EPISODE · Feb 5, 2024 · 26 MIN
Quit Today and Take a Leap of Purpose
from Leveraging Success · host Jeff Gerhardt
As a community of high-achievers, we often find ourselves at a crossroads, contemplating the leap from security and safety to adventure and building something.In this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast, I discuss the compelling idea of quitting your job to chase after your personal goals and kickstart a new venture. My goal is to inspire you to act with authenticity and purpose, and to do so without waiting for someone else's green light. Delving into the unique challenges faced by different generations in leadership, I share my personal journey of breaking free from the corporate routine to establish my successful consulting firm. Throughout the discussion, I emphasize the importance of self-awareness and having a well-thought-out succession plan in place.Join me as we navigate the intricacies of embracing change, leading with purpose, and crafting a path that aligns with your true calling.In This Episode [00:01:16] - Advice on quitting your job [00:04:49] - Retirement of football legends [00:07:13] - Generational differences in retirement and leadership [00:09:31] - Gen X and Millennials' leadership opportunities [00:13:51] - The US presidential race and leadership timing [00:15:31] - Importance of declaring intentions and reaching agreements [00:17:35] - Personal experience of transitioning from a corporate job to starting a business [00:20:03] - Leadership succession and being the second personNotable Quotes [00:02:05] “This is your time to start to lead with the best of you, not trying to be someone else to work for someone else.” - Jeff [00:02:37] “To build the brand of you is to say, I know who God made me to be.” - JeffResources & LinksJeff Gerhardt https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/ https://twitter.com/JeffLeverage https://www.centixlife.com/Resources e-course - LifeMastery with Jeff Gerhardt: https://priorityliving.org/lifemastery/ Webinar - Discover how to maximize your leadership potential: https://priorityliving.org/briefings/webinar/ Leveraging Success Podcast - https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/
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As a community of high-achievers, we often find ourselves at a crossroads, contemplating the leap from security and safety to adventure and building something.In this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast, I discuss the compelling idea of quitting your job to chase after your personal goals and kickstart a new venture. My goal is to inspire you to act with authenticity and purpose, and to do so without waiting for someone else's green light. Delving into the unique challenges faced by different generations in leadership, I share my personal journey of breaking free from the corporate routine to establish my successful consulting firm. Throughout the discussion, I emphasize the importance of self-awareness and having a well-thought-out succession plan in place.Join me as we navigate the intricacies of embracing change, leading with purpose, and crafting a path that aligns with your true calling.In This Episode [00:01:16] - Advice on quitting your job [00:04:49] - Retirement of football legends [00:07:13] - Generational differences in retirement and leadership [00:09:31] - Gen X and Millennials' leadership opportunities [00:13:51] - The US presidential race and leadership timing [00:15:31] - Importance of declaring intentions and reaching agreements [00:17:35] - Personal experience of transitioning from a corporate job to starting a business [00:20:03] - Leadership succession and being the second personNotable Quotes [00:02:05] “This is your time to start to lead with the best of you, not trying to be someone else to work for someone else.” - Jeff [00:02:37] “To build the brand of you is to say, I know who God made me to be.” - JeffResources & LinksJeff Gerhardt https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/ https://twitter.com/JeffLeverage https://www.centixlife.com/Resources e-course - LifeMastery with Jeff Gerhardt: https://priorityliving.org/lifemastery/ Webinar - Discover how to maximize your leadership potential: https://priorityliving.org/briefings/webinar/ Leveraging Success Podcast - https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/
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Quit Today and Take a Leap of Purpose
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