Courage Doesn't Feel Good
From Soul of Business with Blaine Bartlett by Blaine Bartlett
April 20, 2026 · 32 min · Season 5 · Episode 248
About this episode
Blaine and James McPartland discuss the importance of courage in leadership and fostering an environment where employees feel valued.
Join me and my guest James "Mac" McPartland (jamesmcpartland.com), a keynote speaker, author of the Unopened Gifts® series, and a Mindshift & Performance Coach. For over 25 years, he has been helping leaders and their teams access breakthrough performance and results. James has worked with organizations such as Bank of America, IBM, Nespresso, Kellogg’s, Dow Chemical, Athletes First, and 24-Hour Fitness to transform their cultures into ones of exceptional collaboration and achievement. Our conversation emphasizes the need for courage in leadership and the significance of fostering an environment where employees feel valued and understood. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY: Power of You! Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/power-of-you Summary In this conversation, Blaine and James McPartland explore the themes of personal growth, leadership, and the importance of understanding one's own gifts. They discuss the concept of 'unopened gifts'—the potential within individuals that often goes untapped due to fear and societal expectations. McPartland shares his journey of self-discovery and the realization that true leadership involves connecting with others on a personal level…
People in this episode
Guest: James McPartland
Topics covered
- courage
- leadership
- personal growth
- employee engagement
- organizational culture
Keywords
- unopened gifts
- breakthrough performance
- collaboration
- achievement
Sponsors
Power of You!
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Bank of America, IBM, Nespresso, Kellogg’s, Dow Chemical, Athletes First, 24-Hour Fitness
Books & works: Unopened Gifts
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