July 13, 2015

036: Chris Johnson – “The Relationships You Have Will Define The Quality Of Your Life” | Working with Seth Godin, Ariana Huffington, and Ryan Holiday

40 minutes

Episode 036: Chris Johnson – “The Relationships You Have Will Define The Quality Of Your Life” | Working with Seth Godin, Ariana Huffington, and Ryan Holiday

This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us all improve in each of our environments. I love the strategy Chris employs to maintain such a great and giving network… You’ll learn about his 52X group, his 8X group, and his 2X group. These are new strategies that haven’t been shared before that you can implement today.

Chris Johnson is the founder of Simplifilm, a motion graphics and trailer studio for bestselling authors, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. He’s a ceaseless entrepreneur and salesman who has tested his skills at everything from political fundraising, web design and real estate. Since founding Simplifilm in 2010, he’s become a paid advisor to leaders in many fields including New York Times bestselling authors and entrepreneurs and worked for and with the likes of Brad Feld, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Seth Godin and many others.

A graduate of George Washington University (Economics), Johnson lives in Portland, Oregon. He considers himself a full-time student of books and a bad chess player in good practice.

Episode 036: Chris Johnson – “The Relationships You Have Will Define The Quality Of Your Life” | Working with Seth Godin, Ariana Huffington, and Ryan Holiday

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The Learning Leader Show

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.”

Some Questions I Ask:

What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share?

How did you get to this point? What’s your story behind the success?

What is a 52X network?

What is your philosophy on exceptional customer service?

What does GRATT mean?

Who are some great learning leaders that you know and/or study?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The common thread amongst Ariana Huffington, Ryan Holiday, and Seth Godin

The importance of having bracketed networks (3 groups)

The process for creating some of the best videos in the world

The importance of “Know, Do, Feel”

Goal, Requirement, Action, Tone, Target

Advice to people running a business (Hint: Empathy)

The importance of feedback loops

“The relationships you have will define the quality of your life.”

Continue Learning

Read: The Ryan Holiday Book List

Go To: http://simplifilm.com/

Follow Chris on Twitter: @genuinechris

036: Chris Johnson – “The Relationships You Have Will Define The Quality Of Your Life” | Working with Seth Godin, Ariana Huffington, and Ryan Holiday

40 minutes

Episode 036: Chris Johnson – “The Relationships You Have Will Define The Quality Of Your Life” | Working with Seth Godin, Ariana Huffington, and Ryan Holiday

A graduate of George Washington University (Economics), Johnson lives in Portland, Oregon. He considers himself a full-time student of books and a bad chess player in good practice.

Episode 036: Chris Johnson – “The Relationships You Have Will Define The Quality Of Your Life” | Working with Seth Godin, Ariana Huffington, and Ryan Holiday

Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.

The Learning Leader Show

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.”

Some Questions I Ask:

What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share?

How did you get to this point? What’s your story behind the success?

What is a 52X network?

What is your philosophy on exceptional customer service?

What does GRATT mean?

Who are some great learning leaders that you know and/or study?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The common thread amongst Ariana Huffington, Ryan Holiday, and Seth Godin