Unlocking Your Hidden Genius: Leadership Lessons from the World’s Best with Polina Marinova Pompliano & Charles Good | The Good Leadership Podcast #179

Today, we are joined by Polina Marinova Pompliano. Polina Marinova Pompliano is the best-selling author of HIDDEN GENIUS: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World's Most Successful People. She is also the founder of The Profile, a media organization that studies successful people and companies. Previously, she spent five years at FORTUNE where she wrote more than 1,300 articles and earned the trust of prominent investors and entrepreneurs. As the author and editor of Term Sheet, FORTUNE’s industry-leading dealmaking newsletter, Polina interviewed the industry’s most influential dealmakers, including Melinda Gates, Steve Case, Chamath Palihapitiya, and more. In this episode, we dive into the remarkable story of Holocaust survivor Edith Eger, author of The Choice, and explore her teachings on the distinction between victimization and victimhood. We also discuss the powerful technique of creating an “alter ego” with examples from personalities like David Goggins, Kobe Bryant, and Beyonce. Additionally, we cover the importance of storytelling, effective leadership qualities, building a community, and the crucial differences between solitude and loneliness. Tune in for inspiring lessons on mental resilience, leadership, and personal growth. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:49) Tip: Victimhood vs. Victimization (03:48) Technique: Mental Resilience (04:39) Tool: The Power of Alter Egos (08:17) Tool: Storytelling as a Skill (11:15) Tip: Qualities of Great Leaders (16:22) Tip: Building and Engaging Communities (20:46) Tip: Solitude vs. Loneliness (23:08) Tip: Betting on Yourself (27:27) Conclusion