EPISODE · Jan 27, 2025 · 32 MIN
Relationship-Based Leadership: Lessons from David Russell on Culture and Passion
from What Are You Made Of? · host Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco
Mike "C-Roc" welcomes David Russell, creator of the "Manage to Win" system and the Four Management Disciplines, to discuss how sports-inspired systems can transform business leadership. David shares his journey from early entrepreneurial ventures to founding a business supported by HP, only to face challenges when the dot-com bubble burst. Reflecting on those setbacks, he reveals how he rebuilt his life by focusing on systematic approaches to hiring, managing, developing, and retaining top-performing talent, while emphasizing the importance of passion and culture in building strong teams. David opens up about his personal struggles with self-doubt and how his faith in Jesus helped him overcome challenges, develop resilience, and prioritize relationships over fear. Together, he and Mike "C-Roc" explore the significance of relationship-based leadership, drawing on insights from Jim Collins’ concepts like the Hedgehog Principle and the importance of execution over ideas. Tune in to hear David’s inspiring story, his lessons on finding purpose after failure, and his practical advice for building a winning team both in business and in life. Website-www.manage2win.com Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.instagram.com/coachdrussell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachrussell/ https://www.youtube.com/@Manage2Win
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Mike "C-Roc" welcomes David Russell, creator of the "Manage to Win" system and the Four Management Disciplines, to discuss how sports-inspired systems can transform business leadership. David shares his journey from early entrepreneurial ventures to founding a business supported by HP, only to face challenges when the dot-com bubble burst. Reflecting on those setbacks, he reveals how he rebuilt his life by focusing on systematic approaches to hiring, managing, developing, and retaining top-performing talent, while emphasizing the importance of passion and culture in building strong teams. David opens up about his personal struggles with self-doubt and how his faith in Jesus helped him overcome challenges, develop resilience, and prioritize relationships over fear. Together, he and Mike "C-Roc" explore the significance of relationship-based leadership, drawing on insights from Jim Collins’ concepts like the Hedgehog Principle and the importance of execution over ideas. Tune in to hear David’s inspiring story, his lessons on finding purpose after failure, and his practical advice for building a winning team both in business and in life. Website-www.manage2win.com Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.instagram.com/coachdrussell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachrussell/ https://www.youtube.com/@Manage2Win
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