Generous Business Owner

Niko Lorentzatos: Building Time for What Matters


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What steps can you take now to start moving in the right direction of what matters most?

In this episode, Jeff and Nick discuss: 

  • Trying new, difficult things and bringing value in all areas of business.
  • The power of one-on-one conversations and asking “why”.
  • Praying for guidance and strength in hard times.
  • Picturing your perfect life and taking steps to meet those goals.

  

Key Takeaways: 

  • When all you do is worry, you’re not present.
  • Let people know what you do, then put it in God’s hands.
  • People of all ages can pour into one another, just as 30-year-olds can learn from 60-year-olds, the reverse is also true.
  • Write out the things in your life that are valuable. Then write down what is priceless. Compare those lists, and talk about them with someone you love. How are you spending your day reflecting on those things?

  

"You can’t sell coaching to somebody. Coaching only works if somebody realizes they have a gap between where they are and where they want to be, and they have a burning desire to do something about it." —  Niko Lorentzatos

 

Episode References: 

  • Halftime by Bob Buford: https://halftime.org/books/

 

About Niko Lorentzatos: Niko Lorentzatos spent his career in the energy industry, most recently as a public company executive, lawyer, and director.  His day-to-day focus was helping solve business problems, but it was the one-on-one discussions with colleagues and friends who wanted to talk about deeper issues or who needed help, whether personal or professional, that were most fulfilling.  During a conversation about purpose and faith, a colleague recommended the book Halftime.  Years later, when Niko left the company after a merger, another colleague mentioned the Halftime Fellows program.  

Halftime and the Fellows Program had a profound effect on Niko.  He learned that his passion and purpose lie in helping others find and live out God’s calling in their lives.  He now serves as a Certified Halftime Coach and also mentors professionals and social entrepreneurs.

Niko and his wife, Jenny, have been married for 23 years and have two adult children, Luke and Rebecca.  Niko serves on the Boards of the HAY Center Foundation, which assists youth in Harris County as they age out of the foster system, and the Houston Area Parkinson Society, which provides programs, support, and services free of charge.  He also serves on the Parish Council of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Houston, Texas.

 

Connect with Niko Lorentzatos:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niko-lorentzatos

  

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

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