Attending the leadership summit was truly a WOW! experience. The format for this summit was different than any I have attended and provided an extremely engaging learning experience as a result. I experienced a variety of emotions and feelings during the 4 days. I found that the day’s events provided a feeling of pure exhilaration and challenged me as to how I can and will enhance my leadership.
The group environment was particularly rewarding and from the time we all arrived and introduced ourselves over dinner, we became close and felt part of a very special experience. We were challenged to describe what we would like to come away with from the Leadership Summit in terms of objectives or results. Personally, I came away feeling that I greatly exceeded my objectives and I believe my colleagues would echo my thoughts.
The whole approach to the 4 days was experiential: working through and living the CASTLE Principles. We approached our skiing considering each of the principles and spent time discussing these on the mountain and at breaks. In sharing these discussions and with the support of the group I experienced skiing as I never would have imagined. I have not been on skis for approximately 7 years and found myself mastering double-black diamond mogul runs, skiing through trees, over waterfalls and through the most amazing untouched knee deep powder snow at 12,800 feet above sea level.
This was an opportunity to participate in an inspiring environment with a group of outstanding people while learning through the leadership of Lance Secretan. Lance lives the CASTLE principles and shared with us how this can make a difference on our lives and those around us.
In addition to the CASTLE principles we learned how to define and understand our Destiny, Cause and Calling. This has really made a difference in how I approach everything I do, whether at work or in my personal life. With an understanding of my Destiny, Cause and Calling and challenging myself to live and practice the CASTLE principles, I am realizing that I can make a difference and I better understand my accountability as a leader. I found it almost calming to become deeply aware of my Destiny and therefore commit to avoiding paths or environments in the future that take me away from that end.
This summit was exhilarating, inspirational and provided clarity for me and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to learn in an environment that is a living practice and example of the CASTLE principles.
Rob Grundison, Chief Operating Officer, Coastal Community Credit Corporation.
