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Episode 169: Scott Abbott & BOS-UP Moments [Volume 1: Catalyst]: Field Guide to Prosper in Business, Work & Life

  1. Episode 169: Scott Abbott & BOS-UP Moments [Volume 1: Catalyst]: Field Guide to Prosper in Business, Work & Life John M Jaramillo 1:29:22

Episode 169: Scott Abbott & BOS-UP Moments [Volume 1: Catalyst]: Field Guide to Prosper in Business, Work & Life 

ABOUT SCOTT

Scott likes to think of himself as an architect, builder, and custodian of prosperous companies, leadership, and Growth. He has 35+ years of credentialed experience and expertise launching, operating, buying, and selling great companies. Along the way, Scott has worked with hundreds of startups, small, midsize, and Fortune 1000 companies. He has raised over $35M+ in venture capital, with several successful exits (and some not so successful). In total, Scott has led teams and organizations that generated billions in sales, serviced thousands of clients, and hired hundreds of employees. He is a finalist for the E&Y Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award, a former Entrepreneur in Residence at Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Inc. 5000 Winner, Fast Company Executive Board Member, hosts a top-rated podcast, and is the author of 4 best-selling books, including BOS-UP, BOS-UP Moments, The Co+Factor, and Level-UP to Professional.

Scott has the joy and privilege of being the Founder & CEO of BOS-UP, Straticos, and Phase4 Investments. He’s also a Business & Executive Coach, Angel Investor, and Board Member. Most of all, Scott loves helping good and caring people – along with team-centric organizations – effectively learn, implement, and leverage the essential concepts, tools, and disciplines for exceptional leadership, management, teamwork, and accountability: in business, work, and life.

Learn more about Scott at www.scottabbottabc.com, and connect on social media @scottabbottabc.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • The evolution of systems and leadership in the modern era

  • Integrating faith, purpose, and impact into everyday work

  • How AI is transforming business processes and Personal Development

  • Lessons from sports, stoicism, and childhood curiosity

  • The importance of impact and income balance for sustainable success

  • Practical frameworks like the CLEAR principle for effective dialogue

  • The journey of writing and evolving “BOS-UP Moments”

  • Building Legacy through servant leadership and influence

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Scott is, How are you blending the tools of technology with the depths of your humanity to design the work, life, and business who desire?

FIND SCOTT

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article:

CHAPTERS

00:00 – The Book Leads Podcast – Scott Abbott

00:47- Introduction & Bio

03:15 – Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

07:17 – Scotts utilization of AI across his businesses and organizations.

10:00 – How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

16:55 – The role of faith in Scotts life and work.

33:03 – The role of artistry in Scott’s like and work.

35:54 – The Inner Kid

40:22 – How does the work you’re doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

44:14 – Scott on Stoic Philosophy

47:07 – What do you consider your superpower?

56:59 – What does leadership mean to you?

59:30 – Can you introduce us to and provide an overview of the book we’re discussing?

01:13:15 – What’s changed in you in the process of writing this book?

01:19:42 – What book has inspired you?

01:23:36 – What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I’d Love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:

For more great content, check out the catalog for my newsletter Last Week’s Leadership Lessons, if you haven’t already!

John M. Jaramillo Leadership Performance Coach

John M. Jaramillo is founder and leadership performance coach and consultant at Coach It Out, LLC.

In that capacity he helps clients throughout the organizational hierarchy break through to their next level of leadership performance and effectiveness. Clients realize just how much more of their abilities, experiences, and goals they can bring to the table. His professional experience in the public and private, profit and non-profit sectors allows him to transfer lessons across business industries, organizational structures, and leadership needs.

In addition to coaching, he enjoys writing, presenting and speaking on leadership branding and design as well as hosting two podcasts -- The Book Leads: Impactful Books For Life & Leadership and Mindset Talks: Life Beyond The Checkboxes.