Founders' Reflection: Mike Nichols and Andrew White Unveil the Birth of Nurturing Leadership
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In this episode Mike Nichols (co-founder and co-author) and I discuss our journey from meeting on the basketball court to co-founding Nurturing Leadership and writing the book 'How to Lead With Purpose.' We share personal struggles, the importance of support and conversation, and the impact of trauma on individuals.
Mike and I also emphasise the need for leaders to adopt a nurturing leadership style and create a positive and supportive culture. Mike also discusses his coaching program and the importance of understanding oneself as a leader. In this part of the conversation, we discuss the importance of understanding oneself and finding purpose. Our journey in the personal journeys of self-improvement, including practices like cold exposure and intermittent fasting. We also highlight the impact of food on mental clarity and overall well-being.
The chapter concludes with a discussion on the evolution of the book's title, emphasising the therapeutic nature of the stories shared. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the importance of open conversation and understanding.
Mike and I emphasise the need for nurturing leadership and leading with purpose. The importance of spreading our message and reaching more people who may be struggling with workplace bullying or personal challenges has to be highlighted. Finally, we share our plans for future series and upcoming episodes.
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Takeaways
- Leaders should adopt a nurturing leadership style and create a positive and supportive culture
- Understanding oneself at a deep level is crucial for effective leadership
- Support and conversation are essential for personal growth and overcoming challenges
- Trauma can have a significant impact on individuals, and it is important to provide resources and support for those who have experienced it
- Understanding oneself and finding purpose are crucial for personal growth and effective leadership
- Practices like cold exposure and intermittent fasting can improve mental clarity and overall well-being
- The food we consume has a significant impact on our mind and body
- The book's title evolved to emphasise the therapeutic nature of the stories shared
- Open conversation and understanding are key to resolving conflicts and improving relationships
- Nurturing leadership and leading with purpose can have a positive impact on individuals and organisations
- Spreading the message and reaching more people is crucial to helping those who are struggling
- Future plans include a series on neuroscience-based leadership concepts and a victim series.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:20 Meeting on the Basketball Court
08:12 Struggles and Support
13:09 Idea for the Book
16:37 Creating the Book
19:12 Impact of Trauma and Personal Development
23:26 Expanding Nurturing Leadership
26:28 NLPS Global and Coaching Program
30:37 Nurturing Leadership in Sports
32:08 Challenges in Leadership
34:38 Understanding the Self
35:35 Understanding the Self and Purpose
46:59 Personal Journeys and Self-Improvement
52:24 The Benefits of Cold Exposure
56:08 Intermittent Fasting and Healthy Eating
01:03:21 The Impact of Food on the Mind and Body
01:06:24
The Evolution of the Book's Title
01:08:55 Reflection on the conversation
01:09:31 The importance of nurturing leadership and leading with purpose 01:10:14 Spreading the message and reaching more people
01:11:15 Future plans and upcoming series
Website:
https://linktr.ee/Nurturing_Leadership
www.nurturingleadership.net - Its a Right, Not A Privilege
www.nlpsglobal.com - Inspiring The World of Sports, Leadership and Mindset
Podcast:
Nurturing Leadership
Apple: https://apple.co/3tuYygT
Spotify: https://sptfy.com/PB3d
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3uWcPU8
Leading Our Own Way (LOOW)
Apple: https://apple.co/3vfqNR4
Spotify: https://sptfy.com/PB3h
Youtube: https://bit.ly/41qkIxi
Literature
‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C
‘Shut Up’ by Mike Nichols: Buy here ~ https://amzn.eu/d/5vAT16m
Social Media
Instagram: Nurturing Leadership - https://bit.ly/47YWZH5
Instagram: Book ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ - Build Respect, Trust and Confidence
With Ease ~ https://bit.ly/3TuHt17
Instagram: Leading Our Own Way (LOOW Podcast) - https://bit.ly/3tpc71u
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenurturingleadershippage
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nurtureleading
TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@nurturing_leadership
Authors:
LinkedIn ~ Nurturing Leadership ~ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurturing-leadership/.
LinkedIn ~ Mike Nichols: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikenichols23/
LinkedIn ~ Andrew White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewwhite23/