Balancing Leadership and Self-Care: Steve Guthrie’s Guide to Sustainable Success

Great leadership is about cultivating smarter teams, fostering mentorship, and embracing the richness of a variety of perspectives.

Steve Guthrie, President and CEO of Aviva and Easterseals Blake Foundation, shares his leadership philosophy and professional journey, detailing his transition from military service to social work. He emphasizes the importance of developing internal leadership through a structured curriculum and highlights the value of hiring smarter individuals to build strong, effective teams.

Steve shares strategies for maintaining work-life balance, including morning runs and meditation. He underscores the importance of disconnecting in today’s always-connected world. Steve praises the mission-driven passion of his team at Easterseals Blake Foundation and reflects on how his military and legal backgrounds have shaped his leadership style. Additionally, he explores themes of mentorship, transparency, and morale, offering valuable insights into leadership challenges, mental health, and his favorite leadership literature.

Key Moments

05:03 - Work is as impactful as the military.

07:15 - Military service inspired a passion for helping.

12:41 - Pat Trefoil shaped Guthrie’s career.

15:50 - Core values: care, character, communication, cooperation.

21:00 - Transparency and development are key.

33:10 - Recognize when to ask for help.

Connect with Steve Guthrie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-guthrie-jd-msw-lmsw-aa342919a

Website: https://www.avivatucson.org/about-aviva/

: https://www.easterseals.com/blakefoundation/