In this episode, Derek Wellington Johnson, shares his insights on why leadership is critical for startups, and how leaders can have the self-awareness to step up and fill a void. He talks about the problem with waiting for permission and emphasizes the importance of doing the inner work first and creating a foundation for self-leadership.



Derek shares how his military experience prepared him for leadership and the importance of controlling your mind. He also discusses General Patton’s leadership lessons and how leaders can inspire and empower their team for greater results.



Derek also talks about the difference between command and control and why authentic leadership is bullshit. He shares how leaders can lead by example during challenges and navigate competition and uncertain worlds.



We also explore the question of whether leaders are born or made and how to keep your mind from giving up on you. Derek emphasizes that it's not about being the first but being the last.



Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.



Derek Wellington Johnson is a military veteran, startup veteran, and life-long student of human nature and history. He has worked with motivational speaker Brian Tracy and led sales teams for established companies and startups. His latest book is called The Wisdom of Leaders: History’s Most Powerful Leadership Quotes, Ideas, and Advice. You can find him on Instagram and TikTok.



Get Derek’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Leaders-Historys-Leadership-Development/dp/1733548904

In this episode, Derek Wellington Johnson, shares his insights on why leadership is critical for startups, and how leaders can have the self-awareness to step up and fill a void. He talks about the problem with waiting for permission and emphasizes the importance of doing the inner work first and creating a foundation for self-leadership.
 
Derek shares how his military experience prepared him for leadership and the importance of controlling your mind. He also discusses General Patton’s leadership lessons and how leaders can inspire and empower their team for greater results.
 
Derek also talks about the difference between command and control and why authentic leadership is bullshit. He shares how leaders can lead by example during challenges and navigate competition and uncertain worlds.
 
We also explore the question of whether leaders are born or made and how to keep your mind from giving up on you. Derek emphasizes that it's not about being the first but being the last.
 
Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to <a href="http://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/">www.marcusaureliusanderson.com</a>. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.
 
Derek Wellington Johnson is a military veteran, startup veteran, and life-long student of human nature and history. He has worked with motivational speaker Brian Tracy and led sales teams for established companies and startups. His latest book is called The Wisdom of Leaders: History’s Most Powerful Leadership Quotes, Ideas, and Advice. You can find him on Instagram and TikTok.
 
Get Derek’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Leaders-Historys-Leadership-Development/dp/1733548904

ACTA NON VERBA is a raw and real podcast with hard hitting interviews featuring people that live by the Ethos of “Actions, not words.”

Join TEDx speaker, Bestselling Author, Veteran, and Leadership & Mindset Coach Marcus Aurelius Anderson as he goes inside the minds and experiences of the world’s most successful Warriors, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Experts to give you the Philosophies, Concepts, Tactics, and Strategies they use to turn Adversity into Victory and live an EXTRAORDINARY life based on ACTIONS not words.

ACTA NON VERBA is a raw and real podcast with hard hitting interviews featuring people that live by the Ethos of &ldquo;Actions, not words.&rdquo;
Join TEDx speaker, Bestselling Author, Veteran, and Leadership &amp; Mindset Coach Marcus Aurelius Anderson as he goes inside the minds and experiences of the world&rsquo;s most successful Warriors, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Experts to give you the Philosophies, Concepts, Tactics, and Strategies they use to turn Adversity into Victory and live an EXTRAORDINARY life based on ACTIONS not words.