Aaron Scott Young, creator of The Unshackled Life, now artist, mentor, and teacher. Now, he sits as a chairman for Laughlin Association, helping businesses widely.
“Trust is the glue of life. It is the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It is the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” - Stephen Covey
00:00 Intro
09:48 Stay humble by being honest about your experiences & history.
20:32 An important discovery within Young’s marriage was that men & women approach things and process things differently.
30:45 Aaron discusses the people who inspire and motivate him, such as Elon Musk and Ford.
40:48 Empowering your employees is an effective way to maximize productivity because it stimulates confidence and collaboration.
52:38 “Stop doing what doesn’t work.”
01:00:54 To be successful in the free market, you have to find something people want to buy.
01:10:57 Great leaders are self aware but confident. They know their strengths and weaknesses and how to succeed using both.
01:22:22 Sometimes leaders move out of the way to let others succeed, and sometimes they need to stay in charge to lead their team. Neither way is wrong.
01:31:45 Rewarding yourself for reaching goals can sometimes feel overwhelming or irresponsible, but it is important to create a healthy way to celebrate victories.
01:43:19 Empower your employees by teaching them the tools they need to learn and feel comfortable and confident.
01:52:50 It is important to make hard decisions for the benefit of your company and its community and maintain a healthy culture.