Brian Levenson and I are back to finish our conversation about his career and how he got to where he is today. Brian is now a published author and his book is all about focusing on the mindset you should have during different activities in your life.    We start off discussing the different perspectives we have in relation to performance and practice. How you need to be able to see the play in your work and give yourself time to reflect and be creative.    It’s important that we stop putting so much pressure on ourselves to know everything right now. LIfe is a journey with tons of twists and turns and the same applies to our careers. There is no one cookie cutter mold for us all to fit and even when we know what we want, the way it turns out may be completely different than expected.    Keep learning and growing and you’ll find yourself creating more and more success in your life.    This was truly a fantastic interview with amazing advice and nuggets of inspiration. Listen in to learn more about Brian’s view on what success means, how to be an effective and inspirational leader, and what he’d like all of our listeners to do once this podcast episode is done!   In this episode: [00:22] Welcome to part II of my interview with Brian Levenson! [00:43] He discusses nine shifts we focus on. [03:04] When it comes to performance, you need arrogance. [04:02] He believes that as adults, we forget to play. [08:56] Approach performances from a play perspective. [09:52] Brian shares times when he wasn’t able to impact clients how he wanted. [13:00] He speaks about how he measures his success. [16:51] We do a visualization exercise together. [19:14] He believes that authenticity is elastic, it’s not rigid. [20:30] Listen as Brian gives some advice for young professionals that put too much pressure on themselves. [25:04] In leadership it’s not enough to be a learn it all you have to have conviction. [28:04] There is no magic number when it comes to the hours of deliberate practice you need to become an expert. [30:44] Brian likes to be around humble people. No one wants to be around arrogant people all the time. [33:51] He believes that too much empathy can be a bad thing. Sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe and speak your truth. [36:44] He shares who is considered one of the greats in his industry. [39:48] Listen as Brian gives the listeners a call to action. [41:06] Everyone’s journey is different.  [42:41] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources: Connect with Brian: Strong Skills Peace Players Email | Twitter | Instagram Shift Your Mind: 9 Mental Shifts to Thrive in Preparation and Performance   Connect with Siobhan:  Industry ExplorersIndustry Explorers Facebook GroupIndustry Explorers on FacebookIndustry Explorers on InstagramIndustry Explorers on YouTubeIndustry Explorers on TikTokBook a Connection Call   Love the show and want to help support us? Donate to our Ko-Fi Account. We love providing you with these stories, tips, and recommendations, but it takes a lot of time and resources. Keep the podcast going and donate today!