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Leading Teams to Get Sh*t Done: the Journey from the Military to the Corporate World featuring Jason Scott with 120VC
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In this episode, we speak to Jason Scott, founder of 120 VC, a consulting firm that helps large organizations build high-performing teams and achieve better results. They discuss Jason's journey from growing up in a tough neighborhood to the military to starting his own business. Jason provides insights on leadership, accountability, and empowering teams.
Key Quotes:
"Getting that alignment is really easy when you have a team player, because there's only three reasons to do anything - improve customer satisfaction, team member satisfaction, or profitability." - Jason Scott
"What we do now is we go in and we know corporate America gives a lot of lip service to teams. We're a team. We're a team. We're a team. Except for they don't operate like teams." - Jason Scott
"Leadership in and of itself is a change discipline...And lastly, that whole thing, leaders are born, not made. That's baloney." - Jason Scott
Main Discussion Points:
- Jason's challenging upbringing and early experiences that drove his persistence and curiosity
- His approach of working across industries and “living a five or six brand day” to accelerate his learning
- Why big companies often struggle when they lose touch with their mission and culture
- The role of leadership in aligning teams around shared priorities
- Why mastering leadership requires practice and accountability from coaches
- Action is more important than learning alone; leaders need to motivate teams to change
Chapters:
[00:01:09] John Kelley and Jason Scott discuss beginnings versus endings
[00:03:00] Revolutionize Your Business Operations with Wingman
[00:03:58] Jason Scott: The Journey of A High School Dropout to the CEO of 120 VC
[00:09:16] Transforming High Functioning Individuals into High Performing Teams
[00:14:16] John Kelley discusses project management efficiency and leadership coaching
[00:18:13] John Kelley Discusses Leadership, Military Experience and Reflecting On Performance
[00:20:50] The Power of Teamwork in Business
[00:24:42] Discussing Leadership Dynamics with John Kelley
[00:28:55] John Kelley Discusses Leadership, Teamwork, and Business Innovation
[00:32:54] Creating High Functioning Unified Teams Through Culture-Centric Leadership
[00:38:06] John Kelley Discusses Leadership Styles and Employee Relationships within Companies
[00:40:03] GSD, company culture and the future of big companies
[00:45:40] John Kelley Advocates for Leadership Training and Accountability Partners
[00:49:52] The Art of Mastery with John Kelley
[00:52:00] Jason Scott on Leadership Consulting and Affordable Alternatives
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