Unlocking Effectiveness with Brent Pohlman: Lead to Succeed 133

Episode Summary:

Stepping out of one's family business can offer invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth. By venturing beyond familiar territories, individuals gain fresh perspectives, encounter diverse perspectives, and cultivate a broader understanding of the world. That’s exactly what our guest Brent Pohlman was advised to do.

Brent is the Owner and CEO of Midwest Laboratories, which performs analytical testing in Human Health, Animal Health, and Agriculture/Environmental. In 2023, Brent released his first book, “Leaders Look Within”. The book is a testimony to Brent owning his heart to live a life of gratitude.

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

[01:50] More about Brent’s journey.

[03:21] What Brent’s clients are looking for and how his testing helps them.

[04:36] Would Brent advise people to step out of their family business.

[07:14] Lessons that corporations can learn from educators.

[09:34] Lessons to help people develop their people

[11:28] Lesson from Brent to people who are suffering with their emotional intelligence.

[15:38] More about Brent’s book.

[19:26] The benefits of journaling for Brent.

[21:14] An example of leading from the heart vs not.

[23:18] How does it manifest to Brent to be a firm believer in spirituality?

[25:43] Brent’s comfort level about bringing god to the office.

[27:51] Brent’s advice for someone who’s just starting out as a leader.

[30:15] Brent’s biggest mistake that set him up for success.

[33:25] Brent’s life lesson.

Standout Quote from the Episode:

“Get to know yourself first.”

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