Today my guest, Michael Brody-Waite. He’s a Tedx Nashville Speaker, former CEO of InQuicker, and author of “Great Leaders Live LIke Drug Addicts. How to Lead People Like Your Life Depends On It”. Super down to earth kinda guy, who just happens to be doing God’s work.
But before we jump in, I just have to share that on April 23, I celebrated 26 years of recovery! So crazy! Especially when you consider there was a time I couldn’t make it to noon without a bong hit…
What a blessing its been to be able to join a bunch of online meetings with both my ODAAT home group in San Jose where I moved from last year, but also with the ladies here in Idaho. I also shared my good news in a few of the online recovery groups I’m part of, especially the private women’s ODAAT Chat FB group, so that was really special for me too.
And thank you for your part in my recovery journey. I am so grateful that you allow me to pass it on. You are definitely helping to keep me sober.
I’ll tell you, one of the biggest lessons of this last year has been around boundaries.
Not so much in the traditional sense that you typically hear about, which typically involve teaching people how to treat you, but boundaries for myself. The kind that conserve my energy, and limits unreasonable expectations of myself and others.
I realized that I can no longer lie to myself and pretend that I’m okay with “over helping” or doing more than my fair share because, as it turns out, there’s no amount of spiritual bypassing that will allow me to avoid feeling resentful towards someone who isn’t interested in meeting me half way. It showed up for me particularly in working relationships and friendships this year.
Here’s the truth: the real boundary is for me, for my expectations of what I can tolerate without losing my peace. I realized I was selling myself out for the hope of some future gain, that most often, never materialized.
Boundary setting is a skill that can be learned, and it’s one of the things I teach in “The Connection Cure, A Self Esteem Workshop for People in Recovery”.
There is a new workshop starting soon, so check back for details and upcoming dates.
So for an intro to today’s episode, I’ll just say that you are about to meet a really good guy. Someone who has not only been through a lot, but has also created a system to help people thrive in the business world, using the principles of the program. It’s actually brilliant, and I greatly appreciate the passion, clarity and focus he has when he communicates.
With that, please enjoy (and share!) this episode, with Michael Brody-Waite!
Tedx Talk Nashville: https://youtu.be/UUnRKf2CemA
Link to his book, “Great Leaders Live LIke Drug Addicts, How to Lead People Like Your Life Depends On It” : https://greatleaderbook.com/
Mask-Free Workshop: https://www.michaelbrodywaite.com/live-workshop/
I sent this to my crack addicted son and recently found out he is smoking M J as well
Hmmmm So setting boundaries for myself. I like that . I feel good about setting boundaries. Thank you for reminding me about that. Enjoy your day and big congrats on your Anniversary!! Thank you