Episode 425 • September 24, 2018 • 27 min
How to Use Adversity to Create a Thriving Business Featuring James Kelley
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Dr. James Kelley is an author, podcast host, public speaker and professor. Whether it’s on his podcast Executives After Hours or giving a keynote speech at a conference, James loves to dive deep and share stories of how and why leaders need crucible moments to be a better version of themselves.
We discuss:
- Embrace the suck: thriving in moments of adversity [1:47]
- How to not overprotect children and teach them to deal with fear through controlled failure [4:46]
- Why choosing to face adversity with eyes wide open is better than taking the bitterness pill [6:30]
- Own, share and inspire – the three elements necessary to bring a positive change into an organization [8:42]
- How to go through challenging business times without laying off employees [11:14]
- Why project-based consultancy might [not] be a good revenue model [16:30]
- What and who to ask when it’s time to change the direction [18:44]
- Ways to offer your product in a more consumable way [23:33]
James’ journey from a humble home in Portland, Oregon to earning his PhD and living near Dubai with his wife and four children is full of adversity. He also has a keen interest in the adversity that shapes great leaders around the world. His book The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity, brings a fresh perspective to leadership coaching and keynotes.
James believes that his unique journey filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, and a driving curiosity, equips him to bring great value to the world of executive leadership.
Learn more about James at https://www.drjameskelley.com/, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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