#40 - James Fleming - How To Be A Better Leader, Craft Your Companies Vision & Interview Job Candidates Like A Pro - CEO, Author

If you’re looking to be a better leader within your organisation, are wondering if giving up alcohol is for you or are just curious about how high-performing CEOs think and operate, then today’s episode might be of interest.

My guest today is James Fleming, he’s the CEO & Co-Founder of The Power Within Training, Author, Husband & Father. James and I discuss:

His early years and progression in the oil and gas industry.

The pivotal moment when he decided to build his own leadership company.

How James coped with his 10-year-old daughter moving to a different country.

How sobriety and exercise helped James view life more objectively.

What makes a good leader.

James's recommended time allocations for leaders and CEOs.

How to craft a vision for your organisation.

Understanding why your vision actually matters.

The definition of Motivational Intelligence (MQ)

How to ask better questions when interviewing and recruiting.

The importance of matching personality types to hiring roles.

What James's wife would say about him when he's not in the room.

How he manages his relationship with his wife and daughter while running 100mph at work.

The five-minute version of a course that is normally delivered over several weeks.

His seven steps to success in leadership.

Which sex faces the greater challenges in business

AND

The one question James would ask himself at the beginning of every day.

I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Chapters (manually crafted)

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:36 His early years and progression in the oil and gas industry

00:17:33 The pivotal moment when he decided to build his own leadership company.

00:25:02 How James coped with his 10-year-old daughter moving to a different country.

00:27:53 How sobriety and exercise helped James view life more objectively.

00:35:11 What makes a good leader.

00:40:34 James's recommended time allocations for leaders and CEOs.

00:43:44 How to craft a vision for your organisation.

00:48:32 Understanding why your vision actually matters.

00:39:39 The definition of Motivational Intelligence (MQ)

00:56:11 Leadership Motivational Intelligence (LMQ)

01:02:18 How to ask better questions when interviewing and recruiting.

01:07:04 The importance of matching personality types to hiring roles.

01:08:16 What James's wife would say about him when he's not in the room.

01:09:41 How he manages his relationship with his wife and daughter while running 100mph at work.

01:17:17 The five-minute version of a course that is normally delivered over several weeks.

01:18:16 His seven steps to success in leadership.

01:29:38 Which sex faces the greater challenges in business

01:36:31 The one question James would ask himself at the beginning of every day.

***LINKS***

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