You don’t need to change your whole life.

You need to come home to it.

In a world obsessed with constant achievement and hustle, author and coach Taylor Scott brings a radically human approach to performance, growth, and purpose. This episode is about remembering who you are beneath the noise and giving yourself full permission to lead from that place.

George sits down with Taylor Scott, author of Lead with Hospitality and former Disney leader, to explore the intersection of leadership, purpose, and emotional intelligence. But this isn’t a talk about business tactics or mindset hacks. It’s a soulful conversation about alignment, presence, and learning how to live from integrity, not for image.

Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or simply trying to show up better in your own life, this episode will bring you back to what truly matters: your values, your presence, and your heart.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The difference between external success and internal fulfillment
How to shift from performance mode into personal alignment
The power of reconnecting to your own story and purpose
Why clarity doesn’t come from forcing but from remembering
How Taylor’s Disney background taught him everything about emotional safety
Simple practices to lead with hospitality, in business and life

Key Takeaways:
✔️Emotional safety creates excellence: Environments where people feel seen, heard, and safe allow them to thrive.
✔️Integrity isn’t a trait, it’s a practice: Living in alignment with who you are creates real confidence and connection.
✔️Presence is the unlock: Being here, now, is more powerful than any plan or tactic.
✔️Story is strategy: When you own your story, your strategy becomes magnetic.
✔️Connection isn’t a marketing tactic: It’s your greatest leadership tool.

Timestamps & Highlights:
[00:00] – The illusion of performance vs. the gift of alignment
[08:45] – Taylor’s journey from Disney to emotional safety advocate
[14:12] – What “Lead with Hospitality” really means
[21:34] – The 4 essentials for creating emotional safety
[27:49] – Redefining performance: from hustle to integrity
[35:03] – Leading yourself before you lead others
[41:12] – Hospitality in business, relationships, and communication
[48:20] – Remembering your story: a key to confidence
[55:44] – Taylor on grief, healing, and honoring your pace
[1:03:09] – Practical tools to come back to your center
[1:09:28] – Final truth bombs and a reminder: “You’re already enough.”

Connect with Taylor Scott:
Website: https://leadwithhospitality.com/
Book: Lead with Hospitality – available on Amazon
Instagram: @tscott1502
Books & Resources

Your Challenge This Week:
What part of this conversation sparked something in you?
Tag @itsgeorgebryant and @tscott1502 on Instagram to share your reflection or a moment where you chose alignment over performance.

Want to lead with more presence? Start by answering this:
Where am I performing… and what would alignment look like instead?

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