129: Brad Smith Inspires People to be at Their Best

<p>I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 129, Brad Smith shares a story about developing self-awareness, how a bus breaking down led to leadership, and how Brad, as a supervisor, led to increased productivity. Brad then advises us on how we can strengthen our leadership.</p> <p><strong>Prologue</strong></p> <p>Brad was an analytical and formulation chemist, a production plant and equipment designer, and a janitor, among other things. Since 1996, Brad Smith started Stellar Insight, Inc. He coaches CEOs and business owners on igniting their business growth. He researches and learns why and how things work and how to make them evolve and get better.</p> <p><strong>01:36 Part 1: Emotional Self-Awareness</strong></p> <p>Brad shares a story about how he developed self-awareness of his emotions.</p> <p><strong>08:01 Part 2: Step In and Make A Difference</strong></p> <p>Brad shares two stories. The first involves a bus that breaks down, and the second occurred when Brad was a supervisor.</p> <p><strong>13:36 Part 3: Integrity and the Walking Billboard</strong></p> <p>Brad advises us on how we can strengthen our leadership. He distinguishes <em>management</em> from <em>leadership</em>, and discusses integrity.</p> <p>_________________________________</p> <p><strong>How You Can Support the Show</strong></p> <p>Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. <a href="https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support">https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>No transcript available (future enhancement)</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Episode links</strong></p> <p>Brad’s <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-smith-7458858/">LinkedIn Profile</a>, <a href="http://www.stellarinsightinc.com/">website</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellar-insight-inc/">company LinkedIn page</a></p> <p><br>