The Twice-Born Leader with Robert E. Quinn

In this powerful first installment of a three-part Leadership Excellence Series, renowned leadership expert Robert E. Quinn explores what happens after leaders hit the breaking point—and how crisis can become a catalyst for profound transformation. Drawing on deeply personal stories and decades of research, Quinn reveals how fear-driven leadership erodes trust and performance, while self-reflection, purpose, and “micro moments of love” unlock authentic, high-impact leadership. Listeners will gain practical tools—including Quinn’s four questions for conscious leadership—to navigate uncertainty, rewire ingrained leadership patterns, and foster collective empathy within their organizations. If you’re seeking to lead with greater clarity, resilience, and humanity in today’s volatile workplace, this episode offers a roadmap for leadership rebirth and sustainable excellence.Sound Bites"Fear-driven leadership creates tension in workplaces.""Early life experiences shape our leadership patterns.""Crisis can be a catalyst for leadership rebirth."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:26 The Context of Fear-Driven Leadership02:53 Robert Quinn’s Personal Journey of Finding the Center06:27 The Power of Self-Reflection and Spiritual Surrender09:19 The Grounded Theory of Human Influence10:39 Rebirth and the Impact on Leadership Effectiveness12:51 The Process of Rebirth and Continuous Transformation19:54 The Influence of Early Life Experiences on Leadership23:59 The Systemic Impact of Educational and Organizational Patterns28:53 Crisis as a Catalyst for Leadership Rebirth32:22 The Role of Purpose and Vision in Leadership39:26 The Power of Collective Purpose During Crisis45:02 Reflection and Self-Regulation in Leadership57:11 The Four Questions for Conscious Leadership01:03:37 Micro Moments of Love and Leadership01:06:29 Closing Remarks and Next StepsResourcesLift by Robert Quinn and Ryan W. Quinn https://www.amazon.com/Lift-Transforming-Leadership-Organizational-Change/dp/1609949274The Power of Employee Journey by Bob Quinn - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Employee-Journey-Robert-Quinn/dp/1119876543Collective Empathy Concept - https://hbr.org/2020/05/collective-empathyLove 2.0 by Barbara Fredrickson - https://www.amazon.com/Love-2-0-Science-Positive-Emotion/dp/0553386694Guest LinksLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertquinnUniversity of Michigan Leadership Accelerator: Building High-Impact Practices: https://michiganross.umich.edu/programs/executive-education/leadership-accelerator-building-high-impact-practices?event=12673Learn more about The Empathy Collective: www.theempathycollective.com