What Does It Mean to Be a Visionary with John Amaechi

What Does It Mean to Be a Visionary with John Amaechi

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"Effort has to be accompanied by execution, the idea that what you do is done excellently to the best of your ability, it's not just frenetic movement to convince people that you're working hard, it is full effort."

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In this episode of Pullman Voices, John Amaechi reflects on his journey from NBA star to organisational psychologist, emphasizing the power of leadership to transform lives through empathy, focus, and integrity. He discusses the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and embracing discomfort to drive meaningful change, especially in the context of diversity and inclusion. Amaechi also highlights how visionary leadership requires consistent effort, emotional intelligence, and alignment between values and actions.

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John explores how values-driven leadership can scale within growing organisations without losing authenticity. He shares how pairing principles like care with accountability creates cultures where high performance and belonging go hand in hand.

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