What can climbing the world's tallest mountains teach us about leadership, purpose, and resilience? In this powerful episode, Alan Briggs sits down with Scott Cutlan—business leader, mountaineer, and author of Unreasonable: Seven Impactful Lessons Discovered Climbing the Seven Summits. Scott shares his incredible journey from high-powered corporate executive to scaling the Seven Summits without prior mountaineering experience.
They dive deep into leadership insights forged at extreme altitudes, including:
How faith and purpose led Scott to leave his corporate career and fund his own mission
Why saying "no" is essential for leaders to stay aligned with what truly matters
The power of resilience—how a single wristband saved Scott’s life on Everest
Why isolation is one of the greatest threats to leadership, and how to build a strong support system
The three types of responses you’ll get when pursuing your purpose—and how to focus on the right ones
How money can either be a distraction or a tool for impact
If you're a leader navigating challenges, looking for clarity, or seeking inspiration, this episode will give you actionable insights to apply in your own journey.
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