Welcome back to The Cory Lee Show, in this episode we discuss Cory's new book: Champion: The Attributes, The Lifestyle, The Choice.
Grab your copy here:
www.coryleeleadership.com/champion
Here is what you will find in today's episode:
Episode Introduction - Welcome to The Cory Lee Show - Focus on building leaders and transforming culture - Episode topic: "Champions Take Their Craft Seriously"
Book Introduction: "Champions: The Attributes, the Lifestyle, and the Choice" - Inspiration for writing the book - Speaking opportunities with college and high school athletes - Desire to inspire and encourage - Core themes of the book - Living like a champion in life - Being good at what you do and great at who you are
The Process from Dream to Reality - The story of Joseph in the Bible - Dreams of greatness - Journey from pit to palace - The importance of the process - Personal anecdote on business ventures - Building two physical therapy clinics and four gyms - Transitioning into the next season of life - Developing a business dedicated to developing leaders
Commitment and Overcoming Hesitancy - Key Quote: "Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, a chance to draw back." - Realization - Hindering own business due to lack of full commitment - Reliance on plan B solutions - Full Commitment - Going all in on the dream - Making the dream a new season, not just a next season
Characteristics of Champions - Accountability - Higher standards and the need for external evaluation - Surrounding oneself with champions and trusted advisors - Inner Circle - The influence of closest associates - Importance of selecting the right people to surround oneself with - Identity as a Champion - Living from identity versus fighting for it - Difference between underdogs and champions in handling expectations
Practical Advice for Pursuing Dreams - Importance of focusing on growth over competition - Complacency as a threat to excellence - Comparison trap and its pitfalls
Encouragement and Final Thoughts - Seeing oneself as a champion - The high value of individual uniqueness and purpose - Responsibility and expectations of being a champion - Performing with intensity even when no one is watching - The authenticity of actions over words - Andrew Carnegie's quote on actions over words
CONNECT WITH CORY:
🎤For speaking requests, email me at: cory@coryleeleadership.com
🎤For More information about leadership training for your team: www.coryleeleadership.com
📖To grab a copy of my book Sinners in the Hands of a Merciful Father: www.coryleeleadership.com/mercifulfather
📖To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father: www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight: www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight
📚 To grab a copy of my book Champion:
www.coryleeleadership.com/champion