Modern Leadership and Growth Identity: Insights from Marco Houwen
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Caroline Biesalski
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Modern Leadership and Growth Identity: Insights from Marco Houwen

S16 E22 • Sep 12, 2025 • 23 mins

Caroline Biesalski introduces Marco Houwen, who begins with a breathing exercise, setting the tone for the episode. Marco shares his journey from entrepreneurial beginnings to a leadership transformation, focusing on the concept of growth identity and aligning purpose for leaders. The discussion highlights the importance of cognitive, emotional, and spiritual intelligence for modern leadership. Marco addresses common pitfalls CEOs face with technology and shares his online presence and resources. He outlines practical steps for implementing the growth identity framework and discusses his upcoming endeavors and insights on setting goals. Caroline concludes with closing remarks and a special offer for listeners.

Key Points

  • Cultivating self-awareness by regularly asking "Who am I?" is crucial for aligning personal fulfillment with professional success.
  • Rather than solely focusing on external purposes, integrating cognitive, emotional, and spiritual intelligence creates a more sustainable and authentic leadership approach.
  • Treating technology as a tool rather than a savior can help leaders harness its benefits without losing sight of their humanity and core values.
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