Rob Sogomonian delves into the significance of understanding your 'why' when starting a business or pursuing a creative career. He emphasizes that a strong sense of purpose can drive motivation and resilience, especially during challenging times. Rob shares his personal journey of empowerment through various roles, including voice acting and real estate, and discusses the importance of crafting a mission statement that reflects one's core values. He also highlights insights from Simon Sinek's book, 'Start With Why', and encourages listeners to explore their own motivations and aspirations.

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Takeaways:

• Understanding your 'why' is crucial for motivation.
• Your 'why' can evolve over time as you grow.
• Empowerment is a key theme in leadership.
• Crafting a mission statement helps clarify your purpose.
• Inspiration drives action more than external incentives.
• There are no wrong reasons for pursuing your goals.
• Starting with 'why' can lead to greater success.
• Personal fulfillment comes from helping others achieve their goals.
• Resilience in business is fueled by a strong sense of purpose.
• Leadership is about inspiring others, not just managing them.

In this episode of Leadership Signal, Rob Sogomonian discusses the importance of taking breaks, especially for leaders and creative professionals. He emphasizes the need to disconnect from work to avoid burnout and shares personal anecdotes about his own experiences with balancing work and leisure. The conversation also touches on the inevitability of failure and the importance of learning from it, encouraging listeners to give themselves grace and time off when needed. Rob hints at future discussions about finding one's purpose and motivation in their endeavors.

• You are going to fail, and you are going to need times off.
• It's very easy to get sucked into the work mentality.
• You have to take those breaks to avoid burnout.
• If you need a week off, take a week off.
• You need to be able to disconnect from work.
• Anything worth doing is going to take time.
• Give yourself grace to take those times off.
• Failure is where we learn.
• You can't really ultimately fail unless you give up.
• Finding your why is essential for motivation.

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Let's talk about what you should do when you make a mistake! As you may have noticed, we've already re-branded the podcast after I realized I used a name that was already taken by Regina Larko on her podcast Lead With Your Voice, which is hosted on her website and focuses on podcast production. I legitimately have no idea how I missed the fact that her podcast existed considering I *did* a fairly thorough search on the name and found absolutely nothing until I uploaded Episode 0 of my podcast... and hers popped up right beside it.

Well, OK. Time to pivot!

She's been hosting her awesome show since 2020 and I absolutely recommend you go check it out.

Next week I'll tell you a little bit more about myself and my leadership journey thus far, and hopefully give some context into why I think I'm qualified to be producing a podcast myself. Make sure you tune in to the signal!

The Leadership Signal: Tune in and Amplify Your Voice!

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Introducing The Leadership Signal - The Leadership Podcast for Voice Actors, Creative Professionals, and Smallish Businesses. In this episode get acquainted with the goals of the podcast, its host Rob Sogomonian, and some of the various aspects of leadership that we will cover on our journey.

If you have comments, questions, or feedback please email: Rob@RobSogoVO.com

Rob Sogomonian can be found at his website, which also links to his social media accounts: https://www.RobSogoVO.com/

Summary

In this introductory episode of 'The Leadership Signal', Rob Sogomonian explores the concept of leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-direction and personal accountability. He discusses how effective leadership begins with leading oneself, setting goals, and being adaptable in the face of challenges. The episode highlights the continuous journey of growth in leadership, the significance of feedback, and the balance of priorities in both personal and professional life. Rob shares his experiences and insights, aiming to inspire listeners to become better leaders in their own lives.

Takeaways

• Leadership starts with self-discipline and self-direction.
• You cannot lead others effectively if you cannot lead yourself.
• Accountability is about evaluating goals without negative emotions.
• Leadership is a skill that requires practice and growth.
• Mistakes are part of the leadership journey and provide valuable lessons.
• Adaptability is crucial for effective leadership.
• Creative professionals also need strong leadership skills.
• Engaging with your audience can enhance your leadership journey.
• Balancing priorities is essential for personal and professional growth.
• Continuous learning is a key aspect of becoming a better leader.

leadership, self-direction, accountability, personal growth, adaptability, creative professions, goal setting, feedback, continuous learning, balancing priorities

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