Embracing Discomfort: The Key to Growth with Jesse Hernandez

The People Impact Podcast

We often talk ourselves into believing that growth is something that just happens. Almost as if growth is automatic and just unfolds - like magic. ✨

In this episode, Lisa Dempsey sits down with Jesse (Jesus) Hernandez to discuss his transformative journey and what he has learned about what real growth takes.

Jesse shares his journey and insights gained from his experiences. From being an apprentice plumber to starting his own business, Jesse's story is one of growth, learning, and embracing discomfort.

Important lessons for growth:

💥Accepting we are all more alike than we are different

Jesse shares his journey, starting as an apprentice plumber and transitioning through various roles in the construction business. His experience has taught him valuable lessons, including the realization that regardless of background or credentials, we are more alike than different. He emphasizes the importance of valuing the ability to connect with others on a human level.

💥Stop undervaluing your own life experiences

Jesse recounts a pivotal moment in his career when he challenged his boss's perspective and offered a different viewpoint. This courageous move led to a shift in dynamics and opened up opportunities for meaningful conversations and collaboration. He highlights the importance of speaking up and challenging the status quo, especially as you move up the organizational ladder. It’s easy to polish up stinky news, it’s much harder to get uncomfortable and tell the truth in a way that’s digestible. Don’t underestimate this power.

💥Lessons from Mistakes

One transformative moment for Jesse was when he stopped negotiating away his own power. He learned the importance of guiding and supporting others through their own change and transformation, both personally and professionally. We often can do something well, because we got it wrong for so very long. Jesse's journey highlights the significance of being open to change and growth, even in the face of discomfort.

💥Mindset Shifts for Growth

Jesse shares two powerful mindset shifts that have helped him in his journey:

• "I'm either going to win or I'm going to learn." This mindset encourages taking action, knowing that there is value in both success and failure.
• Asking the question, "What could also be true?" This helps to shift perspective from a negative mindset to a more positive and open one.

Jesse's story and insights serve as a reminder that growth and learning often come from embracing discomfort. By embracing discomfort and being open to change we can all navigate challenges and achieve genuinely transformative growth.

More about Jesse Hernandez:

Website ⁠⁠ https://www.depthbuilder.com

LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://linkedin.com/in/jessedepthbuilder

Order "Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be” https://www.depthbuilder.com/2nd-first-book

More about People Impact:

Lisa Dempsey – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakdempsey/⁠ - ⁠https://www.leadershiplabs.eu⁠

And a new Co-host TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

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