Episode 52: What’s Holding You Back? The Power of Action in Leadership (with Vernon Wright)

The Elemental Educator Podcast

In this episode of The Elemental Educator Podcast, host Tyler Comeau welcomes Vernon Wright—speaker, mentor, consultant, and leadership expert—to explore how values-driven leadership, massive action, and empathy shape high-performing leaders. Vernon shares his journey from corporate work to education and how building relationships, taking action, and leading with integrity have allowed him to impact leaders globally.

Learn how to navigate adversity, align your leadership with core values, and take bold, decisive action toward your goals.

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Engagement Question:

What’s one bold action you can take today to move closer to your leadership goals? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction
0:37 - Meet Vernon Wright: Speaker, Mentor, and Leadership Consultant
2:15 - The Power of Massive Action and Values-Driven Leadership
5:22 - Vernon’s Journey from Business to Education
8:45 - Understanding Why Core Values Matter in Decision-Making
12:07 - The Role of Empathy in Leadership and Humanizing Leadership
16:26 - How to Navigate Adversity with Confidence and Resilience
19:47 - How to Overcome Resistance to Change in Leadership
24:30 - The Importance of Self-Talk and Re-Centering Your Leadership Approach
28:45 - The Biggest Leadership Lessons Vernon Has Learned
32:40 - What Makes a Great Leader? The Power of Authenticity and Service
36:52 - Why Nothing Changes Unless You Change
40:28 - Vernon’s Final Thoughts and Action Steps

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