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How does one transform a personal health crisis into a stepping stone for leadership growth and success?

Denis Gianoutsos shares his inspiring journey from overcoming a tumor on his vocal cord to becoming a keynote speaker. In the episode, he discusses launching his new speaker showreel and reflects on the importance of consistency and energy in leadership. He highlights the power of one's voice to impact others, the significance of embracing change, and the role of adversity in personal growth. Denis emphasizes the need for adaptive leadership in a rapidly changing world and the importance of leaders' mindsets in navigating challenges. He advises leaders to take time for reflection and planning to thrive in their roles.

In This Episode:

• Denis discusses his transition from having a tumor on his vocal cord to becoming a keynote speaker.
• He talks about launching his new speaker showreel and the positive feedback received.
• Denis emphasizes the importance of consistency and energy in leadership roles.
• He explores the concept of voice impact in leadership, both positively and negatively.
• The episode covers navigating and embracing change, and the fear associated with it.
• Denis speaks about adaptive leadership and the necessity of staying relevant in a dynamic world.
• He advises on handling adversity and the significance of a leader's mindset.
• The importance of taking time for reflection and planning is highlighted.

Main Takeaways:

• Challenges like health issues can be transformative, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A leader's words and actions can significantly influence others, sometimes affecting a larger chain of people.
• Regularly showing up with enthusiasm can amplify a leader's effectiveness and inspire others.
• Embracing and adapting to change is crucial in leadership, as change is a constant in technology, ideas, and leadership itself.
• In a fast-paced world, leaders must evolve to stay relevant and valuable.
• Taking time to step back, think, and plan is essential for clear direction and effective leadership.
• Sharing personal stories and experiences can be powerful in connecting with and motivating others.

Quotes:

"What we say and what we do has an impact. It's about the voice of impact." - Denis Gianoutsos

"If you're consistently showing up with great energy, imagine what you could do as a leader." - Denis Gianoutsos

"As an adaptive leader... for change to happen, we have to change first." - Denis Gianoutsos

"The brain will work it out. Give it time." - Denis Gianoutsos

"To thrive as a leader today, you have to be consistent in what you do. If you bring strong energy to it, passion, that's what's going to really help you move forward." - Denis Gianoutsos

Connect with Denis: 

Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

Speaker Show Reel: https://vimeo.com/893549393/69c77928f8?share=copy...