Episode 93: Marianne LewisEpisode 93: Marianne Lewis
I am Driven Podcast
Marianne Smith is an academic who works directly in studying paradoxes and has found life is full of them. In her fathers' work with Harvard MBA students, he shared that the biggest complaint they had from their students was arrogance. She shared what...
53:07•31 May 2023
Balancing Act: Marianne Lewis on Leadership and the Driven Mindset
Episode Overview
- Marianne's varied academic journey from being an academic brat to embracing leadership
- Reflections on feeling different and the endless pursuit of achievement
- Experiencing a shift in academia in London and the confinement felt for the first time
- Importance of understanding tensions and embracing both/and thinking
- The transformative power of turning drive into a force for positive change
“You just can't let it be your kryptonite at the same time, right? How do you really turn your drive into something, and it's hard to say this to a 19-year-old, that is driven toward a higher purpose, because even that notion can just seem like, what do you mean higher purpose?”
Ever felt like your ambition is both a blessing and a curse? Marianne Lewis knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of the 'I Am Driven Podcast', Marianne, an academic who has dedicated her career to studying paradoxes, sits down with Dr. Douglas Brackmann to unravel the complexities of being 'Driven'.
Growing up in an academic environment and navigating the rigorous demands of an MBA program, Marianne shares her personal journey of feeling different and the relentless pursuit of achievement that many Driven individuals experience. She opens up about how arrogance often masks deeper insecurities and how understanding this can lead to more authentic leadership.
Marianne also discusses her book 'Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems', co-authored with Wendy Smith, which delves into the importance of balancing opposing forces in life. This episode is a deep dive into the nuances of ambition, the struggles of feeling confined by societal norms, and the transformative power of embracing tensions to lead with purpose.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a pro-athlete, or someone who feels the weight of their own drive, Marianne's insights offer a refreshing perspective on turning your inner turmoil into a force for positive change.
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