John Beede
John
Ironclad, Inc

Everest Level Leadership Report

Audience Feedback on Feb 25, 2025

Attendee Responses

55

100% found this session valuable

100% would hear John speak again

Attendees found this session

Entertaining

98%

Inspiring

98%

Powerful

97%

Relevant

95%

Summary: Mountain-Climbing Wisdom Sparks Team Revolution: "Down Matters Most" Becomes Rally Cry

John Beede delivered an unexpectedly powerful talk that transformed how we think about teamwork and personal growth. His analogy of "being a team of Hyenas" and the principle that "Down matters most" resonated deeply with the audience. The session sparked immediate enthusiasm, with attendees feeling inspired to tackle both literal and metaphorical mountains in their lives. The presentation's blend of adventure storytelling and practical wisdom created an electric atmosphere of possibility, with one participant noting it was "worth the time and then some!"

Presentation Outcomes Achieved:

  • True teamwork comes from individuals buying into the same mission, not forcing connections

  • Success isn't just about reaching the top - how you come down matters most

  • Personal growth happens when you think beyond yourself and push toward your best self



How attendees describe this talk

The session encourages connection, to think beyond yourself, and to push towards your best self.

Derron Thweatt

Inspirational!! Great session that got me pumped for the future!

Marianne Gera

Inspirational and relevant content.

Charlyn Everett

We want to be a team of Hyenas! TEAMWORK IT'S NOT: FORCING CONNECTIONS THAT JUST AREN'T 'THERE' ITIS: INDIVIDUALS BUYING IN TO THE SAME MISSION

Monique Piras

Inspirational to climb the literal mountains more where I live, stay healthy, spend more time with loved one doing healthy activities.

Eli stein

Terrific lessons from a huge achievement which can inspire us in everyday challenges.

Attendee

Down matters most! Thank you Nuru and John for the inspiring talk @ our Ironclad

Dustin Picasso

Unexpectedly inspiring and insightful.. worth the time and then some!

Rob

Definitely powerful and inspiring.

Shreya Ubhayakar