Join me and my guest Gwenn Aspen, co-founder and CEO of Anequim LLC(www.anequim.net). Anequim has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for the last three consecutive years with 300% 3-year Growth. In a world that often undermines our potential, Gwenn’s experience demonstrates how to rise above negativity and self-doubt. Gwenn’s secret to entrepreneurship lies in staying committed to a goal and remaining passionate about it over time. By sharing her story of falling and getting back up repeatedly, she strives to inspire audiences to see that they can achieve their dreams through a life process that brings results.
SHOW NOTES
Summary
In this conversation, Blaine and Gwen Aspen explore the essence of business, focusing on the importance of values, Relationships, and self-forgiveness in navigating challenges. They discuss the dynamics of remote teams, the significance of personal goals in alignment with business objectives, and the necessity of maintaining identity amidst change. Gwen shares her insights on leadership, conflict resolution, and the role of emotional intelligence in fostering a positive organizational culture.
Takeaways
- The soul of business is defined by its values.
- Relationships and intent are crucial in business.
- Integrity should guide decision-making in conflicts.
- Self-forgiveness is essential for moving forward.
- Remote teams can enhance management practices.
- Clarity in roles and responsibilities is vital.
- Flexibility is necessary in a changing business landscape.
- Understanding personal goals fosters employee engagement.
- Emotional intelligence is key to effective leadership.
- Staying connected to the mission simplifies complexities.
Sound Bites
- “The soul of business is its values.”
- “We empower employees to make decisions.”
- “Self-forgiveness helps us move forward.”
- “Remote teams can be a secret weapon.”
- “Clarity on roles is essential for success.”
- “We need to stay connected to our mission.”
- “It’s not rocket science, but stick to it.”
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Blaine Bartlett consults, advises and coaches globally with leaders, executives, companies, and governments. He is internationally recognized as a leadership development master and through his work has personally delivered programs to and worked with more than 300,00 individuals, directly impacting more than one million people worldwide.
As CEO of Avatar Resources, a global leadership consultancy he founded in 1987, he’s worked with entrepreneurs and leaders of many of the largest (and smallest) companies and organizations on the planet to change the way leadership is used to foster thriving through Compassionate Capitalism.
Blaine is a co-host of Office Hours on AppleTV as well as being featured in the TV series World’s Greatest Motivators and the movie and book Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Beijing University, Managing Director of the Global Coaching Alliance, a Chancellor at Napoleon Hill Institute, a longtime member of the Transformational Leadership Council and serves as a member of the teaching faculty of the American Association for Physician Leadership. Blaine sits on numerous Boards including the Board of Directors of the World Business Academy and the Unstoppable Foundation. In 2012, he was formally invested as a Knight of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta, the world’s oldest humanitarian organization.
Blaine is the author of five books including the #1 international best-seller Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business. His newest book is The Leadership Mindset Weekly.
