Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Gary Keller on Leading with Purpose
Jul 6, 2023
Gary Keller, founder of Keller Williams Realty and bestselling author, shares his journey of discovering his purpose in helping others lead fulfilling lives. He redefines leadership as teaching thought processes rather than just directing actions. Discussion on building a training calendar reveals how leaders can cultivate a culture of learning and intentional relationships. Gary emphasizes that happiness comes from the journey, not wealth, and encourages counterbalancing life’s priorities rather than striving for perfect balance.
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Purpose Discovered Through Assessment
- Gary discovered his lifelong purpose after a behavioral assessment validated his natural tendency to teach and coach others.
- He wrote a mission: help people lead their greatest lives through writing, teaching, coaching, mentoring, business, charity, and money.
Leadership Is Teaching How To Think
- Gary defines leadership as teaching people how to think so they can take the right actions to get results.
- He contrasts teaching with merely telling or doing tasks for others, emphasizing people development.
Create A Training Calendar
- Build and follow a training calendar so teaching happens before on-the-spot problem solving.
- Use scheduled training to help people know what to do when they need to act.
