Welcome to the show.

In this episode I reconnect with my long-time friend and leadership consultant Rich Kuepper, founder of Lead USA and Leading Human. We dive into how experiential learning shapes resilient, authentic leaders and why it’s essential to get comfortable with discomfort. Rich shares highlights from his 26 years in the industry, including his early days working with Tony Robbins and his journey into designing unique, hands-on leadership exercises for global clients. Through powerful experiences like ropes courses and team challenges, Rich’s work helps leaders and teams build resilience, foster collaboration, and break through limiting beliefs.

Key points include:

Experiential Leadership Training: Rich discusses using immersive challenges, like team-building scenarios and outdoor experiences, to develop resilience and problem-solving skills.

Personal Development in a Changing World: Rich explains the importance of getting comfortable with discomfort to adapt to the world’s exponential change and highlights overcoming fear as a critical leadership skill.

Connection and Mentorship: Rich shares stories of his personal mentors and underscores the vital role of connection and self-awareness in effective leadership.

The ONE Thing:

Building comfort with discomfort—both in professional exercises and personal life—strengthens resilience, authentic connections, and effective leadership.

Connect with Rich:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richkuepper/

http://www.leading-human.com/

Connect with Steve:

https://linktr.ee/sawrightcoach