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April 25, 2024 39 mins

In episode 5.16, Scott and Vince welcome special guest Susan Drumm to explore her fascinating intersection of leadership, business, and music. 

  • Susan's diverse educational background sets the stage for a dynamic discussion on her book, The Leader's Playlist, which delves into the powerful connection between music and leadership.

  • Susan shares how she utilizes music as a coaching tool to inspire and drive change within organizations, leveraging its emotive qualities to interrupt old patterns and foster productivity.

  • The conversation delves into the profound impact of music on our lives, as well as how we can harness its influence to motivate ourselves and enhance our emotional well-being.

  • With personal anecdotes and insights from Susan, Vince, Scott, and Ivo, this episode offers a compelling exploration of the transformative power of music in leadership and personal development.

As the episode concludes, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences with music and consider how they can leverage its potential to drive positive change in both their professional and personal lives. 

By recognizing the emotive resonance of music and its ability to evoke memories and emotions, individuals can gain deeper insights into their mindset and behavior patterns. 

Armed with this awareness, they can develop strategies to navigate challenges, cultivate resilience, and ultimately, lead with greater authenticity and effectiveness.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Susan Drumm is a CEO Advisor, Speaker, USA Today Bestselling Author and Leadership Coach focused on helping leaders and their teams develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. She has personally coached billionaire CEOs, high-profile political figures, prominent Fortune 100 executive teams, and incredible entrepreneurs who set out to disrupt the marketplace. 

Susan has graduate degrees from Harvard Law School, Carnegie Mellon University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Susan obtained the highest level of coaching certification as Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coaching Federation.

She is the two-time #1 bestselling author of The Leader’s Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life. In the book, Susan unveils a groundbreaking process that outlines how our childhood wounds show up in our ability to lead others and how music can heal those wounds. Learn more by visiting meritageleadership.com.

ABOUT OUR HOSTS:

Scott De Long, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, author, educator, and Founder of Lead2Goals, a business leadership organization that provides coaching, facilitation, and training for growth-oriented organizations. Scott has recently released his first book, "I Thought I Was A Leader... A Journey to Building Trust, Leading Teams & Inspiring Change." Available at Amazon.

Vince Moiso, MBA, is the Founder and President of VIS Aspire Inc., a business management consultant group. He is also a Principal and President of Oceanside Glass & Tile. Vince is the author of the bo

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