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396 | Bruce Hodges | How To Turn Life’s Lessons Into Leadership Success
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How do life’s toughest lessons shape the leaders of tomorrow? On this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast, host Chris Thomson interviews Bruce Hodges, an accomplished entrepreneur, global leader, and proud alumnus of the Student Works Management Program. Bruce shares his incredible journey, starting from running a student franchise to becoming a CEO with extensive international experience. Along the way, he faced extraordinary challenges, including personal financial setbacks, and ultimately turned those lessons into fuel for building a mission-driven business, Parachute, aimed at disrupting predatory lending practices.
Bruce reflects on the critical skills he developed during his Student Works days, such as sales, team management, and embracing discomfort to grow as a leader. He discusses the power of taking risks, seizing opportunities, and staying grounded in a strong sense of purpose. From insights into financial literacy to the importance of living a values-driven life, Bruce offers a wealth of advice for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs.
Whether you're a Student Works participant, alumni, or simply looking to sharpen your leadership edge, this episode is packed with inspiring stories and actionable lessons to elevate your career and life. Enjoy!
In This Episode You'll Learn:
- Be “appropriately worried about failing” to find the balance between caution and action
- If an opportunity isn’t perfect, ask yourself, “What would have to be true to make this great?” and work to create those conditions
- Surround yourself with leaders who believe in you
- Growth happens when you step out of your comfort zone; embrace the challenges and adventures life presents
- Building good habits early and understanding the power of financial literacy can have a transformative impact on your future
- True wealth isn’t about appearances; it’s about aligning your values and actions with what truly matters
- And much more…
Resources:
Books:
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
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