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.

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