Imagine yourself on the highest peak in the world, surviving sub-zero temperatures, battering winds, and sudden avalanches. Adventurer Alison Levine has been there. She’s served as team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on every continent, and skied to both Poles. There’s no better training ground for leaders than environments where uncertainty reigns, teamwork is essential, and people are pushed beyond their perceived limits. On this episode, Alison talks about what she’s learned about leading through adversity, teamwork, and risk taking by taking on the world’s highest peaks. If you want more, be sure to check out her New York Times bestseller On The Edge.
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Show Notes
- How she first got involved in mountain climbing (2:12)
- Why she left the corporate world to pursue her passion (3:50)
- Her advice to people who want to follow their passion (5:28)
- What it was like climbing her first mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro (5:56)
- Dealing with personal challenges (8:19)
- The key to how successful teams operate (10:19)
- What she’s learned from her “failed” attempts (12:34)
- What makes Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski a great leader (18:02)
- How to lead through uncertainty (20:30)
- What’s left on her bucket list (25:43)
Resources / People Mentioned
- On the Edge by Alison Levine
- Free to be…You and Me by Marlo Thomas
- Mike Kryzewski
- Shane Battier
- Sir Edmund Hillary
- Sherpa Tenzing Norgay
- Malala Yousafza
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