12. The Gift of Lift: Harnessing The Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World - David York

Apr 1, 2024

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Our guest today is David R. York, the inspiring speaker and author of “The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World.” David R. York shares how stewards know who they are, what they value, and what they believe. Stewards live a life ALL IN for something transcendent that is bigger than themselves. David is co-author of “Entrusted: Building A Legacy That Lasts” and “Riveted: 44 Values that Change the World”, which after its release was the #1 Business Ethics book on Amazon.

David is also an estate planning attorney and CPA with more than 20 years of experience, David R. York. He has worked with over 7,000 clients, including billionaires and business owners, celebrities and sports figures, and entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes.

Resources Mentioned

GET A FREE COPY OF “THE GIFT OF LIFT” (Signed by the author)

https://sparksofgratitude.com/giftoflift/

David York’s website:
https://www.davidryork.com/

David Mentioned our Episode with Lee Brower: https://youtu.be/Tc1fOQrH6j0?si=kgCWP9x1QDtOzyoO

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Chapter:
00:00 - Intro
1:41 - “The Gift of Lift” by David York
5:20 - Gail Miller didnt own the Utah Jazz . She was a Steward.
7:00 - What does it mean to be a steward?
10:57 - Understanding stewardship with examples that are not stewardship - Consumers, Dreamers, and Owners
18:59 - Freedom vs. Responsibility
19:45 - Story about Statue of Responsibility
20:51 - Mindset of Steward: They know what they value and use “because therefore” not “if then”
28:43 - Values: Data and information Inform, Questions and stories transform
31:57 - David York’s core values - Experience, generosity, connection, gratitude
34:31 - What gratitude means to David York

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