In the fast-paced world we find ourselves in, we are constantly pressured to perform at a higher level.

However, as authentic individuals, we know that leadership goes far beyond following trends and simple catchphrases. 

In an organization, it can be easy to be ‘seduced’ by a talent or skill - but culture prevails when it comes to longevity in the marketplace. 

When it comes to building authentic personal and professional lives, we must trust in the process of self-awareness backed with results-driven confidence. 

So, what does it mean to truly be a high-performing leader in today’s culture? 

In this episode we discuss the common misconceptions surrounding work performance, work-life balance, taking personal responsibility, and so much more.

We’ll discuss the following topics:

• What Is a ‘High Level’ Leader?

• Confidence Being Developed Through Results 

• Being Coachable is Imperative 

• Approaching Development Organizationally 

• Character vs. Talent

• How to Critically Think 

• Hiring For Culture Fit Above Skill

• Amazon’s Incredible Hiring Process

• Taking Personal Responsibility for your Development  

• You Get Better As You Mature & Get Older

After participating in this discussion with us, we hope you'll look to navigate performance and leadership with greater awareness!

More of a visual person? 

You can WATCH today’s episode on our Youtube Channel: 

Youtube: youtube.com/cadriancrawford

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

Relationships are the cornerstone of the human experience.

Whether positive or negative, they can alter how we live our lives, view the world, and even view ourselves.

If living authentically is vital for our own flourishing, how do we set the standard for authentic relationships in our personal and professional lives?

It starts off with being self-aware.

Without awareness, we can never be aware and in-tune with the needs of others.

In this captivating episode, we will dive into:

- Human beings were meant to be in relationships, but we are not taught how to do them well

- Most relationships are built off of bad habits

- We are ill-equipped to manage conflict in our relationships 

• If you can’t take care of yourself, you’ll look to others to fulfill your needs
• Great relationships require humility and proper expectations 
• How Adrian’s childhood taught him how to ‘survive’ and read rooms well 
• How our upbringing can alter our level of emotional intelligence 
• How the modern dating landscape is challenging and in some cases, damaging 
• The price of having really good friends and relationships 
• Family means you have to sacrifice, suffer, and head into a direction with who you say you live 
• How to navigate the nuance of authentic relationships 

After participating in this discussion with us, we hope you'll have a greater awareness of how to navigate relationships with authenticity.

More of a visual person?

You can WATCH today’s episode on our Youtube Channel: 

Youtube: youtube.com/cadriancrawford 

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford

Instagram: @writenewrules

TikTok: @writenewrules 

Unity is not formed for the sake of unity. 

When we move forward, we must move with a purpose.

To kick off Black History Month, we’re recognizing not only the leaders that came before us - but what it means to move with a mission.

First, we examine the complex life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - and how he represented the nuance of authentic leadership through internal struggles and external triumph.

Specifically, we’ll look into:

• The FBI Wiretaps of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. and “King: a Life” (Jonathan Eig) 
• Managing the tension: the generational impact of Dr. King and the personal struggles he faced with confrontation and infidelity 
• Why it’s important to know the ‘whole story’ I
•  have a dream was written at 11:00pm the night before
• The importance of standing by your convictions
• We never reach perfection, but find joy in the pursuit of betterment
• Why it’s important to ‘hold’ personal pain and not project on family/friends
• Learning to act according to environments you find yourself in
• How Adrian managed authentic leadership while mourning the reality of police brutality and present discrimination
• You need to empower others, not just those who look like you
• What will happen with the 2024 election?

After participating in this brief overview around moving with a mission, we hope you find yourself not only inspired -  but better equipped to take on the challenges that lay before you. 

More of a visual person? 

You can WATCH today’s episode on our Youtube Channel: 

Youtube: youtube.com/cadriancrawford

To stay connected, visit us at the following places and help us guide you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader!

LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford

Instagram: @writenewrules

TikTok: @writenewrules