Many sports teams throughout history have boasted a roster of all stars and scored a few titles. But only an elite handful have achieved true, lasting greatness. In his decade-long study of the best sports teams in the world, author Sam Walker has identified the one common factor that led to their sustained success—an extraordinary captain. Listen as he shares … [Read more...] about #379: Sam Walker—The Key to Lasting Success
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#371: Steve Atkinson—Staying Unified As You Grow
With 1.8 million subscribers and over 100 million views since its inception, BibleProject—one of the most popular Bible-based channels on YouTube—has experienced meteoric growth since its launch less than six years ago. And that hasn’t been by accident. Tune in as Executive Director Steve Atkinson shares how the nonprofit animation studio stays laser-focused on … [Read more...] about #371: Steve Atkinson—Staying Unified As You Grow
#366: Tom Rath—Creating a Culture of Contribution
If you ask researcher and bestselling author Tom Rath, it’s never too early to start making a lasting impact on the world around you. His best advice? Start small. Tune in as Tom explains how even the smallest things repeated consistently over time really can make a huge difference in the lives of others. And from a work perspective, the benefits (like increased productivity … [Read more...] about #366: Tom Rath—Creating a Culture of Contribution
#364: Dee Ann Turner—Why You Should Bet on Talent
When it comes to running a business, things like strategy, marketing and technology all play a big part in your success. But Dee Ann Turner, who spent 33 years recruiting and training employees at Chick-fil-A, says there’s one thing that trumps them all: talent. Unfortunately, finding good people can be challenging, especially now when unemployment is at an all-time low and the … [Read more...] about #364: Dee Ann Turner—Why You Should Bet on Talent
#358: Michael Hyatt—5 Steps to No Fail Meetings
If you’re anything like the average team member in America today, you attend roughly 62 meetings every month. And if you’re an executive, that number is even higher. About half (yes, 50%) of your work week is spent in meetings! Even worse? Most of those meetings are a complete waste of time, says bestselling author Michael Hyatt. Tune in hear Michael explain five ways to make … [Read more...] about #358: Michael Hyatt—5 Steps to No Fail Meetings