In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Greg Bennick, keynote speaker, humanitarian, and author of Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now. Greg shares how his upbringing in a small Connecticut town with nontraditional parents helped shape his views on purpose, disruption, and transformation. Through vivid personal stories—including a near-death experience involving a truck crashing into a bookstore—Greg explores the chaos of modern life, the influence of technology, and the power of reclaiming presence and humanity.
Together, Mahan and Greg dive deep into themes of self-awareness, leadership, kindness, and the role of meaningful relationships in navigating an increasingly noisy and fast-paced world. With humor and humility, Greg invites listeners to rethink success, stay grounded, and embrace possibility—both in life and leadership.
Highlights from the Conversation
- Why noise and chaos dominate our lives—and who benefits from it
- How modern technology hijacks our attention and focus
- Reclaiming the now in a world driven by spectacle and distraction
- The near-death bookstore experience that led Greg to rediscover purpose
- Believing in the possibility of kindness to escape the trap of pessimism
- Why leaders must stop assuming the worst and start cultivating trust
- The importance of emotional buy-in and meaningful work connections
- Reverberation vs. ripple effect in leadership and idea-sharing
- Critique of traditional self-help and Greg’s human-first philosophy
- Daily practices that help Greg stay authentic and focused
- The role of relationships in countering isolation and building purpose
- Asking whether we are using technology—or being used by it
Connect with Greg Bennick:
Greg Bennick's Official Website
"Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now"
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