In this episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, hosts John McMahon and John Kaplan are joined by Tony Marino, a senior advisor and executive coach with a storied career as CHRO for major global companies like Fiserv. The discussion revolves around the critical aspects of corporate leadership, the parallels between athletics and business, and the importance of maintaining physical and mental well-being for optimal performance. Marino introduces the concept of 'five-tool players' in a corporate context, emphasizing the need for well-rounded leaders proficient in six key areas: financial and business acumen, client focus, people and team leadership, risk and controls, operational excellence, and innovation. The episode also covers practical strategies for establishing priorities, key lessons from transformative sales effectiveness initiatives, and the impact of habits and routines on leadership success.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Learn more about Anthony Marino:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-s-marino-94a6476/

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HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT

[00:01:59] Corporate Athlete: Balancing Leadership and Well-being
[00:04:13] Transferable Lessons from Athletics to Business
[00:06:31] The Importance of Physical and Mental Health for Leaders
[00:09:56] Setting and Achieving Goals: The 6% Club
[00:12:34] Prioritizing and Managing Time Effectively
[00:28:11] Real-life Examples and Practical Advice
[00:33:54] The Importance of Operating Rhythm in Corporations
[00:35:43] Predictable Management Routines for Leaders
[00:38:18] Understanding the Concept of Five Tool Players
[00:40:17] Six Key Traits of Successful Leaders
[00:47:49] The Role of Feedback and Coachability
[00:51:07] Identifying Team Archetypes
[00:59:36] The Impact of Sales Effectiveness on Company Success

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

"The greatest leaders are well-rounded, like five tool players."

"If you don’t take care of yourself, you lose perspective."

"The best leaders I've ever met are self-aware."

"Every leader should evaluate all the activities on their desk regularly to ensure they are adding value."

"Sales productivity should be the number one metric for any company."

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