Leaders Are Made, Not Born

Summary

In this conversation, Keith Haney interviews Eric Pfeiffer about leadership and personal development. They discuss the importance of taking personal responsibility for change, the impact of mentors and role models, and the power of coaching. Eric shares his coaching philosophy and the concept of a leadership operating system. They also explore the question of whether leaders are made or born, and Eric explains the 12 essential skills outlined in his book 'Leadership Gravitas'. In this conversation, Eric Pfeiffer discusses the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership and how Jesus was an incredible leadership coach. He emphasizes the need for leaders to develop self-awareness, humility, and self-love. Pfeiffer also highlights the significance of creating a culture of great leadership and passing on leadership skills to future generations. He shares insights on how to identify and address tension points in leadership and the power of forgiveness and self-acceptance. Pfeiffer's legacy is focused on raising his children well and empowering leaders to build a better world.