Welcome to episode #36 We’re thrilled to be joined by Stephen J Morris today. Stephen J Morris is the founder and CEO of Renowned Leadership, committed to empowering leaders to become exceptional and achieve their professional goals. With more than 20 years of experience including 16 years of military leadership in the United States Army in leadership roles, he has identified 5 fundamental pillars of leadership that are the foundation of all production episodes. In addition, the company offers a range of solutions; including 1 on 1 coaching, mentoring programs, and online courses designed to create high-performing and energized teams. Welcome to the show Stephen!
Questions
Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
5th/6th-grade teachers started complaining about hyperactivity
8th grade teachers asked mum to put him on medication
8th grade biology teacher, Mrs Cunningham taught him tips and tricks to use his brain as a superpower
Tactic: move to a different
Formally diagnosed at age 24 in the army
What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
Bringing esprit de corps to the corporate world
Goal - everyone in the organization feels engaged. You don’t hate Monday, work is fulfilling, love your team
1 on 1 coaching
How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
Work is his passion (110hrs)
Fishing
Exercise: gym, run
Spartan races
Goal: Boston Marathon
What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
Gratitude journal - frames mind for the day
Exercise: Run/gym
Meditation: 30 minutes
Prayer time
Breakfast
What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
Now can focus for longer periods
Pomodoro technique
Mind more disciplined now due to military training
Breaks: play with the puppy or go fishing
Use alarms to snap out of hyperfocus
COMMERCIAL BREAK
What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
Time blindness (e.g. video games) - combat with alarms
How do you switch off at night?
Evening journal: defrag (get rid of all the junk files) for 10 minutes
What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
Books:
Miracle Morning
Atomic Habits
Dr Carolyn Leaf - neuroplasticity researcher
Sensory toy: spinning ring
Philosophies: breaks (drink enough water)
Where can people connect with you or find your work?
renownedleadership.com (book a call button)
Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
Episode 36