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When we consider the monumental architecture of leadership, few are as adept in the construction of its nuances as our distinguished guest, Bruce Peters of Beyond Teal. His Wisdom, a tapestry of experiences as an attorney, executive, entrepreneur, and educator, extends to us an invitation to perceive leadership not merely as a position but as an art form interwoven with one's personal mission. In our conversation, Bruce shares how a clear understanding of your life's purpose can steer every decision, an insight that has remained a steadfast compass throughout his own prolific career. Delving into our mentor Dr. Lee Thayer's teachings, we emerge with a richer, more purpose-driven approach to leading others and living life.
The essence of intentionality in leadership is a melody that Bruce plays with finesse, teaching us that it's more than ticking boxes; it's about cultivating a vibrant energy that permeates every interaction. By sharing compelling anecdotes, Bruce illustrates how embracing our roles, especially when the world seems to spiral, can be both a lifeline and a guiding star. Our exchange traverses the emotional landscape of commitment's true test—overcoming personal loss—and the solace found in the Clarity of role descriptions. These narratives unfold the resilience that intentionality breeds within the fabric of an organization, fostering a culture where purposeful action is the norm.
As we wade through the depth of authenticity and its role in the pursuit of self-improvement, Bruce's insights illuminate the path to becoming not just better leaders, but better humans. The journey to authenticity is revealed not as an end goal but as a constant, magnetic pull towards our true north, one that is echoed in the lasting impacts our mentors leave on us. Our dialogue underscores the transformative potential of every interaction to mirror our deepest selves, crafting a Legacy of integrity and continual Growth. Join us for this enriching exchange, and leave with a renewed sense of what it means to lead with purpose, authenticity, and a dedication to perpetual self-betterment.
I am currently the President/CEO of Teleios Collaborative Network which is like a co-op of nonprofit hospice and palliative care organizations. I am also CEO of Teleios Consulting Group. The goal of the collaboration is to harness the best of each hospice and enable the network to better care in each community for the patients and families being served as well as introduce innovations across the membership network and work with payers for new innovative solutions for those dealing with serious or advanced illness.
I am also host two podcasts, Anatomy Of Leadership and TCNtalks. Anatomy of Leadership was inspired by my book "The Anatomy of Leadership" which I wrote for Leaders, visionaries, and change-makers. The podcast delves deep into the essence of purpose-driven and high-performance leadership.
The show guides you through a journey of discovery—revealing how effective leadership can significantly alter the trajectory of our teams, organizations, our lives, and the world at large.
We examine topics like:
- Self-Mastery
- Caring for Others
- Influence
- Intention
- Cause and Purpose
Bio
Over the years, I have become nationally known as a leader in our country’s hospice and palliative care industry, where I spent a large portion of my career as President/CEO of Four Seasons in western North Carolina, a 2009 American Hospital Association Circle of Life Award Winner. In 2005, the Carolinas Center for Hospice and End of Life Care honored me with the Peter Keese Leadership Award.
In 2006, I left Four Seasons for two years to build an alliance between the prestigious national healthcare consulting firm, the Studer Group, and Covenant Hospice in Pensacola. The vision was to transform, develop, and grow leaders throughout the hospice and palliative care world. With this venture from its infancy to an established coaching firm partnering with post-acute healthcare organizations from New York to California. I returned to Four Seasons in 2008 to apply everything learned in the trenches on leadership to an organization I knew and loved.
My hospice career began in 1997 at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola, Florida. Earlier in my career, where I worked with KPMG Peat Marwick, a “Big Four” CPA consulting firm, and with Cooper Industries, a Fortune 100 Company, in its Executive Development Program.
I have a Masters in Leadership from the Thayer Institute for Performance Virtuosity.
I am blessed to have a wonderful wife, Deshia and a proud parent of 5 children (3 boys and 2 girls). Love spending time outdoors with my family, reading, and learning in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
