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Tom Nolan

Kendra Scott, CEO
EPISODE 209

Connection creates results

Today’s guest is Tom Nolan, the CEO of Kendra Scott, a jewelry brand that’s been crushing it lately—posting nearly double-digit growth for 44 consecutive months and counting.


But as you’ll hear today, it’s not just about the results. It’s about how you treat people along the way. In this episode, you’ll see how to make stronger connections with both your customers and your team members. And you’ll see how it can drive meaningful results in your business.


You’ll also learn:

  • A weird advantage of not being passionate about your product
  • What most leaders miss about customer satisfaction
  • Must-hear advice for anyone who works with a founder
  • Why innovation doesn’t have to mean chasing shiny new objects


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More from Tom Nolan

It's OK if you're not passionate about your product
Not having passion for your product can actually be an advantage. Instead of being an expert, you can be curious, ask questions, and empower others.
Time is life’s only finite currency
You can make more money. But you can’t make more time. So treat your time like the precious resource it is and invest it in what matters most.
Don’t let your ambition keep you from being honest with yourself
Big goals are vital, but ambitions can also cloud your judgment. If you don’t recognize your limits, the success you’re chasing can backfire.
Results matter, but so does how you make people feel along the way
To be successful, you have to deliver results. But don’t let that competitive drive keep you from honoring and respecting the people around you.

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  • It's OK if you're not passionate about your product
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    Tom Nolan
    Kendra Scott, CEO
  • Results matter, but so does how you make people feel along the way
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    Tom Nolan
    Kendra Scott, CEO
  • How to work for a founder
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan
    Kendra Scott, CEO
  • Internalize what you learn from others so it's authentic to you
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan
    Kendra Scott, CEO
  • Great leaders are teachers and coaches
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan
    Kendra Scott, CEO
  • Connection creates real results
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan
    Kendra Scott, CEO
  • Innovate around doing the basics even better
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan
    Kendra Scott, CEO
  • Don’t let your ambition keep you from being honest with yourself
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan
    Kendra Scott, CEO
  • Find a way to stay close to your customer
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan
    Kendra Scott, CEO
  • Time is life’s only finite currency
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan
    Kendra Scott, CEO

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