In this episode, I sat down with Yuri Kruman, a leadership expert and HR consultant who’s worked with some of the biggest companies out there. Yuri brings his unique journey from neuroscience to leadership coaching to our conversation, breaking down the insights that inspired his book, Be Your Own Commander-In-Chief. From moving to the U.S. as a child to making Aliyah to Israel, Yuri shares his personal story of transformation, resilience, and finding clarity in times of chaos.

Key Takeaways:

Embracing Chaos for Clarity: Yuri shares how embracing chaos and asking the tough questions—“Who am I?” and “What do I truly want?”—are essential for finding direction and purpose.
The Power of Saying No: Understanding what doesn't align with your values is just as crucial as knowing what does. Yuri emphasizes the importance of saying “no” as a powerful step toward clarity.
Building Your Inner Mental Stack: Yuri explains how organizing our mental frameworks helps us tackle life's challenges with more resilience and self-awareness.
Four Pillars for Success: Yuri introduces the four volumes of his book, focusing on health, mental models, relationships, and spirituality—key areas to master if we want to lead others and ourselves effectively.

Yuri's insights on authenticity, vulnerability, and the importance of tuning into our own inner dialogue are powerful reminders for any man looking to lead a more intentional and impactful life. If you’ve ever wondered how to peel back the layers and find out who you truly are, this episode is for you.

Strength and courage!

Yigal

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Show Notes:

Introduction (00:01) – Welcoming Yuri Kruman to the show.

Yuri's Background (00:16) – Journey from Moscow to Kentucky and the evolution of his career.

Spiritual Awakening (02:02) – Finding Chabad in college and the influence of spirituality on Yuri's life.

Moving to Israel (02:34) – Challenges and changes that came with making Aliyah.

From Neuroscience to HR (03:55) – Yuri’s unique path from science to the “business of people.”

Understanding Clarity (10:13) – Discussing clarity amidst life’s chaos and how it drives growth.

The Importance of Saying No (14:52) – Saying no as a powerful tool for aligning with values.

Navigating Personal Chaos (20:09) – Yuri’s perspective on finding peace without “running away.”

The Four Volumes of Yuri's Book (31:29) – Exploring physical health, mental frameworks, relationships, and spirituality as foundations for success.

The Value of Self-Reflection (40:48) – Looking inside without judgment to grow as a leader and person

Final Thoughts (42:59) – If you’re not struggling, you’re shrinking; embracing the messiness of growth.