Hardware Podcasts

310 - Win at home first! w/ author Cory Carlson

People of Packaging · 6 May 2025 · 31m

What this episode covers

Corey Carlson, author of 'Win at Home First' and 'Rise and Go' and co-founder of the Rise community, joins host Adam Peek to discuss integrating family life with professional success. Carlson shares his journey from corporate sales to executive coaching, emphasizing that personal fulfillment is a prerequisite for effective leadership. He details practical strategies for improving relationships, such as daily reflections on positive traits, and explains how his books offer resilience tools for leaders at all levels, from machine operators to executives. The conversation highlights the importance of community and coaching in combating the loneliness often experienced in leadership roles.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Otterbox
Products
Win at Home First, Rise and Go
Also
Rise community, Forbes

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