The Value of Journaling to Becoming a Better Leader with Joe Byerly
In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea interviews Joe Byerly, a combat arms officer with over 20 years of experience, founder of the blog and podcast From the Green Notebook, and co-author of ‘My Green Notebook: Know Thyself Before Changing Jobs.’ Joe shares the origin and evolution of his ‘green notebook’ practice, which began as a tool for taking notes in the military and grew into a method for daily reflection and leadership development. Joe discusses his journey from being anonymous in his writing to becoming comfortable sharing his thoughts publicly, and how his love for reading and writing has shaped his leadership approach. He highlights the importance of understanding and managing friction in leadership, his experiences with military training, and the crucial role of self-awareness. As Joe prepares to transition to civilian life after retiring from the army, he reflects on his plans to continue helping others through writing and sharing his insights on leadership.
Mentioned in this Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Joe Byerly
00:39 The Origin of the Green Notebook
02:16 Journaling Practices and Reflections
04:13 Creating a Leadership Development Platform
09:02 The Importance of Continuous Learning
12:59 Lessons from Historical Expeditions
18:26 Balancing Work and Personal Life
24:05 Adjusting Leadership Pressure
24:40 Developing a Leadership Philosophy
25:26 Credibility in Chaos
27:24 Understanding Friction
32:02 Dealing with Resistance
35:51 Transitioning to Civilian Life
37:08 The Hero’s Journey
39:44 Future Plans and Reflections
44:32 Resources and Final Thoughts
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