Episode 107

Ep 107: The Power of Perspective: Shifting Your Mindset for Success with Dr. Gary McGrath

In this episode of The Executive Appeal, host Alex Trimble welcomes Dr. Gary McGrath, a highly respected expert in executive leadership. They discuss the importance of developing diverse and effective executive leadership teams and how organizations can achieve their DEI and leadership development goals.

“Dr. Gary” McGrath has been labeled a unicorn in leadership development.  He is sought after for his knowledge and expertise developing leaders and creating intentional cultures within companies built on leadership effectiveness at all levels.  His vast and diverse leadership, educational, and professional experiences create a unique skill set that he utilizes daily for the benefit of his clients.  

After serving in the United States Army he went into manufacturing for ten years then lead many corporate organizations before starting Statarius in 2009.   

Dr. Gary is a Certifies Speaking Professional with the National Speakers Association, a Certified Meditation Instructor with Chopra Global and is a Doctor of Business Administration in Marketing.  

He has authored two books:

  • Mastering Sales Leadership – Learning to Herd Cats
  • A CEOs Journey – The 7 Steps of Intentional Leadership

Today Dr. Gary coaches and develops executive leaders to be successful by balancing compassionate accountability.

After living in nine states and two foreign countries, Dr. Gary has settled in Durham, NC.

MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

[00:01:24] The Executive Build Podcast

[00:06:23] Struggle is not a bad thing.

[00:08:38] Self-awareness and leadership.

[00:11:35] Self-awareness and talents.

[00:16:41] Learning about other people.

[00:19:08] False limiting beliefs.

[00:22:23] Our past shapes our personalities.

[00:26:12] Small incremental improvements.

[00:30:11] Building relationships for career growth.

[00:34:36] Belonging and diversity.

[00:36:31] Supporting the show and community.

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About the Podcast

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The Executive Appeal with Alex D. Tremble
For CEOs of $10M–$25M companies who want to stop being the bottleneck.

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Alex D. Tremble

Alex D. Tremble is the Founder and CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, a bestselling author, and an award‑winning executive coach to CEOs of early eight‑figure, multi‑location companies. With a Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and over a decade of advising Fortune 500 executives, federal leaders, and high‑growth founders, Alex helps CEOs stop being the bottleneck in their own businesses.

Through his Executive 360 Snapshot and 90‑Day CEO Reset programs, Alex uses his TP3™ framework – Trust, Proactivity, Productivity, Profitability – to reveal how CEOs are truly experienced, pinpoint the behaviors that are slowing everything down, and install simple leadership operating systems so their companies can run fast without them in every decision.

He is the author of five leadership books, including "Leadership Sucks! (Sometimes)" and Unlocking the Executive Advantage, and hosts The Executive Appeal, where he interviews CEOs and senior leaders on the real work of leading companies that no longer depend on hero leadership.