It's a Good Life

A Prescription for Your Success - with Dr. Pete Leddy #108

06.26.2018 - By Brian BuffiniPlay

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“Success in a business isn’t something that happens to you; it’s something you’re a part of.” — Pete Leddy Growing up the eighth of ten children in a working class family in Chicago, Pete Leddy was fascinated by human behavior from an early age. With a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology, he’s helped employees at companies large and small tap into their strengths, find their purpose and achieve their goals. In this Takeover Tuesday episode, Dermot Buffini interviews Pete Leddy to learn more about his journey, his perspective on success and his best advice for people at all stages of their careers. You’ll learn the three must-have mindset principles of successful individuals, how thinking of your skills and knowledge as a product will differentiate yourself in your market, and why a thirst for learning is essential at any stage of your career. He also shares the best advice he’s ever heard, which is sure to  help you live a happier, more inspired life. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Success, for me, means an individual is doing what he or she aspires to do.” — Pete Leddy “If you have dreams, a purpose you want to fulfill, but you don’t have a plan, then you’re a dreamer. If you’re out there day-to-day, hunkering down and getting projects done without a vision or purpose, you’re rudderless.” — Pete Leddy “Success in a business isn’t something that happens to you; it’s something you’re a part of.” — Pete Leddy “I need the human spirit in my life. I need to feel that energy.” — Pete Leddy “My purpose on this earth is helping other people transform beyond what they ever expected they could do.” — Pete Leddy “Engaging others in your journey is the most important thing you can do.” — Pete Leddy “What really matters to people regardless of their generation comes down to having a fulfilling work environment. The more we draw boundaries, the more dangerous it becomes.” — Pete Leddy “Lead at the individual level.” — Pete Leddy   Mentioned in the episode: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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