“80% of us never change until we experience a severe degree of discomfort. I was living in discomfort, and I decided to make that dramatic change so I could excel.”

In this episode, we are joined by Darrell "Flash" Gordon, CEO & President at Wernle’s Youth & Family Treatment Center, who peels back the layers of resilience and the pivotal moments when discomfort sparks action.

In our conversation, Darrell discusses how to spark personal change, the impact of leadership in coaching individuals towards growth and achievement, and the strategies involving the transformation of lives of abused and neglected youth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Evaluate areas in your personal and professional lives where adversity could signal an opportunity for growth
2. Engaging with your teams aspirations and provide support in their pursuits to motivate them
3. Establish concrete goals and create actionable plans for ultimate personal development

Things to listen for:

[06:05] Facing discomfort leads to personal transformation

[13:19] Overcoming challenges leads to success and opportunities

[22:55] Darrell’s experience working with abused youth and what he learned

[28:33] Dream managers lead to staff empowerment

[33:03] Advice for leaders who are working through people problems

Resources:

• Floyd Coaching
• The Culture Assessment
• Matthew Kelly’s Books
• Floyd Coaching’s Blog
• Stellar One Consulting

Connect with the Guest:

• Darrell Gordon’s LinkedIn

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

• Kate Volman’s Linkedin
• Floyd Coaching on Linkedin
• Floyd Consulting on Facebook
• Floyd Consulting on Twitter
• Floyd Consulting on YouTube
• Floyd Consulting on Instagram