S2 E11: Alan Lazaros
Episode 11 of the Leading to Win podcast, hosted by Bo Bergen, titled "S2 E11: Alan Lazaros" was published on May 14, 2024 and runs 54 minutes.
May 14, 2024 ·54m · Leading to Win
Summary
In this episode of the Lead to Win Podcast, we visit with Alan Lazaros--CEO and founder of Next Level University, about the importance of self-belief and self-worth in leadership. Alan shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity and developing self-belief. He emphasizes that self-belief is crucial for setting and achieving goals, as well as facing and growing from challenges. Alan also discusses the duality of adversity and self-belief, noting that while adversity can contribute to self-discipline, it is not a guarantee. He encourages leaders to focus on personal and professional development and to be ambidextrous in their leadership approach. In this conversation, Alan Lazaros discusses the different modalities of thinking and how they impact self-belief and self-worth. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the 0.04% of things that truly matter and doubling down on them. Alan also highlights the significance of leading by example and how it can boost the self-worth of the people you lead. He shares formulas for building self-belief and self-worth, and emphasizes the importance of keeping promises to yourself, setting boundaries, and having the courage to stand up for yourself. Episode Takeaways: Self-belief is essential for setting and achieving goals. Adversity can contribute to self-discipline and growth. Self-belief can be developed, but it is less likely without experiencing adversity. Leaders should focus on personal and professional development and be ambidextrous in their leadership approach. Focus on the 0.04% of things that truly matter and double down on them. Leading by example is crucial for boosting the self-worth of the people you lead. Building self-belief involves stating your goals, proving them through action, and self-assigning the success or failure. Building self-worth involves keeping promises to yourself, setting boundaries, having the courage to stand up for yourself, and investing in your growth. Comparing yourself to others can crumble your self-worth, so focus on comparing apples to apples and appreciate your own journey. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:40 Alan's Personal Journey 07:42 The Importance of Self-Belief 24:47 Developing Self-Discipline 27:08 Different Modalities of Thinking 28:44 Different Modalities of Thinking and Their Impact 32:09 Leading by Example and Boosting Self-Worth 34:48 Building Self-Belief and Self-Worth through Promises, Boundaries, and Courage 37:20 The Formula for Self-Worth 47:58 Overcoming Fear of Success or Failure 51:46 Doing All You Can with the Hand You Were Dealt 54:56 Next Level University: Success and Fulfillment Next Level University Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ *Music by Alex Grohl on Pixabay