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May 21, 2025 63 mins

In this engaging conversation, Dave and Ashley welcome Tim Traudt, a seasoned leader with over 40 years of experience in banking and financial management. They discuss Tim's journey from being an average student to an amazing leader of thousands, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, adaptability, and building trust within teams. Tim shares valuable insights on leadership principles, the significance of prioritization, and the impact of encouragement in the workplace. The discussion also touches on Tim's book, which explores leadership lessons from U.S. presidents, and concludes with reflections on personal growth and the responsibilities of leadership.

Mentioned in this episode:

Tim’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Executive-Office-Presidents-Through-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0BGYT9XXD/

Our book: https://www.focustools.com/5things

Mark Manson’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713

Gary Keller’s book: https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776

Support Tim’s organization in Ukraine: https://www.familyofchristinternational.org/donate

Align your team’s strategies with their vision, purpose, goals, roles with our ATP workshop: https://www.focustools.com/atp

Level up your decision making power & confidence with Decision Focus: https://www.focustools.com/decision-focus

Chapters

01:48 Upcoming Series on Leadership and Decision Making

04:46 Introducing Tim: A Journey from Average to Exceptional

07:12 Tim's Early Career and Influential Mentors

10:00 Transitioning to Private Banking and Team-Based Approaches

14:09 Relinquishing Leadership for Growth

18:32 Evolution of Leadership Style and Principles

20:43 The Essence of Leadership and Communication

22:42 Adaptability vs. Resilience in Leadership

28:43 Building Relationships and Allies

34:52 The Power of Encouragement in Leadership

40:03 Strategic Communication and Prioritization

44:15 Advancing Team Performance

47:11 The Importance of Prioritization

48:36 Building Trust as a Leader

51:32 Life After Corporate: Finding Purpose

52:52 Leadership Lessons from U.S. Presidents

55:55 Giving Back Through Leadership Development

Keywords

leadership, decision making, mentorship, teamwork, adaptability, communication, trust, encouragement, prioritization, personal growth, atp, decision focus

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