Relationships & Revenue with John Hulen: Episode 180 The Dirty Side of Leadership with Ron Ward (Part 2)

Episode 180 The Dirty Side of Leadership with Ron Ward (Part 2)

Nov 11, 2023

This episode is a continuation of John's discussion with Ron. In Part 1, the two discussed Ron's journey from martial arts champion to leadership trainer. Today, they talk about Ron's journey from being a leadership coach to becoming an entrepreneur. Ron also shares valuable insights on leadership skills, relationships, personal growth, and success through serving others.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Intro

[01:18] - Ron's podcast: The Dirty Side of Leadership

[04:11] - Challenges of podcasting

[06:36] - Vulnerability and positivity in leadership

[11:11] - Ron's big failure and the lesson learned

[13:47] - Why leaders need to encourage people to fail

[15:54] - Challenges of changing mindset ingrained since childhood

[17:45] - People don't recognize their personal growth

[18:03] - Reconnecting with an old friend at a conference

[19:50] - It's time for a comeback

[20:58] - Transition from federal employment to entrepreneurship

[24:21] - Value of communication and authenticity in relationships

[29:08] - Ron's definition of success

[29:59] - Ron's #1 daily habit

[31:57] - "Get a PhD in You"

[33:39] - How Ron invests in himself

[35:10] - Best way to connect with Ron

[39:44] - Ron's "second half of your life" program

[43:39] - Outro

NOTABLE QUOTES:

"Get a PhD in you."

"Positivity is a magnet, and it draws people. But also, vulnerability is a very powerful tool if you use it at the right times and use it the right way."

"As long as you're learning and growing, go for it."

"Failure, poverty, all these things are mindset. They really are. With the right steps, you can improve."

"You gotta have a Plan B also, you gotta have resiliency, you gotta pick yourself back up, and that's the hardest when you fail."

"Consistency is probably one of the most important words, especially for entrepreneurship."

"I do believe everyone has a purpose, I think life is invaluable."

"Health comprises four aspects: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. If any one of those is out of whack, we're not healthy. You can't separate them."

"Get a master's degree in your staff… That's why CEOs need to encourage middle managers. You have to get to know your staff."

"Be the leader you're meant to be."

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