Aicila hosts and produces Business as UNusual to learn from CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Artists, and more what motivated them to forge the path they are on and how they are innovating in their area of influence.In this episode of Business as UNusual, Aicila sits down with Gerald Leonard, the multi-talented CEO of Turnberry Premier and Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute. Gerald shares his incredible journey of integrating his passions for music, ministry, and business. He discusses his books, the principles that have shaped his success, and how he overcame personal challenges by viewing constraints as opportunities. From productivity secrets inspired by prolific musicians to the therapeutic power of jazz, this episode is rich with insights.Topics discussed in this episode:- Gerald Leonard's journey: Combining music, ministry, and business [02:15]- The inspiration behind "Culture is the Base" and "Workplace Jazz" [08:30]- Viewing disabilities as constraints, not limitations: A personal story [14:20]- Morning routines that lead to success: Yoga, meditation, and goal-setting [20:05]- The power of positive mindset and learning from failures [25:45]- Understanding the energetic connection in jazz and business [32:10]- Resolving negative emotions with mindfulness techniques [40:00]- The importance of coaching, mentoring, and collaborative teamwork [45:35]- Gerald's upcoming events and where to find more resources [50:00]Resources mentioned in this episode:- Gerald Leonard’s dedicated page with free tools and resources: https://geraldjleonard.com/unusual/ [50:10]- Information about Gerald’s books: "Culture is the Base," "Workplace Jazz," and "A Symphony of Choices" [08:45]- Link to Scrum Alliance conference details [50:30]Episode transcript:The full transcript of this conversation is available at bicurean.com/bautranscripts3Calls to Action:🎧 Dive deeper into Gerald Leonard's strategies by visiting his resource-filled page at https://geraldjleonard.com/unusual/ and grab your free tools today!📚 Discover how music can transform your business culture. Check out Gerald’s books, "Culture is the Base" and "Workplace Jazz," available now!📅 Get inspired by Gerald's journey. Follow him on his social media platforms and attend his upcoming talks at the Scrum Alliance conference!Explore the unconventional routes to success with our inspiring guest, Gerald Leonard, and tune into Business as UNusual for more groundbreaking insights!Websitehttps://geraldjleonard.com/unusual/Contacthttps://geraldjleonard.com/unusual/Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard/Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com. #entrepreneurs #podcast #BAU #businessasunusual #ProductivityHacks #MusicInspired #BookRelease#AgileTeams #JazzInBusiness #HarmonyInLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.