What happens when you spend 30 years chasing other people's approval and finally stop?
In this episode, Jim Robinson introduces the newest co-host of the Visionary Leader podcast: Lori Prust, a 30-year corporate veteran in product and technology, certified Enneagram coach, and founder of Soar Clarity Coaching. Together, they dig into the self-awareness journey that transforms followers into leaders, and managers into people worth following.
Whether you're a seasoned executive or just stepping into your first leadership role, this conversation will give you a new lens for understanding yourself.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro & Meet New Co-Host Lori Prust
05:26 – Self-Awareness First: Why You Can't Lead Others Until You Know Yourself
08:37 – What the Enneagram Actually Measures (It's Not Just Personality)
15:46 – What 30 Years in Corporate Really Teaches You About Leadership
18:08 – Leadership vs. Management: Why the Difference Matters
19:19 – How to Use Career Rubrics to Drive Team Growth (The Dropbox Story)
24:31 – The #1 Struggle Leaders Face: Pace, Pressure & Skipping the Pause
27:22 – "Slow Down to Speed Up": A Framework for Reducing Team Chaos
29:30 – Stop Adding Rules — Start Eliminating Them
32:14 – How to Discover Your Own Blind Spots
40:32 – How Stress Shows Up in Your Leadership (And What Your Team Notices)
43:00 – The Value Bomb: One Simple Shift That Changes Everything
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Leadership growth doesn’t happen by accident. Designed for leaders who are serious about growing, this podcast features thoughtful conversations and real-world lessons that deliver practical guidance to help you navigate your career, strengthen your leadership skills, and step confidently into your next level. Whether you’re leading a team today or preparing for what’s next, the Visionary Leader with Jim Robinson podcast will help you grow with empathy, clarity, and impact so you’re not just learning about leadership, you’re practicing it.