Warwick Fairfax is the founder of Crucible Leadership, a philosophical and practical breakthrough in turning business and personal failures into the fuel for igniting a life of significance. Warwick was only 26 when, as the fifth-generation heir to a media empire bearing his family name, he led — and lost — a multibillion-dollar public takeover bid. The result? The company founded by his great-great grandfather slipped from family control after 150 years, leaving him to examine not only his own shortcomings and losses, but also his life’s principles and the lessons he learned from family members who came before him and some of history’s greatest leaders.
It has been by shaping these insights, as a leadership adviser and executive coach, that Fairfax has enabled others to learn from what he describes as their own “crucible moments” and emerge to lead a life rooted in who they are. His journey has opened a door for men and women from all walks of life to not only move beyond failure but to become the leaders they were born to be from the boardroom to the living room.
Top Takeaways: Crucible Leadership – Bouncing Back from Failure with Warwick Fairfax
- Ignite a Life of Significance
- Use struggling moments to redefine your direction (Crucible Moments)
- See your significance in more than just money and career
- How can I learn from this failure and somehow help others?
- What is your Fit? Can’t move forward until you figure out who you are –it must fit with how you’re wired
- Intentional Introspection
- Refine and Design a Compelling Vision
- Look at clues for what you enjoy doing and what you’re good at
- What are my beliefs and passions? What is important – what really matters
- Perseverance motivation to make it through the ups and downs – GRIT – Believe in your vision
- Team with complementary skills – fellow believers will follow a passionate leader
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Learning From Leaders:
Current Book: Leadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Leadership Superpower: Inspirational Leader
Motivational Mantra:
[shareable cite=”Warwick Fairfax”]Lead a Life of Significance; its more than just about power and money[/shareable]
Book Most Often Gifted: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Additional Items Mentioned
Warwick’s website: crucibleleadership.com/