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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Adam Galinsky on How Great Leaders Inspire Their Teams | EP 560

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7779 Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Passion Struck, Dr. Adam Galinsky, renowned social psychologist and author of the compelling book Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others, delves into what makes great leaders truly inspiring. Drawing from his extensive research, Galinsky explains how leadership exists on a universal continuum—from the inspiring leaders who fill us with hope and guide us to become better versions of ourselves to the infuriating ones who disappoint and frustrate us.Link to the full show notes:   https://passionstruck.com/adam-galinsky-on-how-great-leaders-inspire-teams/Call to Action: Don’t miss this transformative episode with Adam Galinsky! Discover how visionary, exemplary, and mentoring leadership can inspire your team and elevate your own leadership journey. Learn how empathy, trust, and intentionality can create a lasting impact, and gain actionable strategies to reflect on and refine your leadership behaviors.Sponsors:In this episode, you will learn:
  • The Three Archetypes of Inspiring Leadership: Visionaries inspire with optimism, Exemplars lead with courage and consistency, and Mentors empower others to reach their potential.
  • The Leader Amplification Effect: Leaders’ actions and words carry amplified impact on team trust, morale, and behavior.
  • Empathy and Connection: Building trust and fostering belonging are key to creating thriving teams.
  • Learning from Leaders: Reflecting on inspiring or frustrating leaders helps refine your own leadership skills.
  • Intentionality in Leadership: Being deliberate in your actions and words enhances your ability to inspire and lead effectively.
Connect with Dr. Adam Galinsky:https://business.columbia.edu/faculty/people/adam-galinsky For more information on advertisers and promo codes, visit Passion Struck Deals.Join the Passion Struck Community! Sign up for the Live Intentionally newsletter, where I share exclusive content, actionable advice, and insights to help you ignite your purpose and live your most intentional life. Get access to practical exercises, inspiring stories, and tools designed to help you grow.  Learn more and sign up here.Speaking Engagements & Workshops Are you looking to inspire your team, organization, or audience to take intentional action in their lives and careers? I’m available for keynote speaking, workshops, and leadership training on topics such as intentional living, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter Packs With over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More of Passion Struck:If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @John_R_Miles. Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel here and to our YouTube Clips Channel here. For more insights and resources, visit John’s website.Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today!  

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0:00.0

Coming up next on Passionstruck.

0:02.1

Leaders are made because there is a universal set of characteristics that makes someone inspiring.

0:09.0

We can study those, learn those, practice those, and develop those skills.

0:14.1

It also means that it's our current behavior that inspires or infuriates.

0:19.7

So that means that you could be inspiring today,

0:22.8

but you could slide towards the inferior end of the continuum tomorrow. But it also means no matter

0:27.6

how bad you are today, tomorrow you can be a little bit better. Welcome to Passionstruck. Hi, I'm

0:33.6

your host, John R. Miles. And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips,

0:38.2

and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turned their wisdom into practical advice

0:43.9

for you and those around you.

0:46.0

Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best

0:52.3

version of yourself.

0:53.5

If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.

0:58.0

We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors,

1:04.0

CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes. Now, let's go out there and become Passionstruck.

1:14.6

Hey, Passion Struck, fam. Welcome back to episode 560. Imagine waking up every day with a clear sense of purpose,

1:21.6

feeling deeply connected to the people around you, and knowing that your contributions truly matter.

1:26.6

That's what we're all

1:28.2

about here at Passionstruck. Each episode is a step toward creating a life filled with meaning,

1:33.5

intention, and growth. And this week has been no exception. Earlier, I had the privilege of

1:37.8

sitting down with Dr. Rick Hansen, who shared profound insights on resilience, happiness,

1:42.3

and building an unshakable inner core. If you haven't

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