Scott O’Neil ON: Quality Time Over Quantity Time & Why Presence is the Key to Deeper Relationships in Life, Love, and Work

Dec 27, 2021

Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, shares insights on the power of positive intent in communication and decision-making. He discusses the importance of being present in relationships, emphasizing quality interactions over quantity. O'Neil reflects on mental health, suggesting that asking for help and seeking honest feedback can foster growth. Listeners learn about practical tools, like a 'worry tree,' to enhance emotional balance, showcasing how intentionality can transform both personal and professional connections.

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Finding Your 'Be Where Your Feet Are' Moment

Jay Shetty's story about finding and replacing a stone on a path resonated with Scott O'Neil.
O'Neil advocates for presence to discover new things in life.

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The Worry Tree

Scott O'Neil's wife challenged his post-game frustration, urging him to adopt a new system for his family.
This led him to create a "worry tree" practice for decompressing before entering his home.

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Community Policing

Camden police chief, Scott Thompson, implemented community policing, having officers spend time in neighborhoods.
After a tragic shooting, he used ice cream trucks to connect with residents, leading to reduced crime rates.

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Scott O'Neil sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about positive intent. It’s in assuming a positive intent in all that we do where we can calmly and level-headedly make important decisions, resolve conflicts, and engage in difficult conversations. And when we transition into another phase in our life, we all need to surround ourselves with people who can give us constructive, honest feedback.

Scott is the Chief Executive Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, an organization with the mission of building passionate, high-performing teams that inspire people to enhance the communities where its teams live, work, play and win. With more than 20 years of experience in the NBA, NHL and NFL, O’Neil has earned a reputation as a leader of leaders and is one of the most connected, dynamic and driven executives in the industry today.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro
02:34 Finding you “be where your feet are” moment
06:23 Have the community control their destiny
09:12 Common language: Assume Positive Intent (API)
13:20 When no one is assuming positive intent
19:54 Learning a lot more when you trip and fall
22:47 A formula for your mental health
27:12 We all just need to ask for help if we need it
31:41 Find your true perspective
37:42 Find your own morning routine to start your day
44:38 Try to track your happy thoughts daily
47:15 Seek authentic feedback from people who can help you grow
56:15 Transitions are hard for a lot of people
57:52 Hunt and Kill vs Seek and Grow
01:04:26 Why it’s hard to say NO
01:07:58 Three most important things: health, sadhana, savor
01:13:19 Be present and create meaningful moments with your family
01:15:59 It’s the positive things that you remember
01:18:29 How not to get distracted and stay in the moment
01:21:07 Scott on Final Five

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