Embrace Constraints with Gary Harpst: Lead to Succeed 132

Episode Summary:

It's important to see constraints not as obstacles that limit us, but rather as opportunities for innovation and creativity. By reframing our perspective, we can harness the power of constraints to drive progress and achieve remarkable outcomes. And this is exactly what Lead to Succeed guest Gary Harpst will demonstrate through his insightful experiences and practical wisdom.

Gary Harpst, CEO of LeadFirst, is known for his fusion of faith and work, fostering agile organizations. With four decades of experience, he founded three successful businesses, one of which merged and was sold to Microsoft. He has authored three books. His latest book, "Built to Beat Chaos," makes the biblical case that we are all created to overcome chaos.

Key Talking Points of the Episode: (Note: timestamps follow the audio recording)

[01:58] More about Gary’s journey.

[05:17] What Lead First does and who it serves.

[06:57] What does Lead First provide for people besides awareness.

[10:23] How to get into the mindset of the people we want to serve.

[12:18] Gary’s definition of chaos and its primary causes for people he serves.

[15:30] Gary’s definition of purpose and how he helps people in a day to day business element and their faith integration.

[18:12] How Gary applies the bible to managing stressing cases.

[22:33] Gary’s biggest mistake and how he grew from it.

[26:00] Rapid-fire questions.

[29:14] Gary’s life lesson.

Standout Quotes from the Episode:

“If you can sharpen your purpose, everything gets clearer.”

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