56 min
Episode 7: Coping In A Crisis, With World Class Mountaineer Kenton Cool Distinctive Leaders
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Welcome to the Distinctive Leaders podcast. Today we’re joined by Kenton Cool; mountaineer, leadership expert and coach.
Considered one of the world’s top high-altitude mountaineers, Kenton has reached the summit of Everest an incredible 15 times. His experiences have given him a deep insight into what motivates people and the resilience needed to succeed.
In this episode, Kenton discusses what has driven him throughout his career and what it takes to be a truly distinctive leader in the extreme, sometimes life-threatening, circumstances that he has often found himself in. During our conversation, we cover topics including:
• How his relatively humble upbringing influenced his outlook on life and inspired his love of the outdoors.
• Why small failures are a vital part of any journey, whether you’re climbing mountains or carving out your career.
• And how to lead people effectively in risky environments when panic sets in.
Kenton brings his truly unique perspective on the human condition, shining a light on how to achieve success, whether you’re on the side of a mountain or in the board room.
If you want to learn how to bounce back from adversity and take setbacks in your stride, Kenton provides some truly inspiring advice.
We’d love to hear what you think of this episode so please do let us know, and if you want to get to know Kenton a little better, visit his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenton-cool-687b06a/
And for a more in-depth exploration of his hair-raising adventures, take a look at his book, One Man’s Everest: The Autobiography of Kenton Cool.
Welcome to the Distinctive Leaders podcast. Today we’re joined by Kenton Cool; mountaineer, leadership expert and coach.
Considered one of the world’s top high-altitude mountaineers, Kenton has reached the summit of Everest an incredible 15 times. His experiences have given him a deep insight into what motivates people and the resilience needed to succeed.
In this episode, Kenton discusses what has driven him throughout his career and what it takes to be a truly distinctive leader in the extreme, sometimes life-threatening, circumstances that he has often found himself in. During our conversation, we cover topics including:
• How his relatively humble upbringing influenced his outlook on life and inspired his love of the outdoors.
• Why small failures are a vital part of any journey, whether you’re climbing mountains or carving out your career.
• And how to lead people effectively in risky environments when panic sets in.
Kenton brings his truly unique perspective on the human condition, shining a light on how to achieve success, whether you’re on the side of a mountain or in the board room.
If you want to learn how to bounce back from adversity and take setbacks in your stride, Kenton provides some truly inspiring advice.
We’d love to hear what you think of this episode so please do let us know, and if you want to get to know Kenton a little better, visit his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenton-cool-687b06a/
And for a more in-depth exploration of his hair-raising adventures, take a look at his book, One Man’s Everest: The Autobiography of Kenton Cool.
56 min