Episode #116 Starting Small and Building Momentum with John Carroll

Description

In this episode, Oliver Goulet interviews John Carroll, the founder of City Leadership. They discuss the importance of faith, helping others, and accepting oneself. They emphasize the need to embrace failure and learn from past experiences. They also highlight the significance of respecting oneself and earning the respect of others. The conversation explores the concept of building stress capacity and pursuing growth incrementally. They caution against the dangers of social media and highlight reels, encouraging listeners to meet people where they're at in their journey. In this episode, Oliver Goulet and John Carroll discuss the importance of meeting people where they're at and starting small to build momentum. They emphasize the power of taking action and making a difference, even if it's just a small contribution. They highlight the importance of building on small steps and the impact of habits and routines. They also provide information on how to connect with John Carroll and City Leadership, and emphasize that leadership is about taking initiative for the benefit of others

Time Stamps:

01:29 John Carroll's Background and City Leadership

03:29 Discussion on Faith and Making a Difference

06:26 Incorporating Faith into Nonprofits and Corporations

09:11 The Importance of Helping Others and Overcoming Envy

11:25 The Impact of Fear and Accepting Oneself

15:11 Embracing Failure and Learning from Past Experiences

17:27 Respecting Oneself and Earning the Respect of Others

19:42 Accepting Who You Are and Pursuing Self-Improvement

23:15 The Importance of Trying and Normalizing Failure

28:10 Building Stress Capacity and Pursuing Growth

34:58 The Dangers of Social Media and Highlight Reels