EPISODE · Sep 12, 2023 · 50 MIN
A CEO's Two Modes of Operation: Seduction & Destruction
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What are a top CEO's two modes of operation? According to Jeffrey Hayzlett, "I'm either seducing you or killing you". In this brutally honest interview, the Chairman of the C-Suite Network, former Fortune 100 CMO, and director on 14 corporate boards reveals the mindset that has driven over $25 billion in transactions. You'll hear the inside story of his high-stakes, front-page fight with a rogue chairman that cost him his entire investment. He also explains why "failing sucks" and he'd rather "win fast". Check out the company: https://jeffreyhayzlett.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - A CEO's Two Modes of Operation05:43 - The Time I Tried to Corner a Market That Didn't Exist 11:23 - The Unsung Mentors Who Shaped My Career16:36 - Why We Can't Let Lockdowns Happen Again 22:19 - The Daily System I Use to Run 14 Companies 27:50 - What a Real Executive Assistant Is Supposed to Do 33:22 - My Front-Page Fight With a Rogue Chairman 38:57 - Getting Sued & Losing Everything for Doing the Right Thing 44:37 - The Most Important Thing I Can Teach My Granddaughters 50:01 - The Lesson That Guides My Entire Life 📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What are a top CEO's two modes of operation? According to Jeffrey Hayzlett, "I'm either seducing you or killing you". In this brutally honest interview, the Chairman of the C-Suite Network, former Fortune 100 CMO, and director on 14 corporate boards reveals the mindset that has driven over $25 billion in transactions. You'll hear the inside story of his high-stakes, front-page fight with a rogue chairman that cost him his entire investment. He also explains why "failing sucks" and he'd rather "win fast". Check out the company: https://jeffreyhayzlett.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - A CEO's Two Modes of Operation05:43 - The Time I Tried to Corner a Market That Didn't Exist 11:23 - The Unsung Mentors Who Shaped My Career16:36 - Why We Can't Let Lockdowns Happen Again 22:19 - The Daily System I Use to Run 14 Companies 27:50 - What a Real Executive Assistant Is Supposed to Do 33:22 - My Front-Page Fight With a Rogue Chairman 38:57 - Getting Sued & Losing Everything for Doing the Right Thing 44:37 - The Most Important Thing I Can Teach My Granddaughters 50:01 - The Lesson That Guides My Entire Life 📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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