Episode 402

Small Giants Wreck the Status Quo - S8 EP9

Takeaways

  • Leadership is about the present, not just future planning.
  • Upskilling employees leads to lasting contributions.
  • Small giants challenge conventional business wisdom.
  • Adaptability is crucial for spreading company principles.
  • Strong organizational culture fosters employee loyalty.
  • Success is defined by mission-driven leadership.
  • Personal strength is essential in overcoming challenges.
  • Relationships within organizations impact overall success.
  • The mission should drive every decision made.
  • Leadership is about caring for the people and the mission.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 The Importance of Present Leadership

03:10 Small Giants: Defying the Status Quo

06:03 Culture and Mission-Driven Leadership

08:55 The Power of Personal Strength in Leadership

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Travis Maus

Travis Maus is the Chief Executive Officer of S.E.E.D. Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm with over 30 employees and locations in New York and Tennessee.

He hosts Unleashing Leadership and co-hosts the award-winning Ditch the Suits Podcast. Ditch the Suits aim is to help listeners get the most from their money and lives.

He is passionate, unfiltered, and committed to building great businesses.