From NFL linebacker to leadership coach: why natural leaders don't exist — with Rennie Curran,

Rennie Curran transformed from NFL linebacker to leadership coach, teaching executives that natural leadership is a myth. He reveals how serving others, building consistent habits, and "operating at the level of your vision" creates breakthrough moments in business and life.

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🌟 Highlights

• Challenges leadership perfectionism with servant mindset

• Operates at vision level before opportunity

• Builds rapport through active listening first

• Feeds the master, not the dog

• Treats drips of influence like compound interest

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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 — Intro & setup 00:23 — Redefining leadership beyond perfection 09:32 — Influence compounds like water erosion 14:41 — Film study translates to business 17:49 — The drip effect of consistent action 24:19 — Building buy-in through active listening 30:58 — Operating at the level of your vision 41:35 — Childhood lessons shaping entrepreneurial success 46:43 — Morning routine: devotion, prayer, journaling 49:29 — Book recommendations for leaders 54:50 — Advice to 9-year-old self 56:17 — CTA & wrap-up

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