We show up as leaders because it’s not just us on the line. It never has been. It never will be. Somebody is at the other end of the chain on your hip. They will sink or swim based on your next choice.

You can’t say you love others and despise yourself. Your leadership cannot be maximized by partial appreciation of the value you have to offer the world.

The only way to truly lead is to be vulnerable. The foundation of vulnerability is purpose. If you can find purpose in a thing, you can find the ability to risk it all for what can be gained.

We all have areas of our lives that caused us grief and anxiety. We all have certain things that tend to get us off-balance. My challenge to you is to stop running from that thing. Face it head on. The only way to do that is to take away the opportunity to flee. Board up the doors, burn the boats, and put your back against the wall.

How do you see time?

Let’s aim for joy and fulfillment this year instead of just nailing deadlines, dominating our space, and running in circles. Fill your soul.

Run Well GSO is a dynamic mentorship program for young men in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. The foundation and purpose of this program is to come alongside high school aged young men and teach them matters of leadership, life skill development, personal growth and success principles. This program helps young men develop the characteristics and leadership qualities that good men should have in all aspects of life. They are challenged mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally to become the best version of themselves. One way this is done is by running. Running begins with a choice, but finishes with results. These young men, being mentored by first responders, train to complete an endurance race of some kind at the end of their program. When finished, they understand what they are capable of individually and collectively as a team. They learn to run the race of life well. You can find more information about Run Well GSO on Instagram and Facebook.

Matt has completed over 1200 safe BASE jumps to date, the vast majority of which being wingsuit flights from alpine cliffs. He is the author of The Great Book of BASE.  As co-founder and CEO of Squirrel Wingsuits, Matt oversees wingsuit testing and R&D. Matt has competed in every Red Bull Aces event, placing 3rd in 2015 and 5th in 2016. He is heavily involved in the development of high performance wingsuits.  He is focused on the Next Level Wingsuit Skydiving and Wingsuit BASE courses. Matt’s background in gliding flight (including 12 years at Ozone Paragliders Ltd.) and paragliding instruction, combined with a decade of wingsuit BASE experience, gives him a unique perspective on developing wingsuit flight skills.  In this episode he brings his profound perspective of flying down to earth so that we can all understand the beauty from above! 

 K.D. Wilson is a Leadership Development Educator and Empowerment Speaker. He specializes in delivering seminars, training, and keynotes that focus on personal growth, team acceleration and leadership implementation nationwide.  K.D. is the host of top-rated leadership and personal growth podcast called, "I Lead The Way." By way of motivational moments, informative interviews, and real lived experiences, the podcast is in place to help individuals and teams achieve that next level of leadership. Nationally recognized guests appear on the show in order to share bits of wisdom and support for listeners.  If you'd like to explore how K.D. can help your team, program, organization or school, K.D. can be contacted at [email protected] or via www.Iamkdwilson.com.  #podcast #coaching #inspiration #squirrelwingsuits #fly #winning #mindset #basejumping #skydiving #fitness #leadership #motivation #faith #entrepreneur #family #success #sports #faith #risk #college #studentathlete #nevergiveup #contentcreator

This quote will change the way you see what you pursue. Most of all, how you pursue it!

If you’ve ever had someone give you a charge to succeed, you understand the validity of this episode.