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June 18, 2025 60 mins

In this episode of the Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips dives deep with Bobby Dutton, a dynamic entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Groove Boston Mission 6 (GBM6). Bobby shares his unique journey from DJing college parties to orchestrating legendary events while embracing the principles of effective leadership. Discover how he navigated challenges, built a successful team, and what inspired the creation of his new brand, "Think Like a Pilot." If you’re looking to elevate your leadership skills and drive success in your career, tune in!


🧰 Tools of the Trade: Top Takeaways You Can Use

  1. Articulate Your Mission: Understand the significance of defining your organization's "why," "how," and "what" to foster clarity in leadership. Write these down. Consistently revisit it for alignment. Strong missions anchor you in tumultuous times.
  2. Prioritize Effectively: Develop tools and routines that allow your focus on "aviate, navigate, communicate" in crisis situations. It’s not chaotic—it's strategic.
  3. Assess and Embrace Your Team's Signals: Create a metrics system to measure your team's happiness, stress, and productivity. Identify problems before they escalate, just like a flight checklist identifies potential issues.
  4. Pursue Flow: Define areas in your work that yield flow. Plan regular time to engage in these tasks for sustainable productivity and happiness.
  5. Growth in Team Dynamics: Foster an organizational culture that puts happiness first. Connection, trust, and empathy contribute toward healthier workplace environments and performance.


Resources Mentioned:

- Bobby Dutton's Website: [BobbyDutton.com]

- Think Like a Pilot: [ThinkLikeAPilot.com]

- Groove Boston Mission 6: [GBM6]


If you’re inspired by Bobby’s insights and want to enhance your leadership journey, reach out to him via his website. Explore his keynotes and resources to learn how to elevate your organization’s success. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes of the Leadership Toolkit!


Contact Information:

Bobby Dutton

Email: bdutton@gbm6.com

LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/BobbyDutton


Mike Phillips

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadTheTeam⁠

YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillips


Credits:

Hosted by Mike Phillips

Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team

Guest Speaker: Bobby Dutton, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Flight Instructor


Watch more episodes of the Leadership Toolkit at https://spotify.TheLeadershipToolkit.com


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