129: Brad Smith Inspires People to be at Their Best

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.

Prologue

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.

01:36 Part 1: Emotional Self-Awareness

Brad shares a story about how he developed self-awareness of his emotions.

08:01 Part 2: Step In and Make A Difference

Brad shares two stories. The first involves a bus that breaks down, and the second occurred when Brad was a supervisor.

13:36 Part 3: Integrity and the Walking Billboard

Brad advises us on how we can strengthen our leadership. He distinguishes management from leadership, and discusses integrity.

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Episode links

Brad’s LinkedIn Profile, website, company LinkedIn page

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary's books:

   What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

   Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership

   The 2022 HRBP Report

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

01:20 Positive Pop by BlackSeaMusic

07:42 Motivate by Awesome_Music

09:51 Happy Celebration by EliansProductions

13:19 Acoustic Guitar Background by Awesome_Music

17:16 Fun and Flirtyby BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!