{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/666caba932663000122c4dbf/67a8ef07505cb2a0a35f589d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#69 The ONE Leadership Skill You’re Probably Ignoring (But Shouldn’t) with James Fleming","description":"<p>In this episode I'm joined by, James Fleming, Managing Director of Power Within Training.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the unique approach of his leadership development company, focusing on motivational intelligence.</p><p><br></p><p>He shares his journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of understanding human motivation and adapting leadership styles for the modern workforce.</p><p><br></p><p>James reflects on the challenges and growth his business experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the significance of resilience and support in overcoming doubts and achieving success.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, James shares his journey in leadership training, emphasizing the importance of overcoming excuses, transforming challenges into opportunities, and the significance of storytelling in gaining buy-in from participants. He discusses his vision for global expansion, lessons learned from business failures, and the ongoing battle with imposter syndrome. James encourages listeners to take action against their fears and highlights the rewarding nature of the hard path in entrepreneurship.</p><p><br></p><p>In the episode, we discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>• Motivational intelligence</p><p>• Effective leadership requirements</p><p>• How leadership has to adapt to a changing world</p><p>• Early entrepreneurial days and challenges</p><p>• Asking the right questions.</p><p>• People need to feel involved to truly engage in their work.</p><p>• Leadership development</p><p>• Believing in your vision is essential for long-term success</p><p>• The biggest excuses</p><p>• Lessons from business failures</p><p>• Managing fear</p><p>• Nothing good happens in the comfort zone</p><p>• The rewarding hard path</p><p>• What if you could?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>James: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesflemingtpwtd/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Power Within Training:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://thepowerwithintraining.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website </a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-power-within-training/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Me: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@AnotherExcusePodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><a href=\"https://anotherexcuse.beehiiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Newsletter&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/byrongrealy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/anotherexcusepod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/ByronGrealy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@another_excuse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Power Within Training</p><p>03:04 Understanding Motivational Intelligence</p><p>05:56 The Journey to Entrepreneurship</p><p>12:00 Adapting Leadership for the 21st Century</p><p>17:11 Growth Through Adversity</p><p>24:54 Overcoming Doubts in Early Entrepreneurship</p><p>30:54 Vision for Global Expansion</p><p>32:20 Overcoming Common Excuses</p><p>33:40 Transforming Challenges into Opportunities</p><p>34:50 Lessons from Business Failures</p><p>37:45 Navigating Imposter Syndrome</p><p>42:08 Building Buy-In Through Storytelling</p><p>46:56 Taking Action Against Excuses</p><p>49:51 The Hard Path to Success</p><p>51:43 The Journey of Starting a Podcast</p>","author_name":"Byron Grealy"}