Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with William Sparks. He has been a Professor and Chair at the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte for fourteen years and is the bestselling author of Actualized Leadership. Will says, “Self-actualization is about realizing your unique potential and purpose. The only way you can effectively do that is to have the courage to face, and even embrace, your darkness."

Show Notes

On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with William Sparks. He has been a Professor and Chair at the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte for fourteen years and is the bestselling author of Actualized Leadership. He has taught and coached leaders across a range of industries to become more effective and impactful in their roles.

Will says, “Self-actualization is about realizing your unique potential and purpose. The only way you can effectively do that is to have the courage to face, and even embrace, your darkness. And by that, I mean the side that you go to under stress; I call it your leadership shadow. When you are aware of that, and you acknowledge it, and you give those that you work with permission to call it out when they see it, it's a powerful transformation that occurs not just for the individual, but for the entire organization.”

We chat about company culture when a leader is under stress, as well as:
  • The three sequences of self-actualization
  • Reaching your highest potential
  • Coming to terms with your leadership shadow
  • Nine attributes/characteristics of self-actualized leaders
  • And more
Mentioned in this episode:
  • William Sparks’ Upcoming book, Actualized Teamwork, Managing Shadows
  • www.alpfree.com for a free assessment
  • Text willsparks to 36260 for the free app
  • Will’s Ted Talk: The Power of Self Awareness on Ted.com
Will website: www.drwillsparks.com

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