We're taking an existential off-ramp that promises to stir up some profound insights. We're exploring the concept of existentialism—a philosophical theory that sees each individual as a free agent crafting their destiny through acts of will.
This episode isn't about despair; it's about empowerment. If life is inherently meaningless, then we possess the liberating opportunity to inject it with our unique significance.
This perspective isn't just a personal mantra for me, it's the backbone of my leadership coaching and my own journey through life. By understanding core tenets of existentialism, we uncover the tools to shape not only our essence but to inspire others to craft their purposeful path.
Prepare to examine the thrilling, albeit dizzying, freedom that accompanies self-determination, and confront the seeming absurdity of life with courage and action.
We'll debunk myths around authenticity, delve into the anxiety that underscores choice, and celebrate the continual process of becoming—the essence of human capability.
Memorable Moments
00:00 Existentialism empowers individuals to determine own path.
03:17 Embracing responsibility in leadership and personal growth.
06:59 Predictive index measures 4 drives effortlessly expressed.
12:40 Existentialist view on anxiety and authenticity.
14:23 Seeking authenticity through serving and evolving for others.
18:49 Create easy paths, target mindset, evolve. Build.
20:49 Existential perspective on finding meaning in life.
Perry Maughmer believes the world deserves better leadership; that in every human interaction there is the opportunity to either build others up or tear them down; and that leadership is the choice we make in those moments.
These beliefs led Perry to create the Potential Leader Lab. He wanted to offer those who share his beliefs the space and safety to explore transformative ideas, experiment with new behaviors, and evolve into the leaders they were meant to be and that the world needs.
This is a framework he has used again and again with his Vistage peer advisory groups and companies like Turn-Key Tunneling, Convergint, Haughn & Associates, I Am Boundless, Ketchum & Walton, LSP Technologies, and Ahlum & Arbor.
Perry lives and works on the shores of Buckeye Lake in Ohio, in the mountains of northwest Georgia, and on the beach in Anna Maria, Florida with his amazingly creative wife Lisa. They have 2 rescue dogs and are intermittently visited by their 3 wonderful children throughout the year. Perry & Lisa are living life in crescendo and focused on exploring, experimenting, and evolving their vision of a life they have no desire to retire from.
Copyright 2025 Perry Maughmer
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