Coaching for Leaders

362: Grow Beyond What is Safe, with John Corcoran

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John Corcoran: Rise25

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, writer, and former speechwriter to both President Bill Clinton and the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his own law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. He is also the creator of Smart Business Revolution, Rise25, and the Smart Business Revolution podcast.

Key Points
  • You have to place a premium on relationships, no matter what industry you’re in.
  • Many people resist pivoting because of the relationships they might leave behind.
  • If you’re not hearing No very often, you’re not trying hard enough.
  • If you get No’s, it means you’re on the cusp of a new level.
    • Resources Mentioned
    • Rise25
    • Smart Business Revolution
    • Smart Business Revolution podcast
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