Interview with Vivian Rigney on Climbing Everest and Leadership

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, on this important week in climbing, I talk to Vivian Rigney, a top executive coach here in New York that has climbed the seven summits of the world including Mount Everest. He has also released a new book called ‘Naked at the Knife Edge’ about his incredible Everest adventure. An amazing book, it brings us on the journey as Vivian shares some wonderful wisdom on leadership and high performance along the way. Vivian also happens to be a good friend of mine and, in this episode, we discuss the book, his work with executives and some great wisdom he has learned along the way.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are some key takeaways from this interview:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Vivian’s background and how he found himself doing what he’s doing today </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Admitting that we need help and asking for help is another level of vulnerability that we all need in our business</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“Beliefs are often feelings rather than facts.”</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The motivation and drive that made him climb Mt. Everest</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What was the toughest part of the climb for him?</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What were the most important lessons in terms of great leadership that Vivian learned along the way?</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Managing your inner dialogue, thinking efficiently, understanding that vulnerability is a strength, and authenticity will lead to followership. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight