#469: Dr. Stephen Graves — You Can't Do It All. Here's What Great Leaders Do Instead
What if the answer to feeling overwhelmed isn't doing more—but getting clearer about what was yours to do in the first place?
In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with longtime executive coach, author, and leadership advisor Dr. Stephen Graves to talk about building a life and leadership that flourish over time.
After nearly four decades of coaching CEOs, founders, and executives, Steve has learned that great leaders don't try to be great at everything. They learn to distinguish between God-given assignments and good opportunities, surround themselves with trusted voices, make wise choices consistently, and recognize what each season requires.
Tony and Steve also explore partnership, learning to say no, managing yourself well, and Steve's countercultural perspective that aging isn't a problem to be solved.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why trying to do everything well can keep you from flourishing.
How to distinguish an assignment from an opportunity.
Why every leader needs trusted voices outside their own head.
Why managing yourself is a responsibility you can't outsource.
How saying no can affirm your identity and calling.
Why aging isn't a problem to solve—and what it means to age well.
Coaching Question
Where in your life do you need to surrender a little control and realize this isn't a problem to be solved?
Connect with Dr. Stephen Graves
Dr. Stephen Graves is an executive coach, author, strategist, and founder of Cornerstone Group.
Website: stephenrgraves.com
Cornerstone Group: cornerstoneco.com
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