In this episode of the Pathways to Greatness podcast, Jeff Forrester is joined by Precious Ile. They discuss topics such as setting intentions, embracing failure, and the importance of writing things down. Precious emphasizes the value of being present in the moment and enjoying the journey. She also shares her personal mission statement and the significance of love as a business strategy. The conversation highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and embracing adventure on the pathway to greatness.

Precious Ile emphasizes the importance of love in every aspect of life, including conversations, meals, and gatherings. Love is tough and requires asking tough questions that push people forward. It is essential to show up for others in the way they need and to ask what kind of support they require. Precious also shares her experience hosting dinner parties, which are focused on authentic connection and deep conversations. She provides practical tips for hosting a dinner party, such as setting clear intentions, preparing guests in advance, and asking thought-provoking questions.

Takeaways

Set intentions on how you want to be and show up in the world.

Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and create a fail forward plan.

Write down your goals, values, and personal mission statement for clarity and accountability.

Stay true to yourself and focus on what sparks joy and aligns with your purpose.

Love can be a powerful strategy in business and life.

Embrace adventure and step outside of your comfort zone to discover new possibilities. Love is tough and requires asking tough questions that push people forward.

Show up for others in the way they need and ask what kind of support they require.

Hosting dinner parties can create authentic connections and deep conversations.

Set clear intentions and prepare guests in advance for a meaningful experience.

Ask thought-provoking questions to encourage deeper conversations.

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Being Present and Experimentation

04:41 Navigating Failure and the Importance of a 'To-Be' List

07:59 Greatness and Love in Business Strategy

10:56 Balancing Love and Toughness in Coaching

25:58 Creating Authentic Connections Through Dinner Parties

41:40 Love, Compassion, and Self-Awareness in Communication

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