They say that leadership is an art, not a science. But what if there’s more to it than just intuition and experience? What if the real secret to thriving as a leader lies in something deeper—something that allows you to move beyond the ordinary and into a state of flow where everything just clicks?
In this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast, Jeff Gerhardt features Luke Womack, the visionary founder of “The Arena.” Luke shares his leadership journey, from launching his first company in 2014 to establishing “The Arena” in 2023, a platform designed to help leaders drive revenue growth through the “executive flow” model. He explores the challenges he faced early on, the critical role of trust and executive presence, and how “executive flow” integrates leadership with organizational health. Luke’s insights emphasize the importance of continuous personal development and fostering a trust-rich environment for effective leadership.
Tune in and discover how you can apply these principles to elevate your own leadership journey.
In This Episode
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[01:13] Luke’s background
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[06:36] Starting a nonprofit
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[08:01] Early leadership challenges
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[17:08] Addressing leadership gaps
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[24:17] Executive flow concept
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[29:38] Nonprofit vs. for-profit
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[32:13] Running nonprofits like for-profits
Notable Quotes
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[03:11] “We grew up materially very poor but spiritually very rich. My parents instilled in us values about God and faith and life that stick with me to this day.” – Luke Womack
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[09:21] “My first employee looked at me and said, ‘Luke, I’ve hated every single day of working for you and I’m leaving immediately.’ That was a wake-up call that I was a pretty lousy leader.” – Luke Womack
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[21:16] “I was actually communicating negative storylines about everyone else on my team in my own head before I got to the office. So, what do you think I did when I walked in the door? I lit people up.” – Luke Womack
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[23:06] “Focusing on charitably issuing ridiculously positive storylines about other people helped me to build trust and be the type of leader that people actually wanted to follow, not just one who had the title.” – Luke Womack
Our Guest
Luke Womack, is the Founder and CEO of The Arena and a Founder and Board Member at AIRO, specializing in helping leaders boost their organizational revenue by 10-20% annually. Based in Anaheim, CA, Luke’s career spans a diverse range of sales roles and multiple entrepreneurial ventures, including several that didn’t succeed as planned.
These experiences have shaped Luke’s approach to leadership and growth, which he shares through his podcast, “Leading From Scratch,” and as a guest on Clay Scroggins’ “How to Lead Podcast.” With a deep understanding of overcoming challenges and driving success, Luke is dedicated to empowering leaders to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Resources & Links
Jeff Gerhardt
Luke Womack
Resources
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e-course – LifeMastery with Jeff Gerhardt: https://priorityliving.org/lifemastery/
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Leveraging Success Podcast- https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/
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