In this episode, I speak with the extraordinary John Spence, an author, speaker, and executive coach recognized as one of the top business thought leaders and leadership development experts in the world. John has made a career out of simplifying and communicating very complex concepts (see his fantastic book, Awesomely Simple) and was named by the American Management Association as one of America’s Top 50 Leaders to Watch.I'm seriously impressed by John's work. Few thought leaders can recognize and articulate dysfunctional patterns and formulate functional solutions as capably as John. You will see that he does that brilliantly, both in discussing business and life.Tune in to hear:John's take on facing new realities as a business owner in times of a sudden crisis with no real end dateHis thoughts on taming control by emphasizing what you can control and dismissing what you can'tWhy feelings of safety, dignity, and purpose are key to retaining satisfied employees or followersHis tried-and-true blueprint for being a great leader, "a living example of what they hope their followers will one day become," based on competence, concern, and a healthy balance of IQ, EQ, and AQ.This episode is part of our Silver Linings theme.Instagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatConnect with John Spence on Instagram @johnspencespeaker, Twitter @awesomelysimple, Facebook @johnspenceleadership, and at johnspence.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy.