530 Jon Dwoskin – The Think Big Movement. Planning to the Max!
Summary
In this episode, I speak with Jon Dwoskin – an executive advisor, business coach and motivational speaker who’s been called the “business whisperer” for his skilled and compassionate insights into what can keep a corporate culture from thriving. We talk about how to take a business from unstuck to thriving with a particular focus on the importance and methods of creating and using detailed plans. Something for everyone within.
At age 23, he created one of the first internet marketing companies in America, then went on to great success at several national commercial real estate firms. Jon has built, trained, expanded and restructured both sales teams and corporate structures, but after 20 years in a C-suite, knew it was time to make a business out of being himself.
The Jon Dwoskin Experience teaches the secrets, hard work and discipline required to “Think Big. Very Big!” A prolific business blogger, Jon is the author of The Think Big Movement, a business fable about getting unstuck and transforming a business. A 15-year cancer survivor, he lives with his wife and two children in Michigan, where he is active in community organizations.
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Discussion Topics
- Self-discovery and the process of figuring life out.
- Change and transition defined.
- All movement begins in the mind.
- The process to take a business from stuck to thriving. Plan – Playbook – People – Retain & Train – Marketing & Communications.
- How to effectively create and use detailed plans.
Quick round questions
Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?
Meditation (TM). Exercise. Preparation for the next day.
What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?
Slow down.
What is the meaning of success?
Fulfilment.
What is your number one productivity advice?
Get good at time and energy management.
What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change?
Commit to it.
Favourite Food
Burgers and fries.
Favourite Leisure Activity
Tennis, reading, writing & spending time with the family.
Favourite Book
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
The Seat of the Soul: 25th Anniversary Edition with a Study Guide
Think and Grow Rich
The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!
Favourite Quote
“Success minus fulfilment equals failure.” Tony Robbins
“We don’t wait for the future, we build it.”
Do we all have a why?
Yes. We all have it we just need to take some quiet time and figure it out.
What does living with passion and purpose mean?
Doing what you love, having the health to do it and love and family around you to do it with.
The Underlying Motivation.
The ability to do more philanthropic work is what drive me.
How to connect with Jon
The Jon Dwoskin Experience
Further Reading and Resources
TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading
Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y
Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.
The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.
Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain
Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate
The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.
The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.
Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.
Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.
Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.
Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.”
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.
The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.
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