Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona!

There’s something that all the CEOs and executives that I’ve interviewed have in common. Something they all share that seems to propel them and drive them to trust themselves even when it’s “not safe” or contrary to the status quo. In this episode, I want to unpack that ability and encourage us that this is something we can all do. It may not be easy, but if you are willing to lean into your own gifting and ideas, I believe you will find success.

So dive in and let’s talk about the value behind YOUR perspective. 

[00:01 – 04:12] Opening Segment

• I talk about my passion for this podcast and my vision for change
• • Thank you for taking the time to listen in 
• I introduce the topic for today’s episode
• • The value behind your perspective

[04:13 – 08:12] They Won by Not Playing it Safe

• A look into one of my conversations with a C-Suite executive 
• • Her story of sending out an RFP
  • Getting an answer for something that wasn’t even asked
  • • Positioned as a thought leader that one the RFP
• Do you play it safe? 

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[08:13 – 14:08] The Value Behind Your Perspective

• Value what it is that you know 
• • It can be a game-changer for yourself and others
  • Lean into your own ideas 
• Be okay with “throwing it out there” 
• • Overpreparation is sometimes the enemy of new ideas
  • Be flexible and nimble with your prospects
• We all have seeds of greatness within us 
• • They need to be nurtured into something fruitful
  • Find opportunities to allow the harvest to take over!
  • You have greatness inside you, don’t rob yourself of it by staying safe
• Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“We all have those seeds of greatness within us… but you also need to find the opportunities to allow harvest to take over.” - Karl Sona

“What makes us truly successful is when we can lean into our own thoughts, and our own ideas, and our own approaches even if they’re contrary to status quo.” - Karl Sona

Let’s connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Instagram or check out my website http://karlsona.com/. And The Kas Company to find out more about my coaching program. Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] with any questions. 

You don’t have to be anyone other than who you are to be a world-class CEO!