Episode 220: How to create a mission-ready culture, with Waldo Waldman.
Lt. Col. Rob Waldman \u201cWaldo\u201d -- was his call sign -- he\u2019s the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller \u201cNever Fly Solo.\u201d A graduate of the Air Force Academy, Waldo is a decorated combat fighter pilot and an expert in helping leaders and organizations accelerate performance in changing environments. Waldo overcame massive claustrophobia and a fear of heights to become a fighter pilot and believes that the key to building a culture of trust lies with your wingmen the men and women in your life who help you to overcome obstacles, adapt to change, and achieve success. In business and life, you should never fly solo! Waldo is also the founder and President of The Wingman Foundation, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to build funds and awareness for soldiers, veterans, and their families in need. Waldo is an inductee into the professional Speakers Hall of Fame and his clients include Marriott, Hewlett-Packard, UPS, and Verizon. He\u2019s been featured on Fox & Friends, CNN, MSNBC, Inc. Magazine and The Harvard Business Review.
\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\nWaldo figures out his plan for tomorrow before he leaves the office each day -- you have to own your mission. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nDon't get complacent -- Waldo works every single day to make his body strong.
\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\nWaldo had to quit on a mission -- and Waldo tells the whole story here.
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n"Be compassionate -- not judging." \xa0
\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- Work on yourself -- complacency will kill you \n
- Ask for help \n
- Build and nurture relationships \n
- Form a mastermind group \n
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- Website: yourwingman.com \n
- Email: info@yourwingman.com \n