In this episode of the Inspire Greatness Podcast, I had the chance to have a conversation with Claudius Hildebrand. He is a consultant at Spencer Stuart, focusing on CEO performance and leadership advisory services. 

Having analyzed the performance of over 10,000 CEOs and conducted interviews with 100 CEOs and directors, Claudius has been able to identify key success factors. He provides guidance to CEOs, CHROs, and boards on how to improve performance and unleash potential.

Claudius is recognized as an award-winning author and contributes regularly to the Harvard Business Review. His work is often referenced in leading publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, and the Financial Times. 

He is also the author of The Life Cycle of a CEO: The Myths and Truths of How Leaders Succeed, which he co-authored with Robert J. Stark. The book explores the anticipated challenges and successes that CEOs encounter throughout their leadership journey.

The book combines unprecedented research and 100 in-depth interviews to reveal how successful CEOs navigate these cycles by developing fresh skills and strategies. It provides insights into personal growth, navigating crises, and unlocking higher individual and corporate performance.

During our conversation, Claudius discussed three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Planting flags and building roads
2. Giving up control to be in control
3. Playing to win or avoiding to lose

Tune in to be inspired by Claudius’s wisdom and passion!

In this episode of the Inspire Greatness Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jen Thornton, the founder and CEO of 304 Coaching. This renowned business consulting company is dedicated to helping organizations amplify their positive impact through progressive leadership.

Jen is particularly passionate about the adult development model and its profound influence on leadership. She specializes in guiding leaders through the critical transition from a reactive stage to a creative stage. Interestingly, only 30% of adults successfully progress beyond the reactive stage, making this transition essential for leaders who aspire to inspire their teams.

Jen emphasizes the importance of self-authorship in driving personal and team performance, as well as organizational success. During our conversation, she shared her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members: 

1. Understanding how social change propels leadership evolution
2. Developing the ability to self-author
3. Transitioning from a reactive to a creative leadership mindset.