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In this bonus episode, Lucas sits down with Mickey Leech, the CEO of Schumacher Electric, to explore the pitfalls of chasing quick riches over hard work in business. 

Mickey shares his unconventional career journey, detailing the valuable lessons he learned from various early jobs and emphasizing the significance of collaboration and empowerment within the workforce. Lucas underscores the importance of hiring people who complement one's weaknesses to build a stronger team.

00:00 Executives transitioning industries often gain new insights.

05:20 Organizations often overlook their end-user impact.

08:56 Trust and relationships drive industry innovation.

09:22 Passionate gearheads create essential automotive products.

13:07 Pathway to excellence: improve incrementally each day.

18:30 Leaders must control, reject feedback, limit vision.

20:55 Anxiety unresolved by prayer despite religious beliefs.

22:40 Agility needed for future education and economy.

25:54 Find me on LinkedIn for career help.