Dr. Kevin Gazzara is the Senior Partner of Magna Leadership Solutions established in 2007, and the coauthor of the acclaimed books "The Leader of OZ" and "Ready, Set, Get Hired". He is an ICF certified coach, and a certified Positive Intelligence (PQ) Mental Fitness coach and founder of CoachSultants.com. Kevin has taught and developed Management and Leadership career-changing programs in the corporate world during his 18 years at Intel Corporation and as a University professor at 6 Universities over the last 28 years. Dr. Gazzara's work has been recognized for his international leadership development programs by Workforce Magazine, https://magnaleader.co/LTP Kevin's passion is in helping individuals find the leader within Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingazzara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magna-leadership-solutions/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagnaLeadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctorkevin Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Magnaleaderhip Website: https://pqtrainingandcoaching.com/ Website: https://www.coachsultants.com/ Summary: In this episode, Kevin Gazzara joins Lyndsay Dowd to discuss why leadership is a mindset rather than a formal title. Drawing from 18 years of experience at Intel Corporation and decades of teaching, Kevin explores how individuals can unlock their leadership potential by "thinking at the next level up". The conversation covers the critical distinction between management and leadership, the importance of bringing solutions to the table, and how coaching combined with consulting can provide the necessary tools for professional growth. Kevin also shares a personal story about his own health journey to emphasize the power of intuition and being your own advocate. Key Takeaways: - Leadership is a Mindset, Not a Title - Bring Solutions, Not Just Problems - Management vs. Leadership - The Power of Language - Be Your Own Advocate Episode Chapters: [00:00] Introduction [01:54] Kevin Gazzara's Journey [05:34] Leadership Beyond Titles [07:06] The Next Level Up Mindset [07:38] Valuing Critical Thinking [09:36] Defining Management vs. Leadership [10:45] Can Leadership Be Learned? [15:26] Coaching vs. Consulting [19:10] A Personal Turning Point [21:02] Communication and the "But" Rule [26:36] Being Your Own Health Advocate [29:33] Connecting with Kevin [30:40] Closing Thoughts