In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we sit down with Jim Carlough, business strategist, speaker, and author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, who’s spent over 30 years guiding high-performing teams and transformational change — from scrappy startups to healthcare giants.

Jim’s message is clear: Leaders aren’t born. They’re developed. And it’s time we started treating leadership like the teachable craft it is.

📚 The origin of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership — and how he narrowed it down from 18

🧱 Why integrity is the foundation (and why so many leaders lack it today)

😂 Why humor is a leadership skill — not a punchline

🧠 Why emotional intelligence matters more than a business degree

📖 How a simple bedtime question changed his approach to integrity forever

Jim’s offer? The first three people to comment on this episode’s socials will receive a free, autographed copy of his book.

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