542: Align Your Work With Your Why, with Kwame Marfo




Coaching for Leaders show

Summary: Kwame Marfo<br> Kwame Marfo is a director at Genentech in the San Francisco area. He is a graduate of the Coaching for Leaders Academy. He joins me in this episode to share how personal values can align intentionally with career choices.<br> Key Points<br> <br> Kwame’s dad inspires the work he does today for others.<br> An effective way to connect with others is to ask what books and podcasts they are listening to. This value of curiosity also came from Kwame’s dad.<br> Getting diversity of leadership experience is useful to expand beyond an industry perspective.<br> Establishing a vision gives clarity to what’s most important.<br> Journaling has helped Kwame reflect on his life and illuminate gaps that lead to action.<br> Don’t trust the summary.<br> <br> Resources Mentioned<br> <br> UnCommon Law<br> <br> Related Episodes<br> <br> Start With Why, with Simon Sinek (episode 223)<br> Craft a Career to Fit Your Strengths, with Scott Anthony Barlow (episode 424)<br> How to Create Your Personal Vision (free membership required)<br> <br> Discover More<br> Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.