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Michael Brody-Waite on Leading in Life

Michael Brody-Waite on Leading in Life

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Michael Brody-Waite explains how addiction recovery principles can enhance personal and professional leadership.

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49:10•30 Mar 2021

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Leading Authentically: Insights from Michael Brody-Waite on The One You Feed

“The way that they lead you is by showing you how they lead themselves.”

Imagine if the skills you needed to recover from addiction could also make you a better leader. That's exactly what Michael Brody-Waite believes. In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer chats with Michael, a recovering addict turned acclaimed speaker, entrepreneur, and leadership coach.

They dive into his book, *Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It*, and explore how principles from addiction recovery can transform both personal and professional leadership. Michael shares how being honest about your weaknesses, facing uncomfortable truths, and surrendering outcomes can pave the way for authentic leadership. He also discusses the parallels between addiction behaviors and corporate environments, shedding light on how many of us hide behind masks and avoid tough conversations.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to lead more genuinely and effectively, whether in the boardroom or in everyday life.

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