EM 200 | Choosing Irrational Kindness to Create an Extraordinary Life with Kevin Williams

EM 200 | Choosing Irrational Kindness to Create an Extraordinary Life with Kevin Williams

Author: Art of Leadership Network February 1, 2022 Duration: 48:20
Have you ever wondered how some people succeed professionally while also enjoying a fulfilling life outside of work? We’ve often wondered the same. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to life, success leaves clues. To celebrate our 200th episode, we’ve invited Chick-fil-A franchisee Kevin Williams on the podcast to discuss his book, "Irrational Kindness." For decades, Kevin has been inspiring everyone he meets to pursue an extraordinary life, but his approach isn’t rooted in an unhealthy, never-ending pursuit of more. It’s quite the opposite. Kevin has created an extraordinary career and life by choosing to be irrationally kind, infinitely curious, and consistently believing in the power of possibilities. Now, what started as simple one-on-one meetings with new employees at his Chick-fil-A restaurants has turned into a grassroots movement inspiring others to pursue an extraordinary life by being irrationally kind. Check out Kevin’s conversation with Jeff Henderson, David Farmer, and Shane Benson, and welcome to episode 200 of Executive Minds.
     

Tuning into the Executive Minds Podcast feels like gaining access to a private roundtable where the conversation is always about meaningful growth. Produced by the Art of Leadership Network, this series moves beyond abstract theory to deliver practical, actionable insights for entrepreneurs, executives, and non-profit leaders who are serious about their impact. You’ll hear candid stories and hard-won lessons from a diverse range of accomplished voices, including figures like Michael Hyatt, Chick-fil-A's Dan Cathy, Coca-Cola's David Butler, and community builders like Eryn Erickson of So Worth Loving. The dialogue focuses on the real mechanics of professional development-how to refine your leadership, make strategic decisions, and cultivate a career that aligns with your goals. Each conversation is designed to help you translate raw potential into sustained, high-performance results, whether you're leading a startup, a corporate division, or a charitable mission. This podcast serves as a consistent resource for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of modern leadership with more clarity and confidence. The collective wisdom shared here provides not just inspiration, but a tangible toolkit for the ongoing journey of professional evolution.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
EM 191 | Remaining Productive During a Personal Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:07
In this week’s Executive Minds, Kevin sits down with co-mentors David and Jeff to discuss how to remain productive during a personal crisis. As a leader, we’re expected to drive performance and lead a team towards a shar…
EM 190 | How to Approach Your First time as a Leader [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:24
In this week’s Executive Minds, David, Jeff, and Shane discuss how to approach your first time as a leader. You might be thinking that this doesn’t apply to you since you’ve been a leader for many years. But perhaps you’…
EM 189 |  Positioning Yourself for Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:39
In this week’s Executive Minds, Jeff, Kevin, and David discuss how to position yourself for success at work. Believe it or not, you can orient yourself for success even in the midst of these uncertain times. The MNTR tea…
EM 188 | Getting Ahead Mentally [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:13
In this week’s Executive Minds, Shane, Jeff, and David discuss the importance of getting ahead mentally. It’s something we should be thinking about on a consistent basis. Our job as a leader is to move people from where…
EM 187 | Growing Your Career with a Growing Family [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:52
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EM 184 | Dan Cathy on the Origin of Chick-fil-A [REPLAY] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:10
Welcome back to the Executive Minds Podcast! This week we're looking back at our conversation with Chick-fil-a's Dan Cathy to talk through relationships with your staff and keeping your history relevant.Click the icon be…
EM 183 | When to Pivot and When to Stay the Course [REPLAY] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:36
There will come a time in all of our lives and careers where we will need to make a change. Whether that means shifting your academic focus early in life or your organizational focus after you’ve established your career,…