Episode 191: Robert Herjavec - Shark Tank Investor + Listener Q & A

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"You don't have to be born in this country to have success in this country." - Robert Herjavec

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Common themes of leaders who sustain excellence:
- Have a deep passion for their craft
- They bring a unique value proposition
You don't have to come from a big city to make something happen
Leadership: People don't want to be managed, they want to be led... You must provide value to the company
Robert's thoughts on immigration and the fact that you don't need to be born in this country to be successful
- "It's a testament to hope... and it's really hard."
"You Don't Have To Be A Shark"
- "You don't have to be mean to be effective. Some sharks aren't nice. Be yourself, be real..."
Questions from YOU (the listeners) answered as part of the Q & A portion
- "What is it that inspired you to start The Learning Leader Show?" -- Mauricio Dulon from La Paz, Bolivia
- "How do you coach for disciplined execution when all you get from your client are excuses? -- Norma Scott Garrell from Olive Branch, Mississippi
- "How do you add value as the mentee in a mentor/mentee relationship? -- Ben Arwine from Chicago, IL
- "What benchmarks do you use to gauge how you're doing in your leadership journey?" -- Brian Westerfield from Troy, OH
- "Is there any one guest whose advice or experience haunts you (in a good way)? -- Shawn Fuller from Ontario, Canada
- "What has been the biggest surprise for you in this journey?" -- Ryan Jacobs

Continue Learning:

Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertherjavec
Read: You Don't Have To Be A Shark
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Join our Facebook Group: The Learning Leader Community
To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12

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