Unleashing your leadership potential with Scott ‘The Boom’ Morrison
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This week, we caught Scott ‘The Boom’ to shake-shake-shake the room.  Cutting his teeth at Saatchi and Saatchi, Scott Morrison has run the Nike business at Wieden and Kennedy, and been CMO and Commercial Director at Levi’s, Activision and Diesel. Now he brings the Boom! to brands and leaders to Unblock, Unlock and Unleash commercial, creative or cultural impact that transforms business and individuals. Strap in as we wag chins on picking tomatoes, the power of stating intent, the magic of positive disruption, and the art of creating a movement. Scott's not just about making noise - he's about making a real impact. From quiet leadership lessons inspired by Nelson Mandela to the bold moves that drive businesses forward, Scott's got the playbook for success. Listen quick. Tic-tic-tic-tic... Follow Scott on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram  Find out more about the Boom!  Here’s the Boom! Book Club  Read 10 ways future-thinking clients are bringing the Boom! to Business Unusual Scott's ISOLATED Talk Leadership Lessons from Marvin and Mandela Timestamps 02:07 - Quickfire questions  03:40 - His early jobs and career path 06:19 - Importance of being open to serendipity in career choices 13:39 - The importance of positive disruption in business 21:29 - The "unblock, unlock, unleash" approach 25:40 - Defining success and unblocking obstacles 33:24 - Stating intent as a powerful leadership tool 36:52 - Characteristics of impactful leaders and the concept of learning fast 41:25 - Impactful leadership styles and the balance between quiet and loud impact 45:37 - Listener questions  51:38 - 4 pertinent posers  Scott’s book recommendations are:  The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest  The Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday  The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham
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