Authentic You Is Already Enough | Antonio Taylor | EP 845

From Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong Niiamah Ashong

"I'm no longer going to be more loyal to a company than I am to myself. I'm no longer going to be more loyal to a boss." Antonio Taylor

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and author Antonio Taylor @antonio_d_taylor_ as they dive into the freedom that comes from being unapologetically yourself. Uncover the life resume exercise that will help you remember who you really are.

Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

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Timestamps:

0:41 Antonio introduces himself as IT executive

1:58 Discusses book "Stop Trying to Be a Leader"

4:30 Lost job after company relocation decision

6:13 Realized performing for others not himself

11:52 Explains doing things for yourself creates freedom

18:27 Shares life resume exercise from seventh grade

24:12 Talks about building team with complementary talents

28:50 Self-awareness and accountability are crucial elements

34:31 New speaking world gives him sweaty palms

42:37 Niiamah's listening ability creates comfortable space