Ep 15: Guy Kawasaki – How a heavy dose of “grit” enhances a growth mindset

Early in his career, Guy Kawasaki worked closely with the legendary Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple. In fact, Guy was designated as chief evangelist for the iconic Macintosh computer.Today he fills that same role for online graphic design app Canva and is creator and host of a popular podcast.The bestselling author of 16 books, Guy teaches entrepreneurship at two universities, is a highly successful venture capitalist, delivers popular TED talks, and advises senior execs at some of the world’s leading tech companies. You might say he stays busy.With things like cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence, and cheaper equipment, it’s now easier than ever for two guys or two gals in a garage to start a company. But of course, that means there’s more competition. Those who succeed must be especially smart about how they build and manage their teams, how they differentiate themselves from the competition, and how they establish and maintain a winning culture.* When searching for a mentor, relevancy trumps fame.* If you’re an entrepreneur, don’t look for clones. Recruit people who have skills different from yours.* For entrepreneurs, “grit” is the most important four-letter word in the English language.* A famous historian said, “the greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance, it’s the illusion of knowledge.” How can that perspective help you maximize your potential?* How can you apply more “grit” to your personal pursuit of excellence?* If you were to create a simple mantra for guiding your career journey, what would it be? Get full access to LeaderSHOP at podcast.leadershop.net/subscribe