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Paul’s Take #3: The Anatomy of a Successful Leader

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Episode 3 Recap

Paul’s Take #3: The Anatomy of a Successful Leader

Episode Summary

In this episode, Paul Epstein looks back on his conversation with Anton Gunn about leadership and unlocking the qualities of a successful leader. Anton is the former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and in this episode, Paul reviews the priceless leadership nuggets Anton shared during their conversation. Paul debunks the traditional definition of leadership while challenging us all to review leaders in our lives to find out what it is that makes us follow. It’s an interesting listen so tune in and find the leader in you!

Key Takeaways

  • Understanding the tactics and strategies of the world’s greatest leaders.
  • Think about a leader and ask yourself why you would follow them?
  • The qualities of a good leader and how they might differ from what you’ve been taught.
  • Rank, role, title, and authority aren’t required to be a leader.

In This Episode

  • (00:35) – What do the greatest leaders in the world do?
  • (1:00) – Auditing leaders in your life to find out why you’re a follower is important.
  • (2:20) – Debunking the definition of a leader.
  • (2:40) – The key ingredients of a leader.

Notable Quotes

  • (1:38) – “The odds are not only were they effective in leading you and others. They were also effective at leading themselves.” – Paul
  • (2:39) – “They (leaders) listen, they share, they support, they were available, they respect, they organize.” – Paul
  • (3:31) – “Before we lead others, we must first effectively lead ourselves.” – Paul

Resources and Links

Paul Epstein

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