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Guy Raz

Podcast host and creator of NPR's "How I Built This"
EPISODE 94

Acting in Service of Others

Guy is a remarkable leader who not only has the most soothing voice you’ll ever hear, but the motivation behind all that he does is something we can all learn from and be inspired by. And it’s this: he wants to serve his listeners and add value to their lives. 

I’ll tell ya’ ... I can’t think of a better quality of leadership than that—doing all that you do in service of others.

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More from Guy Raz

Involve others in the process
Bring people into your idea so they feel a sense of ownership and say in the decision. The process of achieving a goal is just as important as the final product.
Be open and vulnerable about your failures
Our instinct is to minimize our failures. But when you're vulnerable about your mistakes, it creates space for people to learn from you and ultimately respect you more.
Don’t let “control-freak” tendencies squash long-term growth
Trust the team you hired. You might not agree with every single decision they make, but your company won't grow if your need for control creates a bottleneck.
Shield your team from your own liabilities
Understand what your blind spots are. Then, develop strategies to keep those liabilities from affecting (and frustrating!) your team.

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Short (but powerful) leadership advice from entrepreneurs and CEOs of top companies like JPMorgan Chase, Target, Starbucks and more.

Clips

  • Orient your products around adding value
    Guy Raz
    Guy Raz
    Podcast host and creator of NPR's "How I Built This"
  • Reframe sales as service to others
    Guy Raz
    Guy Raz
    Podcast host and creator of NPR's "How I Built This"
  • Don’t let “control-freak” tendencies squash long-term growth
    Guy Raz
    Guy Raz
    Podcast host and creator of NPR's "How I Built This"
  • Shield your team from your own liabilities
    Guy Raz
    Guy Raz
    Podcast host and creator of NPR's "How I Built This"
  • Expose yourself to rejection
    Guy Raz
    Guy Raz
    Podcast host and creator of NPR's "How I Built This"
  • Use hard work and experience to fight imposter syndrome
    Guy Raz
    Guy Raz
    Podcast host and creator of NPR's "How I Built This"
  • Create deeper connections with time and attention
    Guy Raz
    Guy Raz
    Podcast host and creator of NPR's "How I Built This"
  • Take time to understand your own story
    Guy Raz
    Guy Raz
    Podcast host and creator of NPR's "How I Built This"
  • Be open and vulnerable about your failures
    Guy Raz
    Guy Raz
    Podcast host and creator of NPR's "How I Built This"

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