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Champion Leadership with Purpose and Impact | Stephen Morris
🎙️Join me through an episode filled with valuable insights on leadership, resilience, and adapting to change. Stephen Morris brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the table. His journey from the military to the corporate world and into the realm of leadership coaching is a testament of his growth, and the power of investing in oneself. In this blog post, I'll share the insights and lessons from our discussion, which I believe can benefit anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills or navigate their own career transitions.
The Transition from Soldier to Civilian
Stephen Morris knew from a young age that he was destined to serve in the military. His commitment was unwavering, and he spent 16 years in service, including combat and non-combat deployments around the world. However, in 2013, a life-altering event occurred—Stephen was shot, leading to an early medical retirement in 2017. This abrupt end to his military career left him at a crossroads, uncertain of his identity and future.
Entering the corporate world, Stephen quickly realized that the leadership style that served him in the military didn't translate seamlessly into civilian life. He had to learn to adapt his communication and approach, a process that was both challenging and humbling. It was during this period that he experienced a profound depression, gaining significant weight and feeling a loss of purpose.
The Birth of a Leadership Coach
Determined to turn his life around, Stephen embarked on a journey of self-improvement and entrepreneurship. He invested heavily in coaching, recognizing that to help others, he first needed to invest in himself. This investment wasn't just financial; it was an investment of time, energy, and commitment to personal growth. Stephen's dedication to learning and adapting his skills led him to launch his own leadership coaching business, renownedleadership.com.
Stephen's approach to coaching is rooted in the concept of servant leadership and the three keys of leadership he identifies as community, consistency, and clarity. He draws parallels between effective leadership and the role of a wolf in a pack, emphasizing the importance of orbiting the team to ensure their safety and unity. Emotional consistency, he argues, is crucial for creating an environment where team members feel safe to innovate and take risks.
Clarity: The Cornerstone of Effective Leadership
One of the most powerful insights from our conversation was the importance of clarity in leadership. Stephen stressed that leaders must clearly communicate their expectations and values, as well as sell their teams on the purpose behind their work. He shared a poignant example from his military experience, illustrating how a lack of clarity can demoralize and demotivate a team.
In today's world, where remote work is increasingly common, Stephen also provided valuable tips for managing remote teams. He advocates for intentional engagement and group sessions to maintain a sense of connection and collaboration, even when team members are physically apart.
Inspiration Over Motivation
Stephen made a compelling distinction between purpose and why, explaining that understanding one's purpose is the starting point, while why represents the end destination. Goals are the steps that bridge the two, guiding us toward our desired outcome. He shared a personal story about his daughter, who, inspired by the loss of her best friend, is pursuing a career in genetic engineering to cure cancer. This story highlighted the difference between inspiration, which drives sustained effort, and motivation, which can fade in the face of adversity.
Leaders, according to Stephen, should focus on inspiring their teams. Inspiration is the consistent force that keeps individuals moving forward, while motivation is like booster rockets that provide the initial thrust.
My conversation with Stephen was a reminder of the transformative power of leadership and the importance of investing in oneself. Whether you're a veteran transitioning to civilian life, a corporate professional seeking to improve your leadership skills, or an entrepreneur looking to make an impact, Stephen's insights offer valuable guidance.
For those interested in learning more about Stephen's approach to leadership and accessing free resources, including tips for leading remote teams and guidance for exiting veterans, I encourage you to check the links below. And for businesses looking to enhance their strategies, don't forget to check out Marketing Boost and Automation Booster for tools and strategies in lead generation and business automation.
Leadership is a journey, not a destination, and it's through conversations like these that we can all continue to grow and lead with purpose, clarity, and inspiration.
Access his free resource below:
https://renownedleadership.com/free
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-j-morris-143028251/
Website: https://renownedleadership.com/