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At some point in our lives, we will all face adversity. But if we want to be better leaders, if we want to embrace happier and more successful lives, we need to find the diamond in the rough of those difficult\\u2014sometimes even harrowing\\u2014experiences.

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Dr. James Kelley is a speaker, host of the podcast Executives After Hours, and author of the upcoming book The Crucible\\u2019s Gift. Throughout his conversations with other leaders, James has honed in on how unique stories and adverse experiences help the best leaders become more self-aware, compassionate, and relatable so they can lead with more integrity. Today he\\u2019ll share with you some of what he has learned.

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Follow along as James explains why he calls these moments crucibles, how they can shape and define us for better or worse, and how you can use these experiences to become a better leader.

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In This Episode

• Moments that make up a leader\\u2019s crucible
• The different ways adversity can shape a person
• James\\u2019 personal crucible experiences
• How to find the gift in difficult, defining experiences
• Why feedback should come from both above and below you

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Quotes in This Episode

\\u201cLeaders who really thrive by using their adversity to springboard their life and their career\\u2014and their person if you will\\u2014they found the gift in what that adversity gave them. \\u201d \\u2014James Kelley

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\\u201cI never think that anyone\'s journey is any different, better, or worse than anyone\'s. It\'s just theirs.\\u201d \\u2014James Kelley

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\\u201cYou can fail and you can own it and you can pull it apart and you can punch it in the face. But you must get back up and you must keep going.\\u201d \\u2014James Kelley

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\\u201cThe hardest thing to get a leader to do is to be self-aware of their weaknesses.\\u201d \\u2014James Kelley

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\\u201cCompassion for others is important, but it really starts with compassion with yourself.\\u201d \\u2014James Kelley

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Resources

The Crucible\\u2019s Gift

drjameskelley.com

Subscribe to Executives After Hours

Connect with James on Twitter, LinkedIn, or send him an email

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