#27: Creativity, Culture and Leadership with Brad Showalter

In this episode, I sat down with Brad Showalter (@showeezy), founder of Cre8 Life and head of Engagement + Development at Magnolia. He has a tremendous history in leadership, team building, coaching, company culture, and helping individuals create a life that’s aligned with their goals and authentic self.

In this interview we cover:

• How he re-discovered his identity after a period of darkness
• What behavioral interviewing is why it’s crucial in your hiring process 
• The importance of having people in your life will honestly tell you when you can do better
• How to make your employees (or co-workers) feel valued
• The linear approach of personal, professional and leadership development
• The 5 skills of emotional intelligence 
• How we’re all actually practicing yogis 
• And so much more! 

Resources from this episode:

• Cre8 Life website / Cre8 Life Instagram (@cr8lifenow)
• Magnolia website
• The Enneagram Test
• Favorite resources; The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, Simon Sinek, Brene Brown, Tony Robbins, Les Brown, Baron Baptiste, The Secret (documentary) 

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