Trust, Truth, and Leadership - Cynthia Adams | 10x Your Team Ep. #409

In this compelling episode of 10x Your Team, Camden and Otis McGregor welcome psychologist and author Cynthia Adams for an insightful discussion about trust, storytelling, and the delicate balance of sharing sensitive stories. Drawing from her experience writing "First He Killed The Minuteman," Cynthia shares valuable insights about building trust with sources and maintaining integrity in the storytelling process. The conversation, punctuated by an unexpected guest appearance, naturally weaves together professional wisdom with real-world moments, demonstrating how leadership principles apply across different contexts. More About Cynthia and First He Killed The Minuteman: Storrs, Connecticut, U.S.A. January 2025 – News release from author Cynthia Herbert-Bruschi Adams sharing the gripping description of murders and other crimes committed by honors student Peter Manfredonia, who spent Memorial Day Weekend, 2020, in a frenzy. His actions claimed the life of a Willington man, Ted DeMers (model for Connecticut’s Minuteman statue), and severely injured his neighbor, both with a Samurai sword. While escaping, Manfredonia holds a third Willington man hostage in his own home. But two days later, the terror continues as Manfredonia robs and murders a childhood friend in Derby and kidnaps his girlfriend. The nightmare goes further as he is pursued across state lines for six days. The author interviews survivors and the perpetrator. The story is told with vivid, and at times horrifying, descriptions. About the Author: A Professor Emerita from the University of Connecticut and Psychologist author Cynthia Herbert-Bruschi Adams’ non-academic books include “Italian Spices: A Memoir” (currently sold out) and a trilogy of New England horror novels including “The Farmhouse on Cemetery Hill Rd.,” “The Portal,” and “Ah, Grace!,” which along with “The Red Toque: Love and Loss in the Time of Tito,” are available on Amazon or via her website https://www.getbooksbycindy.com/. “First He Killed the Minuteman” is her first true crime book. Adams is a member of the American Psychological Association, Authors Guild, Slovene Studies Society, American Historical Association, and Italian American Writers. The Cam and Otis Show - Podcast - Masterfile Chapter Times and Titles: Opening and Setting the Stage [00:00 - 05:00] Introduction to the episode Discussion about perspective and opportunities Unexpected guest appearance The Writing Journey [05:00 - 15:00] Book development process Timeline and challenges Publisher interactions Building Trust in Storytelling [15:00 - 25:00] Relationship building with sources Ethics in sharing sensitive stories Maintaining integrity The Psychology of Trust [25:00 - 40:00] Professional insights Leadership applications Building genuine connections Impact and Responsibility [40:00 - 50:00] Managing sensitive information Creating meaningful narratives Balancing different perspectives Closing Thoughts [50:00 - End] Key takeaways Final reflections Show outro #10xYourTeam #CamAndOtis #CynthiaAdams #LeadershipThroughStorytelling #TrustAndIntegrity #RealLeadership #StorytellingMatters #BuildingTrust #AuthorInterview #PsychologistPerspective #TrueCrimeNarrative #LeadershipInCrisis #StorytellingWithPurpose #EthicalStorytelling #FirstHeKilledTheMinuteman #PeterManfredoniaCase #RealWorldLeadership #BehindTheStory Cynthia Adams website:  https://www.getbooksbycindy.com/