Episode 23

Blind Spots

With Guest Brian Brandt

, Founder & CEO

Core Insights

Have you ever asked yourself the question “Where do I want to be in 10 years?”

That’s what led Brian Brandt to start his own leadership development company. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting but through some soul searching he discovered his place in leadership development.

Brian is Founder and C.E.O. of Core Insights, a company providing training, strategic planning, coaching and a speakers’ bureau for businesses and nonprofits. With over THREE decades of leadership experience, he has devoted his life to developing stronger leaders and organizations. His expertise revolves around leadership, communication, board training, and strategic planning. He has ALSO co-authored Blind Spots: What you don’t know CAN hurt you and The Ambassador’s Journey: A parable about Nonprofit Board Leadership.

Today's Guest

Brian Brandt

Brian Brandt is C.E.O. of Core Insights, a company providing training, strategic planning, coaching and a speakers’ bureau for businesses and nonprofits. With over three decades of leadership experience, he has devoted his life to developing stronger leaders and organizations. His expertise revolves around leadership, communication, board training, and strategic planning. He frequently writes for a variety of national publications and speaks at conferences on a variety of engaging topics.

He has co-authored Blind Spots: What you don’t know CAN hurt you and The Ambassador’s Journey: A Parable about Nonprofit Board Leadership. Brian holds a master’s degree in Global Leadership as well as a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

What We Talked About

His road from Accounting to Leadership and Author

How he knew he should start his own company

What keeps him up at night

How what we learn and do in the workplace transfer into our homes and our communities

Why he wrote the book “Blind Spots: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You”

How your blind spots can help you or hurt you

One of the most challenging client situations he faces

How a leader really impacts their company’s culture

Why strategic planning is so important

How often he recommends going through the strategic planning process

His newest book about Nonprofit Board Leadership

About the Show

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Built for Impact

Amanda is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, Partner at Evergreen Results and a founding member of the Built for Impact podcast team. She enjoys spending time with her family, serving others, horseback riding, and spending time in the mountains.

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