Roan Lavery on the real work of leadership: how martial arts shaped his CEO mindset and why stepping back isn’t always the right move.
What do martial arts and leadership have in common? More than you think.
Episode 2 of The Modern CEO is now live. This one’s with Roan Lavery, CEO at FreeAgent, and yes, the episode is really called:
“The CEO’s Guide to Being Punched in the Face.”
Roan shares how martial arts shaped the way he handles pressure, tough calls, and business blows that would flatten most people.
But here’s the thing, this isn’t just for CEOs.
If you lead people, run teams, or even sit in the room where hard decisions are made, there’s something here for you.
How to not make things worse when chaos hits.
How to step up without spiraling.
How to back your values when it’s hard, not just when it’s convenient.
It’s one of my favourite conversations so far. Watch it here..
Let me know what you take away.