045 | Words Create Leadership, Words Create Worlds with Devon Bandison
Today on The Rising Leader:
● Devon’s two-minute wisdom drop
● Understanding your starting point
● Distinguishing between what’s true and what your mind believes to be true
● Self-forgiveness and rewiring your mind to break free from self-judgment
● Why “slowly” is the fastest way
● Warren Buffett on being busy
● Slowing down and knowing your three cornerstones as a leader
● Entering the "zone" or “flow state” in sports and how it's achieved through slowing down and being present
● The most dangerous phrase in the human language
● How not being able to keep your word to yourself develops an inner critic
● “Keeping” your word versus “being” your word
● “Default” cultures and creating a culture of agreements through language and integrity
● How Devon learned a life-changing lesson about the power of one's word and integrity
● The Game Changer Experience
Devon Bandison is an author, coach, and speaker. He is the go-to mind coach of the NBA and one of the most sought-after personal and business coaches in the world. As a coach, Devon works with Fortune 100 Companies and people from all walks of life, from professional athletes and teams, CEOs and executives, salespeople and small business owners to filmmakers, producers, and the world’s leading business and life coaches. He is the author of Fatherhood is Leadership and is a contributing writer for Inc. Magazine. Devon holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.
Devon joins me today to discuss how words shape your thoughts, leadership, and world. He emphasizes the importance of knowing your starting point. He explains why leaders need to define their three cornerstones, focus on what truly matters, and prioritize accordingly. Devon also highlights the difference between “keeping” and “being” your word and underscores how creativity and great leadership happen when we create space.
“Your word creates your world. When I look at the greatest leaders, I see commitment and integrity.” - Devon Bandison
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