I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 150, Erik Reis talks about what his father said that affected his outlook on life. He describes what he learned from workers about his father while working at his father’s business. The experience influenced how he leads. Finally, Erik advises us to meet people where they are.
Prologue
Credentials, schooling, or people’s opinions do not define who Erik is. He defines his life by his continuous pursuit of knowledge, experience, and building relationship. Erik co-founded Nobody Studios where he is the Director of Health and Wellness. His amazing team is ideating, creating, and innovating progressive companies within the healthcare field.
01:58 Part 1: Self-care and Labeling Your Experiences
07:51 Part 2: Helping People to be the Best Version of Themselves
16:33 Part 3: Meet Others Where They Are at
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Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR.
Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies)
Episode links
Erik’s LinkedIn Profile
Episode 099: Mark McNally Has the Courage to Embrace Transparency
Gary's books:
What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?
Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)
The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available)
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