Savage to Sage · 2024-02-14 · 51 min
In today's episode, we're sitting down with Aaron Arnold, executive director of Waukegan to College, for a deep dive into the critical role of leadership in addressing societal and mental health issues. We'll hear Aaron's candid discussion on embracing change, overcoming the challenges of delegating, and the role of self-regulation and stress management in maintaining mental well-being, even for high-stress professionals. Plus, he shares personal stories about the significance of tokens, reminders, and why living without regrets has become a guiding principle in his life. Key Topics 00:21 Introduction 05:08 Executive director describes leadership at Waukegan to College. 08:53 Struggle with bringing change, facing self-doubt. 09:49 Change requires discomfort to break the status quo. 11:24 Leadership as a skill is about management. 18:11 Leading with demonstration, not coercion, motivates self-discovery. 20:30 Leadership: Problem-solving or tension management paradox. 28:17 Mental health support for stress management at work. 35:14 Self-care, seeking support, and gratitude practice. 39:38 Learning to delegate and embrace discomfort for growth.
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