How to align work, life, and self to find true success, with coach and author Kevin Lawrence

Measure Success Podcast

By now, we probably all know that the concept of “work-life balance” is a myth. But there IS a better way of thinking about how we align our work with the rest of our lives (and personalities). And there’s no one better to talk about how to do that than our latest guest.

Kevin Lawrence is a straight-talking coach and author who helps CEOs and executives around the world break through business challenges, grow their companies, defy the gravity of stress, and succeed in work, self, and life.

Tune into the full episode for more on what Kevin describes as “licking toads,” the top characteristic someone needs to have in order to be a great leader, tips for effectively delegating, and more.

Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:

• More about what Kevin does and how he got to this career

• What it means to “make it” — and why the traditional idea of making it is actually a sham

• How generational wealth can turn into a generational “burden”

• How Kevin coaches executives to bounce back, even after hitting rock bottom

• Why the idea of “work-life balance” is a flawed concept

• The importance of everyone finding the path and type of work that best aligns with their personalities — and why people should give themselves permission to pursue that path

• The power of finding “your people”

• What “licking the toads” means — and how to overcome the hurdle that metaphor represents

• The 75-cent issues that cost $75,000 in the long run

• The hardest characteristic to cultivate in order to be an effective leader

• One of the biggest lessons that people early in their careers need to learn

• How Kevin measures success with his clients

• What “resilience rituals” are — plus some examples of Kevin’s personal ones

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Lawrence & Co. website

• Kevin Lawrence on LinkedIn

• “Your Oxygen Mask First: 17 Habits to Help High Achievers Survive & Thrive in Leadership & Life” by Kevin N. Lawrence

• Lawrence & Co. on Twitter

• The Growth Whisperers Podcast with Brad Giles and Kevin Lawrence

• Lawrence & Co. newsletter

• “Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter” by Liz Wiseman

• “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill

• “How to Win Friends and Influence People: The Only Book You Need to Lead You to Success” by Dale Carnegie

• 40 Strategy

• Contact 40 Strategy

• Carl J. Cox on LinkedIn