Unlocking Leadership Excellence: Storytelling, Resilience, and Culture with Alan Eagle, S7E10
Short Description
Host Jeff Lackey sits down with Alan Eagle to explore the leadership principles that have shaped his career and the lessons he’s learned from Silicon Valley and his time at Google. They dive into Alan’s experiences co-authoring Trillion Dollar Coach, which highlights the leadership style of Bill Campbell, and Learned Excellence, which offers practical guidance on creating organizational culture. Alan shares personal stories of resilience, including navigating layoffs and working with startups, and explains the importance of storytelling in leadership. They also discuss the critical role culture plays in organizational success, offering actionable advice for leaders.
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About the Guest: In this episode, we welcome Alan Eagle, an accomplished author, consultant, coach, and speaker. Alan is best known for co-authoring the influential books How Google Works, Trillion Dollar Coach, and Learned Excellence. He spent 16 years at Google, working in executive communications and sales, and now helps leaders tell their stories more effectively. His deep experience in Silicon Valley and leadership insights make him a highly sought-after advisor to organizations and individuals looking to shape their cultures and drive success. Episode Summary: Host Jeff Lackey sits down with Alan Eagle to explore the leadership principles that have shaped his career and the lessons he’s learned from Silicon Valley and his time at Google. They dive into Alan’s experiences co-authoring Trillion Dollar Coach, which highlights the leadership style of Bill Campbell, and Learned Excellence, which offers practical guidance on creating organizational culture. Alan shares personal stories of resilience, including navigating layoffs and working with startups, and explains the importance of storytelling in leadership. They also discuss the critical role culture plays in organizational success, offering actionable advice for leaders. Key Takeaways: Resilience is Key: Alan’s experience being laid off three times taught him to see failure as an opportunity for growth, reinforcing that if you're not failing, you're not pushing hard enough. Cultural Excellence Drives Success: Alan emphasizes the importance of fostering a strong corporate and individual culture to ensure long-term success. Storytelling in Leadership: Leaders must know and tell their own stories, not just how to communicate them. This connection is vital for motivating teams and building trust. Notable Quotes: “The first thing about a coach is that I am loyal to you. My number one agenda is your success.” – Alan Eagle, on the role of a coach in leadership. “If you're not failing, you're not trying.” – Alan Eagle, reflecting on the importance of taking risks and learning from failures. "Cultural excellence isn't just about what you do; it's about who you are as an organization and how you lead."🔔 Subscribe To Channel for the latest podcasts on growing your business & getting expert advice on solving problems https://www.youtube.com/@JKLAdvisors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1659743511 👉Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RgF6I69FdiDzBgTLzZlWH 👉iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-growing-your-business-with-108104719/ 👉Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbf81855-67a9-4500-bdec-c45ace015170 ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 👉JKL Advisors: https://jkladvisors.ai/ 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow... 👉Future Solve: https://www.futuresolve.com/ 👉Paradox: https://www.paradox.ai/ 👉Sevenstep: https://www.sevensteprpo.com/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: jeff@jkladvisors.ai