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If you've been a listener of this podcast, you'd know that host John Laurito loves to connect leadership lessons to real-life events. Today is no different. He talks about a recent golf game with his dad where he caught himself not being present mentally. He challenges his listeners to try hard to put themselves truly in the present, and they'll see how much they can build a relationship and get value from being in that moment. Do this daily and be conscious of where your mind wanders because being present is a skill that needs constant practice.

Show notes:
[1:45] John having fun with this podcast
[2:24] Where does John come up with his episode content?
[3:40] Context for today's episode
[6:35] Getting caught up with the past or future that we forget to live in the now
[8:05] Singling out your senses
[10:36] Key takeaway
[12:23] Being present takes a lot of practice
[14:25] Outro

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Today host John Laurito talks about something that a lot of people are guilty of. It's letting others gauge your performance and, ultimately, your capabilities. He shared a personal experience when he thought somebody didn't like his presentation based on facial cues, but he was wrong. At the end of this episode, John wants his listeners to understand that while feedback is great it's not absolute. What's important is what you think of your performance based on your measuring stick.

Check out the episode he did with Dusty Slay https://youtu.be/PIiuln95Uw4

Show notes:
[1:21] How do you gauge how good you are at what you do?
[2:32] Remembering John's interview with Dusty Slay and the lesson he learned
[6:27] Judging how you did through visual cues might not be the best idea
[12:23] What happens when you get overly focused on other people's measurement of you
[15:10] Figure out your own measuring stick   
[17:00] Outro

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This is such a great episode as host John Laurito talks to David Duvall of Duvall & Co. and Hologic Inc. He really is the epitome of great leadership and authentic entrepreneurship. It started with John as a customer of Duvall & Co., and if you want to see a clip of the desk that David created for John, you need to check the Youtube version of this episode. David's story is inspiring and shows us that things can happen if you keep fueling your passion and continue moving forward despite all adversities.

David Duvall is a son of an army officer and school teacher so he grew up all over the world. He has lived in four different countries and eight different states in the US. Currently, he works in Biotech with Hologic Inc. in the commercial division leading a team of 30 people. 20 years leading at different levels in both pharmaceutical and oncology diagnostics. He and his wife started a custom furniture company out of their garage nearly 10 years ago that is now recognized as one of the leading custom furniture companies in North Carolina (the world capital of furniture) and valued at over $1 million. They have a growing social media fan base of nearly 10,000 followers and have been featured on HGTV multiple times. He is leading a team of four full-time craftsmen in the design and manufacturing of high-end furniture.

Find David and his wife Dani at https://duvallco.com/

Show notes
[2:52] How David Duvall started with his furniture building business
[6:30] Duvall & Co. and different charity organizations
[8:37] The leadership and entrepreneurial skills to run a Duvall & Co.
[13:23] The culture of inclusivity and transparency
[19:47] David's role in Hologic Inc. and the culture he built there
[21:41] The most significant difference in leading two different kinds of companies
[27:11] Leadership and empathy
[30:06] David's mission or purpose as a leader
[36:35] Picking up after the pandemic
[40:40] The value of having your wife as a business partner
[45:40] John's experience and perspective as David's customer
[47:47] Want to get your own customized tables or any furniture? Check out Duvall & Co.
[48:31] The tables have turned (no pun intended), David asked John a great question
[50:52] Outro

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Today's episode is an exciting one because host John Laurito sits down (in person) with an ultra-elite marathoner, mountain biker, and Ironman finisher. Scott Wells talks about how we found his love for running and now a passion for mountain biking. He takes us through one of the most exhausting races he has done and how he managed to finish the race despite the numerous times that he wanted to give up. If you're interested in running or biking, tune in, and you'll find this enjoyable.
 
Show notes:
[1:44] When did Scott get involved in running, and did running came easy for him?
[4:15] Let's talk about a full or half Ironman marathon
[6:22] Nutrition during the race and before the race
[8:53] The race Scott and his wife did
[11:24] Marathon vs. mountain bike race
[14:44] On joining his first marathon
[18:10] On doing a 100-mile race on pavement
[34:24] Mental exhaustion
[37:41] The overwhelming feeling of seeing the finish line
[39:24] Your confidence builds up after doing the race
[40:40] What's next for Scott
[42:18] Best advice from Scott
[43:38] Outro

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Today, host John Laurito shares his excitement over his first in-person speaking gig since the pandemic started. More importantly, he shares a vital lesson about ensuring that everyone in your team, company, business or family knows and understands where you are heading. He has seen this multiple times wherein members aren't aligned with the company's goal and direction. As a leader, make sure that you can cast a powerful and clear vision, and find time to make sure that you and your team members are on the same page. Once you accomplish this, processes and even changes will move smoother than if they were different.

Show notes:
[0:49] John's first in-person speaking engagement in a long time since the  pandemic
[1:38] Building the foundation, figure out the process, people and roles, and figure out how to sustain your growth
[3:08] What John finds out most of the time, hint: lack of clarity
[4:21] Get your teams together and do this exercise
[6:17] Redefine your company or business goals and direction
[7:14] Outro

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Today, host John Laurito talks about a situation most would find themselves in, whether it's in a business setting or personal life. It's when you're shooting for the wrong goal. Make sure you ask yourself this: is what you're doing aligned with what you're trying to accomplish? If not, change your goal, re-focus, and re-establish your goal. The sooner you'll change your direction, the sooner you'll get back to chasing your dreams correctly.

Show notes:
[1:10] Backstory to this episode
[3:45] The point of this story that ties into today's episode
[4:29] Some examples in the business industry
[6:30] A lot of people are focused on the wrong goal
[10:26] The good and the bad
[12:06] Progress over perfection
[12:51] Outro

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Today, host John Laurito delivers an actionable episode all about the effects of bottlenecks. As a leader, make sure that you can recognize bottlenecks in your business, organization, or company. You also need to realize that any form of bottleneck will cost you money and create an unsatisfactory customer experience. Make it a habit to ask customers or clients for their feedback and opinion regarding your services or processes. Of course, implement changes right away, and you'll notice a huge difference.

Show notes:
[0:50] Quick backstory
[2:39] Where the problem lies
[4:21] A couple of aha moments
[6:23] Make those short-term investments for long-term gains
[6:55] What happens when the bottleneck is a person?
[8:38] Think of your organization as a car...
[11:00] John's book and TED talk update   
[11:30] Outro

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As a consumer, how many times have you encountered redundancies, especially when reaching out to after-sales or support? Have you ever been annoyed at being asked the same information over and over?

In today's episode, host John Laurito recently experienced redundancy when he tried to ask for warranty support for his washing machine. Unfortunately, this happens often, even in organizations and businesses. As a leader, check your processes for redundancies and figure out how to remove these. Your team will thank you for making their lives easier, and it'll surely boost their productivity.

Show notes:
[0:51] Something horrible happened
[4:07] A real-life example of redundancy
[5:41] Why do companies keep asking for the same information that annoys customers
[6:45] Check the redundancies in your company or organization
[7:23] How to avoid redundancies?   
[10:25] Outro

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In today's episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of promoting someone in your team, particularly your A-players. To keep your A-players happy you need to keep them growing, make them feel that they have an impact, and make them feel valued. 

However, there are a lot of things that you, as a leader, may do wrong when promoting someone internally. That’s what John is going to cover in this episode. He’s going to share key takeaways from his years of experience and some tips to help you make a sound and well-rounded decision.

Show notes:
[1:28] The best thing you can do for your organization and someone
[2:25] Not all A-players will make a great leader
[3:31] Letting people think they're in the running for your role
[4:21] Breeding the wrong type of competitiveness
[5:37] See your best candidates in action before selecting
[7:29] There's value to bringing people outside
[9:38] Outro

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How well trained are your people to answer fundamental questions about your products or services?  As a leader, you have to ensure that your team is brilliant at answering the most basic questions about your company or business, or organization. Always find time to check on your team, do role play, ask them questions, and refresh their knowledge. Because if your people fail to deliver, it's going to cost you clients. In today's episode, host John Laurito shares an experience with a sales rep from a well-known company selling him a costly sound system and how this sales rep lost this particular sale.

Show notes:
[1:00] Ted Talk update
[2:09] Tomorrow's Leader is coming out very soon
[3:05] John's experience with a sales rep at Bose
[11:30] A leader's job is to ensure that their people are brilliant at and knows the basic
[12:10] Prepare your people
[13:12] Outro

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