About Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann:

Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann, a former Fortune 50 Global Executive, has a proven track record in business turnarounds, scaling ventures, and global expansion. Most notably, she led Citibank California out of a headline-making crisis in 2008, launching a decade-long career at Citigroup. As the Founding Member of RMK Group, she advises CEOs on leadership and strategic HR. Co-author of FitCEO: Be The Leader of Your Life, her book has sold thousands worldwide. Recognized for her impact, she was named one of the Bay Area’s 100 Most Influential Women in Business for twelve years, earning the title of Forever Influential Woman.

In this episode, Dean Newlund and Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann discuss:

• Leadership and personal well-being
• The impact of small habits on health and success
• The role of social connections in longevity and happiness
• Managing stress and maintaining a positive mindset
• Cultural influences on health and lifestyle choices

Key Takeaways:

• Incorporating small, intentional habits like taking the stairs, walking during phone calls, or parking farther away can gradually build a healthier lifestyle without overwhelming effort.
• Meaningful social connections, whether through lifelong friendships or daily micro-interactions, have been shown to be more crucial to long-term health and happiness than even diet or exercise.
• Leaders who actively practice gratitude, maintain a sense of humor, and seek moments of awe can better manage stress, stay motivated, and create a positive influence on those around them.
• Maintaining a consistently optimistic and forward-thinking mindset has been linked to greater longevity and resilience, sometimes even outweighing the negative effects of poor health habits like smoking.

“I have managed a lot of teams through crises… finding all the good that already exists and then leveraging that. So building muscle where there is muscle, versus trying to build something from scratch.” — Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann

Connect with Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann:  

Website: https://rmkgroupllc.com/

Book: FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/FitCEO-Be-Leader-Your-Life/dp/1774581426

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-m-k/

See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I

Connect with Dean:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw

Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/

The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/

Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com

Phone: 1-800-926-7370

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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