Leading Teams to Get Sh*t Done: the Journey from the Military to the Corporate World featuring Jason Scott with 120VC

In this episode, we speak to Jason Scott, founder of 120 VC, a consulting firm that helps large organizations build high-performing teams and achieve better results. They discuss Jason's journey from growing up in a tough neighborhood to the military to starting his own business. Jason provides insights on leadership, accountability, and empowering teams. Key Quotes: "Getting that alignment is really easy when you have a team player, because there's only three reasons to do anything - improve customer satisfaction, team member satisfaction, or profitability." - Jason Scott "What we do now is we go in and we know corporate America gives a lot of lip service to teams. We're a team. We're a team. We're a team. Except for they don't operate like teams." - Jason Scott "Leadership in and of itself is a change discipline...And lastly, that whole thing, leaders are born, not made. That's baloney." - Jason Scott Main Discussion Points: - Jason's challenging upbringing and early experiences that drove his persistence and curiosity - His approach of working across industries and “living a five or six brand day” to accelerate his learning - Why big companies often struggle when they lose touch with their mission and culture - The role of leadership in aligning teams around shared priorities - Why mastering leadership requires practice and accountability from coaches - Action is more important than learning alone; leaders need to motivate teams to change Chapters: [00:01:09] John Kelley and Jason Scott discuss beginnings versus endings [00:03:00] Revolutionize Your Business Operations with Wingman [00:03:58] Jason Scott: The Journey of A High School Dropout to the CEO of 120 VC [00:09:16] Transforming High Functioning Individuals into High Performing Teams [00:14:16] John Kelley discusses project management efficiency and leadership coaching [00:18:13] John Kelley Discusses Leadership, Military Experience and Reflecting On Performance [00:20:50] The Power of Teamwork in Business [00:24:42] Discussing Leadership Dynamics with John Kelley [00:28:55] John Kelley Discusses Leadership, Teamwork, and Business Innovation [00:32:54] Creating High Functioning Unified Teams Through Culture-Centric Leadership [00:38:06] John Kelley Discusses Leadership Styles and Employee Relationships within Companies [00:40:03] GSD, company culture and the future of big companies [00:45:40] John Kelley Advocates for Leadership Training and Accountability Partners [00:49:52] The Art of Mastery with John Kelley [00:52:00] Jason Scott on Leadership Consulting and Affordable Alternatives Links Mentioned: Jason Scott Online John Kelley Online Beefy Marketing Your Business Needs a Wingman