#16 Leadership, Productivity & Purpose with Pierre Quinn

In this powerful episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris welcomes leadership strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker Pierre Quinn. Named one of the Global Gurus’ Top 30 Leadership Professionals, Pierre shares how ideation, emotional intelligence, and storytelling are core to modern leadership. From fundraising and higher education to pastoring and entrepreneurship, Pierre’s journey is a masterclass in turning purpose into impact.

They explore:

• How ideation unlocks innovation and culture-building
• The difference between change and transition in leadership
• Why systems and structure matter just as much as execution
• The painful but necessary lessons from rejection and missteps
• What it means to take the next right step in purpose-driven leadership

Whether you’re an emerging leader, executive, coach, or entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Show Links

• Follow Pierre on LinkedIn
• The Cardell Group
• Get Pierre's Book Leading While Green
• Get Pierre's Book Leading While Scared

Chapters
00:00 Introduction 
03:59 The first Guest on the Show
07:06 Navigating Leadership Challenges
09:02 The Importance of Ideation
09:42 The Journey of Pierre Quinn
12:43 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
15:44 Building a Safe Space for Ideas
17:39 The Intersection of Faith and Leadership
20:31 Reflecting on Past Experiences
23:29 The Future of Leadership and Productivity
27:12 Navigating Leadership Across Generations
28:22 Insights from 'Leading While Green' and 'Leading While Scared'
39:32 Defining Leadership: Direction and Action
50:15 Understanding Change and Transition in Organizations
56:58 The Importance of Timely Conversations
59:13 Navigating Recognition and Professional Growth
01:02:20 The Journey of Podcasting and Building Networks
01:08:05 Learning from Rejection and Missed Opportunities
01:11:15 The Balance of Action and Systematization
01:17:45 The Questions
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