Episode Links:

Midgame Consulting -- https://midgameconsulting.com

LinkedIn Profile -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbishop2

"Child Like Leadership" -- https://www.amazon.com/Child-Like-Leadership-Rich-Bishop-ebook/dp/B00CEMV2Z4

Summary:

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Rich Bishop, founder of Mid Game Consulting, discusses the importance of embracing discomfort for personal and professional growth. He recounts his journey from finance roles in large corporations to founding his consultancy, which transforms businesses through data-driven strategies. Rich shares insights into leadership development, the significance of mid-game adjustments for business growth, and the challenge of balancing entrepreneurship with family life. The conversation highlights the essential components of self-leadership, effective empathy, and fostering a growth mindset both in business and at home.

Show Notes:

00:32 Meet Rich Bishop: Founder of Mid Game Consulting

01:34 Rich's Humble Beginnings

02:13 Transition to Sales and Marketing

02:57 Building a Sales Operations Team

04:01 Embracing Discomfort and Collaboration

07:06 The Growth Mindset and Mid-Game Consulting

08:43 Challenges of Letting Go

11:11 Personal Transitions and Leadership Development

13:14 Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship

14:17 The Importance of Being Present

16:07 Preparing the Next Generation

19:02 Building Trust Through Vulnerability

21:22 Effective Change Management

22:31 Empathy in Leadership

30:00 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

36:01 Outro