Can you truly lead others if you haven’t learned to lead yourself? In this mashup episode of Leadership is Changing, host Denis Gianoutsos revisits powerful insights from Russ Perry and Sean Abbananto. Both leaders share how personal failures pushed them to upgrade their mindsets, overcome ego, and embrace growth to become stronger, purpose-driven leaders. You’ll learn how to align your leadership skills with your vision by listening. Why overcoming personal setbacks can fuel leadership transformation. How self-leadership is the foundation for inspiring others. Ready to elevate your leadership? Listen now to uncover practical steps for becoming the leader your team needs. EP110: Russ Perry: Transforming Leadership by Upgrading Your Operating System From Failure to Success: Russ opens up about the painful process of closing his first creative agency, likening it to putting a beloved pet to sleep. This failure became the catalyst for personal and leadership growthUpgrading the "Russ Perry Operating System": He shares his transformative experience with leadership training and personal development, which taught him to break through limiting beliefs and evolve his skillsAligning Vision with Capabilities: Russ highlights the importance of continuously upgrading your skills to match your vision, as having grand ideas is only useful with the capacity to execute them EP117: Sean Abbananto: Embracing Purpose, Pain, and Leadership Growth Overcoming Personal Challenges: Sean shares his emotional story of growing up with divorced parents, surviving abuse, and later realizing that success without purpose left him unfulfilledA Life-Altering Encounter: He reflects on a pivotal moment when a stranger urged him to pursue speaking, leading him to a life dedicated to leadership and helping others find their purposeTurning Pain into Purpose: Sean speaks passionately about how his scars became the source of his leadership strength and how his mission is to ignite others to pursue their dreams, no matter the obstacles Key Quotes: "Leadership is about aligning your capabilities to match the destination you’re heading towards." - Russ Perry "When you reignite the heart of a dreamer, anything is possible." -  Sean Abbananto The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World  Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders  https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead  Connect with Denis: Email: [email protected] Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos