Scott Mautz, Founder and CEO of Profound Performance

Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In our latest interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with the remarkable Scott Mautz. Scott is the CEO and Founder of Profound Performance, a company that helps business leaders become their most inspired and effective selves. With over two decades of experience as a senior executive at Procter & Gamble, where he successfully managed several multi-billion-dollar businesses, Scott brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Scott is also an award-winning, bestselling author, a popular LinkedIn Learning instructor with courses taken by over 1.5 million learners, and a faculty member at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business for Executive Education. His latest book, "The Mentally Strong Leader," focuses on building habits to regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, which is crucial for any leader striving for excellence in today’s fast-paced world. In our conversation, Scott shared how his experiences at Procter & Gamble shaped his approach to leadership and performance. He discussed common challenges leaders face and how his work at Profound Performance™ helps them overcome these obstacles. We also explored strategies for creating a more motivated and engaged workforce, insights from his LinkedIn Learning courses, and key habits essential for today's leaders, as outlined in his latest book. Notable Awards and Recognitions • CEO/Founder of Profound Performance • Former senior executive of Procter & Gamble, managed several multi-billion-dollar businesses. • Award-winning, bestselling author of "Leading from the Middle," "Find the Fire," "Make It Matter," and "The Mentally Strong Leader". • Popular LinkedIn Learning instructor with courses taken over 1.5 million times • Faculty member at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business for Executive Education • Former top desk columnist and named a "Top 50 Leadership Innovator" by Inc. magazine • High-octane speaker expert in peak performance, employee engagement, motivation, and inspiration • Spearheaded charitable initiatives such as TDG Gives Back and TDG Furniture Exchange How to connect with Scott Mautz • https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmautz/ • https://scottmautz.com/ • https://scottmautz.com/mentallystronggift/ Show Notes [1:39] Brief intro on how Scott got to where he is today. [3:30] Transitioning from the corporate world to becoming an entrepreneur. [5:37] How running billion-dollar businesses for Proctor & Gamble shaped Scotts approach to leadership and performance. [7:03] Common challenges leaders face and how Profound Performance helps them overcome these challenges. [12:29] Strategies for leaders to create a more motivated and engaged workforce. [19:02] Scott’s LinkedIn Learning Courses [21:07] Key habits that are essential for today’s leaders. [23:35] Permanently developing habits. [28:11] How to connect with Scott, learn more about Profound Performance and pick up his book, “The Mentally Strong Leader” [29:34] Advice for leaders who are dealing with negative inner chatter and how to fuel themselves with self-compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices