In this episode, Mike and Josh discuss Indiana University football's strong season and the excitement around the return of the bison mascot. The conversation then shifts to leadership, drawing on John Maxwell's "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership." They explore principles like servant leadership, the importance of connection, and the Law of Buy-In, sharing personal stories and practical advice. The episode emphasizes that effective leadership is built on daily growth, genuine relationships, and helping others achieve their dreams, offering actionable insights for both sports fans and aspiring leaders.   IU Football's Hot Streak and Season Highlights (00:00:08) Discussion of IU football's 5-0 record, recent games, and excitement about the team's performance. Oregon Football Update & Local Player Shoutout (00:01:43) Brief update on Oregon's win, local player Dylan Peterman, and community pride. The Return of the Bison Mascot (00:01:52) Story about IU bringing back the bison mascot, its history, and campus culture. Catching Up and Podcast Return (00:03:11) Hosts Mike and Josh reconnect after a break, mention missed episodes, and set the stage for leadership discussion. Leadership Event with Jet Access (00:03:45) Recap of a leadership speaking engagement with Jet Access, company culture, and growth. Epiphany on Leadership as a Learned Trait (00:05:10) Reflection on leadership being learned, not inherited, and book recommendations for new leaders. Introduction to John Maxwell's Leadership Laws (00:05:57) Overview of John Maxwell's "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" and personal experiences with Maxwell. Selecting and Discussing Key Leadership Laws (00:06:55) Explanation of the format: each host picks key leadership laws to discuss for new leaders. Law of Addition: Serving Others (00:07:11) Leaders add value by serving others; discussion on inverting the org chart and stewardship. Law of the Lid: Raising Potential (00:09:01) Leaders help others reach their potential; analogy of personal growth and not being the smartest in the room. Law of Process: Leadership Develops Daily (00:10:56) Leadership is built brick by brick over time; stories of gradual success and daily improvement. Law of Influence: The Power and Responsibility (00:13:01) True leadership is measured by influence, which can be positive or negative; examples from history. Law of Magnetism: Who You Are is Who You Attract (00:15:12) Leaders attract people like themselves; benefits and pitfalls of hiring similar personalities. Law of Connection: Leading with Heart (00:17:08) Importance of connecting with people's hearts and understanding their dreams and motivations. Practical Connection: FORM and Bucket Lists (00:17:59) Using FORM (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Motivation) to connect with employees and support their dreams. Dream Manager Concept at Wildman Business Group (00:19:34) Example of a company using dream managers to help employees achieve personal goals and build loyalty. Law of Buy-In: People Follow the Leader First (00:20:55) People buy into the leader before the vision; importance of leaders walking the talk and NCAA coaching analogy. Recap of Leadership Laws and Takeaways (00:23:19) Summary of discussed leadership laws and actionable advice for leaders to implement.

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