Don't Ask For Permission and Go Faster, with Jeffrey Hayzlett (Media, C-Suite, Business, Executive)
Oct 3, 2023
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Jeffrey Hayzlett, TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network, talks about thinking like a media company, the value of content creation, dealing with crises, and taking action without permission.
Every company should think like a media company, creating content that resonates with their target audience.
Thriving during challenging times involves being proactive, aligned, and relentless in pursuing success.
Deep dives
Building a CEO Network and the Power of Community
Jeffrey Hazlett discusses the journey of building the C-suite network, a trusted community of leaders that provides growth, development, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and business executives. He highlights the importance of creating value-driven companies and attracting the right people to the community. Hazlett emphasizes the significance of adhering to a set of values, vetting potential members, and maintaining a strong sense of community. He emphasizes that a business should act like a media company, creating content that is true to their brand and resonates with their target audience. Hazlett also emphasizes the need to activate and distribute the content effectively, reaching the right people in the right channels, and creating a context that drives engagement and conversions.
Finding Opportunities in Crisis
Hazlett shares his perspective on why it is important to not waste a crisis but rather thrive during challenging times. He references historical examples and unicorns that emerged during recessions and downturns. Hazlett advises businesses to be proactive, aligned, and relentless in their pursuit of success during crises. He encourages teams to identify common enemies, change the mood, and find opportunities that align with their values. Through this approach, businesses can weather the storm and come out stronger.
Gaining Insights from Engaging with Leaders
Hazlett emphasizes the power of engaging with leaders through intimate and influential dinners, drawing inspiration from a book he is currently reading about influential dinners held at the White House. He highlights the importance of community-building and connecting with individuals who align with your values. Hazlett believes in the benefits of having a strong community that supports and retains like-minded people and shares examples of innovative ways to engage with customers during the pandemic, such as virtual wine tasting events and home-delivered dinners.
TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network, Jeffrey Hayzlett, talks about why every company needs to think like a media company, how content > community > commerce, dealing with coffee-throwing CEOs, why to never waste a good crisis, being a "business first responder", the upside of weathering a recession, inspiration from Hamilton, and why rule #1 is "don't work with a**holes".
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