Lessons in Friendships, Bravery & Values - David McQueen | TSP 047

This week I sit down with, David McQueen who is a leadership coach, international speaker, and facilitator, known for his expertise in leadership development and culture change.

In this episode we discuss:
- The nature of transactional vs. relational friendships.
- Pursuing authenticity in friendships and leadership
- Why we need to be more straightforward and direct with our friends
- Why a goal without a deadline is just a dream
- Why we are facing an integrity crisis from our leaders
- Principles of B.R.A.V.E leadership: Bold, Resilient, Agile, Visionary, and Ethical
- How to discover your true values
- Why your you can’t find your purpose but your purpose will find you
- plus so much more

David McQueen - https://davidmcqueen.co.uk/ //   / mrdavidmcqueen  

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00:00 Behaviour change, values and self-awareness matter.
06:33 Friends hold me accountable to my values.
15:11 Forming new friendships is more challenging than maintaining old ones due to the investment required.
20:23 Struggling with past connections and moving forward.
25:44 Trust my gut, confront values misalignment.
30:17 Being hyper aware of societal perceptions and integrity.
33:00 Making decisions that won’t haunt you in the future
35:00 No regrets
42:39 Lead by example, share knowledge, inspire growth.
51:22 Include diverse perspectives for a successful organisation.
53:32 Inclusive leadership
01:00:57 Encouraging leadership by planting thought-provoking seeds.
01:04:12 Embrace the ability to think big.