“80% of us never change until we experience a severe degree of discomfort. I was living in discomfort, and I decided to make that dramatic change so I could excel.”In this episode, we are joined by Darrell "Flash" Gordon, CEO & President at Wernle’s Youth & Family Treatment Center, who peels back the layers of resilience and the pivotal moments when discomfort sparks action.In our conversation, Darrell discusses how to spark personal change, the impact of leadership in coaching individuals towards growth and achievement, and the strategies involving the transformation of lives of abused and neglected youth.In this episode, you’ll learn:Evaluate areas in your personal and professional lives where adversity could signal an opportunity for growthEngaging with your teams aspirations and provide support in their pursuits to motivate themEstablish concrete goals and create actionable plans for ultimate personal developmentThings to listen for:[06:05] Facing discomfort leads to personal transformation[13:19] Overcoming challenges leads to success and opportunities[22:55] Darrell’s experience working with abused youth and what he learned[28:33] Dream managers lead to staff empowerment[33:03] Advice for leaders who are working through people problemsResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly’s BooksFloyd Coaching’s BlogStellar One ConsultingConnect with the Guest:Darrell Gordon’s LinkedInConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman’s LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram