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In this episode, Josh Parnell is joined by Jimmy Lea, Vice President of Business Development at the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence and a Certified Speaking Professional. Jimmy shares his unique journey into the automotive coaching industry and highlights the importance of adopting an abundance mindset and collaboration over competition when building leadership within shops. 

Timestamps:

• 00:00 "Jimmy Lea Podcast Guest"
• 03:52 Networking Journey at Kukui Summit
• 08:36 "Jimmy Lee: Unique Certified Speaking Pro"
• 09:26 CSP Achievement Compared to Eagle Scout
• 14:41 "Conquer Public Speaking Fears"
• 15:45 Passion Drives Vision and Legacy
• 20:41 Self-Reflection for Informed Action
• 24:22 Leadership and Accountability Concerns
• 27:07 Desperate Flight Rebooking Dilemma
• 28:53 Nervous Flight Delays Due to Repair
• 32:26 "Leadership: Service and Accountability"
• 37:40 ASTA's Rapid Growth and Expansion
• 40:45 "Reach the Back Row"
• 42:13 "Weartheinstitute: Business Consultation Services"

I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. As a leadership coach, trainer, and speaker, I help aspiring leaders in the automotive repair industry tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results.

For more information, please visit limitlessleadership.co and check out The Limitless Leadership Blueprint HERE