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August 19, 2025 50 mins

Other than beekeepers, Al ot of people do not give bees much thought, unless they are trying to avoid them so they do not get stung or they are allergic, but we really should give bees more thought. 

We can learn a lot from bees, and as managers and leaders, they can teach us valuable lessons. bees teach us the importance of teamwork, collaboration, communication, adaptability, and resilience as bees work together efficiently towards a common goal, our guest in this episode has given the dynamics of bees a lot of thought, and how their dynamics and habits can be transferred to our daily life both privately and in business.

About the Guest

The guest, Jones Loflin, has enjoyed speaking to audiences around the world for over 29 years, helping leaders of organizations whose people are struggling with too much to do, too many distractions, and too little time.

The combination of Jones' storytelling style, simple analogies, and audience interaction make his keynotes "unforgettable" and "illuminating."

His innovative solutions on leadership, overload, change, and time management have attracted the attention of organizations around the world including Federal Express, Wal-Mart, Choice Hotels, Toyota, Bridgestone, American Farm Bureau, Clayton Homes, Berkshire Hathaway, and the United States military.

As well as a successful speaker, Jones is also the author/co-author of five books including his latest, Focused as A Bee, which he co-authored with his daughter Sydney Loflin. Some of Jones' other great books include Always Growing, Juggling Elephants, and Getting to It.

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