
Revolutionizing Leadership: Cinematic Lessons, Bold Pivots and Embracing Failure
07/12/23 • 35 min
Are you ready to revolutionize your leadership style? Picture this: lessons are drawn from popular movies, and applied to the world of leadership. Our guest, Joe Lalonde, an award-winning leadership blogger, has taken this innovative approach, transforming how leaders communicate with their teams. We explore his journey in youth leadership and the impacts of technology on youth ministry, not forgetting the lasting need for meaningful human connection in these digital times.
Embrace the art of the pivot! An inspiring example comes from the legendary switch of Nike, from running to basketball shoes. We delve into the audacity of Nike executive, Sonny Vircar, as he pursued Michael Jordan despite the trending chase for other stars. It's a riveting tale that underscores the essence of accepting victories and losses and, most importantly, turning setbacks into growth opportunities.
Lastly, let's talk about failure – not as the end of the road but as a stepping stone to success. Joe discusses the difficulties when leaders and employees are not on the same wavelength. We also touch on the significance of a strong, clear digital presence and how Joe harnesses his website to mentor his coaching clients. Tune in and get ready to discover how social media and email can be used effectively to forge meaningful relationships. Join us on this exciting journey of learning, growing, and leading better!
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Are you ready to revolutionize your leadership style? Picture this: lessons are drawn from popular movies, and applied to the world of leadership. Our guest, Joe Lalonde, an award-winning leadership blogger, has taken this innovative approach, transforming how leaders communicate with their teams. We explore his journey in youth leadership and the impacts of technology on youth ministry, not forgetting the lasting need for meaningful human connection in these digital times.
Embrace the art of the pivot! An inspiring example comes from the legendary switch of Nike, from running to basketball shoes. We delve into the audacity of Nike executive, Sonny Vircar, as he pursued Michael Jordan despite the trending chase for other stars. It's a riveting tale that underscores the essence of accepting victories and losses and, most importantly, turning setbacks into growth opportunities.
Lastly, let's talk about failure – not as the end of the road but as a stepping stone to success. Joe discusses the difficulties when leaders and employees are not on the same wavelength. We also touch on the significance of a strong, clear digital presence and how Joe harnesses his website to mentor his coaching clients. Tune in and get ready to discover how social media and email can be used effectively to forge meaningful relationships. Join us on this exciting journey of learning, growing, and leading better!
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Ryan Dement from Chasing Financial Freedom podcast . I hope you guys are having a great day today on the podcast And I'm going to try not to butcher . His last name is Joe Lalone And he's an award-winning leadership blogger . He helps leaders understand how to use movies to improve their leadership skills and abilities . Joseph , welcome to the show .
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