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References to The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance Hardcover – March 4, 2014

by Steven Kotler (Author) https://www.stevenkotler.com/book-pages/the-rise-of-super-man 

What Is Mental Fitness And How Do You Achieve It? - Jody Micheal January 19, 2022 https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/01/19/what-is-mental-fitness-and-how-do-you-achieve-it/?sh=20e639174cd4 

Part 2 of Collin and Kavis continuing their talk on the fatigued leader, turning is On and OFF, and learning to take care of oneself before the fatigue sets in.  This is something that literally "takes a village" to make work.  Lots of reflection on the last couple of years as they reference article "The Boss is Not Okay" from www.ICD.ca Directors Journal Sept/Oct 2022

Ok. Our imperfections can often discourage and dissuade someone from even thinking about being a leader.  When you become a leader, you are automatically in the gauntlet of critics who can often expect more than you can give (or at least it can feel that way).

While Kavis does laugh at Collin because of his last doctor's appointment, he also takes the pair into a very serious topic of being ok with our failures because "FAILURE IS PART OF THE PROCESS".  They make references to Angela Duckworth's book GRIT, Strengthfinders 2.0 by Tom Rath, Steve Munby's Book "Imperfect Leadership and other great speakers such as Pamela Wallin.  Kavis and Collin have a vulnerable conversation that new and emerging leaders need to hear.  

Kavis and Collin go into the first part of a series that explores the negative effects of fatigued leader, recognizing the signs, and what the heck to we do??  They also discuss the perils of getting older, getting your teeth fixed and being told you are temporarily living in "Senior's Home"!

Taken from When Executives Burn Out (hbr.org) “Those who study cases like these agree that a special phenomenon occurs after people expend a great deal of effort, intense to the point of exhaustion, without visible results. People in these situations feel angry, helpless, trapped, and depleted: they are burned out. This experience is more intense than what is ordinarily referred to as stress. “

Pulling from recent articles such as Executive Exhaustion Alert by Kirk LaPointe and the book Do Less, Achieve More: Discover the Hidden Power of Giving In by Chin-Ning Chu.

Again, another Collin and Kavis unscripted dialogue about "what leaders should be focused on". Yes, we talk about Kavis' Mama's car and being "hot" after a vax shot. Funny but meaningful discussions on the things leaders should focus on.

People want and respond to leaders that are authentic and real. An over scripted leader can be seen as evasive and hiding something. At the same time, being authentic means being vulnerable and in a world where we have a whole generation that is always watched (camera phones/social media) every mistake is forever recorded. So is it worth it? Collin takes a time out with Nadene Joy - executive leadership strategist, advisor and global 'Mindset and Wellness Expert', CEO & Founder of The Global Lead 2 Impact Summit. She has been featured in media outlets including USA Today, CBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, i Heart Radio, The Globe and Mail and NBC. Nadene is the author of "Uncover Your Purpose: Heal and Share Your Gifts With the World" and "Love is...A Guide to the Power of Love". She is also co-author of "Cracking The Rich Code Vol 4" with Kevin Harrington of the TV show "Shark Tank" and business icon, Jim Britt. www.nadenejoy.com

Collin and Kavis, with Guest David Smith laugh and talk about how biases can affect our leadership. David is the co-founder of Logia Consulting and has enjoyed blending strategic consulting and working as an accredited coach/mentor to hundreds of current and next generation leaders helping them grow new competencies and capacity. He uses effective coaching approaches, systems and tools also applied in succession planning, team and culture development, organizational change management and organizational diagnostics. Having built and led organizations over 25 years, some from greenfield starts, he appreciates the unique opportunities and challenges organizations must embrace during start-up, business process optimization, mergers and acquisitions, while respecting the intricacies of people and relationships. David is also co-founder of Virtual Leadership Matters Inc. which offer strategies and practical tools to lead successful remote workforces.

Snap! This one knocks it out of the park. Manley McLachlan is a well known throughout Canada and the US as a business association executive in the construction sector. Originally hailing from Saskatchewan, Manley has led as Chief Executive Officer in Saskatchewan and British Columbia. His career of over 25 years in executive leadership in  has given him huge opportunity to reflect on values. Today he continues to provide leadership and support to entrepreneurs in the technology sector. Listen to his journey and laugh along as his reflections were like gold to Kavis and I. Ever want to look Manley up and ask him to speak at your next business conference? [email protected]