Everyone Can Be A Leader w/ Chris Lowney

A Jesuit, a banker, and an author sit down for a podcast.

No, this isn’t some ridiculous set-up to a joke, it’s actually how I would describe today’s episode. But if you are expecting 3 guests, I have to tell you, there’s only one. His name: Chris Lowney.

Chris has a unique story: He entered a Jesuit seminary after highschool and spent 7 years studying to become a priest, but then left the seminary and went on to an incredibly successful career as an investment banker at JP Morgan, and now is a best-selling author of Heroic Leadership and other books and a world-renowned speaker.

While Chris’ journey may be out of the ordinary, it does embody a key trait of all innovators: the ability to take lessons from different industries and experiences and apply them in new ways to your current pursuit.

We cover a wide range of topics and Chris shares his tremendous insight on both life and some of his keys to success. Including this advice:

“People are better than we give them credit for and they are better than they think they are. If you give them a chance and some belief, they will outperform. Create an environment where people feel like they have a chance and know that you believe they can do it.”

You can follow the podcast and host Chuck Swoboda on Twitter for further exploration and discussion on innovation.

The episode is also available wherever else you listen to podcasts. Enjoy!