S3 E8 - Lessons from a CEO Whisperer with Nancy MacKay

It's not easy at the top... and when you listen to this episode, you'll understand the unique challenges leaders face and how to overcome them. Bart is joined by Nancy MacKay, Founder and CEO of Mackay CEO Forum, about the challenges facing senior leaders and the keys to unlocking their own potential. Nancy shares how the pressures - internal and external - facing leaders can sap their motivation, reduce their impact and even cause them to burnout. She explains how she counsels leaders to pursue self-mastery so they can know themselves, lead with purpose, and be more fulfilled in their work. Nancy's advice is valuable not just for CEOs but for anyone who wants to lead more authentically. Time Stamps 00:00 Teaser 00:17 Show lead-in 00:56 Intros 02:04 What is CEO Forum? 02:44 The value of being part of an exec group? 03:33 People need peer support 04:12 What is inspired leadership? Why do people crave it? 04:46 Leaders are not taking care of themselves... 05:48 What do you need to do to inspire yourself? 06:20 Story of a CEO struggling 09:08 Inspiring leadership 09:57 How do you inspire yourself? 11:21 Judgement free 11:47 Time, ego mastery, social contribution, innovation mastery, proactive health mastery, 12:37 Relationship mastery, passion mastery 14:12 3 key things people need to do 14:34 Time mastery (prioritization) 18:49 Mental toughness 19:57 90-day action plan 20:42 Ego mastery 21:17 Signs that your ego is getting in the way 22:29 How to handle an ego that is getting in the way 22:49 Negative ego state = "crazy talk" 23:01 Remove yourself when you're in a negative emotional state 23:44 Make a commitment to be judgement free 24:34 3-minute rule 25:10 Commit to surrounding yourself with other positive people 27:24 Book: "Good morning, I love you" 28:14 3 - Relationships are everything! 29:24 Trust and Love -- the biggest game-changers 30:03 Seek out people who are game-changers 31:39 Covid challenges 32:19 What can people do to begin with relationship mastery? 32:29 Business speed-dates 33:21 Different types of speed-dates 35:17 Parting thoughts.... 37:24 Thank you 37:53 Outro For more information on Mackay CEO Forums please visit their website: www.mackayceoforums.com