The Complete Leader: Aiming for B+ Status in a World of Leadership Perfection
Recently on the Whole Hearted Leadership podcast, I was joined by Steve Graves, CEO Coach to have a conversation about building a coaching practice and explore one reason why leaders are over-indexed to be great at everything versus realizing that if you are a B+ leader in every area of your life you are living with a standard of excellence that others will want to follow.
Who is Steve Graves?
“Steve Graves is a strategist, CEO advisor, and author. At any given time, Steve is working with a handful of remarkable executives leading large global organizations and young, hungry entrepreneurs just starting out. He has authored twenty books and worked with thousands of leaders weaving themes of strategy, leadership and faith hoping to help people flourish in their life and work. Additionally, he co-owns a half-dozen companies ranging from next-gen travel to food and CPG ventures. When Steve is not steering notable leaders or creating content and frameworks, you might find him back-casting in the cold clear rivers of northwest Arkansas.”
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Lantz and Steve discussed their personal lives, leadership experiences, and the challenges of managing family relationships, particularly as parents age. They also explored Steve’s approach to managing his time and resources effectively, his criteria for deciding when to invite someone into a coaching relationship, and his approach to giving back and self-publishing. The conversation concluded with discussions on the importance of personal growth and development, maintaining connections and friendships, and reframing the idea of aging and retirement.
