In this episode of the Purpose Summit Series on Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes Ron Carucci, an esteemed consultant and author with extensive experience in organizational development and organizational psychology. The conversation is centered around Ron's experiences and insights from both his professional journey and personal stories.

Ron shares how he first attended the Purpose Summit through a connection with Richard Sheridan and then became a speaker at the event the following year. He discusses the themes of his talks, including how to create environments that foster honesty and his latest material that dives into the topic of our own origin stories. He touches on the importance of understanding behavior patterns and the formative stories that drive them, emphasizing the value of self-awareness and the courage to confront one's own narrative.

The discussion also highlights Ron's work at Navalent, a consulting firm he co-founded, which helps leaders navigate transformational changes within their enterprises. He details the comprehensive and data-driven approaches used in his consulting practice, which often helps clients recognize and address patterns of behavior that may be hampering their effectiveness.

The episode concludes with Ron's reflection on the power of redemption and the importance of living an authentic and purposeful life where the pen is in your hand and you get to decide what the next chapter is as long as you're honest about the chapter that you're currently in.

Ron also mentions a TV series based on his book "To Be Honest," offering listeners multiple avenues to further explore his book of heroes and moments of truth.

Additional Resources:

Connect with Ron Carucci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/

Navalent: https://www.navalent.com

"To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" by Ron Carucci - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Honest-Power-Justice-Purpose/dp/1398600660

"Moments of Truth" Videos (from the To Be Honest website) - https://tobehonest.net/

More Books by Ron Carucci: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ron-A.-Carucci/author/B001JSDKRM

Psychological Safety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) by Amy C. Edmonson, Ron Carucci, et al. - https://www.amazon.com/Psychological-Safety-HBR-Emotional-Intelligence/dp/1647829968/

Richard Sheridan's Book "Chief Joy Officer: How Great Leaders Elevate Human Energy and Eliminate Fear" - https://www.amazon.com/Chief-Joy-Officer-Leaders-Eliminate/dp/0735218226/

Ron's Book featuring Richard Sheridan - "Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives" - https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Power-Journey-Exceptional-Executives/dp/1626341087

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