Leadership, Disrupted

Your Leadership Origin Story | David Hutchens is a leadership conversation presented by Dan Rust featuring author, speaker, and storytelling expert David Hutchens. In this video, Hutchens dives deep into one of the most powerful leadership concepts: the origin story— the narrative of how you became a leader and why your path matters. In this talk, you’ll explore questions such as:✨What is a leadership origin story? Hutchens explains that your origin story is not just a personal memory — it’s a strategic storytelling tool that defines who you are as a leader, shapes how others perceive you, and helps you connect with people authentically. ✨Why do origin stories matter in leadership? Leadership isn’t just about skills or titles — it’s about meaning. Sharing where you came from and what shaped your leadership mindset builds trust, engagement, and belief in the people you lead.✨How do you find your origin story? Hutchens guides viewers on reflecting about pivotal moments, challenges faced, and choices made that defined your leadership journey. These stories are useful in team meetings, personal branding, public speaking, and organizational culture work. ✨Storytelling techniques leaders can use — Expect insights on how to craft and tell your narrative in a way that’s authentic, compelling, and purposeful. Hutchens draws from his work with leaders around the world and connects storytelling to leadership influence. Themes include:* Personal leadership narrative* Storytelling for influence* Leadership mindset* Authenticity in leadership📌 Whether you are an emerging leader, entrepreneur, or someone looking to communicate your why more clearly, this video shows you how your own story is one of your most strategic leadership assets. #Leadership#LeadershipDevelopment#LeadershipJourney#LeadershipMindset#AuthenticLeadership#PurposeDrivenLeadership#ValuesBasedLeadership#LeadWithPurpose#Storytelling#LeadershipStory#StoryDrivenLeadership#PowerOfStory#StorytellingForLeaders#NarrativeLeadership#PersonalStory#PersonalGrowth#SelfReflection#FindingYourWhy#GrowthMindset#LifeLessons#MeaningfulWork#InnerLeadership#ExecutiveCoaching#LeadershipCoaching#ProfessionalDevelopment#CareerGrowth#TeamLeadership#OrganizationalCulture#DavidHutchens#ThoughtLeadership#LeadershipSpeaker#BusinessStorytelling#Inspiration#MotivationalTalk#LeadershipTips#LeadershipTalk#MindsetShift#LearnAndGrow#Wisdom#SuccessMindset#Leadership #Storytelling #LeadershipDevelopment #AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipOriginStory #PersonalGrowth #StoryDrivenLeadership #FindingYourWhy #DavidHutchens #ThoughtLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadWithPurposeleadership origin storyleadership journeyauthentic leadershippurpose driven leadershipvalues based leadershipleadership identitypersonal leadership storyleadership mindsetleadership storytellingstorytelling for leaderspower of storytelling in leadershipstory driven leadershipnarrative leadershipbusiness storytellingcommunicating your whyinfluential storytellingfinding your leadership purposeself reflection for leaderspersonal growth for leadersmeaningful leadershiplife experiences shaping leadershipinner leadership workpersonal transformationleadership development trainingexecutive leadership developmentleadership coaching insightsorganizational culture storytellingteam leadership communicationleadership communication skillsDavid Hutchens leadershipDavid Hutchens storytellingleadership speaker David Hutchensthought leadership storytellingleadership keynote insightswhat is a leadership origin storyhow to tell your leadership storywhy leadership stories matterhow storytelling builds trust in leadershipusing personal stories in leadershipleadership storytelling examples

Since founding Laugh Dot Inc., Kevin's has focused on using comedy as a tool to strengthen team bonds, enhance company morale, grow community and enhance leadership. He has honed his expertise in engaging audiences and tailoring sales processes to deliver Laughter as a Service (LaaS) that transcends traditional team-building exercises, making every corporate event a memorable and unifying experience.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hubschmann/

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For more than 20 years Kimberly Davis has been helping thousands of emerging leaders transform into strategic difference-makers who drive results while leveraging their true, authentic selves. She is the author of BRAVE Leadership, which demystifies HOW to BE brave and DO brave, even when you don't feel brave.

Brave Leadership is an the essential guide for leaders in today’s ever-shifting world.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlydavisonstage/

Brave Leadership: https://brave-leadership.com/

For any successful business, the BRAND is a critical asset. Leaders envision the brand. Nurture the brand. Protect the brand. And Cat Holt is a Maestro of brand.

Cat Holt is the architect behind one of the most enduring and beloved campaigns in insurance history — Dr. Rick for Progressive Insurance. With a rare blend of strategic rigor and creative soul, Cat has helped legacy brands evolve, challenger brands emerge, and leadership teams navigate the unknown.

Today, as President & CEO of Coologee, Inc., she brings that same clarity and courage to companies facing transformation, uncertainty, or opportunity.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catkolodij/

Coologee Website: https://coologee.com/

Ryan Heinl is the CEO of SIY Global - a science-based learning company that delivers world-class emotional intelligence programs built on a unique blend of neuroscience and mindfulness to create high-performing workplaces where people and business can flourish.Ryan has a unique take on Emotional Intelligence with a foundation in industrial and organizational psychology plus over 20 years at the intersection of executive assessment, leadership development, and technology. He and his team translate science and technology into scalable solutions that drive measurable business results.They help organizations select and build leaders who thrive in complexity and ambiguity. And if you are focused on building leaders for the future, you’re going to love this conversation. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanheinl/SIY Global Website: https://www.siyglobal.com/

Barbara Wittmann is the founder of the digital wisdomcollective: an operating system for the age of AI and transformation that upgrades how organizations align, collaborate, and deliver. It builds two interconnected layers of infrastructure to make your tech stack shine:
• Human Infrastructure — confidence, collaboration, connectors in the middle, shared mental models, and an innovation mindset that keeps ecosystems growing.
• Navigation Infrastructure — shared orientation tools that guidedecision-making without adding more technology, bringing clarity in complexity.

Digital Leadership requires so much more than facility withdigital technology. And Barbara is the perfect person to about the opportunities, nuances, and potential trap doors the face leaders who are driving technology innovation and change. And in today’s AI-driven world, one way or the other, that means all of us.

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarawittmann/
Digital Wisdom Collective:  https://www.digitalwisdomcollective.com/

In this compelling episode of Leadership Disrupted, we sit down with Eric Rogers, PhD, a high-impact sleep consultant and board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, to explore the critical link between sleep hygiene, cognitive performance, and effective leadership. Modern leadership in a complex, fast-paced world demands peak mental acuity, yet many leaders navigate their roles in a state of chronic sleep deprivation. Dr. Rogers shares his extensive experience coaching elite performers—from U.S. Navy SEALs to professional sports teams and corporate executives—explaining why sleep is the single most important factor for physical recovery, emotional resilience, and sound decision-making.LinkedIn Profile:   / eric-rogers-phd  Website: https://www.peaksleep.com/Drawing from his research and work with high-stakes organizations, Dr. Rogers explains that "powering through" on four or five hours of sleep is not a badge of honor but a significant impairment to productivity. We dive into the practical ways leaders can assess their own "sleep debt," manage cognitive offloading, and foster a workplace culture that values rest as a performance enhancer rather than a nuisance. Throughout the conversation, we explore how prioritizing sleep can transform a leader’s patience, creativity, and overall quality of life.Key Topics Covered:The Invisibility of Impairment: Why chronic sleep deprivation causes a "baseline resetting" that tricks leaders into thinking they are functioning at 100% when they are significantly compromised.The Law of Diminishing Returns: Understanding how working 70-hour weeks can result in the same productivity as 50-hour weeks due to sleep-related inefficiency.Cognitive Offloading: Practical strategies for "emptying the brain" before bed to prevent late-night rumination on tasks and responsibilities.The Three Pillars of Sleep Quality: Why a consistent wake time, reducing alcohol, and building a one-hour "disconnect" buffer are more effective than total sleep hours alone.Sleep as a Performance Enhancer: Shifting the mindset from sleep being "lost time" to it being the primary driver of sharp judgment and mental health.The Myth of the "Short Sleeper": Debunking the media-driven idea that ambitious winners only need four hours of sleep, a trait that applies to less than 1% of the population.This episode is essential for executives, managers, and high achievers who want to reclaim their mental edge and lead with greater clarity and impact.Hope this episode added a little sparkle to your day! If it did, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with someone who could use a smile, and let me know your favorite part in the comments!Don't forget to subscribe: / @danrustWatch our other videos:How Brave Leaders Speak Up When It’s Risky | Kimberly Davis:    • How Brave Leaders Speak Up When It’s Risky...  Your Leadership Origin Story | David Hutchens:    • Your Leadership Origin Story  | David Hutc...  Human-Centered Leadership | Karen Zeigler:    • Human Centered Leadership | Karen Zeigler ...  Leadership Beyond the Ice | Leela Bassi:    • Leadership Beyond the Ice | Leela Bassi #l...  Connect with us: ▶️ YouTube 🔴: / @danrustHashtags:#SleepHygiene #SleepHealth #LeadershipDevelopment #PeakPerformance #EricRogers #ExecutiveCoaching #MentalHealth #WorkplaceProductivity #CognitiveFunction #LeadershipDisrupted #DanRustRelevant Keywords:Eric Rogers sleep consultant, sleep and leadership performance, behavioral sleep medicine, cognitive offloading for sleep, overcoming sleep deprivation in business, high-performance sleep strategies, circadian rhythm for executives, sleep debt and productivity, mental sharpness for leaders, sleep hygiene for busy professionals, impact of sleep on decision making.Thank you for watching our videos! Don’t forget to subscribe: / @danrust

Sonia McDonald is the CEO and founder of LeadershipHQ andMcDonald Inc. Sonia is a leading keynote speaker, leadership advisor and award winning author. Her books Leadership Attitude, Just Rock It! and First Comes Courage are taking the world by storm and she is an in demand coach,facilitator, keynote speaker and advisor.

Leadership stress is a topic of particular interest to Soniaand in this episode she shares her insights on the topic. Leaders today carry the burden of increasing stress levels driven by multiple disruptions and increasing complexities of the business landscape.

Sonia and her team work with clients globally from emergingleaders to CEOs and Executive Teams. Based in Brisbane, Australia, their work is grounded in research and results as they deliver leadership programs, resources and coaching with commitment, authenticity, kindness and courage.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniamcdonald/

Leadership HQ Website: https://leadershiphq.com.au/

What if your 'problem employees' are actually your greatest asset? Discover the power of neurodiverse hiring to build innovative, high-performing teams.

Adam Kleckner specializes in strength-based, cognitive and Neurodiverse hiring, helping organizations reduce mis-hires, boost retention, and align teams not just by skills, but by the way people naturally think, collaborate, and solve problems.Adam's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamkleckner/LinkTech Website: https://www.thelinktech.com/

In this eye-opening conversation, Adam Kleckner, Head of Strategy at LinkTech, challenges us to rethink everything we know about neurodiversity in the workplace. He argues that cognitive diversity isn't a problem to be 'fixed' but a powerful competitive advantage waiting to be harnessed.

Adam breaks down how strength-based, neurodiverse hiring practices can drastically reduce mis-hires, boost employee retention, and foster true innovation. This episode is essential for modern leaders, HR professionals, and hiring managers who want to move beyond keyword-matching and build teams based on how people truly think and solve problems.

You'll learn why self-awareness is the first step for any leader, how to adapt your interview process to attract diverse thinkers, and why seeing lived experiences as a strength is the key to unlocking the full potential of every employee. It's a masterclass in building the resilient, dynamic teams needed for the complex future of work.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace Neurodiversity as a Strength: Shift from a medical model (something to fix) to a strength-based approach, recognizing cognitive diversity as a key driver for innovation.

• Rethink Your Hiring Process: Traditional, one-size-fits-all interviews often filter out unique thinkers. Learn to reverse-engineer hiring based on team dynamics and cognitive strengths.

• Leadership Begins with Self-Awareness: To effectively lead a diverse team, you must first understand your own thinking style, communication habits, and the environment you create for others.

• Uncover Hidden Talent in Every Role: Neurodiverse individuals thrive in all functions, including sales and leadership. Discover how to leverage their unique problem-solving skills across your organization.

Hashtags: #Neurodiversity #Leadership #HiringStrategy #FutureOfWork #CognitiveDiversity

This ain't your grandfather's leadership training. Dan Carusi and the team at Red Paint Consulting specialize in experiential & simulation learning with equine & nature-based activities, enabling personal and professional growth for individuals and teams worldwide. Their unique approach drives performance improvement, change management, sales and business transformation, and talent & leadership development.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carusi/

Website: https://redpaintconsulting.com/