#69 The ONE Leadership Skill You’re Probably Ignoring (But…

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In this episode I'm joined by, James Fleming, Managing Director of Power Within Training. We discuss the unique approach of his leadership development company, focusing on motivational intelligence. He shares his journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of understanding human motivation and adapting leadership styles for the modern workforce. James reflects on the challenges and growth his business experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the significance of resilience and support in overcoming doubts and achieving success. In this conversation, James shares his journey in leadership training, emphasizing the importance of overcoming excuses, transforming challenges into opportunities, and the significance of storytelling in gaining buy-in from participants. He discusses his vision for global expansion, lessons learned from business failures, and the ongoing battle with imposter syndrome. James encourages listeners to take action against their fears and highlights the rewarding nature of the hard path in entrepreneurship. In the episode, we discuss: • Motivational intelligence • Effective leadership requirements • How leadership has to adapt to a changing world • Early entrepreneurial days and challenges • Asking the right questions. • People need to feel involved to truly engage in their work. • Leadership development • Believing in your vision is essential for long-term success • The biggest excuses • Lessons from business failures • Managing fear • Nothing good happens in the comfort zone • The rewarding hard path • What if you could? James: LinkedIn The Power Within Training: Website LinkedIn Follow Me: YouTube Newsletter LinkedIn Instagram Twitter TikTok Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Power Within Training 03:04 Understanding Motivational Intelligence 05:56 The Journey to Entrepreneurship 12:00 Adapting Leadership for the 21st Century 17:11 Growth Through Adversity 24:54 Overcoming Doubts in Early Entrepreneurship 30:54 Vision for Global Expansion 32:20 Overcoming Common Excuses 33:40 Transforming Challenges into Opportunities 34:50 Lessons from Business Failures 37:45 Navigating Imposter Syndrome 42:08 Building Buy-In Through Storytelling 46:56 Taking Action Against Excuses 49:51 The Hard Path to Success 51:43 The Journey of Starting a Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.