Growing Mentor Intelligence: Lifelong Learning with Alan Landry

“I hope to be a better leader today than I was yesterday, and the day before.” - COL (RET) Alan D. Landry

Episode Summary:

This week, Ted engages in a profound conversation with Al Landry, a distinguished military veteran and esteemed leader in the corporate world. Drawing from his extensive military background and subsequent career at Raytheon, Al shares invaluable insights on the transformative power of mentorship and lifelong learning.

Al's journey, from his formative years at West Point to his current role as the founder of Altuitive Holdings, epitomizes a commitment to leadership excellence and continuous growth. Through candid reflections and personal anecdotes, Al articulates his foundational leadership principles, underscored by duty, honor, and accountability.

Central to the discussion is the concept of mentor intelligence—a skill honed through deliberate relationships and a foundation of integrity. Al elucidates the nuances between mentoring and coaching, emphasizing the profound impact of relationship-based mentorship on individual and team development.

Listeners will glean actionable strategies from Al's book, "Growing Mentor Intelligence: A Field Guide to Mentoring," as he outlines practical steps for cultivating effective leadership and mentorship practices. From setting the example through actions to enforcing standards with humility and empathy, Al offers a roadmap for aspiring leaders to navigate the complexities of today's business landscape with confidence and integrity.

About COL (RET) Alan D. Landry:

In this enlightening episode, Ted engages in a profound conversation with Al Landry, a distinguished military veteran and esteemed leader in the corporate world. Drawing from his extensive military background and subsequent career at Raytheon, Al shares invaluable insights on the transformative power of mentorship and lifelong learning.

Al's journey, from his formative years at West Point to his current role as the founder of Altuitive Holdings, epitomizes a commitment to leadership excellence and continuous growth. Through candid reflections and personal anecdotes, Al articulates his foundational leadership principles, underscored by duty, honor, and accountability.

Central to the discussion is the concept of mentor intelligence—a skill honed through deliberate relationships and a foundation of integrity. Al elucidates the nuances between mentoring and coaching, emphasizing the profound impact of relationship-based mentorship on individual and team development.

Listeners will glean actionable strategies from Al's book, "Growing Mentor Intelligence: A Field Guide to Mentoring," as he outlines practical steps for cultivating effective leadership and mentorship practices. From setting the example through actions to enforcing standards with humility and empathy, Al offers a roadmap for aspiring leaders to navigate the complexities of today's business landscape with confidence and integrity.

COL (RET) Alan Landry is a dynamic, innovative leader with a proven track record spanning over 50 years in both public and private sectors. Alan is the owner and founder of ALtuitive Holdings, LLC, an independent consulting company focused on leadership, strategy, and mentorship. He is the author of “Growing Mentor IntelligenceTM – A Field Guide to Mentoring” and the “Companion Workbook”, both important contributions to the field of growing and sustaining effective organic mentorship programs. He currently presents workshops to organizations based on his original work and enjoys a robust mentor practice.

Alan retired from Raytheon Missile Systems on 31 July 2012, after serving as Director of Business Development for the Land Combat Product Line in Tucson, Arizona, for over 4 1⁄2 years. During his 10 years with Raytheon, Alan served in a variety of leadership positions in strategy and business development, to include 2 1⁄2 years as Director of Strategy for Raytheon Missile Systems, a $6B annual revenue business. While at Raytheon, Alan proved himself to be an expert leader, strategist, mentor, innovator, and diversity/inclusion advocate. He created a mentor organization for over 50 emerging leaders and sustained the organization for over 5 years. In recognition of these efforts Alan was awarded the Raytheon Excellence in Mentorship Award for 2012, an award limited to 30 recipients across the 70,000-employee base. Alan also served as a Raytheon Diversity and Inclusion “Game Changer” for over 5 years, a leadership position within the company to create positive change in this critical area. Alan supported numerous audiences across the organization with presentations on leadership, mentorship, strategy, strategic planning, and diversity/inclusion. He offers a unique ability to leverage his extensive military, industry, and non-profit experiences to personalize these critically i...