What do wine and rock 'n' roll have in common with leadership, you may ask? Turns out, everything, for today's guest, Maynard James Keenan. Most known for his Grammy-winning music and as front man of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and his "musical cabaret", Puscifer, Keenan also owns and runs his own winery, Caduceus, in Arizona. A prime example of how creativity, innovation, and resilience make up a large part of being a successful leader, this is one podcast episode that can't be missed!

In today’s episode, I’m talking about creativity’s role in leadership with Grammy award winner, Maynard James Keenan. Most know Maynard for his amazing performances as the leading front man of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, but he also owns (and runs) his own winery, Caduceus, in Arizona. You’ll learn why innovation in leadership is ESSENTIAL to being successful, regardless of your occupation, as well as the importance of gathering and leading a team that reflects your hard-working efforts. If you’re leading others, you won’t want to miss this inspiring episode!

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In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How positive reinforcement — either through behaviors or actions — impacts others towards a path to success.
  • Why resilience and a hard-working ethic matters, regardless of your occupation.
  • The difference between creative and utilitarian processes, and why they should go hand-in-hand.

Life is short; create something with every single breath you draw.

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Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent over 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more.

Twice he has been named by Inc.com as one of the Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference. The American Management Association named him a “Leaders to Watch” and he has been twice named as one of the World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals by Global Gurus. Top Sales World has named him a Top Sales & Marketing Influencer several times, and his blog has been named on many “best of” lists. LeadersHum has named him one of the 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2023.

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