🎙️ SummaryIn this episode of The Whetstone Podcast, we unpack what it takes to lead at the highest level, where checklists stop working and adaptability becomes your greatest strength. Using the ski-slope model of leadership, we explore how to move from managing tasks to inspiring transformation.This is a call for men to embrace the Black Diamond level of leadership, where influence is earned, mission drives every decision, and your ability to lead well impacts your family, community, and purpose.✨ Highlights✅ Understanding the four tiers of leadership, from Green Circle to Black Diamond✅ Why systems and checklists are helpful but will only take you so far✅ The mindset shift from managing processes to leading people✅ How to cultivate adaptive leadership when no playbook exists✅ The role of emotional intelligence in mastering influence✅ Breathing life into dead regions, lessons from the Lazarus project✅ How to align your mission, habits, and relationships for greater impact✅ Practical steps to lead your family, team, and community with purpose🎧 Sound Bites“Black Diamond leadership thrives where there’s no playbook.”“Systems are tools, but they can never replace your mission.”“Next-tier influence comes from adaptability, not rigidity.”“You’re not called to manage people, you’re called to lead them.”“Every man can rise to Black Diamond leadership, but it takes courage and clarity.”⏱️ Timestamps00:00 — Mud Gear socks, IPC pain, and parking lot waffles07:00 — Purpose vs. systems: the comfort trap11:30 — Why over-relying on checklists limits your influence16:00 — First-tier vs. second-tier leadership explained21:00 — The ski-slope model: Green Circle to Black Diamond27:00 — Raising Lazarus: reigniting stalled regions and stalled men34:30 — Emotional intelligence and situational awareness in leadership40:00 — Habits, systems, and adaptability: striking the right balance47:00 — Leading with influence at home, work, and in your mission

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