Life Intended

Become a Better Leader: Insights on Agency, Accountability and Resilience with Nick Berry

May 28, 2024 Kelly Berry Season 1 Episode 7
Become a Better Leader: Insights on Agency, Accountability and Resilience with Nick Berry
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Life Intended
Become a Better Leader: Insights on Agency, Accountability and Resilience with Nick Berry
May 28, 2024 Season 1 Episode 7
Kelly Berry

Nick Berry is an entrepreneur, CEO, mentor, author, and most importantly - Kelly's husband. In this episode, host Kelly Berry interviews Nick about his entrepreneurial journey and approach to leadership and personal growth. Nick shares valuable experiences from starting and growing multiple businesses as well as his personal strategy for his development as a leader. They discuss the concept of agency, highlighting the need for individuals to take control of their circumstances and be accountable for their actions. Nick also discussed one of his most valuable tools for putting leadership into practice on a daily basis, the Leadership Opportunities and Intentions Exercise.

Nick outlines his practice of intentionally seeking challenging tasks to strengthen discipline and leadership skills. He believes that doing hard things helps him optimize his mind and energy, and he encourages listeners to challenge themselves and choose the path of growth. Additionally, Nick talks about his upcoming podcast, "The Business Owner's Journey," aimed at providing crowd-sourced mentorship for entrepreneurs.

Takeaways:

  • Teamwork and creating a positive work culture are essential for business success.
  • Leadership requires intention and the ability to adapt to different situations.
  • Having a sense of agency and taking control of one's circumstances is crucial for personal and professional growth.
  • Accountability is a key characteristic of successful leaders and individuals.
  • Intentionally seeking out challenging tasks and activities can strengthen discipline and leadership skills in preparation for when they are needed.
  • Eliminating points of friction and optimizing time can reduce mental load and increase productivity.

Resources:

More about Nick Berry:

For more inspiring stories and resources, visit Life Intended's official website. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get episode updates, announcements and inspiring content. You can also follow along on Instagram @lifeintendedpodcast for content, updates, and more!

More About Kelly Berry

Kelly is a Coach, holds an MBA and is the VP of Operations at Fitness Revolution. She has a rich background in strategic planning and business management is a devoted community volunteer and an avid adventurer. Kelly believes in living life to the fullest—whether it’s running an ultramarathon, running her businesses, or spending quality time with her husband Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.

Life Intended is published in partnership with FCG.

Show Notes

Nick Berry is an entrepreneur, CEO, mentor, author, and most importantly - Kelly's husband. In this episode, host Kelly Berry interviews Nick about his entrepreneurial journey and approach to leadership and personal growth. Nick shares valuable experiences from starting and growing multiple businesses as well as his personal strategy for his development as a leader. They discuss the concept of agency, highlighting the need for individuals to take control of their circumstances and be accountable for their actions. Nick also discussed one of his most valuable tools for putting leadership into practice on a daily basis, the Leadership Opportunities and Intentions Exercise.

Nick outlines his practice of intentionally seeking challenging tasks to strengthen discipline and leadership skills. He believes that doing hard things helps him optimize his mind and energy, and he encourages listeners to challenge themselves and choose the path of growth. Additionally, Nick talks about his upcoming podcast, "The Business Owner's Journey," aimed at providing crowd-sourced mentorship for entrepreneurs.

Takeaways:

  • Teamwork and creating a positive work culture are essential for business success.
  • Leadership requires intention and the ability to adapt to different situations.
  • Having a sense of agency and taking control of one's circumstances is crucial for personal and professional growth.
  • Accountability is a key characteristic of successful leaders and individuals.
  • Intentionally seeking out challenging tasks and activities can strengthen discipline and leadership skills in preparation for when they are needed.
  • Eliminating points of friction and optimizing time can reduce mental load and increase productivity.

Resources:

More about Nick Berry:

For more inspiring stories and resources, visit Life Intended's official website. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get episode updates, announcements and inspiring content. You can also follow along on Instagram @lifeintendedpodcast for content, updates, and more!

More About Kelly Berry

Kelly is a Coach, holds an MBA and is the VP of Operations at Fitness Revolution. She has a rich background in strategic planning and business management is a devoted community volunteer and an avid adventurer. Kelly believes in living life to the fullest—whether it’s running an ultramarathon, running her businesses, or spending quality time with her husband Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.

Life Intended is published in partnership with FCG.

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