How to Develop an Intentional Approach to Life and Leadership with Magna Gopal | Ep 569

Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong

"Empowerment means 'I'm power'. It's understanding your own influence and exercising it to get mutually beneficial outcomes." - Magna Gopal

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an insightful conversation with Magna Gopal on the importance of active learning and intentionality in personal growth. Learn how to transform challenges into opportunities for development and success.

Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to Magna Gopal

1:16 Magna's background and expertise

2:27 Empowerment and influence explained

4:26 Power and its relation to influence

6:15 Reflection and leadership growth

8:35 Empowering oneself and others

10:47 Example: Leading a team

12:37 Questions for better outcomes

14:48 Intentionality in learning and growth

18:48 Adapting to different communication styles

21:18 Embracing challenges as opportunities

23:45 Active learning and engagement

26:51 Preparation and reflection in learning

31:01 Asking better questions for growth

33:30 Importance of knowing what you want

35:24 Intention in learning and connection

38:07 Feedback and team growth

40:35 Assuming the best in others

41:30 Closing thoughts and contact information

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