How Great Leaders Think & Solve Problems
Ryan Blair
CEO of AlterCall | #1 New York Times Best Selling Author | $792.4 Million Dollar Exit NYSE:BTH | Helping Leaders Scale Purpose-Driven Organizations
Leadership has always been a passion of mine, and over the next few years, I’m committed to delving deep into this topic—until you’re blue in the face.
I firmly believe that every challenge we encounter can be traced back to leadership, whether it’s self-leadership or guiding others, internal or external leadership.
It’s a multifaceted concept, encompassing skills, competencies, behaviors, and characteristics that define a competent, successful, and conscious leader.
Embrace Imperfection
I don’t claim to be perfect—I get short with people, I get triggered, I get tired.
I’m human, just like you.
What I offer is a blend of my experiences, data, and a series of experiments and tests.
My goal is to leverage the wisdom I've gained from incredible mentors and my own journey so you can avoid the mistakes I’ve made and build and scale your dreams effectively.
Recognizing Lack of Purpose
I have a friend who made $180 million overnight but found himself in despair because he didn’t know his purpose.
This isn’t a problem exclusive to the wealthy; it’s a universal challenge.
Many people are directed by others—parents, societal norms, the educational system—to follow paths that don’t resonate with their true selves.
This misalignment leads to a life where value is measured by income rather than purpose.
I’ll list some virtues, some of which might seem negative, and I want you to reflect on what they indicate in a person.
These characteristics—lack of motivation, apathy, indecisiveness, isolation, negativity, existential questioning, emotional fluctuations, lack of satisfaction, avoidance of future planning, dependency on external validation, and resistance to change—are signs of a person without a clear purpose.
Discovering Your Purpose
Our mission at my company AlterCall is to help you uncover and own your purpose. Here’s how:
The Role of Mentorship in Scaling Purpose
Imagine a world where everyone knew and lived their purpose.
Parents teaching their children to discover their own paths, schools incorporating purpose-driven education, and society valuing individuals beyond their economic contributions.
This is the vision we’re working towards at AlterCall.
Mentorship plays a crucial role in this mission. This includes founders, CEO's and those in leadership positions.
Great mentors help individuals see themselves clearly, provide the feedback needed to discover their purpose, and support them in claiming and living it.
This creates a beautiful value exchange of service, helping others while fulfilling the mentor’s purpose.
Unfortunately, society often undervalues the wisdom holders—the elders and mentors—leading many to walk around without a sense of purpose.
At AlterCall, our mission is clear: to help you own your purpose so you can lead with passion, authenticity, and resilience.
When you live your purpose, you inspire others to do the same, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
Let me know if you agree, and share this with a purpose-driven leader in your network!
Intensivist @ East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC | Attending Physician, Critical Care Team
3 天前Great perspective of leadership. We all need to find our purpose and a mentor or coach can help us along the way. Unfortunately not everyone sees the value in investing in themselves with a coach or mentor. Thanks for your insight
I help Businesses Achieve Sustainable Growth | Consulting, Exec. Development & Coaching | 45+ Years | CEO @ S4E | Building M.E., AP & Sth Asia | Best-selling Author, Speaker & Awarded Leader
4 天前Well said! Leadership isn’t innate; it’s cultivated through experience and learning.
Founder & CEO at Stfalcon | Custom Mobile & Web App Development Services | Stfalcon Named Among Clutch’s Top 1000 Global Service Providers
6 天前Ryan, I love your commitment to leadership growth! What skills do you think are most important for a leader? ??
Strategic Partnerships @ Stan | Ex-Pro Athlete | Startup Leader & Public Co. Chief of Staff | Coach for Leaders Going from 'Good Enough' to Exceptional
6 天前True leaders embrace growth and inspire those around them. Let's elevate our leadership together.
Helping Business leaders and Educators build Championship Teams. | Keynote Speaker, Workshops and Coaching | Author
6 天前Very powerful ideas on leadership. I know when I became clear on my personal mission, I became a more effective leader. Keep up your wonderful work Ryan, and Happy Thanksgiving!