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Summary
Just how important IS trust to the success of an organization? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Taylor Scott joins us with powerful leadership, business, and life lessons from… coaches. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- Why trust was a key leadership factor for Theo Epstein, the man who brought the Boston Red Sox their first World Series championship since 1918 and the Chicago Cubs their first one since 1908.
- How operating without the—as Stephen M.R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust, puts it—“low-trust tax” will positively impact your team.
- An important reminder from Simon Sinek, author of Leaders Eat Last: “Trust is a biological reaction to the belief that someone has our well-being at heart.”
Interview with Taylor Scott
You’ll discover:
- What it means to go “OneMoreStep” and how it opens up a whole different perspective.
- The three pieces of advice Taylor received from his high school basketball coach—play hard, have fun, listen to your coaches—and how it changed his life.
- How to “see where you are today” as a way to practice and improve every day.
- The quickest way to become a leader among your peers.
- How insecurity negatively impacts you as a leader.
- Why Taylor believes the days of “building” character are over.
- How to add value to others by finding ways to “be around the ball.”
- The advice Taylor’s Mom gave him that changed his perspective.
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Interview Links
- BallGamesToBoardrooms.com
- Ballgames to Boardrooms by Taylor Scott
- Taylor’s Speaking Page
- Taylor’s Blog
- Connect with Taylor on Facebook
- Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn
- Follow Taylor on Twitter
Resources
- The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey
- Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
- Selling The Go-Giver Way Online Video Course
- The Go-Giver Entrepreneurs Academy
- GoGiverSpeaker.com
- Burg.com
- How to Post a Review
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.
