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August 17, 2024 50 mins

“I have to stay hungry to make a difference across multiple generations, and I know to do it, I have to self-assess and continue to grow.” – Dr. Anthony Simmons

Today’s featured author is a retired US Navy Captain, keynote speaker, high-performance leadership coach, and the founder and president of Sixth Gear Consulting, LLC, Dr. Anthony Simmons. Dr. Anthony and I had a chat about his book, “Championing Organization Wellness: Coaching Triangulation Optimally Positions Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, and Organizations to Excel in Global, Multicultural Landscapes”, insights from his military career, and more!


Key Things You’ll Learn:

The four pillars of leadership

What inspired Dr. Anthony to write his first book

Some of the challenges with maintaining diversity efforts within organizations

The role that self-awareness plays in addressing "blind spots" in leadership


Dr. Anthony’s Site: https://sixthgearconsulting.com/

Dr. Anthony’s Book: https://a.co/d/8srmywN


The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/

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