Success in business can hinge on a leader’s ability to take action. Sometimes that means making a choice without all the answers. And when there’s money and people’s livelihoods at stake, the uncertainty of an outcome can be paralyzing. Fortunately, decision-making is a muscle you can grow. Matt Bodnar, chairman of Fresh Technology, host of The Science of … [Read more...] about #416: Matt Bodnar—How to Make Better Decisions, Faster
#415: Lucas Botkin—What Makes T.REX ARMS a Successful Business
What does it take to start a successful business from the ground up? The answer: a few hundred bucks, a mild obsession and the American spirit. At least that’s what worked for Lucas Botkin, the 27-year-old who started T.REX ARMS , a rapidly growing company—with a massive fan following—that specializes in manufacturing gun holsters and other firearms equipment. The … [Read more...] about #415: Lucas Botkin—What Makes T.REX ARMS a Successful Business
#414: Matthew McConaughey—Why You Need to Take More Risks
Gather ‘round the fire for a very candid conversation with the Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Greenlights, Matthew McConaughey. In this winding discussion, Matthew talks about his creative process, why leaders need to take more risks, and how focusing on adding value to the lives of others will get you what you really want … [Read more...] about #414: Matthew McConaughey—Why You Need to Take More Risks
#413: Craig Groeschel—How to Grow a Healthy Organization and Culture
Ideas are great, but they’ll only take you so far. When it comes down to it, success in business depends on your ability to execute. Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of Life.Church, grew his organization over the course of 25 years from just a in a two-car garage to 36 church locations across America. His strategy? Empowering great people to create effective systems … [Read more...] about #413: Craig Groeschel—How to Grow a Healthy Organization and Culture
#412: Suzanne Simms—Becoming the Leader Your Business Needs
Can your business outgrow your ability to lead? If you’re not intentional, maybe! Suzanne Simms, Executive Vice President of B2C Global at Ramsey Solutions, learned this lesson firsthand over the course of 20 years going from a part-time assistant to one of the most influential leaders in the company. Here she talks about how vulnerability is the catalyst … [Read more...] about #412: Suzanne Simms—Becoming the Leader Your Business Needs