Ep 137 Interview Sessions with Brian Formato

<p>On episode 137 this week I am joined Brian Formato, CEO of Leadersurf, a leadership development company that helps leaders be more self-aware and service orientate through the power of surfing retreats.</p> <p>Brian was previously a guest on episode 27 several years ago and it is great to have him back. I love that I get to share his incredible organisation with our ever-expanding ABTY community.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In the episode you will hear:</p> <p>06:10 Corporate leadership programmes not delivering sustainable impact</p> <p>09:30 the ocean as teacher</p> <p>10:00 leave your ego at the beach otherwise the ocean will pound it out of you - Erik Logan CEO world surf league</p> <p>11:00 focusing right in front of you and scanning the horizon for what’s coming</p> <p>13:45 this is not a jolly, it’s self-awareness, science and service</p> <p>15:00 balanced leaders are self-aware of their superpowers and their kryptonite</p> <p>18:00 LeaderSurf legacies</p> <p>20:00 identifying your Groove and what makes your company better, special, or different</p> <p>21:30 even the best surfers bail, therefore we should learn how to fall</p> <p>26:00 Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer</p> <p>27:45 would you thrive working for you?</p> <p>33:30 when you get pounded by a wave, the worst thing you can do is fight it</p> <p>35:00 it’s not the quantity of the time together, it’s the quality</p> <p>38:15 in order to cross an ocean you have to have the confidence to lose sight of the shore</p> <p>41:00 learning more about his Father’s leadership through a letter from a former employee</p> <p><br></p> <p>I really hope this conversation inspires you to do two things. Firstly, do more of what you love and secondly, aspire to be a better leader every single day. Make a commitment to help those around you thrive in your presence. Be the greenhouse my friends.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Please do share this with someone whose heart and mind you wish to inspire too.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Always love</p> <p>Ryan</p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Brian Fo