How to Avoid the A-Player Trap Pitfalls with Rusty Gaillard

Do you or someone fall into the A-player trap? And no, I don’t mean getting stuck in Minecraft or some other video game.I’m talking about the A student who becomes the A-player at work, and then suddenly finds their old ways and decision making approaches don’t work as well as they used to.Yeah, that A-player trap. The one that causes smart people to make bad decisions. And let’s face it, we all know some people who do that.So if you can relate, you’re going to love today’s guest, Rusty Gaillard, who has some great tips and strategies for how to get out of that bind.What You’ll Discover About the A-Player Trap:* How to know whether you’re stuck in the A-player trap * Why defining what success means to you is the key to escaping the A-player trap* How maintaining the status quo can serve as an A-player trap* The importance of continuous learning * And MUCH MOREGuest: Rusty Gaillard As a transformational coach and motivational speaker, Rusty Gaillard of Silicon Valley Dreambuilders, helps men and women experience more freedom in their lives.Rusty left a 13+ year career at Apple in 2019 to focus full-time on helping others transform their life to one they love. Rusty’s passion for this work comes from his personal experience of transformation, including life changes he chose, and those he didn’t. Starting with a voluntary demotion in 2010 to spend more time with his young son, a multi-year divorce, and launching a new career in 2018, he has learned that how we react to life’s events matters more than the event itself. He believes that each of us is far more powerful than any circumstances we find ourselves in. By connecting with our gifts and strengths, we can grow in any experience and find abundance and freedom.Rusty has been a student of self-improvement and transformation for over 10 years and was formally certified by the Life Mastery Institute™ in 2018. He believes that when each person lives their best life, the world is a better place.An inspirational speaker, trainer, and coach, Rusty offers presentations and workshops to audiences of any size, as well as in-depth coaching in both small groups and one-on-one to help people create a life they love.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Leadership and Management episodes.Contact Rusty and connect with him on LinkedIn, and Facebook.Check out his book: Breaking the Code This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hannahaslkelchner.substack.com