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“Hey Wayne, what’s the hardest part of being a consultant instead of an executive?”
“Hey Wayne, what’s the hardest part of being a consultant instead of an executive?”
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Leadership
People, culture, decision-making and the realities of leading organizations.
Supporting Content
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A Great Worker Isn't Always a Great Leader
We have a tendency in business to take people who are great at their jobs and eventually put people underneath them.
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Be the Calmest Person in the Room
Earlier in my career, I completely misread one of the best leadership lessons I was being taught.
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“This is Wayne, he used to be the CMO of the Padres.”
“This is Wayne, he used to be the CMO of the Padres.”
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Facing the loss of their biggest client brought stress and fear, but they closed new deals…
Staring down the barrel of losing your biggest client—and realizing you can’t close a deal to replace them—is a gut punch like no other.
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Narrative follows performance; communication is the backbone, so leaders should listen to…
When photos surfaced of Carlie Irsay-Gordon on the sidelines with a headset, many mocked her. Today, after a 7-1 start, those same images are being praised.
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You are in control of the voices that reside in your inner circle.
You are in control of the voices that reside in your inner circle.
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How you treat a long-time employee leaving says more about your leadership than almost…
How you treat a long-time employee leaving your business says more about your leadership than almost anything else.
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Be the solution, not the problem.
Be the solution, not the problem.
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Them: “I wouldn’t tell people you didn’t go to college or that you were a DJ.”
Them: “I wouldn’t tell people you didn’t go to college or that you were a DJ.”
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After celebrating 6 years of CUENTO, my number one lesson for entrepreneurs is simple: Keep…
After celebrating 6 years of CUENTO, my number one lesson for entrepreneurs is simple: Keep going.
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Ideas are everywhere. Strategy is beyond important if you have one more thing.
Ideas are everywhere. Strategy is beyond important if you have one more thing.
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The most important controllable is who you spend time with: CUENTO's no-assholes policy.
In life and in business, there are countless uncontrollables. But the most important controllable? Who you spend time with.
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If you can wrap your head around these simple facts, you will be happier and find more…
If you can wrap your head around these simple facts, you will be happier and find more success: 💡
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There are many challenges running your own business, but this is my toughest personal…
There are many challenges running your own business, but this is my toughest personal challenge… 😓
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There is no reason to not set aside some time every week to pursue your dream… 💭
There is no reason to not set aside some time every week to pursue your dream… 💭
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Entrepreneurship can be a lonely island, but it doesn’t have to be! 🌴
Entrepreneurship can be a lonely island, but it doesn’t have to be! 🌴
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What will it say after your name when you pass away? 🤔
What will it say after your name when you pass away? 🤔
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“This is not great, Wayne!” - Our attorney after reading the initial legal documents. ⚖️
“This is not great, Wayne!” - Our attorney after reading the initial legal documents. ⚖️
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This is me in 2001 - Frosted tips. Earrings. Puka shell necklace. Cutoff sleeves. Key West,…
This is me in 2001 - Frosted tips. Earrings. Puka shell necklace. Cutoff sleeves. Key West, Florida.
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If you or someone you know is graduating this year, please listen to this
If you or someone you know is graduating this year, please listen to this:
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“Hey man, you’re just a DJ…” 🎧
“Hey man, you’re just a DJ…” 🎧
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The Grand vs. The Grind — And Why I Think the Grind is More Important. 💪
The Grand vs. The Grind — And Why I Think the Grind is More Important. 💪
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“Sometimes You Have to Rely on Your Past to Power the Present”
“Sometimes You Have to Rely on Your Past to Power the Present”
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My favorite award in sports is the "Sixth Man" because of the valuable lessons it teaches.
My favorite award in sports is the "Sixth Man" because of the valuable lessons it teaches.
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The weakest position you can be in a corporate role is guessing what your boss wants…
The weakest position you can be in a corporate role is guessing what your boss wants…