S9-Ep30: Changing Leadership Mindsets - Psychedelics

Guest: Ehren Cruz In this supplemental episode, we learn that psychedelic drugs have entered the C-suite. After decades as a societal pariah, why are psychedelics finding a home among America’s corporate leaders?   Focusing on plant medicine, Ehren Cruz gives some of the background, history, and science behind the many business uses leaders are finding. The Wall Street Journal is paying attention – so we’re taking a look at it, too. Here's what Ehren and host Maureen Metcalf cover: The goals leaders have for their psychedelic journeys; The neurochemistry behind these plant medicines; and The difference between therapeutic and ceremonial techniques in safe – and legal – psychedelic use.   Other episodes you'll enjoy: Fringe or Mainstream? Leaders Explore Psychedelics with Paul Austin Reality Lost: How Disinformation Shapes Your World with Tara McGowan Leading Edge 120: Getting Higher Up the Chain with Greg Moran   For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!   RESOURCES:   You’ll find more information about Ehren’s work on his website at https://thesparc.co.   Our host, Maureen Metcalf, posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.    She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.      Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include: The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley X-Men Archives #3: Legion by Chris Claremont & Bill Sienkiewicz   -----------------------   OUR PODCAST TEAM:   Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko Asst. Editor: Luigi Morelli Companions on the Journey: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox CONNECT WITH US:  Facebook: facebook.com/Innovativeleadership  YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership  Twitter: @IL_Institute  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2  Instagram: @innovativeleader  Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com  Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!  -----------------------   About Our Guest:   Ehren Cruz is a historian & anthropologist, Third Wave Psychedelic Certified Coach (CCP1), CTA & ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Master Ceremonialist, Trained Harm Reductionist, loving husband & proud father. He is devoted to the healing & self-actualization of self & others in all facets of his life. For over a decade, Ehren dedicated his life to the creation of experiences that ignite the mind, inspire the heart, and empower our communities. From reimagining organizational culture to transforming the face of festivals & events, his success is rooted in the fostering of environments that welcome and encourage self-actualization, team synergy, and inspired creative expression. Between 2009-2019, Ehren produced, curated, and served as Master of Ceremonies for events welcoming over 300K patrons, hailing from 80 different nations, including 5400+ performers, 3000+ individual shows, 1650+ workshops, and countless immersive experiences – setting a new bar for what’s possible when converging visionary art, music, culture, & spirit into the alchemy of intentional festival settings. After a decade as an award-winning producer & high-performance team builder, netting over $100M in gross regional income through festivals & events, in early 2021 Ehren founded The SpArc: a groundbreaking coaching approach that utilizes rites of passage immersive experiences to dramatically elevate awareness, embodiment, and impact.