along the way
Having a partner or co-founder who shares the same values and vision
Leveraging each other’s strengths and providing support
Understanding limiting beliefs and stories people tell themselves
Constantly improving systems, processes and offerings

Tweets

“We just believe so strongly in anyone being able to change their situation through learning some new skills that they don’t have access to.” Relentless education for growth with Andy Anderson and Matt Lavars on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You’ve got to be super curious and passionate, but you’ve got to have a little bit of grit and a little bit of anger always. I definitely had a little bit of anger that that drove me. If anyone doubted me, I used it as fuel. And still to this day, it’s one of my greatest, greatest fuels. ” Andy Anderson talks about overcoming adversities on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“It really became a curiosity of personal development, which then probably became like a healthy addiction to just surround myself with messages of growth. I started loving the feeling of empowerment because I thought, Wow, education is the answer to all of my problems. If I can learn stuff, then I can change things.” Matt Lavars talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right mentors and the right people for growth on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Andy Anderson and Matt Lavars Weblink: www.relentlesseducation.com.au
Andy Anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andyianderson
Matt Lavars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLavarsOfficial
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #220 Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore Growing Mushrooms In Space

Posted on January 19, 2024January 22, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Growing Mushrooms In Space

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Falvia Fayet-Moore about growing mushrooms in space, working with NASA and the international space station, and the importance of food and nutrition when there is 10 Billion people on the planet.

We also dive deeper into the science behind food and space, learning to be adaptable in new and different environments, and being a people-oriented leader.

Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore – Growing Mushrooms In Space

Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore is the visionary behind FOODiQ Global and a co-founder of Food is Cool. Renowned for her dynamic speaking skills, she effortlessly employs space analogies to make scientific concepts accessible and enjoyable. Originating from Brazil, raised in Canada, and refined in Australia, she is a scientist, dietitian, space nutritionist, and entrepreneur, reshaping the landscape of her field.

Having earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto, Dr. Fayet-Moore further distinguished herself by obtaining a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as a PhD in nutrition from the University of Sydney. She is also a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and an Adjunct Lecturer at Newcastle University. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the first internationally board-certified dietitian in Lifestyle Medicine in Australia and has participated in the Space Studies Program at the International Space University.

Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore talks about:

Moving from Brazil to Canada at the age of 9 and had difficulties adapting due to the language barrier and cold weather.
Her mother encouraged her to experiment in the kitchen sparking her love for food
Growing Mushrooms In Space
Becoming passionate about nutrition after seeing her mother go on many diets in Canada
Moving to new countries and adapting to new environments
Developing resilience at a young age
Learning not to be limited by self-limiting beliefs
Wanting to see a holistic approach to food that considers human health, sustainability and the environment rather than a reductionist focus on single nutrients.
Preventing food allergies through repeated exposure to potential allergens from a young age
The biggest shift in nutrition is the “tunnel vision” approach to solving problems.
Joining Royal Canadian Air Cadets at age 13 helped develop her leadership skills and passion for space nutrition
Prioritising your people as a leader
Being open to doing things in a different way
The connection between food, our gut inflammation and the immune system

Tweets

“We can achieve anything together as a team.” Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore talks about working towards a similar goal as a team on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I don’t know what my mum did with me, but I tell everyone that I had this confidence and belief that I can achieve anything. It was incredible and it’s nice to be raised with that.” Being raised by a strong woman figure in life by Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“For me, personally, I think it’s something so important because a company is basically people. And if you don’t prioritize your people in your teams, then you have nothing.” Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore talks about prioritising your people as a leader on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore www.drflav.com
Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore LinkedIn
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #219 Krish Ramineni Fireflies.ai Revolutionises Meetings

Posted on January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Fireflies.ai Revolutionises Meetings

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Krish Ramineni about how Fireflies.ai revolutionises meetings, providing value for your customers, and how AI shapes the workforce.

We also dive deeper into AI vs. the human workforce, using resourcefulness as an advantage and the importance of creating meaningful human connections.

Krish Ramineni – Fireflies.ai Revolutionises Meetings

Krish Ramineni is the CEO and co-founder of Fireflies.ai, a groundbreaking AI note-taking assistant adopted by over 200,000 organizations, Krish has earned recognition on the cover of Entrepreneurial Magazine For 12 Founders Changing Business and secured a coveted spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Having previously served as a Product Manager at Microsoft, Krish graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania in an impressive three years. Under his dynamic leadership, Fireflies.ai has experienced remarkable growth, expanding its team from 10 to 70 employees in under a year. The company has forged pivotal partnerships with industry leaders such as Zoom, Slack, and Salesforce, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the tech world.

Krish Ramineni talks about:

Wanting to be a doctor at an early age but soon realized his passion lies in an entirely different field
Working at Microsoft and the flicker that ignited the idea for Fireflies.ai
Fireflies.ai Revolutionises Meetings
Learning to slow down
Every person has intrinsic value that makes them special
Being resourceful is the most important skill as a human being regardless of technology
Using AI to take notes, summarise and generate action items from meetings to save time.
The difference between good and great
Looking up and taking lessons from the founders and cultures of successful companies
Building and providing value for your customers
AI can help make us smarter but humans are still in control of the decision making process
The need for entrepreneurs to consider unintended consequences of technology
The privilege and value of being able to work remotely
How AI shapes the workforce
AI is a reflection of humanity so it will have limitations that need humans to oversee its use

Tweets

“I want to build something great, but something great can’t be done just by yourself. You need to be able to inspire others to come on board, work with them put in the effort, roll up your sleeves and do it. Not someone that stands behind and just says, Do this or do that. So it’s a combination of it’s still a team sport, no doubt, but you still need to be the star athlete for every team.” Krish Ramineni talks about being a leader on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The more friction you can always eliminate for people and add value to those platforms, the more they’ll lean in, the more interested they’ll be, and the more they want to work with you. If you can provide value, people will come to you.” Building and providing value for your customers with Krish Ramineni on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I’m a big believer that we should allow people that are highly motivated, self-accountable, to be able to work from wherever they want to work.” Krish Ramineni talks about remote working on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Krish Ramineni www.fireflies.ai
Krish Ramineni LinkedIn
Krish Ramineni Instagram
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #218 2023 A Year in Review

Posted on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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2023 – A Year in Review

On this special episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, we take a reflective journey through the remarkable moments of 2023.

As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our cherished listeners, for your enduring support and shared commitment to continuous learning.

Our Gratitude to Diverse Voices

Last year we had the privilege of featuring an array of exceptional individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries. From former Australian cricket coaches to Fortune 500 leaders, our guests have brought forth a wealth of knowledge, inspiring stories, and transformative insights.

Today, we present a special compilation episode featuring soundbites from every guest who graced our platform in 2023. Revisit our conversations with Fortune 500 leaders, a TEDx curator, a CNN News anchor, a Senior Police Constable, HR leaders, Professional Sport Psychologists, Forbes 30 under 30 game changers, and more.

Topics and Key Highlights of 2023

Leadership and High Performance
Emotional Intelligence & Mental Health
Workplace Culture & Psychological Safety
Entrepreneurship
Adapting to technology changes and utilizing AI for good
Nurturing rising talent
Empowering and embracing vulnerability
Finding a sense of purpose and empowering your team
Human behaviour and neuroscience
HR issues affecting the modern workforce
Nurturing personal and workplace relationships
Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome
What it means to be a humane leader

As we step into the new year, we eagerly anticipate bringing you more inspiring leaders and thought-provoking conversations. Thank you for being part of our community. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this reflective journey through the incredible human stories as we look at 2023 A year in review.

If you know of someone whose story could elevate our podcast, please introduce us or share their name.

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #217 Marita Cheng Robots That Save Lives

Posted on December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Robots That Save Lives

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Marita Cheng about robots that save lives, inspiring the next generation of women engineers, and the future of AI, technology, and robotics.

We also dive deeper into leading volunteers, learning and honing crucial leadership skills at a young age, the curiosity to innovate, and instilling a sense of purpose in your organisation.

Marita Cheng – Robots That Save Lives

Marita Cheng is the youngest Member of the Order of Australia, recognised by Forbes twice, as one of the World’s Top 50 Women In Tech in 2018 and a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee in 2016,

She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) / Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Melbourne and soon became the mastermind behind aubot, a company that showcased modular, transportable, and affordable robots in 2018. She also co-founded Aipoly which has been downloaded over half a million times and translated into 23 languages. At the age of 19, she founded Robogals, a movement aimed at inspiring young girls to pursue engineering careers.

She later took the helm as Young Australian of the Year at the age of 22, leading a team of 4000 people across 13 countries.

Marita Cheng talks about:

Growing up in Cairns, Australia being raised by her mom who worked hard to give her all the early exposure she could possibly get
Being interested in robotics at an early age
Started RoboGirls in university to teach robotics to girls and help increase the number of women in engineering
Robots That Save Lives
Creation of Aubot and the inspiration behind it
Publishing a children’s book called Smart Girl to inspire young girls to pursue robotics and STEM
The importance of giving your people autonomy when scaling organisations
Helping your people develop and upskill and making sure they have a sense of purpose
Protecting future generations with the ethical use of technology
Staying focused on your lane of work rather than trying to solve every problem
The most success comes from going deep in one area that you are truly passionate about.
Learning crucial leadership skills by leading and inspiring passion in volunteers
Finding the balance between the messiness and processes

Tweets

“I’m really, really happy to make something that lasted. I think that’s how I like to think about my companies as well. It’s like I want to create something that lasts, that impacts a lot of people that can scale, that lasts for like like 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 years and beyond.” Marita Cheng talks about creating a legacy that lasts on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The more you keep your eyes open, the more you’re learning from everything that the world is giving you. The more you can bring interesting ideas to your projects.” Boosting your creativity with Marita Cheng on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I think the skills that I learned over that time were to listen and to try and understand, like where people were coming from and what they needed to feel heard, what they need to feel appreciated, what they needed to do that task.” Marita Cheng talks about crucial leadership skills on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Marita Cheng Weblink: www.maritacheng.com/
Marita Cheng LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maritacheng/
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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Smart Girl Books: Marita Cheng

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #216 John Buchanan Australia’s Most Successful Cricket Coach

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Australia’s Most Successful Cricket Coach

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with John Buchanan about becoming Australia’s most successful Cricket coach, coaching philosophies and leading high performing teams.

We also dive deeper into maintaining team dynamics, preserving and upholding team and organisational culture, and the importance of experience and grit in leading teams.

John Buchanan – Australia’s Most Successful Cricket Coach

John Buchanan is a revered figure in Australian sports, with a remarkable career that has left an indelible mark on the world of cricket. As a distinguished coach, he guided the Australian cricket team to triumphs in the World Cup, Ashes Series, and a historic victory against India after 36 years. His coaching prowess is underscored by an impressive 79.83 winning percentage in both Tests and ODIs, placing him in the esteemed company of legends such as Vince Lombardi and Alex Ferguson.

Beyond his achievements on the cricket field, John Buchanan is a multifaceted individual. A performance coach, keynote speaker, and accomplished author, he is on a mission to share the secrets of success. Armed with an honorary PhD, GAICD, MA, and a Bachelor’s in Human Movement Studies, he seamlessly blends academic rigor with practical field expertise.

John Buchanan talks about:

Coaching style and his principles in coaching
Leading high performing teams
Becoming Australia’s most successful Cricket coach
Going back to the basics and thinking about strategy
Pressures of coaching high-performing teams
Different approaches to leading different teams
Dealing with different expectations and pressures as a coach
Getting sacked and approaching it with an agile and adaptable mindset without compromising his principles
Doing the right thing by stepping back and asking the right questions
Ensuring that his people keep their feet on the ground

Tweets

“It’s a constant job of both modeling and structuring and influencing all the sorts of things that you want so that in terms of their culture and in terms of performance or preparing to perform and performing, in essence, the players are very much feeling that they’re in control of all that & it’s really coming from them.” Leading high-performing teams with John Buchanan on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“In my mind, I was at least modelling the type of behaviours that I thought were very important to the group.” John Buchanan talks about ensuring that he can teach his teams to remain grounded and keep a humble mindset on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I think the ability to store that knowledge and experience, and with people not necessarily in the job, but having access to them so that they come back and contribute and mentor and coach and really be a resource to the organisation.” John Buchanan talks about the importance of having the experience and building meaningful team relationships in leadership on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

John Buchanan www.buchanancoaching.com
John Buchanan LinkedIn
John Buchanan Facebook
John Buchanan Instagram
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

Book

If Better is Possible: The Winning Strategies from the Coach of Australia’s Most Successful Cricket Team

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #215 Chuen Chuen Yeo Leaders People Love

Posted on December 8, 2023December 11, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Leaders People Love

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Chuen Chuen Yeo about Leaders People Love, imposter syndrome and having an agile mindset as a leader.

We also dive deeper into building a culture that can withstand conflict, vulnerability in leadership and increasing your resilience.

Chuen Chuen Yeo – Leaders People Love

Chuen Chuen Yeo is a pioneering figure in shaping agile leaders skilled in navigating the complexities of the business landscape. With a focus on leadership agility, she is the acclaimed author of “8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility” and “Leaders People Love,” in addition to being a sought-after agile leadership coach and international keynote speaker.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, our guest has earned prestigious titles, including “Woman Super Achiever” and being named one of the “Top 101 Global Coaching Leaders” at the 28th World HRD Congress. A distinguished academic, she holds a degree in Computer Engineering and a post-graduate Diploma in Education from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Notably, Chuen Chuen Yeo is the visionary force behind ACESENCE Agile Leaders, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and a recognized LinkedIn Top Voice in Company Culture, Singapore.

Chuen Chuen Yeo talks about:

Discovering her passion for developing people & elevating leadership all around the world
Being a follower during her formative years
Imposter syndrome & the amplification of mistakes
Leaders People Love
Having a heavy fear of failing
Behind arrogance is the fear of failure
Building trust in relationships as a leader
Learning to have patience and slow down
Approaching leadership with an agile mindset
Constantly comparing yourself to others increases mental pressure and stress
Working on being more resilient
Using your insecurities to drive you forward and not hold you back
Creating an environment where people feel safe to fail and make mistakes
8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility
Building a culture that can withstand conflict
Authenticity and integrity in leadership

Tweets

“Great leaders have to be great teachers. We have to understand each individual and give them the right support to bring them up.” Chuen Chuen Yeo talks about the importance of knowing your people and supporting them the right way on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“We cannot achieve anything if we are alone. We have to learn to enlist other people into our cause, our mission. To do that, we might have to choose to slow down. When I look at things like speed vs. performance, a lot of leaders can do with more patience because in their hurry to get to the end state, they compromise things and they may lose a relationship that they can never repair.” Importance of relationships built on trust in leadership with Chuen Chuen Yeo on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Performers have found a way to minimize chances of failure, but in their hearts, they have not embraced the truth that failure is part of any equation and learning experience. It doesn’t mean you are bad. It only just reflects that their approach is incorrect and it has informed you to do things differently. That’s a truth that people need to embrace to increase their resilience.” Chuen Chuen Yeo talks about working on being more resilient on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Chuen Chuen Yeo https://acesence.com/
Chuen Chuen Yeo Linkedin
Chuen Chuen Yeo Facebook
Chuen Chuen Yeo Instagram
Chuen Chuen Yeo Youtube
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

Book

Leaders People Love (Preorder)
8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #214 Richard Lui Enough About Me

Posted on December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Enough About Me

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Richard Lui about Enough About Me, the power of selflessness, championing civil rights and dealing with the negativities in the world as a journalist.

We also dive deeper into the world of journalism, the importance of putting in hard work and advocating for mental health through filmmaking.

Richard Lui – Enough About Me

Richard Lui is the first Asian American male to anchor a daily national news broadcast in the United States. His illustrious 25-year career spans major networks such as MSNBC, NBC News, and CNN Worldwide, solidifying his position as a respected figure in the media landscape. Throughout this remarkable journey, he has been a tireless champion for civil rights and a dedicated advocate for the Asian American community.

Over the course of his career, Richard has covered pivotal moments in history, ranging from the Rodney King incident to the tragic events surrounding George Floyd. On the flip side, he has also anchored Emmy and Peabody award-winning live coverage on CNN, showcasing his versatility as a journalist. Among his numerous accolades, Lui has received the Champion in Media Award at the Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner, the National Education Association’s Human and Civil Rights Award, and the Asian Americans Advancing Justice Courage Award. In addition to his impactful media work, Lui is a sought-after diversity, equity, and inclusion speaker, the author of the Amazon Bestseller “Enough About Me,” and a filmmaker behind projects like “Unconditional”, “SKY Blossom”, and “Hidden Wounds.”

Richard talks about:

Almost flunking school twice & getting kicked out of his first high school
Going against the flow
Brushing with death as a young person because of a heart condition
Dealing with multiple rejections
Going into journalism
Facts versus own opinions in the newsroom
Enough about me
Breaking news on issues he had no prior knowledge about and learning the ropes
Learning to ask the right questions and to listen
Switching careers and going from business to journalism
Being the first Asian American male to anchor a daily national news broadcast in the United States
Dealing with reporting on difficult and negative cases
Making a movie about mental health issues and caregiving and writing a book on the power of selflessness

Tweets

“Nothing comes easy without and learning that the good things do come with a little bit of elbow grease and a little bit of fight and a little bit of pushing back.” Richard Lui talks about the importance of doing hard work on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“So long as it is factual, regardless of my own opinion, it’s the facts. This is my job. My job is to get out the facts, give context and so I don’t need to agree with the statement if it’s factual.” Facts versus personal opinion in the newsroom with Richard Lui on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Patience is so important. As we go through mental health challenges in the field, knowing that we that we can do the good part of the story, despite these knuckleheads, as I call them, that are doing these horrible things. The good the good stuff will have its day, but you have to sometimes wait.” Reporting on and dealing with negativity as a journalist with Richard Lui on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Richard Lui www.richardlui.com
Richard Lui LinkedIn:
Richard Lui X (Twitter)
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

Book

Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness

Craig Semple The Cop Who Fell From Earth

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #213 Craig Semple The Cop Who Fell To Earth

Posted on November 24, 2023December 1, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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The Cop Who Fell To Earth

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Craig Semple about The Cop Who Fell To Earth, working high-risk law enforcement and advocating for increased awareness of PTSD in the workplace.

We also dive deeper into the key things people need to look out for to prevent burnout, the importance of social interaction and connection, and developing healthy coping mechanisms and help-seeking behavior.

Craig Semple – The Cop Who Fell To Earth

Craig Semple was a career Detective within the NSW Police Force for 25 years and is a Master Instructor with Mental Health First Aid Australia and the founder of Mentality Plus Pty Limited. He specialized in high-risk law enforcement areas such as drug investigations, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and homicides. Throughout his tenure, Craig led professional teams in an environment characterized by elevated stress levels, heavy workloads, and the potential for occupational burnout, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Since joining the Black Dog Institute in 2015 as a mental health educational presenter, Craig has traveled extensively, reaching over 20,000 individuals with his positive presentations on Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience. In 2016, he was chosen as an inaugural Mentor for the NSW Police Legacy program “Backup for Life,” leveraging his experience to contribute to the development of a program supporting injured Police Officers and their families.

Craig talks about:

Wanting to be a marine biologist growing up because of his love for the ocean and environment
Being capable of at times having to use violence to bring bad people in
Discovering that he was good at negotiating good communication
Being more of a lover than a fighter as a young fellow
The camaraderie and bond that he shared with his fellow colleagues
Having not enough focus on preparing cops and educating them about death stress and the whole fight or flight response
The Cop Who Fell To Earth
Not having enough emphasis put on doing a little bit of social work outside of the workplace
Being a mentor and coach to younger cops and future detectives
Craving social connection during the pandemic
Pushing the boundaries of his stress tolerance
Having post-traumatic stress disorder while being in the line of duty
Talking about his lived experiences to advocate and increase awareness about PTSD in the workplace
The problem with burnout in workplaces
Key things people need to look out for to prevent burnout from occurring

Tweets

“The Street Smart is so important. You can’t just rely on a textbook and kind of, you know, here’s the procedure. It’s like, well, the things are happening at light speed and you need that preparedness. You need exposure to make better informed, instinctual decisions in a way, the intuition really kicks in when things are moving at a fast pace.” Craig Semple talks about the importance of having street smarts on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Have a wellbeing gameplan. So that’s a really important thing is , rather than wait till it’s broken like I did, is to learn strategies to help live with stress.” Preventing burnout with Craig Semple on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“One of the reasons I do so many lived experience talks now is to try to increase it. This is workplaces all over the country, not just emergency services, but try to increase the levels of help-seeking particularly the earliest possible warning signs, because it definitely makes a difference in outcomes that I did.” Advocating for awareness of PTSD in the workplace with Craig Semple on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Craig Semple www.mentalityplus.com.au
Craig Semple Linkedin
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

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