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Introducing the Into The Storm Leaders Podcast: Stories of Courage, Growth, and Leadership. We explore the remarkable stories of individuals who have fearlessly charged into their storms, overcome challenges, and led their teams to success. Each episode of the ITS Leaders Podcast features candid and inspiring conversations that delve into the experiences, lessons learned, and invaluable insights of our guests. From entrepreneurs and executives to innovators and change-makers, we uncover the strategies, mindsets, and actions that shaped their paths to success. With a focus on leadership, culture, and personal growth, our podcast offers practical wisdom and inspiration for individuals looking to unlock their potential, cultivate high-trust environments, and lead with purpose. Tune in to discover actionable strategies, thought-provoking perspectives, and the wisdom gained through real-life stories of triumph. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a middle manager, or an accomplished executive looking to stay in touch with their workforce, the Into The Storm Leaders Podcast is your go-to resource for captivating stories, practical insights, and fresh perspectives from the frontlines of business and personal development. Join our hosts, Joe Jurec and Pete Honsberger, on this journey of growth and discovery. Subscribe to the Into The Storm Leaders Podcast today and get ready to charge into your own storms. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode of the ITS Leaders Podcast.
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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In this episode of Into The Storm Leaders we connect with Harrison O'Connor, an incredibly interesting human being who happens to also be the successful business owner and the leader of Legacy Tree Company in Albuquerque, NM. After spending time at a 350-year-old Rinzai Zen Buddhist Monastery in Japan, Harrison followed a passion for botany by starting a tree care business. He shares his perspective on leadership, importance of a healthy network, and how disciplines around mindfulness have enabled him to ditch the 9-5 job that so many of us feel stuck in . Despite the unique origins, Harrison's wisdom and focus on people-first leadership are applicable to all. Tune in to gain valuable insights and strengthen your own leadership skills. Who knows, you might even pick up some helpful meditation practices or insights on men's spirituality and rites of passage.
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Quoteworthy Moments:
- 00:08:19 - "I realized that I love to learn, and I think that's something that all entrepreneurs they have a craving or an addiction or they just want stimulation and learning and discovery."
- 00:11:10 - "You don't know shit about tree pruning."
- 00:21:23 - "Seeking out opportunities to increase our self awareness to better understand ourselves and our emotions to better communicate with others and as leaders." 00:24:08 - "That's literally what I do on a daily basis is I get a conflict with my employee and then I just seek to understand and hear them, learn more"
- 00:26:33 - "Somebody once said that to me about business, like business is less strategy and more street fight." 00:29:19 - "Everyone's got a good plan until they get punched in the mouth."
- 00:31:53 - "I've noticed that the more happy I am with myself, that tends to be the better I show up in conflicts because I don't show up insecure and I don't show up with a lot of ego."
- 00:35:33 - "And it's probably the only reason that my business is still in operation, because it's my go to every time, just like you're saying, Joe, you know, it's like a SWAT team or SEALs team, like they just go back to their training."
- 00:36:35 - "And at the heart of it for us, I think it's human to human connection, right?"
- 00:43:52 - "My business changed when I hired or fired and rewarded based on core values."
- 00:45:48 - "because we believe courageous leadership is at the center of healthy culture and that leaders who do the uncomfortable things, the things that are seemingly more painful but resulting in a better outcome faster instead of kicking the can down the road, is vital to success."
- 00:49:41 - "A lot of people would be inclined to take the path of least resistance there and be like, I don't want to lose somebody over this."
- 00:50:23 - "You know, attacking the problem, not the person."
- 01:01:43 - "And so by putting them in touch with that opportunity, kind of go through this natural cycle of spiritual Rubicon where they come into touch with the wounds of their early life as a young man and turn them into a blessing and really have a healthy relationship."
- 01:06:01 - "If I want that, I'm going to have to compromise on some of my values and I'm not willing to do that."