Jill has extensive consulting experience in a broad range of leadership development topics, but her passion and experience in bringing Innovation to life in organizations led her to cofound IGnITE Innovation with her business partner, Mike Delgado. Jill is a skilled and passionate leadership development consultant who excels in engaging participants and applying concepts to the job after training to improve skills and impact performance. Jill has acquired countless hours as a professional speaker/trainer, executive coach and curriculum designer inside corporations and as a consultant. After learning how to lead as a Marine Corps officer, she started her career in healthcare sales and sales management, where she practiced and refined her leadership skills. After 10 years of working as a leader in the workforce, Jill decided to dedicate her career to helping others develop their leadership skills in order to achieve greater results by launching Breakthrough Leadership Group. She is a published author and is recognized as a thought leader in her field and clients seek her guidance to help them translate leadership theory into actions that impact results. The combination of Jill’s expertise in leadership development training and experience leading in the Marine Corps and in the corporate setting make her a highly credible and effective keynote and consultant for leadership development and innovation.

I believe in seeking the discomfort.”

-Jill Schulman

Key Takeaways:

• Academic & Military Perspectives On Bravery: Hear success stories of the military having fostered bravery, and of the unfortunate lack of academic research on teaching bravery. 
• Cultural Perspectives on Bravery: Compare traditional views on bravery, from an individualist perspective and how cultural perceptions can affect  one’s willingness to be open. 
• Optimism Vs. Toxic Positivity: Understand the importance of experiencing both the highs and lows in life, and learn how to promote a realistic yet mindset without sacrificing optimism. 
• Authenticity in Leadership: Discover the crucial role displaying vulnerability has in displaying effective leadership. 

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Jill’s Links: 

Website: www.breakthroughleadershipgroup.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillaschulman/   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillschulman/?hl=en 

 

Timestamped Overview: 

00:00 Academia lacks practical knowledge, admire them.

05:34 Can bravery be taught through habits? 

06:26 Military used desensitization to train bravery.

10:35 Focus on intrinsically motivated, meaningful goals.

13:58 Courage transitions past-oriented fear to optimism.

16:50 Positive psychology focuses on happiness and well-being.

19:28 Positive emotions drive courage and success.

23:12 Comparing Legally Blonde scene to Marine boot camp.

26:59 Running Southern California hills requires growth mindset.

30:12 Proactively seek discomfort to build bravery.

33:19 Join a “brave tribe” to grow courageously.

38:05 Vulnerability strengthens leadership by embracing imperfection.

40:53 Vulnerability and bravery speed up achieving goals.

43:21 Intimacy, vulnerability, and self-orientation form trust.

45:24 Leaders must learn positive, responsive leadership skills.

50:04 Marine camaraderie is unique and respected universally.

52:17 We’re getting too soft with self-care.

56:31 Morning routine: Reading and contemplating stoic quotes.

 

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