Passing The Torch

Ep. 20: Amy Wade-Focus on the Things You Can Change

January 04, 2022 Martin Foster Season 1 Episode 20
Ep. 20: Amy Wade-Focus on the Things You Can Change
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Passing The Torch
Ep. 20: Amy Wade-Focus on the Things You Can Change
Jan 04, 2022 Season 1 Episode 20
Martin Foster

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


Show Notes

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