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June 1, 2023 24 mins

In this episode Chris talks with Don Schminke, an award winning speaker and researcher with over 1,700 speeches given. He is fascinated with researching, teaching, and challenging status-quo methods, working with CEOs around the world to validate the protocols for success.

Interview Topics:

  • The pivotal moment in Don’s life where he realized something was missing in leadership development
  • Learning from other people’s failures rather than their successes
  • The attributes that lead a business to success
  • Practical ways for individuals to be their authentic selves in leadership
  • What inspired Don to start the Saga Leadership Institute
  • Don’s most rewarding expedition
  • The one key strategy to help CEOs enhance their leadership
  • “Dying” and letting go of your ego

Guest:
Don Schminke
https://www.sagaleadership.com/site/about

  • Author of “The Code of the Executive”, Founder of Saga Leadership

Promote:
Saga Leadership Institute
https://www.sagaleadership.com

The Code of the Executive
https://www.amazon.com/Code-Executive-Forty-Seven-Principles-Twenty-First/dp/0452281539

3 Principles for Success:

  1. Die (to your ego).
  2. Never stop learning.
  3. Seven times down, eight times up (always get up).

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