Episode Details

Dr. Will Sparks is the Chair and Professor of Leadership at Queens University. He’s a TED Speaker, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, and an award-winning teacher and researcher. He’s done organizational design and executive coaching for the Charlotte Hornets for over 11 years and had the privilege of working with Michael Jordan.

You can email Dr. Sparks at: sparksw@queens.edu

You can take Dr. Spark's free assessment to find your leadership style and shadow at: www.alpfree.com.

Buy his book, Actualized Leadership on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VQrNWq

Some takeaways from the podcast interview include:

1. Self-awareness and introspection: Dr. Sparks emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself, including recognizing strengths and shadows.

2. Faith: how he integrates his Christian faith as a professor in his approach to leadership and personal development. He discusses the role of prayer and gratitude in navigating life's challenges.

3. Overcoming imposter syndrome: he acknowledges the prevalence of imposter syndrome and encourages students to listen to their intuition and not compare themselves to others.

4. Balancing technology use: Dr. Sparks highlights the importance of maintaining discipline in technology use to avoid distractions and create space for deep work and meaningful connections with others.

5. Exploring interests and finding one's calling: he advises students to explore various subjects and activities to discover their passions and interests.

6. Community and connection: Dr. Sparks emphasizes the significance of community and human connection in personal and professional growth.

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