E2: From Drift to Drive How Leaders Beat Complacency with Chris Robinson
Desi Payne interviews Chris Robinson, EVP of Maxwell Leadership, about leading with energy and avoiding the hidden trap of complacency. Chris unpacks lessons from From Drift to Drive, including clarity as the first step to regain drive and the “rumble strips” wake up call that helps leaders course correct.
In this episode of The Energized Leader Podcast, Desi Payne welcomes Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership, for a powerful conversation on what it takes to lead with energy, clarity, and purpose. Chris shares insights from his USA Today bestselling book From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever’s Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency, including why complacency is not laziness, but “a secret place of satisfactory success.”
You will learn how energized leaders become the picture their teams can follow, why clarity creates momentum, and how to spot the subtle drift that can quietly stall growth. Chris also explains his unforgettable “rumble strips” analogy, a wake up call that helps leaders course correct before success turns into autopilot.
Plus, Chris shares a surprising lesson behind “55 is greater than 800” and how personal growth can shift your trajectory in leadership and life. If you want to strengthen workplace culture, boost leadership development, and stay driven instead of drifting, this episode will energize you to take your next best step.
CONNECT WITH CHRIS:
https://www.chrisrobinsonspeaker.com/
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From Drift to Drive https://www.amazon.com/Drift-Drive-Achievers-Breaking-Complacency/dp/B0DZDCR4BR
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With more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, leadership trainer, and award-winning speaker, I combine dynamic storytelling with practical tools that boost morale, elevate culture, and help teams perform at their best.
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