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John O’Leary was expected to die young. Instead, he teaches others how to truly live. His inspirational storytelling, humor, and authentic joy deliver a powerful message about how we can live inspired even through crisis.
4 Key Points
- Nobody is better equipped to react to the post-COVID-19 world than an entrepreneur who looks for opportunities to build a greater future.
- You can’t have impact that scales without being a leader who cares about personal growth and humility.
- Seemingly insignificant daily changes become monumental over time. Make a positive change every day—no matter how small.
- Recognize and celebrate the times when your business meets its mission.
Quote
“This is our time. This is our life. It’s our next step.”
What We Talked About
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- 01:10 – What came out of your experience playing piano after the fire?
- 04:45 – Discussing hope by understanding Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- 07:12 – On seeing through pessimism to find the truth
- 08:15 – What are the leadership implications for the call to, “stop acting ordinary”?
- 11:25 – How do you see possibilities in the longer term?
- 13:04 – Learning lessons from the “Greatest Generation”
- 16:08 – Do you think that entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to create the future?
- 17:59 – How do you understand personal agency?
- 22:50 – What does impact mean to you?
- 24:48 – How would you define “impactful leadership”?
- 26:17 – How do you consciously develop your own leadership?
- 30:17 – What does your company’s culture look like?
- 34:28 – Greeting your coworkers with a shared sense of belonging
- 36:50 – On awe
- 39:10 – On being childlike instead of childish
- 39:53 – You are worth the daily self-investment
Actionable Tips
- Surround yourself with phenomenal people.
- Recognize how little you know now and the limitless opportunity remaining in the world.
- See how much impact you can have in your immediate surroundings and believe that you can make change.
Resources Mentioned
John’s books:
- In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy The first week’s proceeds were donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life
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And find him on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
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Ursula Jorch, Host of The Impact Interviews
Ursula Jorch is a business coach, speaker, and podcaster who shows women leaders how to turn their businesses into profitable agents for lasting change, global impact, and a force for good in the world.
