Jeff Bell believes the hardest thing a leader can do is make the complex seem simple, especially when it comes to motivating and managing people. Developing this skill is what sets apart many successful leaders, whether they are football coaches or Fortune 500 executives.
Jeff should know: he was a former All-American player at Kenyon College who has worked with some incredible football coaches. He’s also served in senior leadership roles at companies such as Ford, Chrysler, Microsoft, and NBC Universal before taking the reins as CEO of legal services provider LegalShield.
In this episode, he offers an abundance of practical tips on vulnerability, dealing with pressure, and developing lifelong learning habits essential for leaders seeking to inspire their teams as well as progress in their own careers. And he makes sure each one is simplified for the listener!
You will learn:
- 6:00 One way to make your team’s processes more effective.
- 10:00 How to teach ownership to your team members.
- 11:45 The greatest energy effort in leadership.
- 19:30 How to perform well under pressure.
- 30:00 “Mission” and “vision” are buzz words. Learn how to implement it successfully.
Resources:
- LegalShield was named the Best Online Legal Service for Small Businesses. Learn more about their services.
- The last three books Jeff read:
1. The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
2. Interior Chinatown (Vintage Contemporaries)
3. Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
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