How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#136: Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors – Just get started


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Today’s episode starts with 20 snakes getting loose in the Houston airport and it only gets better from there! 


See what we mean when you listen to today’s episode with Nat Turner. He’s the CEO of Collectors, which helps collectors buy, sell, trade, and even authenticate their collections.


Nat is one of those people who has entrepreneurship running through his veins. He has been building businesses since he was 12 years old.


And at every point, he has this fearless ability to jump in the deep end and get started with the work, instead of waiting around for perfect timing or the perfect idea.


It’s the kind of courage and hard work we can ALL learn a lot from and get inspired by. Listen and see what kind of incredible things can happen in your life when you just get started. 


You’ll also learn:

  • The #1 quality to look for in new hires if you want to boost execution
  • The power of an outside perspective when it comes to innovation
  • A practical (and old school!) way to be more observant during the day
  • One question to ask at the end of every meeting when you’re in the discovery process
  • The most dangerous thing once you’ve become successful – and how to avoid it

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    The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go 

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