What is excellence in leadership?

Contrary to what many people think, excellence has nothing to do with the results we get but how we do things. Excellence is not about the outcome; it is about the process.

Today, I'm joined by the inspiring Mac McNeil, a top-performing executive and an accomplished leader with a diverse military intelligence, business, and financial management background.

Mac is the Author of the leadership book and newsletter "My Great Aunt EDNA" and was named among the 10 Most Influential Black Corporate Leaders to Watch in 2023 by CIO Views Magazine. Over the years, Mac has held key positions at the most prestigious financial institutions in the world, like JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America.

In this episode together, we hear about Mac's backstory and how growing up in Germany in the '80s, plus his experiences in the US Army, contributed to molding what excellence means to him. We talk about leadership, leading by example, and the experiences that inspired Mac to create EDNA's leadership principles.

Additionally, Mac shares a fantastic story about leadership inspired by the great Miles Davis, talks about "the broken mirror," and so much more.

Tune in to Episode 384 of Becoming Your Best, and learn more about Mac's leadership principles.

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Please, tell us about your Great Aunt EDNA; tell us about your book (5:10) 
• What does the spirit of excellence mean for you? (6:40)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• A bit about Mac's background (3:50) 
• Mac shares a lesson learned from a teller working at the Bank of America (8:50) 
• The leadership style of Miles Davis (12:00) 
• Mac explains the leadership principles of EDNA (17:10) 
• How to know you are doing things right as a leader (22:20)

Resources: 

• Book: Mac McNeil - My Great Aunt EDNA: The Golden Girl of Leadership

Connect with Mac: 

• LinkedIn

Becoming Your Best Resources: 

• Becoming Your Best Website
• Becoming Your Best University Website
• Becoming Your Best Library
• Email: [email protected] 
• Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders
• Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance
• Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety

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