Humility as a Group of Practices with Dan Rockwell
Compassionate Accountability Podcast
Release Date: 09/01/2022
Compassionate Accountability Podcast
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info_outlineDr. Nathan Regier welcomes Dan Rockwell to today’s episode. Dan is a Leadership Freak, his blog by the same name has reached virtually every country in the world, and as a leadership expert, executive coach, and successful keynote speaker, Dan brings exceptional wisdom and insight to conversations about leadership, integrity, and authenticity.
Humility is a topic in which Dan has shown interest recently, a concept that has a lot to do with compassion and leadership, and that is why it is the center of Dr. Nate and Dan’s conversation in this episode.
Key Takeaways:
[2:54] Dan shares what motivated the work that he does.
[4:48] Leadership Freak was Dan's first endeavor in the consulting leadership field.
[6:28] What is Dan’s secret to writing a blog per day?
[8:07] Dan shares how he still feels like he felt at 13 years old.
[9:44] Dan tells the story of the time when he realized the world did not revolve around him.
[11:09] Why is it so important that we know we are not the most important person?
[12:07] Dan defines humility as a group of practices.
[13:45] Dan confesses he feels like many people are in his head, especially when thinking thoughts he doesn’t want to do.
[15:32] Instead of judging your thoughts, start noticing them.
[16:24] Are humility and arrogance opposites in Dan’s perspective?
[18:24] Dan explains what he means by “dancing with the red dragon”.
[20:18] Dan and Nate discuss humility defined as thinking of yourself less.
[22:04] Dan explains why he has never been a huge fan of self-esteem.
[24:02] Nate talks about his father who struggled with depression.
[24:40] Humility is not thinking that you are not worthy.
[25:50] One way of practicing humility is by practicing gratitude.
[26:27] Dan confesses he has a better day when people like his blog, and he relates this to his practice of humility.
[31:20] How does religion relate to the concept of humility?
[35:50] Being really successful is strictly related to how you are going to give.
[36:50] Dan shares how hopeful feels to think in humility as a practice.
[39:03] Nate shares his top three key takeaways from a profound conversation with Dan.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, John David Mann & Bob Burg
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