In this episode of the Leadership Toolkit, Mike sits down with Eric D. Newman, founder and chief play officer of the Roc Solid Foundation. Eric shares his inspiring journey as a childhood cancer survivor and entrepreneur who transformed his hardships into a mission to help families facing pediatric cancer. From the importance of play in healing to leadership's essence of selflessness, Eric provides profound insights on how to create moments that matter. Tune in to learn how to transform pain into passion while mastering the art of leadership.
🧰 Tools of the Trade: Top Takeaways You Can Use
1️⃣ Embrace Unexpected Journeys: Harness your personal trials to fuel your passion; hardships can birth innovation.
2️⃣ Document and Celebrate Growth: Writing minimizes fears and clarifies ambitions.
3️⃣ Lead with Empathy: Understand what those around you need before jumping in. Cultivate relationships before solutions.
4️⃣ Test, Iterate, and Pivot: More often than not, snapping doubts suffer from the weight of overthinking. Test new strategies and be nimble with adaptations.
5️⃣ Customer Focus Fuels Impact: Always begin with who you serve. Their stories define the impact; never forget what fuels your motivation.
Resources Mentioned:
- Roc Solid Foundation: [Link]
- Eric D. Newman’s Author Profile: [Link]
- "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek: [Link]
- Consider donating now to Roc Solid and bring back the gift of play to a child cancer patient - [DONATE]
Eager to make an impact? Support the Rock Solid Foundation, help bring play into the lives of children facing cancer, and empower your leadership journey by connecting with Eric's work. Visit rocksolidfoundation.org to learn more and get involved!
Contact Information:
Eric D Newman
Web: RocSolidFoundation.org
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/RocSolidFoundation
Mike Phillips
Email: mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam
Twitter: @LeadTheTeam
YouTube: YouTube.com/@MikePhillips
Credits:
Hosted by Mike Phillips
Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team
Guest: Eric D. Newman, Founder & Chief Play Officer of the Rock Solid Foundation
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