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Episode 514: Redefining Leadership (Premium Preview)

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Episode Summary

Drew Dudley, one of the world’s most dynamic keynote speakers and leadership advocates, joins us to redefine what it means to be a leader. Recognized for his TEDx talk, "Leading with Lollipops," Drew emphasizes that leadership is not reserved for the extraordinary. Instead, it’s about creating moments of impact through consistent daily actions. In this conversation, Drew shares his journey from a life-changing TEDx moment to becoming a global thought leader, highlighting the transformative power of recognizing everyday leadership.

The discussion examines Drew’s "Day One" leadership process, which empowers individuals to surface their core values and operationalize them into actionable daily behaviors. Drew also introduces his "leadership test," a set of questions to ensure alignment with personal values. This conversation offers actionable advice on bridging the gap between the values we believe in and those we practice, making leadership accessible to all.

Whether you're seeking to inspire your team or strengthen your personal leadership journey, Drew’s insights provide a roadmap for consistent growth and meaningful impact. His engaging anecdotes, such as the famous "Lollipop Moment," will leave you reflecting on your own leadership potential and the legacy you’re creating daily.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • The Power of Everyday Leadership – How small, meaningful actions can create lasting impact.
  • Operationalizing Leadership Values – Strategies to turn values into consistent, actionable behaviors.
  • The Leadership Test – A practical framework to ensure daily alignment with your core values.

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Quotes from This Episode

  • "The biggest legacy you'll leave is how people feel after interacting with you." - Drew Dudley
  • "Good leaders live their values when opportunities arise; great leaders create those opportunities." - Drew Dudley
  • "Leadership is about consistency in daily actions, not extraordinary moments." - Drew Dudley

Connect with Drew Dudley

Time-Stamped Show Notes

  • [00:00] – Episode introduction and overview of topics.
  • [05:00] – Drew Dudley’s journey to TEDx and the “Lollipop Moment.”
  • [17:26] – Introduction to the "Day One" leadership process.
  • [26:57] – Exploring values and their role in decision-making.
  • [47:56] – Bridging the gap between believed and practiced values.
  • [54:00] – Practical steps for developing a personal leadership philosophy.
  • [1:02:10] – Closing thoughts on embracing leadership through daily actions.

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Cornelius Fichtner
Cornelius Fichtner
Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, CSM, is the host and the author at The Project Management Podcast. He has welcomed hundreds of guests and project management experts to the podcast and has helped over 60,0000 students prepare for their PMP® Exam. He has authored dozens of articles on projectmanagement.com and PM World 360. He speaks at conferences around the world about project management, agile methodology, PMOs, and Project Business. Follow him on Twitter and connect with him on LinkedIn.

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