#0315  –  Becoming a Thoughtful Leader with Dr. Ken Russell & John Ruppel

#0315 – Becoming a Thoughtful Leader with Dr. Ken Russell & John Ruppel

Author: Jon S. Rennie May 26, 2024 Duration: 42:06
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Ken Russell & John Ruppel, and we're talking about Becoming a Thoughtful Leader. Ken is an award-winning technologist, trusted digital transformation leader, and innovation amplifier. He is an author, speaker, and board member known for helping organizations define and pursue their transformation journeys. John is a former U.S. Navy submariner, author, and leadership coach, guide, mentor, trainer, and enabler. He works with leaders, their teams, and their organizations around the globe to help them interpret, understand, and discern information—helping them realize successful results. They are the co-authors of Transact Transform Transcend: Becoming a Thoughtful Leader: Stories from the Journey. In this book, they discuss three types of leaders, transactional, transformational, and transcendent, in order to help leaders navigate and clarify a path toward becoming more thoughtful leaders. I’m excited to have them on the show to learn more about becoming a thoughtful leader. Show resources: Intelligence Catalyst Share your Story Transact Transform Transcend: Becoming a Thoughtful Leader Book Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength  ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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