Mike's guest for this episode is Jake Thompson, a keynote speaker, author, and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day. Jake speaks about his life experiences, from working odd jobs as a kid to becoming an entrepreneur. He shares his journey to becoming a keynote speaker to corporate leaders, executives, and management teams has impacted the way leadership interacts with their teams. Moreover, Jake mentions that in recent years, companies are shifting towards focusing on the growth of their employees. He noted that many of the employees, especially the younger generation, want to have mentorship programs, acknowledgement for their work, and personal development. Jake shares key takeaways from his book, "Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning at Work and in Life."Key TakeawaysThe better we can develop people, the better they become, the better work they're going to do, and the more fulfilled and purpose-driven they're going to be.Invest in your people so they will grow within the organization.To compete every day, outwork your talent, be intentional with who you seek wisdom from and associate with, always do your best, and control your controllables. Quotes“I knew what the feeling had been like to give in, to fear, to discomfort, to not go after something because you were afraid you were going to fail or what people might say.” “If we can professionally and personally develop our people, it's going to grow our company.” Book Mentioned in the EpisodeCompete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Work and Life Check it here!Official: https://www.competeeveryday.com/products/compete-every-day-book Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Compete-Every-Day-Not-So-Secret-Winning/dp/1950892522 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/50977354-compete-every-day Featured in this EpisodeJake ThompsonKeynote Speaker, Author & Chief Encouragement OfficerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakethompson4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakeathompson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakethompsonspeaks Performance Coach Website: https://jakeathompson.com/ Company Website: https://www.competeeveryday.com/ Michael KurlandCEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc.,Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurlandWebsite: www.branded-group.com Words from Our HostThank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters00:00 Intro00:56 Jake’s background and what he do04:13 Adaptability to changing situations06:51 The retail business09:50 Before selling T-shirts14:06 From T-shirt selling to keynote speaking18:27 Unforgettable and impactful talks of all time 20:27 Offers and services22:54 The shift to invest in people28:26 Overview of the book “Compete Every Day”32:34 Contact Info32:47 OutroThis podcast was produced by Heartcast Media.https://www.heartcastmedia.com/

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