Have you ever looked at someone living in a big home, driving a nice car, with a picket fence, perfect kids, and on and on? Everyone has done this a time or two and wondered how that person figured it all out. Well, here’s the truth of it all; they didn’t. They just learned a valuable lesson about focusing on the one area they were great at and making the most of it. That’s how they made it and, on the surface, at least, appear to be getting it all just right.
Today's guest is Jon Levy, an incredible author and researcher delving into human behavior. He's renowned for his innovative work in understanding what drives human connection and success. Join us as Jon shares his struggles, triumphs, and invaluable insights, making him one of the most sought-after business minds globally. If connecting with others and personal growth are on your agenda, tune in for some powerful wisdom!
In this episode:
- (6:16) – Jon details what he wanted to be when he grew up.
- (7:14) – Jon discusses his dyslexia and how he feared it would limit him in the corporate world.
- (12:00) – Life at New York University begins.
- (15:12) – After failing in startups, Jon goes corporate with applied sciences.
- (26:59) – Jon launches an experiential education public speaking agency.
- (32:12) – Jon writes a New York Times bestseller.
- (38:30) – Learn not to manage people but to manage outcomes.
- (45:40) – You don’t need to have it all figured out to be great.
- (46:00) – Most people are only good at one thing.
- (47:00) – No matter how successful, there’s still the worry about not fitting in.
Our Guest
Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author known for his work on trust, human connection, belonging, and influence. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, AB-InBev, and Samsung, to startups. In his free time, Jon works on outrageous projects. Among them spending a year traveling to all 7 continents, or the world's greatest events (Grand Prix, Art Basel, Burning Man, Running of the Bulls, etc.) and barely surviving to tell the tale.
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