The Greg McKeown Podcast 66. What's Essential: Jeff Burningham on Learning to Define and Achieve Sustainable Success
Aug 30, 2021
Jeff Burningham, an entrepreneur and former gubernatorial candidate from Utah, dives into the concept of sustainable success. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships over merely achieving results, suggesting that empathy and communication lead to true fulfillment. Burningham shares insights on personal growth, highlighting how travel and stepping out of comfort zones can be transformative. The conversation also touches on resilience post-pandemic, the lessons from failure, and the necessity of embracing life's adventures to find purpose.
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Relationships vs. Results
- Focus on building strong relationships within teams, as they are crucial for long-term success.
- Prioritize long-term relationships over short-term results to achieve sustainable impact.
The Essence of Relationships
- Relationships are the most essential aspect of life.
- Communication is key to relationships, and listening is the most essential part of communication.
Empathy and Compassion
- Practice empathy and compassion, particularly within high-performing teams.
- Strive to improve listening, empathy, and compassion as these skills are crucial for success.
