Nick Anderson- Overcoming Tragedy and Finding Purpose in Leadership

Compound Ideas

My guest today is Nick Anderson, advisor, mentor, and author of “Six-Word Lessons For Middle Managers”. In our conversation we discuss how Nick has drawn upon his experience in the banking industry coupled with how he’s overcome personal tragedy to mentor others through his company Chosen Leader. We dive into the meaning of Chosen Leader and the idea that leaders are not born or built.

Please enjoy my conversation with Nick Anderson.

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Resources

https://chosen-leader.com/

https://markmanson.net/books/subtle-art

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk2YkzOQerk

Show Notes

[00:01:58] - From isolated youth to discovering the power of perception

[00:07:47] - Developing empathy through personal tragedy - a salesperson is born

[00:10:31]- The shirt and tie illusion

[00:11:58]- Becoming a manager at nineteen years old

[00:12:57] - How Nick took an underperforming bank to number one

[00:15:00]- Lessons on vulnerability

[00:15:43] - What we learned about banking from “It’s a Wonderful Life”

[00:21:18] - The American Dream turns tragic

[00:23:55] - Why I asked to be fired

[00:25:00] - A life changing decision without a plan

[00:28:29] - The valuable lessons in Nick’s book

[00:38:05] - A new project

[00:40:06] - Dichotomy of salvation in the darkest hours

[00:42:05] - Self-discovery and an identity once lost

[00:43:40] - Solomon’s Paradox and why we need good advisors and coaches