New book “How Leaders Learn” now available! Host of @HowLeadersLead podcast and How Leaders Lead iPhone app. Country song writer. Co-founder of @YumBrands.
Joined June 2016
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Jun 11
If you want to build something, @ShawnJohnson and @AndrewDEast have some advice for you:
Just try stuff.
Sometimes the act of doing something teaches you exactly what you need to know.
New episode of How Leaders Lead out now: youtube.com/watch?v=VRJfXknU…
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“Always give the benefit of the doubt. While you’ll occasionally be deceived, it’s far preferable to living in constant suspicion.”
That’s how Co-Founder of Piedmont Capital Partners, Bobby Long lives his life: youtube.com/watch?v=uIVcJlYF…
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May 28
Your competitors can copy a lot – your product, your pricing, your marketing.
But they can’t copy the way people feel when they interact with your business.
That’s the real power of what @tecovas CEO David Lafitte calls “radical hospitality”: youtube.com/watch?v=-XCa_VLv…
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May 21
At age 20, Kecia Steelman was a single mom making $8/hour at Target, living in government housing.
Today, she’s the CEO of @ultabeauty
See the mentality behind her incredible career – and why it might help you make better, bolder decisions, too:
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May 14
With a guest like Mark Smucker, this podcast HAS to be good.
The Chair and CEO of The J.M. Smucker Company shares secrets behind brands like Uncrustables, Hostess, and Milk Bone – don’t miss this one!
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Before you let someone go that is underperforming, do what Mariam Naficy does and ask: “What did I like about this person when I hired them?”
This conversation with the Minted Founder and Chair will have you seeing people in a whole new way: youtu.be/3CZDhy-KOXs
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Apr 30
You’re hustling to land new customers … but what if the ones you already have are quietly slipping away?
See how Kurt Kane is leaning into customer retention at @TruGreen – and why it matters for your business, too: youtube.com/watch?v=llYUJQZJ…
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Apr 23
Most leaders think they’re in the business of selling their product. JC Curleigh thinks that’s exactly what limits your growth.
See how the CEO of @PelicanProducts creates growth by understanding what his company is REALLY selling: youtube.com/watch?v=YJnVConh…
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Apr 16
“If your business isn’t changing, it’s dying.”
That’s a real mic drop from Julie Hansen, CEO of @babbel. In our latest episode, see how she’s spent her career running toward disruption instead of away from it, and how you can lead through big change, too: youtube.com/watch?v=kAY1TbIo…
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Okay, mind officially blown: If @Stanford were a country, it would have placed EIGHTH in the world in medal count at the 2024 Olympics.
Meet the guy in charge of it all (who has also led Nike and eBay): youtube.com/watch?v=A86vgtHG…
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Bad news: Ted Scott can’t be your caddie. (He’s already working for some guy named Scottie Scheffler.)
But he CAN join you on your commute – because he’s this week’s guest on How Leaders Lead: youtu.be/Iv6y13ysRsU
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Mar 26
Five years ago, the @VanderbiltU women’s basketball program was broken.
Today, they’re a #2 seed in March Madness.
Don’t miss this turnaround story from National Coach of the Year Shea Ralph: youtube.com/watch?v=yaTzIc5k…
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Mar 19
🏀March Madness is here! As you’re filling out your bracket, hit play on our latest episode of How Leaders Lead with legendary @UNC_Basketball and Kansas coach Roy Williams: youtu.be/7hPiQ08gc84?si=JVCG…
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Mar 12
“I will pick team players before individually brilliant people.”
Peter Wharton-Hood (CEO of @LifeHealthcare_ ) doesn’t care how talented you are if you can’t work with the team.
He’s that blunt about it. And it works: youtube.com/watch?v=7hPiQ08g…
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“If I could buy a 25th hour of the day, I’d buy one. I can’t.”
Tom Wilson (CEO of @Allstate) on why he’s ruthless with his time – and why you should be, too.
Latest How Leaders Lead: youtu.be/4g7kywswcx8
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Feb 26
Ever heard someone say, “It’s not personal, it’s business” … ?
@TOMS founder @BlakeMycoskie says that’s 💩💩💩.
“Business is the most personal, intimate thing you will ever do. The more you lead with your heart, the better leader you’ll be.”
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Feb 19
“I went into that role as well liked as anyone. And I came out of that role in a bad spot.”
@McKinsey's Eric Kutcher opens up about losing the trust of his team, and then getting it back with … *checks notes* … 3000 stress balls?
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Great leaders know how to tell stories.
But more importantly, they know how to listen for them.
This week’s podcast guest, Jimmy Roberts, has been telling Olympic stories for 40 years. And he’s learned a lot about what it takes to connect with people.
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Jan 29
After years in the NFL, both as quarterback and head coach, @JasonGarrett knows a thing or two about building strong teams.
This week’s episode is the perfect mix of football stories and leadership insights!
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Jan 23
Is your team stuck in safe mode?
Ania Smith (CEO of @Taskrabbit) will show you how to build a culture that embraces smart risks, bold thinking, and fast learning.
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