Being passionately curious and taking risks are just two of the key lessons that John Davison, Program Director at WHWK taught me when I was a teenager. I've carried those lessons and so many more with me throughout my entire journey as an accidental leader.

Today, I wish I could have John on the show with me but due to scheduling conflicts, it's not possible. Instead, you'll hear me share some of the lessons John taught me about being a leader.

Time Stamps:

[1:00] - Change of plans. Due to a scheduling conflict John Davison won't be joining Bo today.

[4:45] - Why did John hire 15-year-old Bo and put him on the air?

[7:09] - Bo recounts how John took time out of his day to teach him the skills he needed.

[8:00] - We hear about all the people that John mentored over the years.

[11:08] - You can come up with the best business plan ever, but it takes people to build it.

[13:50] - It's important to hire other leaders who are people people.

[14:30] - Listening to your team members and keeping an open mind about honest feedback makes you a better leader.

[17:15] - When a team member brings you a problem. Ask them to come with a solution.

[18:02] - The importance of being passionately curious.

[21:15] - Bo remembers a time when John was looking towards the future and took a risk to stand out.

[24:43] - John was a quiet leader – the anti-Steve Jobs.

[26:10] - Take risks and invest time on people you see high potential in.

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Chris Locurto