Ep. 8: Do More of What You Love with Zion Kim

Today on The Mary Dee  Show, we welcome Zion Kim to discuss what it takes to be an effective leader. He is the founder of 1MT and Atlas Assistants, a platform for you to connect with top-performing virtual assistants so you can focus on the bigger vision of your company. We dissect the paradox of growth and community-building, and Zion reveals the simplest way to accomplish more.    Zion brings attention to a common problem facing CEOs today. CEOs can tap into the possibilities of the future and manifest new ideas, but problems arise when they can't focus on a singular mission. Every idea becomes a new endeavor that distracts from the company's original values, often derailing your team from their creative output.    The solution is curiosity. Zion teaches you how to get curious about your team's needs. Your team requires a leader who acts with integrity. When you introduce overwhelming projects that divert your team's resources, it strains them and prevents them from producing their best work. You may want to accomplish everything all at once, but Zion shows you how to achieve more by staying committed to one project at a time.    If you have a vision that needs to become a reality, this episode will help you on your journey as Zion teaches you the basics of leadership, curiosity, and community.  Key Takeaways: Cultivating your community [3:30] The paradox of growth [7:00] The excitement of new [10:00] The impact of your words [12:40] Faster compared to what? [18:00] Working with integrity [21:00] Committing to the process [26:00] You don't always see the garden [34:00] Sitting with uncomfortable truths [37:12] Learning to listen [41:20] Plant medicine and leadership [47:30] About Zion Kim Zion is the founder of 1MT, a digital venture studio and Atlas Assistants, where he helps people find their dream Executive Assistants and VAs. Zion launched his first company at 19, making custom clothing for students and while that endeavor earned him the prestigious Rutgers University Entrepreneur Award, it also taught him exactly how not to build a business. Today, Zion and his team at 1MT help entrepreneurs to feel fulfilled by their work in the world. He is on a mission to support 1000 online companies who are focused on changing their relationship to their work so that they can do more of what they love. Find more from Zion Kim: 1mt.com AtlasAssistants.com Facebook LinkedIn Instagram