ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Part 1 of this ROAR Mindset conversation, Peter speaks with Chris Kelly, a global technology leader with 28 years of experience at Intel. Chris shares how stepping into new spaces, both in life and in leadership, taught him to lead with clarity, honesty, and presence.
They explore what Chris learned after leaving corporate life, how long-distance walking shaped his understanding of pace and agency, and two leadership stories from his time at Intel: building the PC reference board infrastructure and reframing senior technical leadership. Along the way, Chris offers practical insights on shelving ego, learning from mistakes without personalizing them, and avoiding the trap of vicious compliance.
This episode is filled with guidance for leaders navigating uncertainty and leading teams through disruption.
Book: Things Become Other Things by Craig Mod. The Japanese word Yoyū was the word from this book.
00:00 Introduction to the Roar Mindset
00:19 What matters to Chris Kelly
01:41 Detoxing from Corporate Life
02:52 Abundance Mindset
06:37 Power of Agency
08:01 Exploring the World
16:26 Too Many Reference Boards
18:52 Navigating Uncertainties
26:20 Trust and Resiliency
32:43 Learning from Failures
36:11 Radical Honesty
40:35 Embracing Failure and the End
43:32 Celebrating Transitions
46:42 Midmortems: Learning and Improving Mid-Project
48:22 Creating Space for Creativity and Abundance
51:09 Radical Honesty and Authenticity in Leadership
54:30 The Pitfalls of Inauthentic Relationships
01:04:30 Improving Meeting Efficiency and Decision Making
01:13:59 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
