Passing The Torch
Passing The Torch is a podcast that explores the inspiring stories and insights from people across all walks of life. It's main focus is on leadership, inspiration, mentoring, resilience and willpower. This aim empowers listeners to take control of their lives and pass on their knowledge, wisdom and experience to others. The podcast covers topics such as how to be a successful leader, how to stay motivated when times are tough, how to mentor and be mentored, and how to cultivate resilience and willpower. It also features guests from different backgrounds and experiences, who share their stories, insights and advice. Past guests have included family, friends, mentors, mentees, best selling authors, top writers, entrepreneurs, celebrities, tv personalities, top ranking military officials, titans of industry, and people with an amazing story to tell. With Passing The Torch, listeners can gain a better understanding of how to lead, inspire and empower themselves and others.
Passing The Torch
Ep. 20: Amy Wade-Focus on the Things You Can Change
Summary: A deeper dive into exactly why past struggles are so important to progressing through life and growing as a person. Amy Wade is a dear friend and someone I came up with in the military. She currently serves in a leadership role that gives her the opportunity to guide those attending professional military education (PME).
Show Notes:
- Intro (0:00)
- Thoughts on reconnecting after 11 plus years and nostalgia (01:30)
- Meeting different versions of the same person and growing (05:20)
- Showing grace to people when people need it most (06:00)
- After meeting many well known and respected leaders, stories and specific examples that resonated (12: 15)
- Time in Amy's life where she was at a crossroads and lost, which ultimately led to a new trait and superpower being revealed (19:00)
- Something Amy would say to someone she knows is struggling and facing obstacles ( 23:30)
- When she reflects and plays footage of her own leadership performance, what are the areas she picks out for improvement? (25:30)
- Challenges with anonymous 360 feedback, especially with small teams (29:00)
- Something Not Everyone Knows (34:29)
- There’s a billboard on the highway, broadcasting Amy's leadership message for the world to see. How does it read?
Additional Resources:
- Books mentioned The Culture Code and Make Your Bed
Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin
More Amazing Stories:
Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless
Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave
Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court
Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure