Summary

In this episode, I chat with Ron Carucci, author of Rising to Power and co-founder and managing partner of Navalent – a company dedicated to working with CEOs and executives pursuing transformational change for their organizations, leaders, and industries. In particular, we talk about his methodology for creating organisational excellence via the elements of identity, organisation and leadership. With constant reference to how this process can be beneficial at the individual level to ensure we live more meaningful and fulfilled lives.

Ron has a thirty-year track record helping some of the world’s most influential executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization and leadership.  From start-ups to Fortune 10’s, turnarounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership and culture to re-designing for growth, he has worked in more than 25 countries on 4 continents.  He is the best-selling author of 8 books, including the recent Amazon #1 Rising to Power.  He is a regular contributor to HBR and Forbes and has been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, BusinessInsider, MSNBC, Business Week, Smart Business, and thought leaders.

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Discussion Topics 

• Identity – why we exist.
• Organisation – Creating the systems, organisation, boundaries and procedures to live purposefully and aligned with the WHY.
• Leadership – Excellence created by understanding context, breadth, Choice and Connection.

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Practicing gratitude.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Stop caring so much about what other people think.

What is the meaning of success?

Creating joy for others and the success of others.

What is your number one productivity advice?

Try not multi-task and structure my day.

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change?

Start with “why.”

Favourite Food

Meatloaf

Favourite Leisure Activity

Skiing, biking and sleeping.

Favourite Book

Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity by David Whyte

Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives  by Ron Carucci

Favourite Quote

“Nothing is revocable except death.”

Do we all have a why?

Yes, we do, we’ve got to figure it out.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

Loving my children and helping them become who they’re meant to become. By loving well.

The Underlying Motivation. 

My faith and agency. To be helpful and have an impact that results in satisfaction.

Connect with Ron 

Visit Ron via his professional website – Navalent. 

Further Reading and Resources 

TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading

Psychology Today: Psychology Today is devoted exclusively to everybody’s favourite subject – Ourselves

Life Hack: Tips for Life

Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y

Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.

The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.

Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain

Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate

The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.

American Psychological Association: The largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United State

The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.

Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.

Brain Pickings: An inventory of cross-disciplinary interestingness, spanning art, science, design, history, philosophy, and more.

Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.

Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.

Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.” 

Addicted 2 Success: Motivation & Inspiration Website full of quotes and inspiring articles for entrepreneurs.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.

The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.

Coaching