OTS 272: Master Connector - Steve Spiro

Today’s guest knows the power of mentorship and self-development. He started his first company right out of college in advertising.  He eventually pivoted from advertising into technology and now is a business automation consultant. He is big on self-development and loves to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone, through speaking engagements or coaching and mentoring. He is a master connector with over 17,000 contacts on his phone and over 13,000 connections on LinkedIn. He contributes much of his successes to a strong work ethic, a can-do, never-quit attitude, discipline, integrity, and fearlessness that he cultivated in the martial arts. He does a LinkedIn Live broadcast every week called the Master Connections Series. Please join me in welcoming Steve Spiro. In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “My leadership is a work in progress. Leaders empower and develop people instead of managing them.” the two biggest sources of his experience; working at his dad’s store and karate. his experience not being the guy that was picked for things and how that contributed to his growth and his empathy. how he reinvented himself at camp because he had the freedom of being around people that didn’t know him. his education experience and his shift from childhood anonymity to being a master connector. a life-changing trip to Ireland during his advertising career and how he met his mentor (his GPS). understanding the impact of relationships and connections. his deep mission for wanting to impact others. solid advice for how to get started with any mentor. the difference between coach & mentor. how he nurtures and sustains his vast network. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices