Leadership Journeys [04] - Stuart Williams - "My mother taught me to color outside the lines"

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.

I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing.

What I found fascinating in Stuart's story is how he reflects on his childhood and credits his mother for everything he has done and achieved. He shares a simple story of his mother teaching him to color outside the lines, and how that lesson to be brave and think outside of the box, stayed with him in all his endeavours.

You can find Stuart at the below links

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-m-williams/
• https://twitter.com/PeoplePlanetPft
• https://www.inplaceimpact.com/

In the interview, we talk about

• "You absolutely have to have a passion in your heart for what you're doing"
• "Ever since I was a young child, my mother taught me to color outside the lines, do not cover inside the lines, because then you're part of the establishment color, outside the lines, be brave, they'll create something, you know, literally, you know, create the future. You'd like to see. And, and so. I I've never had to think outside the box because I was never put in a box in the first place."
• "Have the courage of your convictions, but you better be prepared to actually do the work right now."