Eating Crow

Asger Lindholdt helps entrepreneurs and engineers share their message from the stage.

In other words, he gives geeks the confidence to drop kick a presentation into next week.

Asger's story is relatable. He felt a calling, but fear kept him from pursuing his passion until he realized he needed a change. He shares some intimate stories of his childhood that helped define him and also influenced his early stage presence.

Asger's Eating Crow Moment:

• Learning to dance to impress a girl. He didn't get the girl, but he can salsa like nobody's business.

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

Asger shares his tips for delivering technical presentations, including his three step process:

1. Intention
2. Structure
3. Delivery

Asger has also developed several courses:

• The F.E.A.R. free S.P.E.A.K.E.R. system™
• 4S + 1S speech structure™
• 7C storytelling system™
• S.T.A.R.T. system™
• P.B.S. – Personal Branded solution™

To learn more about Asger you can find him below:

Website: http://www.talerne.dk/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/asger-lindholdt-www-talerne-dk

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April Mitchell is an Avenger, or maybe she's a member of the Justice League: inventor moms are kind of super heroes. Being an inventor is like groundhog day for an entrepreneur - you must create a new company - every day. The trick is to build on the previous day's mistakes to make it farther in the nightmare. Or maybe its more like Tom Cruise in Edge of Tomorrow?

Why is this episode important for Leaders and Entrepreneurs?

1. Working parents should listen to this (especially working moms). April figured it out.
2. It takes a village. Learn how April outsources her weaknesses.
3. We all need to be inventors. Part mad scientist, part operator, part marketer and all salesperson.
4. Iteration is key. Its about the numbers. Statistically, inventors fail most of the time. Who else does? Sales people.
5. Be where your customers are.

Aprils' Eating Crow Moments:

1. Her first licensing deal did not go as planned.
2. At some point you need to take care of yourself. After some challenges, they stepped back and rebuilt their family's health foundation and amazing things happened.

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Jimmy Miller is a baller. Oh, and a magician, and a financial guru who speaks three languages.

Jimmy gained notoriety as a very successful basketball player at the University of Virginia. He was the MVP of the Eastern Regional Final and played with Ralph Sampson and against Michael Jordan. The stuff of legend.

When he speaks about basketball, his face lights up. He is currently the Radio Color Commentator for the UVA Men's basketball team and stays close to the game, but the things he learned from the game and the people around him shaped his career.

Raised by a single mom and living paycheck to paycheck, Jimmy learned the importance of earning and saving - financial stability drove Jimmy in a time where others were spending as fast as they brought it in.

After a short career in coaching and successful career on Wall Street, a client planted a seed: "When are you going to go out on your own, Jimmy?"

That seed grew and eventually, this calculating and thoughtful father of two took the leap and started his own firm.

The rest is history. He grew his business thoughtfully, with trust as his platform.

Jimmy's Eating Crow Moments:

1. Recognizing basketball was no longer his future, and making a big career change.
2. Be slow to hire and quick to fire. We all have a story, he does as well.
3. An agenda is not always the best idea for a client meeting - unless it starts with the CLIENT's objectives.

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Jimmy's Five Pillars of Success.
2. How dropping an egg may be the best way to achieve your objective.
3. You can't speed up one's perception of you or trust.
4. Start-ups need to gather bones.

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Jason Van Camp is a bad ass.

That makes some people uncomfortable. Mission accomplished.

Jason founded Mission Six Zero, a Leadership Training Consultancy (and so much more) after a decorated military career. Jason is a Green Beret, THE Special Forces branch of US Special Operations (more on that in the podcast).

Jason received three Bronze Stars, one with a V for Valor and is the author of Deliberate Discomfort, the template for any leader to develop an elite team and as a result, elite company. It's the best book on Leadership I've ever read, and the reason we are doing this podcast.

I could stop there, that's enough. That's more than most civilians (like me) could ever hope to see or accomplish. But there is so much more.

Jason is extremely humble, a trait I am learning most Special Operations veterans display at all times. I think it comes from years of intense training and the confidence to know you can handle any situation, with no need to prove it. Damn.

Jason started a company right out of the military - with no business experience. Why? Because he wanted more, he wanted to help others...it's how Special Operations is wired - help the person next to you be better. Mission first, team second, teammate third. That's how great companies win.

We talk about starting a business, leading others on the journey and the difference between silent and quiet professionals.

I learned things about leading that would never have occurred to me, or others for that matter.

Hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Jason's Eating Crow Moments:

1. Understanding "Who am I?". Find out what you stand for, what you think about on your own time. Then build your mission around what it is you are passionate about and stand for.
2. Trust but Verify. Extending trust before it is earned is unnerving. It's the first step in building a team. Then verify. Hold your team and yourself accountable.

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Mission: You must have a mission, your company must understand this mission. Alignment, purpose and direction.
2. Six: Create and demonstrate a "Got your six" mentality. Let your team know you have their backs and build trust, loyalty, respect and commitment. You can't lead without these important attributes of a successful team.
3. Zero: You need a baseline - a true north. This acts both as a compass but also the standard by which you measure all improvement.

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Amy Robertson has eaten crow.

She is also a very successful businesswoman. Amy has climbed the ladder and at times, stepped on a few heads, but she always gets the job done. That was "pre-wake-up-call" Amy. "Post-wake-up-call" Amy is a different person.

Amy's crow is personal, yet she's willing to share it to help others - and that's what makes Amy amazing. When we prepped for this podcast she shared her story - it was raw and surprising...as a parent and as an executive.

Amy pivoted her life and career and is an example to anyone trying to balance work and family. She's now a business owner, wonderful wife and mother and is focused on helping others tackle the unknown and challenges of mental illness.

Amy's Eating Crow Moments:

1. A revealing 360 showed her that despite her success she may have been leaving dead bodies on the side of the road.
2. The moment when she realized her attention needed to be at home vs. work. And NOW.

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Understanding the Ego/Empathy ratio (I'll let her explain, but it's brilliant).
2. At times you need to clean the pantry - at work and at home.
3. There is no formula for employee communication. Everyone is different and in a different place.

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Alex B. Sheridan is an entrepreneur.

He's also one of the most talented people I've ever met. What makes him special is his gutsy decision to turn his talent into a career and grind it out.

Alex ran amok as a kid. I've seen it before...too much talent bottled up inside to care about school or to respect authority. He needed to express that talent and he did. Then the real world came knocking: "Hey Alex, time to get a job, blah, blah, blah..."

Alex went down the traditional path but always felt he had a different calling. He was meant to be a creator. His passions were music and video. So, he dabbled. It didn't work, so he put his passions back on the shelf.

After realizing he had more to offer, he dusted off his hoodies and tank tops and started producing hilarious but yet content rich videos on LinkedIn. They sucked (according to Alex) but the LinkedIn community felt otherwise. They were unique, people were learning the power of content, and they wanted to LEARN MORE.

Alex had a business. He just needed to make the leap from worker bee to entrepreneur. He did, and the rest is history.

Alex's Eating Crow Moments:

• When he was 19 he realized he had to get his shit together.
• Recognizing his talent was being wasted in the "real world"

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Talent comes in many shapes and sizes. Every employee (especially you) has a talent. Find it, nurture it, let it run.
2. When you FEEL it in your gut, you need to act.
3. Being an entrepreneur is really hard. Be ready to grind, and miss a lot of the mundane.
4. However, if you LOVE what you do, you won't care.
5. Leadership can be external. Alex is a leader, for his clients. They rely on him and he owns it 100%

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Holly Hammer likes to win.

She grew up with two brothers who played D1 Lacrosse and gave as many bruises in the backyard as she received. It's why she was such a successful litigator and now runs her own law firm.

But there's more to the story. Much more. Holly left a promising career on the West Coast to be near family and that meant starting over in a place where the old-boys club ran the show. That didn't stop Holly, she proved herself and landed in what appeared to be the right job - until she did a gut check and realized she wanted to help people more than she wanted to make money.

That meant starting her own firm, choosing her own clients and giving back to her community. I took more notes during this podcast than ever before and when I reviewed them, I felt completely inadequate. She does it all and gives back more than most.

You will be fascinated by Holly's rise to the top, the stories of clients who thought she was the court reporter and how a blue blazer and khakis do not define a successful attorney.

Holly's Eating Crow Moments:

1. When she realized she had to change the stigma around substance abuse and how its inspired her charitable work.
2. Recognizing she can't do everything at her firm - she needs specialization and help to retain balance.
3. Knowing what kind of clients she wants - and the fact that the big money is sometimes in other places.

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Diversity is not just race, gender or skin color. It can be about experiences, cultures, mindset, etc. Enrich your team with different experiences and see them thrive.
2. Map your behaviors to your goals. Where do I want my company to be in 3 to 5 years? What sacrifices or changes am I willing to make to support these goals. Many entrepreneurs do not define an exit or a long-term goal and spend considerable time and money doing what others expect rather than what they'd like to accomplish.
3. Map charitable giving into your plan - and get engaged with time, talent and treasure.

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Marques Ogden is a hard cover. Period.

I titled this podcast for a reason...the more I get to know this fine man, the more I learn the depth of his knowledge and character. Yes, Marques went to Howard University - he's clearly educated. Yes, Marques played professional football - he's clearly driven and talented. However, his real depth surfaces after this...

Most people will be attracted to Marques' story, it's the stuff movies are made of. He was on top of the world, then he was cleaning bathrooms. His book, the Success Cycle, describes this story. Read it, learn how he persevered and the lessons he offers in helping others meet their goals.

We spend much of our time digging into winning cultures, leadership and the mistakes that cost him his business. Marques is blunt in describing his mistakes. Refreshingly so. He's told the story 100's of times.

What will surprise our listeners is the depth of knowledge Marques brings to his clients around sales, organizational and operational effectiveness, scaling businesses and shaping culture. Frankly, I was blown away at his conviction and his ability to support his advice with concrete examples.

Marques' Eating Crow Moments:

• When a key executive walks out the door - Marques gets a wake up call, but he had clearly not heard it ringing.
• Realizing he had more to offer this world. THE pivotal moment in his personal and professional life when he made the decision to become a public speaker, but it's evolved into so much more. I'm already picking Will Smith to play him in the movie.

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Great organizations have a clearly established vision.
2. Leaders emulate this vision - every day.
3. Leaders then surround themselves with people who own aspects of this vision and compliment the leader's weaknesses.
4. Vet your people. Spend time making sure they are aligned, professionally, personally and ethically.
5. Start small, build and adapt as you grow. Sometimes the people that helped you initially are not the same people you need today.

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Ed Roshitsh opens a window - as transparent a leader we've interviewed on Eating Crow. As CEO of Dude Solutions, he offered a masterclass in communications during COVID. Many CEOs followed his example in frequent and honest, but inspiring communications, both internally and externally. He shares why this is so important as a leader, helping us understand why his team was so loyal and inspired.

Ed's Eating Crow Moments:

• A 360 15 years ago opened his eyes to needed improvements in his leadership style
• Learning that our internal lens may be very different from that of our teammates

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Leadership tone is critical. An entire organization can shift culture based on the tone from the top
2. Push decision making to the edge. Hire the right people and let them do their job, then coach areas for improvement.
3. Listen as Ed describes the key attributes he looks for in any leader/manager. Some of them surprised me.

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We all know Waffle House is where dreams are born. Well, at least they have amazing syrup.

Todd Wiebusch tells us how a series of All-Star Specials led to a partnership that has lasted to this day. Its a good thing he has a strong business partner because Todd brought his "Anti-Bio" to the podcast - a remarkable list of his top 10 eating crow moments (read, epic failures).

His resume of lessons learned is extremely self-aware, humble, retrospective and frank. It's also why I find Todd to be one of the best leaders, business operators and investors I've had the pleasure of working with. Todd values the right stuff: energy, loyalty, trust, work ethic and common decency.

Todd's Eating Crow Moments (longest list in this short podcast's history):

• Turning down a job because he already had one..and watching the person who took it retire at 41.
• Moving up north and enduring 3 brutal winters and admitting to his wife: "Yep, we should move"
• Market timing - both good and bad
• Bad investments - well, they seemed like a good idea at the time
• Foreign basketball teams - see previous bullet point
• Leverage matters, so do good negotiating skills
• LOIs are just a piece of paper with good "intentions"

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Survive. 2000/2001, 2008, 2020. Make the tough decisions, even the ones you think you can't - just survive
2. No assholes. There's more hear than you think
3. Be transparent - to investors, employees and customers - and stay close to your customers

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