In today's episode, our guest Chris Gillen, a self-described 'cultural firestarter' and author of 'The Villain Trap: How Leaders Lose Power Through Blame—and How to Take It Back. shares his journey from growing up in a family of intentional victims to becoming a passionate advocate for accountability and transparency in leadership.

Chris delves into how his grandfather's teachings profoundly shaped his outlook on life and leadership. He discusses the societal challenges of blame culture, both at home and in the workplace, and the critical importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions.

Chris also introduces his latest venture, Caller Base AI, an artificial intelligence platform aimed at revolutionizing customer service for small and medium businesses. Offering actionable insights from his book and his experience in leadership roles at major corporations like Target and Home Depot, Chris provides valuable guidance on fostering a culture of accountability and empathy.

Episode Minutes:

Minute 6: The Villain Trap: Concept and Application

Minute 16: The Villain Trap at Home

Minute 28: Leadership and Authenticity

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The Question That Changed Everything

What if the key to unlocking your team's potential isn’t in having the right answers—but in asking the right questions? One operations director was stuck in 70-hour workweeks, constantly solving problems her team wouldn’t take on.

Everything changed when she asked just one powerful question: “What would you do if I weren’t here?” In this week’s Weekly Leader’s Digest episode, we explore how real influence comes not from control, but from curiosity.

You’ll learn five types of questions that not only solve problems—but build problem solvers.

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My guest today is Adam McGraw.

Adam shares his compelling journey from being an executive at American Express to building his own unique community called Crew. He recounts key moments, such as stumbling upon the influential book 'Positive Intelligence' and his life-changing meeting with the author, which led him to introspection and eventually to leave his corporate life.

Adam discusses how this pivot allowed him to focus on creating a diverse and authentic community for leaders seeking personal and professional fulfillment. The conversation delves into the challenges of change, the importance of meaningful connections, and staying true to oneself in both career and life.

Episode Minutes:

Minute 2: The Turning Point: Discovering Positive Intelligence

Minute 18: Creating a Diverse Leadership Ecosystem

Minute 22: Human Connection in a Post-COVID World

Minute 27: The Mission and Ethos of Crew

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