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Leadership isn’t forged at the summit: it’s forged in the storm.

In this powerful conversation, Chuck Garcia, Columbia University professor, author, and founder of Climb Leadership, joins host Adam W. Barney to unpack what it really means to climb with resilience, emotional intelligence, and purpose .

Mountains and boardrooms share the same truth: the climb tests your patience, your team, and your character. Chuck Garcia shares the three rules he learned on Kilimanjaro that every leader needs to adopt: set a goal (and adjust it), take one step at a time, and never go it alone  .

🔹 What you’ll learn

• Why “getting home safely” matters more than “reaching the summit.” Leadership is a long climb, not a photo finish.  
• The career lesson from Wall Street that proved EQ > IQ when it comes to promotions  .
• How stoicism and self-control under pressure separate average leaders from legends  .
• Why communication is the #1 leadership skill schools don’t teach  .
• The CTR Factor — credibility, trust, respect — and how to build it in every interaction  .

🌍 About Chuck Garcia

CEO of Climb Leadership International, Columbia University professor, mountaineer, and TEDx speaker. Author of A Climb to the Top and The Moment That Defines Your Life. Connect at chuckgarcia.com.

🎙 About the Show

Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising? cuts through the noise with conversations on leadership, marketing, and the human energy that powers them. Hosted by Adam W. Barney — Energy Coach & Author of Make Your Own Glass Half Full.

🔌 Work with Adam W. Barney

Install the Energy-Driven Leadership OS in 90 days and reclaim your clarity and capacity. Book an exploration call → calendly.com/adamwbarney/explorationplugin-20min.