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In a recent episode of the Grow Rogue podcast, I had the great fortune of discussing leadership and personal growth with Skot Waldron. He is the author of Unlocked: 52 Week Guide for the Intentional Leader.

Our conversation revealed many useful insights. It also sparked deep reflections on becoming better leaders and better people.

Here are ten key takeaways from our talk. We expand each with some context to give you a taste of the shared wisdom.

1. The Path to Writing 'A 52 Week Guide for the Intentional Leader'. 

~3 min mark 
Skot shares the personal and professional changes that led him to write his book. They offer a glimpse into the process of capturing years of learning into wisdom.

2. The True Meaning of Intentional Leadership.

~14 min mark 
Skot emphasizes the power of leading with purpose and clarity. He suggests that real leaders make conscious choices and take actions that fit our core values.

3. The Journey to Self-Leadership. 

~16:27 mark 
Leading oneself with purpose and direction is the first step to leading others. It starts with self-awareness and goes to disciplined self-guidance.

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4. Granting Yourself the Freedom to Be Authentic. 

~17:21 mark 
The talk is about the importance of being true to your nature. This is key for personal satisfaction and professional authenticity.

5. Embracing the 70-30 Principle for Greater Effectiveness. 

~27 min mark 
This principle says to focus on your strengths 70% of the time. You manage less preferred tasks 30% of the time. This promotes a more fulfilling and efficient work life.

6. Identifying and Utilizing Your Unique Strengths. 

~35:14 mark 
A key to effective leadership and personal growth is knowing your strengths. You must find ways to use them in your daily activities and decisions.

7. Valuing Consistency Over Occasional Brilliance. 

Referenced throughout the conversation. 
Skot discusses how small, regular actions towards our goals lead to more progress.

This is better than waiting for large leaps.

8. Active Engagement with Acquired Knowledge. 

Discussion spans multiple sections. 
Skot argues for using new insights right away to quickly transform knowing into doing.

9. Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges. 

Covered in various parts of the episode.
Skot shares insights on overcoming obstacles. He does it through strategic thinking and a focus on core strengths.

He avoids getting sidetracked by temporary setbacks.

10. Engaging with Your Work and Life Purposefully. 

Closing thoughts at the end of our chat. 
The invitation here is to reflect. Think about how you can lead more intentionally in every part of your life. This applies to personal goals and work.

This conversation was insightful. It was also deeply practical. If you are looking to improve your leadership and personal growth, this episode is for you.

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Let's embrace these insights together. They will pave the way for better leadership and a more fulfilling life.