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Michael D. LevittFrom Combat to the C-Suite: Leadership Lessons from Veteran & Entrepreneur Schuyler Williamson

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1. From Combat to the C-Suite: Leadership Lessons from Veteran & Entrepreneur Schuyler Williamson Michael D. Levitt 26:40

Introductions and background @ 0:00

Michael and Schuyler introduce themselves and discuss Schuyler’s background, including his time in the military, his MBA, and how he got into the Real Estate and laundromat businesses. Schuyler shares that he has a family, multiple businesses, and around 70 employees.

Schuyler’s new book @ 12:40

Schuyler discusses his upcoming book “The Steady Leader”, which focuses on leadership principles and models he has developed through his diverse experiences. The book is divided into three sections: leading yourself, leading a team, and leading a company. Schuyler explains the importance of being “combat ready” as a leader by being mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy.

The power of gratitude @ 26:58

Michael and Schuyler discuss the power of gratitude, with Schuyler emphasizing that starting the day with gratitude can “send the darkness running” and set a positive tone. They agree that the language we use, whether it’s “I get to” versus “I have to”, can have a significant impact.

Recap and next steps @ 27:49

The conversation wraps up with Schuyler providing information on where people can find him and his book online, and Michael thanking Schuyler for his service and leadership.

Book:  Steadyleader.com

wgrouprealestate.com

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/schuylerwilliamson/

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Michael Levitt Chief Burnout Officer

Michael D. Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout consulting firm. He is a Keynote speaker on The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting and Burnout. He is the host of the Breakfast Leadership show, a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, a Fortune 500 consultant, and author of his latest book BURNOUT PROOF.