Like many people, Charlie Brenneman found himself unfulfilled with his everyday job. While most would look to move to a different company to get a better job, he did something completely different. That\u2019s because Charlie Brenneman isn\u2019t like the rest of us. We begin the fourth season of Your Corner Man with \u201cThe Spaniard\u201d, as I sit down with the man who left his Spanish teaching job for the Octagon. The former MMA fighter tells me how he decided to step out of the classroom to dive headfirst into a sport he knew nothing about and \u201cget his butt kicked\u201d by the likes of UFC stars Frankie Edgar and Eddie Alvarez.\xa0 \xa0
Brenneman is a fascinating study in getting the most out of your life and taking advantage of a work ethic that won\u2019t quit. We dive in to how his wrestling background gave him perspective on how to deal with a loss, how it ultimately helped him make the leap to combat sports, the commitment it took to train the way he needed to, and what he sees for his future. He discusses how his unique background in teaching and in sports helps him as a speaker for students, his aspirations for his own life and how he wants to live it, what led up to him writing two books so far, and what he wants for his own kids. Charlie is a well-grounded man whose life can provide motivation for those in the boardroom, the classroom, or the ring. This talk certainly is full of plenty of lessons of perseverance and will power. It\u2019s hard not to be inspired by his goals in life and what he\u2019s already accomplished.
LESSONS FOR LEADERS
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Being able to overcome self-doubt is hard and can take a lot out of you but doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t try.\xa0
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0How you respond to something negative that happens to you will tell a lot to those around you.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Remember someone who helped you at your lowest and try to be there for people who may be experiencing similar instances in their lives.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Being happy for those succeeding around you speaks volumes about your development.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0You can develop the trait of feeling joy for others. Being a sore loser can be worked passed.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Life changes can be scary and making big decisions in the workplace can have consequences. But if you believe in your gut that it\u2019s the right move, you can follow that path more confidently.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0People that you recognize as the best at what they do are extremely valuable to learn from.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0It\u2019s very noticeable to others when you\u2019re accountable and you work hard. It can only help you going forward.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Wanting something and being willing to pay the price are two completely different things.\xa0
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Take what you\u2019ve learned from teachers and coaches and put those lessons back into the world.
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Surround yourself with the right people to help you succeed. You will, in turn, help them succeed as well.