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Rekindling Passion in Leadership with Brian John of Echo and Athena
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Brian John, founder of Echo and Athena, possesses a deep-seated passion for leadership, inspiration, and kindness—a trinity of values he identified as his calling from a tender age.
A firm believer in the power of productivity and the significance of leaving a lasting legacy, Brian's relentless pursuit of results saw him ascend swiftly within the educational sphere.
Brian's journey, spanning several transformative years, ultimately culminated in the creation of Echo and Athena, a venture that stands as a testament to his lifelong commitment to leadership and the profound desire to drive forward meaningful change.
Love Led Leadership: "Every single person is a leader, and we all embrace the fact that, yeah, we all follow someone, but we're we also are responsible to lead ourselves." — Brian John
Memorable Moments
00:00 From football coach to principal, battling depression.
03:51 Creating Echo and Athena: Leadership, Mental Wellness, Impact.
07:22 Inspirational talk on Love Led Leadership summary
12:06 Cognitive well-being coaching for busy professionals.
13:52 Appreciation for paving the way in leadership.
16:41 Personalized client approach, flexible program, concierge coaching.
20:05 Encouraging wholeness and possibility in professional development.
Top Takeaways
Sure, here are ten key takeaway concepts from the "Business Inspires" podcast episode titled "Echo and Athena":
Leadership Grounded in Well-being - Brian John founded Echo and Athena as a reflection of his journey through stress and depression to advocate for an alternative approach grounded in mental well-being and authentic leadership.
Authenticity and Legacy - The importance of pursuing authenticity in personal and professional life to build a legacy predicated on meaningful interactions rather on outcomes alone.
Echo and Athena’s Genesis - The name "Echo and Athena" represents a call back to one's true self and the wisdom and courage to embrace authenticity.
Mental Health Awareness in Business - An acknowledgment of the mental health epidemic and the push towards a more integrative approach to life and work that prioritizes employee engagement and connection.
Love Led Leadership - A proposed style of leadership by Brian John that involves leading oneself first, overcoming personal traumas, and triumphantly empowering others to build an authentic and loving work culture.
To run a successful business, you need resources, valuable connections, and community recognition. Business Inspires will provide you with the tools, resources, and examples to inspire you to create the business you envision.
With more than 60 years as an integral part of the Grandview, Upper Arlington, and Marble Cliff communities, the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership is dedicated to a singular purpose - the success of the business community.
Thank you for downloading, listening, and following Business Inspires, a Tri-Village Chamber Partnership podcast.
This season is presented by:
To schedule a guest appearance, or find out more about sponsoring Business Inspires, send an email to:
Katie Ellis, President/CEO, Tri-Village Chamber Partnership
katie@chamberpartnership.org
Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.
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Copyright 2024 Tri-Village Chamber Partnership
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Mentioned in this episode:
Be Your Best Self 2024
Get ready for an epic experience that you won’t forget! The Be Your Best Self Conference, August 22nd at the Grand Event Center in Grandview Heights.
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Manage episode 422061991 series 1358996
Brian John, founder of Echo and Athena, possesses a deep-seated passion for leadership, inspiration, and kindness—a trinity of values he identified as his calling from a tender age.
A firm believer in the power of productivity and the significance of leaving a lasting legacy, Brian's relentless pursuit of results saw him ascend swiftly within the educational sphere.
Brian's journey, spanning several transformative years, ultimately culminated in the creation of Echo and Athena, a venture that stands as a testament to his lifelong commitment to leadership and the profound desire to drive forward meaningful change.
Love Led Leadership: "Every single person is a leader, and we all embrace the fact that, yeah, we all follow someone, but we're we also are responsible to lead ourselves." — Brian John
Memorable Moments
00:00 From football coach to principal, battling depression.
03:51 Creating Echo and Athena: Leadership, Mental Wellness, Impact.
07:22 Inspirational talk on Love Led Leadership summary
12:06 Cognitive well-being coaching for busy professionals.
13:52 Appreciation for paving the way in leadership.
16:41 Personalized client approach, flexible program, concierge coaching.
20:05 Encouraging wholeness and possibility in professional development.
Top Takeaways
Sure, here are ten key takeaway concepts from the "Business Inspires" podcast episode titled "Echo and Athena":
Leadership Grounded in Well-being - Brian John founded Echo and Athena as a reflection of his journey through stress and depression to advocate for an alternative approach grounded in mental well-being and authentic leadership.
Authenticity and Legacy - The importance of pursuing authenticity in personal and professional life to build a legacy predicated on meaningful interactions rather on outcomes alone.
Echo and Athena’s Genesis - The name "Echo and Athena" represents a call back to one's true self and the wisdom and courage to embrace authenticity.
Mental Health Awareness in Business - An acknowledgment of the mental health epidemic and the push towards a more integrative approach to life and work that prioritizes employee engagement and connection.
Love Led Leadership - A proposed style of leadership by Brian John that involves leading oneself first, overcoming personal traumas, and triumphantly empowering others to build an authentic and loving work culture.
To run a successful business, you need resources, valuable connections, and community recognition. Business Inspires will provide you with the tools, resources, and examples to inspire you to create the business you envision.
With more than 60 years as an integral part of the Grandview, Upper Arlington, and Marble Cliff communities, the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership is dedicated to a singular purpose - the success of the business community.
Thank you for downloading, listening, and following Business Inspires, a Tri-Village Chamber Partnership podcast.
This season is presented by:
To schedule a guest appearance, or find out more about sponsoring Business Inspires, send an email to:
Katie Ellis, President/CEO, Tri-Village Chamber Partnership
katie@chamberpartnership.org
Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
Please leave us a review on Google!
We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends!
Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Podcast Consultants.
Copyright 2024 Tri-Village Chamber Partnership
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
Mentioned in this episode:
Be Your Best Self 2024
Get ready for an epic experience that you won’t forget! The Be Your Best Self Conference, August 22nd at the Grand Event Center in Grandview Heights.
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