The Way of The Wolf

In this episode, Fabio Bonanno shares his personal growth journey and leadership philosophy. They delve into the modern definition of masculinity, the impact of nutrition and exercise on mental health, and the importance of understanding oneself. The discussion also touches on experiences with depression, resilience, and the role of financial literacy in defining life goals.
 
00:00 - Introduction of guest Fabio Bonanno01:04 - Fabio's personal growth journey and understanding of leadership09:28 - Fabio's family influence and career transition15:50 - Sean and Fabio's discussion on personal motivations and societal views26:15 - The modern definition of masculinity and the importance of role models31:02 - Sean Barnes shares his personal experience of injury and recovery38:34 - The impact of good nutrition, exercise, and job satisfaction on mental health42:36 - Sean Barnes and Fabio Bonanno's experiences with depression and resilience50:01 - Understanding oneself and finding one's path to happiness58:52 - Fabio Bonanno's thoughts on financial literacy and defining life goals1:02:12 - Conclusion of the episode with Fabio Bonanno
 

Join me on a journey of transformation as we explore the power of supporting others. Learn how to offer support to your loved ones while also working on your own professional and personal development. Together, we can make a positive impact on ourselves and those around us.
 
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Impact of lending and receiving support
2:10 Handling life's challenges and seeking support
3:43 Guest feature: Evan from "Fit to Serve"
4:15 Upcoming Challenge: Helping more people in 2024
4:59 Closing remarks

In this episode, Sean Barnes and Rob Zelinka delve into the intertwining themes of fitness, personal growth, and leadership. They touch on their personal experiences with COVID-19, decision-making dynamics, and the evolution of leadership styles. The conversation also covers entrepreneurship insights, the importance of perspective and mindset, handling failures, and conflict resolution.
 
0:00 Introduction and welcome to the episode6:17 Discussion on fitness, personal growth and lifestyle changes20:23 Dealing with physical setbacks, mental health and personal experiences with COVID-1926:46 Evolution of leadership style, team dynamics and decision-making33:05 Leadership adaptation, starting a business and risk mitigation 37:00 Insights into entrepreneurship and working in publicly traded companies44:20 The power of perspective in leadership and promoting a positive mindset50:13 Handling failures, team conduct and the importance of subcultures in businesses57:31 Perception in leadership and dealing with ego clashes1:02:41 Setting boundaries in teams and delivering harsh messages1:09:11 Handling conflict and responsibilities of leadership in different industries1:16:50 Wrapping up the conversation with Rob Zelinka

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 157 | 01.02.2024
Episode Title: Lessons Learned in 2023
 
Episode summary introduction:
In this episode, Sean Barnes shares his transition from full-time employment to entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of consistency and personal branding. He discusses effective self-marketing, audience understanding, and mindful social media use. The role of networking and choosing the right company for personal development is explored. Listener questions about work-life balance are answered, and the significance of continuous learning, networking, personal time, and mental health are discussed.
 
Key Moments
00:00 Introduction and podcast request for reviews
01:24 Journey from full-time employment to entrepreneurship
04:15 The power of consistency and building your personal brand
07:12 Effective self-marketing and audience understanding
09:17 Mindful use of social media for personal and professional growth
12:15 The role of networking and the right company in personal development
15:05 Listener's Questions: Achieving and maintaining work-life balance
18:14 Continuous learning and networking for career growth
18:32 Importance of personal time and mental health in maintaining work-life balance
19:00 Closing remarks and well wishes for the upcoming year
 
Host: Sean Barnes
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 156 | 12.26.2023
Episode Title: Leadership and Diversity of Thought w/ Njsane Courtney
 
Episode summary introduction:
In this episode, Sean Barnes and Njsane Courtney discuss his leadership journey, the role of mentorship in personal growth, and tailoring leadership styles. They delve into the importance of fostering diversity, addressing biases in hiring, and the power of LinkedIn for professional development. The conversation also covers organizational culture, effective communication, and building high-performance teams.
 
Key Moments
00:00 - Introduction to guest Njsane Courtney and discussion on leadership journey
06:09 - Importance of mentorship and personal growth in leadership
14:46 - Tailoring leadership methods to individual employees and understanding team dynamics
20:26 - Developing leaders within your team and the benefits of diversity of thought
26:33 - Discussion on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and biases in the hiring process
35:42 - Changing perception of "qualified" candidate and improving hiring process
39:09 - Power of LinkedIn, personal branding, and meaningful engagement for professional growth
48:24 - Understanding and dealing with organizational culture and HR problems
1:04:31 - Effective communication in leadership and implementing new initiatives
1:18:12 - Building high-performance teams, trust, and handling tough decisions in the workplace
1:31:28 - Closing remarks, lessons learned, and contact information for Njsane Courtney
 
Guest: Njsane Courtney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/njsanecourtney/
My Friend in HR Podcast: https://myfriendinhr.buzzsprout.com/
 
Host: Sean Barnes
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
Email: Sean.Barnes@wsssolutions.com
 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewayofthewolf
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-of-the-wolf/id1547679110
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15

In this episode, Sean Barnes discusses talent acquisition strategies, the challenges of building talent from within, and the importance of communication in leadership. He emphasizes a blended approach to talent acquisition and explains decision-making processes in this sphere.
 
0:00 Introduction and recap of previous week's experiences1:12 Talent acquisition - building or buying2:21 Assimilating new hires into team culture3:43 Building talent from within and its challenges6:43 Working with top performers7:23 The need for a blended approach to talent acquisition9:30 Communication in leadership and talent acquisition11:07 Decision-making in talent acquisition11:29 Conclusion and contact details
 

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 154 | 12.12.2023
Episode Title: Leadership, transparency, and entrepreneurship: insights from Philip Sessions and Sean Barnes
 
Episode summary introduction:
In this episode, Sean Barnes and Philip Sessions delve into leadership dynamics, discussing transparency, trust, and effective communication. They address misconceptions about leadership, patience in growth, and managing team dynamics. They also explore the role of vision in large organizations, the influence of shareholders, and the nuances of public speaking and leadership coaching. Finally, they reflect on Sean's entrepreneurial journey and life lessons.
 
Key Moments
00:00 - Introduction and discussion on leadership with Philip Sessions
03:05 - The role of transparency, communication and trust in leadership
09:00 - The importance of effective communication and aligning processes with company targets
14:15 - Misconceptions about leadership and the essence of time in leadership development
20:36 - Patience, delayed gratification, and setting targets in leadership growth
26:33 - Dealing with team dynamics: toxic members, attracting talent, balancing skills, and company culture
32:25 - Vision, managing subcultures and inter-departmental processes in large organizations
41:14 - Influence of shareholders, potential drawbacks of ESG, and navigating DEI
53:24 - Public speaking, leadership coaching, and marketing strategies with Philip Sessions
57:15 - Sean Barnes' journey into entrepreneurship, building an autonomous business, and networking
1:11:50 - Reflections on lessons learned and controlling what you can in business and life
 
Guest: Philip Sessions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipsessions/
Website: https://www.speakingsessions.com/
 
Host: Sean Barnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 153 | 12.05.2023
Episode Title: Dealing with your boss’s ego
 
Episode summary introduction:
In this episode, Sean Barnes delves into the ripple effect of leadership, the crucial role of humility, and strategies to handle egotistical leaders. He also discusses building trust, choosing battles wisely, using data-backed arguments, and seeking allies at work. The episode concludes with a recap and a call to action.
 
Key Moments
0:00 - Introduction and the ripple effect of leadership
1:40 - Importance of humility in leadership
4:05 - Strategies to deal with an egotistical leader
5:15 - Building trust with leaders
8:20 - Choosing battles wisely
10:30 - Using data to support your points
12:47 - Seeking allies in the workplace
14:50 - Recap: Impacting change at scale
16:38 - Closing remarks and call to action
 
Host: Sean Barnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15