In Part 1 of this ROAR Mindset conversation, Peter speaks with Chris Kelly, a global technology leader with 28 years of experience at Intel. Chris shares how stepping into new spaces, both in life and in leadership, taught him to lead with clarity, honesty, and presence.

They explore what Chris learned after leaving corporate life, how long-distance walking shaped his understanding of pace and agency, and two leadership stories from his time at Intel: building the PC reference board infrastructure and reframing senior technical leadership. Along the way, Chris offers practical insights on shelving ego, learning from mistakes without personalizing them, and avoiding the trap of vicious compliance.

This episode is filled with guidance for leaders navigating uncertainty and leading teams through disruption.

Book: Things Become Other Things by Craig Mod. The Japanese word Yoyū was the word from this book.

00:00 Introduction to the Roar Mindset

00:19 What matters to Chris Kelly

01:41 Detoxing from Corporate Life

02:52 Abundance Mindset

06:37 Power of Agency

08:01 Exploring the World

16:26 Too Many Reference Boards

18:52 Navigating Uncertainties

26:20 Trust and Resiliency

32:43 Learning from Failures

36:11 Radical Honesty

40:35 Embracing Failure and the End

43:32 Celebrating Transitions

46:42 Midmortems: Learning and Improving Mid-Project

48:22 Creating Space for Creativity and Abundance

51:09 Radical Honesty and Authenticity in Leadership

54:30 The Pitfalls of Inauthentic Relationships

01:04:30 Improving Meeting Efficiency and Decision Making

01:13:59 Conclusion and Key Takeaways