In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd and I have a lovely conversation with Alli Worthington about entrepreneurialism, work and home life balance, DISC profiles and much more. Alli is the COO of Propel Women, an organization founded by Christine Caine that “Helps women internalize a leadership identity & fulfill their purpose, passion & potential.” Enjoy!

Best Quotes

“‘Die to self’ is the practical thing.”

“We all get so caught up in what we want to say, what we want to communicate without thinking of what needs to be heard, what can people hear at that time, and what will be most beneficial.”

“The message matters far more than the communicator.”

“We’re constantly checking on each other not only to make sure we’re working well together but that we love each other.”

“If I was a super hero googling would be my super power.”

“All the trust that’s built with kids when they’re younger makes all the difference when they’re teens.”

“The number one secret to learning how to lead well is to surround yourself with people smarter than you, people who know how love others well, and people who love you enough to tell you when you’re messing everything up.”

Recommended Resources

Propel Women

Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy

Second in Command: The Misunderstood Role of the Chief Operating Officer

Jim Collins

Andy Stanley