Ep. 67 – Hidden Lessons
Sea Turtles & Leadership: What They Have in Common Might Surprise You
What do sea turtles and great leaders have in common? More than you’d think.
In this week’s fun and reflective episode of Pillar Talk, Chris shares lessons from his family’s recent trip to Hilton Head—and more specifically, from an unexpected encounter with a sea turtle education booth. What starts as a fun fact-finding mission for his 9-year-old daughter quickly turns into a list of leadership reminders, all sparked by the fascinating world of sea turtles.
From how sea turtle gender is determined by the temperature of the sand (yep—cool dudes and hot chicks!) to their ability to return to their birthplace after 30 years, Chris takes five incredible sea turtle facts and breaks them down into powerful leadership takeaways. You’ll hear lessons on:
- Adaptability: Just like turtles shift with their environment, great leaders stay flexible while staying committed to their goals.
- Resilience: Only 1 in 1,000 sea turtles make it to adulthood—an inspiring reminder that leadership isn’t for the faint of heart.
- Time: There’s no substitute for experience. Just like turtles live for decades, long-term growth takes time.
- Self-awareness: Sea turtles navigate using Earth’s magnetic field. As leaders, our internal compass—self-awareness—guides our journey.
- Mentorship: Sea turtles return home to lay their eggs. Leaders do the same—reaching back to help the person they used to be.
If you’re ready for a lighthearted yet impactful look at leadership, this one’s for you. Packed with fascinating animal science, dad jokes, and real leadership gold, it’s one of those episodes that sticks with you.
🎧 Tune in to uncover the hidden leadership lessons you didn’t know were swimming just beneath the surface.