On this episode of The Playbook Podcast, Ken Eslick and Onika Kwatsha cut through the noise and get to the core engine of human drive: the Six Human Needs. Your ability to lead others is a direct reflection of your ability to lead yourself. This discussion is about understanding your subconscious strategy for fulfillment and uncovering the 'why' behind your hardest decisions.

We dive deep into the six needs, which include four needs of the personality and two needs of the spirit. Our goal is to give you the blueprint to align your personal needs with your professional vision so you can stop managing and start leading to your full potential.

We discuss:

• The paradox of Certainty and Uncertainty (or Variety) and how they drive our behavior.
• The tension created when prioritizing needs like Significance and Certainty over Growth or Love and Connection.
• How to differentiate between chasing significance versus genuine contribution.
• Strategies for leaders to approach team dynamics and difficult conversations from a place of Love and Connection.
• The wisdom of Tony Robbins: “The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty you can comfortably live with”.

• 00:00-01:49 | Introduction & The Core Problem: Why understanding your core needs is the missing layer in leadership.
• 01:50-04:29 | Defining the Six Needs: Detailed definitions of Certainty, Uncertainty/Variety, Love & Connection, Significance (the four needs of the personality), and Contribution and Growth (the two needs of the spirit).
• 04:30-08:09 | Personal Wiring & Self-Awareness: Ken's experience with top needs of Significance and Certainty and why awareness can lead to quick behavioral change.
• 08:10-14:49 | Significance & Connection in Leadership: The difference between a high need for Significance met through contribution versus destruction. Building a reciprocal work relationship from a place of Love and Connection.
• 14:50-18:09 | Handling Difficult Conversations: Grounding yourself in care and connection when conducting difficult performance discussions.
• 18:10-24:24 | Applying the Needs to Team Coaching: Coaching team members by appealing to their specific needs, such as appealing to Certainty through activity in sales. Blending the needs with behavioral assessments.
• 24:25-28:40 | Focusing on Growth & Top Two Needs: The necessity of Growth and why focusing on the relationship between your two highest needs is the key to aligning your life.
• 28:41-End | Conclusion & Key Quote: Final thoughts on embracing uncertainty.

• Email: ken@theleaderslab.co
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Tony Robbins Quote for the Audience:

“The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty you can comfortably live with”.

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