Unlocking Authentic Leadership with Don Fries on Moving from “Need” to “Want” & Cultivating Presence

In this episode of The Present Professional, John Marshall sits down with Humessence coach and mentor Don Fries to discuss how leaders can shift from “needing” to “wanting” change in their personal and professional development. Drawing on his 38-year career in the oil & gas industry, Don shares why embracing vulnerability, clarifying personal values, and applying the Control-Influence-Accept model can reduce overwhelm and foster stronger, more human-centered teams. If you’re looking for practical strategies to optimize time management, prioritize goals, and lead with presence, this conversation offers both insight and inspiration.
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