UN Peacekeeper Urs Koenig Shares Leadership Secrets Through Radical Humility

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In this episode of the Beyond Speaking podcast, Urs Koenig shares his journey from growing up in Switzerland to becoming a leadership expert, ultra-endurance athlete, UN peacekeeper, and professor. He delves into his philosophy of “radical humility,” which emphasizes deep self-awareness, relational leadership, and creating psychologically safe cultures. Urs shares insights from his experience in the military and ultra-endurance sports, showing how humility and resilience lead to success in leadership and life. The discussion also touches on tough love in leadership, learning from failure, and Urs’ purpose-driven mission to give back through his speaking business and work with Junior Achievement.