95: Being Fearless with David Wood (Enneagram 7)

You can’t compartmentalize integrity.To be a world-class leader, you must incorporate integrity into all areas of your life.David Wood does exactly that.Meet DavidOne of my favorite people in the world, David is a no filter, no bullshit, straight-shooter filled with love and compassion. He is a world-class leader that has taught over a million students all over the world. He’s the type of person that’s just as comfortable leading a team to the 19,000 ft summit of Kilimanjaro as he is brain-storming with billionaires about changing the world.His message of love, service, caring, and compassion comes right through no matter where he is or who he’s teaching. As an Enneagram 7, he is the Enthusiast.How he got where he is today.“I’m a teacher that’s all about real transformation, which is hard and honest. People struggle with it; after all, if it was easy, we’d all be doing it.The ability to walk into any room, anywhere, and have people drawn to you comes from transparency and congruence. I really care about people, but am not invested in what they think. I go into every relationship really looking for the things I like in people.”When you can find a part of someone to connect with, all the other parts seem to open up.“Ask yourself: How am I behaving inside? Am I being congruent and fearless? Fearlessness, to me, is the ability to walk up to a stranger and hug them or give them a genuine compliment. It’s a fearless approach to truth and a willingness to be rejected and never worry about it.”Quotes:5:08 David“I really care about people, I’m just not invested in what they think.”7:55 DavidIf I want up to someone and they snub me, I don’t take it personally because I know it says more about what they’re feeling inside than it says about my intentions. 10:28Our greatest wounding is backed up to our greatest gift.24:01 DavidIf your kids can’t talk to you about the things that they’re doing, it’s because you’re creating that by being disingenuous yourself.26:50 I knew as a 9 year old that my parents were full of sh*t.28:19 David One of the great ways is not what they become but it’s how we communicate and whether we can really be truthful together—that to me is my benchmark of how am I doing with my kids.34:14 DavidFor me to be most effective, I feel suffocated in the corporate world. 36:50 David Whether you’re a man or a woman, grow a set of balls and actually tell the truth.40:57 DavidRather than post a quote, why not tell a story about how you brought the quote to life.42:19 DavidThat’s where my courage comes in—I am completely willing to let go of everything I have in order to discover what I can’t possibly see.