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Nate interviews Stephen Gaffney, who has over three decades of experience working with famous clients such as Marriott, World Bank, and NASA. They discussed Stephen's new book, Unconditional Powers, which focuses on how to get the unsaid said and be comfortable in uncomfortable spaces to get the most out of your team.
Nate interviewed Steven Gaffney about his decades of experience in various industries and his book "Unconditional Power," which focuses on how to be unconditionally powerful and shift the focus from blaming others to taking control of one's own life. They discussed the importance of taking care of oneself and others in order to be in service of the mission and accomplish goals.
Steven discussed how he was inspired to write a book about being unconditionally powerful during COVID-19 and how awareness is a critical step before making choices. Nate connected this to organizational situations and asked Steven how he helps clients have conversations about being aware of what is getting in the way of the team's success.
HIGHLIGHT - The biggest problem in communication is not what people say, but what they don't say.
Steven discussed his work with organizations that want to improve and how he helps them work through issues by focusing on moving forward rather than dissecting the past. He emphasized the importance of taking responsibility and being able to understand and connect with others in order to resolve conflicts.
Steven and Nate discussed the importance of focusing on the present and future instead of dwelling on the past. They also emphasized the need to use past challenges as fuel to move forward and to be comfortable with being uncomfortable in order to achieve success.
Nate and Steven discussed the importance of trusting one's intuition and asking questions to help others. Steven shared a story about how asking a difficult question potentially saved someone's life. They also talked about Steven's book and where to find it.
HIGHLIGHT - Listeners can get a free e-book by visiting the website and mentioning the show.