Ep090 - Happy Birthday, Arthur!

What kind of leader are you? Do people follow you because they have to—or because they want to? In today’s episode, we're celebrating the birthday of my second son, Arthur, but this isn’t just about candles and cake. It’s about influence leadership, embracing joie de vivre, and stepping into the FUTURE YOU.

IN THIS EPISODE:
- The Amsden March Madness—5 birthdays in 10 days
- The two types of leaders: Positional vs. Influence Leadership
- A moment of realization that changed how I show up as a dad
- How Arthur naturally draws people in—and what that means for your leadership
- Why joie de vivre is a key to unlocking the best version of yourself

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Positional leaders are followed because of their title. Influence leaders are followed because of who they are.
- Leadership isn’t about demanding attention — it’s about being magnetic.
- Your FUTURE YOU isn’t something that happens by accident. You create it.
- Joy isn't just for kids — where in your life do you need to bring back joie de vivre?
- The best leaders aren’t just the loudest in the room. They’re the ones people naturally want to follow.

00:00 Celebrating Arthur's Birthday
00:54 The Amsden Birthday Sprint - March Magic
01:50 Arthur's Early Days
03:36 Arthur's Unique Traits
04:16 Influence vs. Positional Leadership
06:24 Birthday Wishes and Reflections
06:50 Call to Action: Embrace Joy and Leadership

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PLAYLISTS:
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