When multiple friends reach out to you unsolicited and suggest you consider the same author, you pay attention. First, thank you to Clark Buckner and Jeff Sanders. They know an amazing guest when they see one and were both quick to alert me. Who is it they’re recommending? None other than Nashville entrepreneur Michael Brody-Waite. This was one of those rare interviews where I got chill bumps on more than one occasion just listening to him talk. As you might have guessed, Michael released a book earlier this year. It’s called Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends On It. Michael is not only a recovering addict, but a three-time CEO, TEDx Speaker, Inc. 500 Founder, and leadership coach, and he is on a mission to revolutionize the rules of leadership Want to hear more? You know what to do. Click the play button below to join our conversation now, or keep scrolling for a summary. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, Michael and I explore: * What he means when he says we must be willing to screw up our leadership* How ending your addiction to wearing metaphorical masks can be your competitive advantage* We’ll dig into Michael’s Mask-Free Program he’s developed for leaders* And lots more! Michael in Action Michael’s Book You can order your copy of Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts right now. Books Michael Recommends The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown The Present: The Gift for Changing Times by Spencer Johnson Check Out These Additional Resources Visit Michael’s work website for more on him and his consulting work. Grab a copy of Michael’s book ...