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How to Build FOCUS in Chaos | Jim Carlough

October 13, 2025 • Dorian Albritton • Season 1 • Episode 10

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In this enlightening episode of Think Like a Leader, host Dorian Albritton sits down with Jim Carlough, a seasoned business strategist, speaker, and author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success. With over 30 years transforming teams and driving growth, Jim shares how leadership is developed through self-awareness, curiosity, and embracing "confident uncertainty"—navigating unknowns with grounded resolve. He outlines his six pillars: integrity as non-negotiable, compassion, empathy, focus, stability, and humor, offering actionable steps like daily self-reflection and mentoring to foster trust and resilience. Drawing from personal stories, including losing a brother in Vietnam and finding purpose through psychology, Jim emphasizes measuring inputs over outcomes, turning failures into milestones, and prioritizing integrity for authentic teams. Leaders will learn to replace blame with ownership, implement processes for sustained results, and seek mentors to accelerate growth. Perfect for aspiring leaders facing doubt, this conversation equips you to lead effectively at work, home, or in community—balancing vision with bite-sized achievements for lasting impact.

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