Episode 36: Stephen J Morris

Welcome to episode #36 We’re thrilled to be joined by Stephen J Morris today. Stephen J Morris is the founder and CEO of Renowned Leadership, committed to empowering leaders to become exceptional and achieve their professional goals. With more than 20 years of experience including 16 years of military leadership in the United States Army in leadership roles, he has identified 5 fundamental pillars of leadership that are the foundation of all production episodes. In addition, the company offers a range of solutions; including 1 on 1 coaching, mentoring programs, and online courses designed to create high-performing and energized teams. Welcome to the show Stephen!QuestionsCan you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?5th/6th-grade teachers started complaining about hyperactivity8th grade teachers asked mum to put him on medication8th grade biology teacher, Mrs Cunningham taught him tips and tricks to use his brain as a superpowerTactic: move to a differentFormally diagnosed at age 24 in the armyWhat "work" projects are you concentrating on?Bringing esprit de corps to the corporate worldGoal - everyone in the organization feels engaged. You don’t hate Monday, work is fulfilling, love your team1 on 1 coachingHow about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Work is his passion (110hrs)Fishing Exercise: gym, runSpartan racesGoal: Boston MarathonWhat does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?Gratitude journal - frames mind for the dayExercise: Run/gymMeditation: 30 minutesPrayer timeBreakfastWhat do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?Now can focus for longer periodsPomodoro techniqueMind more disciplined now due to military trainingBreaks: play with the puppy or go fishingUse alarms to snap out of hyperfocusCOMMERCIAL BREAKWhat is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?Time blindness (e.g. video games) - combat with alarmsHow do you switch off at night?Evening journal: defrag (get rid of all the junk files) for 10 minutesWhat resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?Books:Miracle MorningAtomic HabitsDr Carolyn Leaf - neuroplasticity researcherSensory toy: spinning ringPhilosophies: breaks (drink enough water)Where can people connect with you or find your work?renownedleadership.com (book a call button)Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?Be kind to yourselfJoey’s creativity course