EPISODE · Jul 28, 2021 · 46 MIN
Ep 137 Interview Sessions with Brian Formato
from Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred Leaders · host Ryan Hartley
On episode 137 this week I am joined Brian Formato, CEO of Leadersurf, a leadership development company that helps leaders be more self-aware and service orientate through the power of surfing retreats. Brian was previously a guest on episode 27 several years ago and it is great to have him back. I love that I get to share his incredible organisation with our ever-expanding ABTY community. In the episode you will hear: 06:10 Corporate leadership programmes not delivering sustainable impact 09:30 the ocean as teacher 10:00 leave your ego at the beach otherwise the ocean will pound it out of you - Erik Logan CEO world surf league 11:00 focusing right in front of you and scanning the horizon for what’s coming 13:45 this is not a jolly, it’s self-awareness, science and service 15:00 balanced leaders are self-aware of their superpowers and their kryptonite 18:00 LeaderSurf legacies 20:00 identifying your Groove and what makes your company better, special, or different 21:30 even the best surfers bail, therefore we should learn how to fall 26:00 Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer 27:45 would you thrive working for you? 33:30 when you get pounded by a wave, the worst thing you can do is fight it 35:00 it’s not the quantity of the time together, it’s the quality 38:15 in order to cross an ocean you have to have the confidence to lose sight of the shore 41:00 learning more about his Father’s leadership through a letter from a former employee I really hope this conversation inspires you to do two things. Firstly, do more of what you love and secondly, aspire to be a better leader every single day. Make a commitment to help those around you thrive in your presence. Be the greenhouse my friends. Please do share this with someone whose heart and mind you wish to inspire too. Always love Ryan Connect with Brian Formato Website: https://www.leadersurf.com/about https://www.groovemanagement.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersurf/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadersurf Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leadersurf1 Leadership and Surfing Discussion Panel with Erik Logan, CEO of the World Surf League, Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and Suhana Gordhan, Executive Creative Director at Duke Group: https://youtu.be/nCsSaRlWLzY Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: www.ryanhartley.co.uk Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: (+44) 07970339936 Master Heart and Mind Group Coaching / Merch / Free Life Languages mini profile: www.ryanhartley.co.uk Instagram: @ryanbhartley Thank you to our friends at WebCreation, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.WebCreationGroup.com for stunning websites at sensible prices. Don't forget to subscribe and come join our community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/weareABTY
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On episode 137 this week I am joined Brian Formato, CEO of Leadersurf, a leadership development company that helps leaders be more self-aware and service orientate through the power of surfing retreats. Brian was previously a guest on episode 27 several years ago and it is great to have him back. I love that I get to share his incredible organisation with our ever-expanding ABTY community. In the episode you will hear: 06:10 Corporate leadership programmes not delivering sustainable impact 09:30 the ocean as teacher 10:00 leave your ego at the beach otherwise the ocean will pound it out of you - Erik Logan CEO world surf league 11:00 focusing right in front of you and scanning the horizon for what’s coming 13:45 this is not a jolly, it’s self-awareness, science and service 15:00 balanced leaders are self-aware of their superpowers and their kryptonite 18:00 LeaderSurf legacies 20:00 identifying your Groove and what makes your company better, special, or different 21:30 even the best surfers bail, therefore we should learn how to fall 26:00 Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer 27:45 would you thrive working for you? 33:30 when you get pounded by a wave, the worst thing you can do is fight it 35:00 it’s not the quantity of the time together, it’s the quality 38:15 in order to cross an ocean you have to have the confidence to lose sight of the shore 41:00 learning more about his Father’s leadership through a letter from a former employee I really hope this conversation inspires you to do two things. Firstly, do more of what you love and secondly, aspire to be a better leader every single day. Make a commitment to help those around you thrive in your presence. Be the greenhouse my friends. Please do share this with someone whose heart and mind you wish to inspire too. Always love Ryan Connect with Brian Formato Website: https://www.leadersurf.com/about https://www.groovemanagement.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersurf/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadersurf Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leadersurf1 Leadership and Surfing Discussion Panel with Erik Logan, CEO of the World Surf League, Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and Suhana Gordhan, Executive Creative Director at Duke Group: https://youtu.be/nCsSaRlWLzY Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: www.ryanhartley.co.uk Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: (+44) 07970339936 Master Heart and Mind Group Coaching / Merch / Free Life Languages mini profile: www.ryanhartley.co.uk Instagram: @ryanbhartley Thank you to our friends at WebCreation, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.WebCreationGroup.com for stunning websites at sensible prices. Don't forget to subscribe and come join our community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/weareABTY
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