The uncomfortable work of leadership
Journal of Accountancy Podcast · AICPA & CIMA
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Show Notes
Half a life ago, Michael Brody-Waite didn't think he was going to make it to his 25th birthday. Today, he's an author, entrepreneur, and leadership coach preparing to deliver the keynote address at the AICPA & CIMA Employee Benefit Plans Conference in May.
In the address, he will share details of a leadership framework — using his experience as an addict in recovery as a backdrop. Three principles of the framework relate to authenticity, the ability to let go, and the importance of uncomfortable work.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Why he says that most leaders are "addicted to doing."
- The three principles of "addictive leadership."
- The reasons, according to Brody-Waite, that those principles relate well to the accounting profession.
- Some of the excuses he made and others he blamed for his substance abuse.
- Why the advice "don't be scared" should be avoided.
- The delegation lessons that can be taken from the principle of "surrendering the outcome."
- Why uncomfortable work is different than hard work or difficult work.
- Brody-Waite's message to conference attendees.