Wall Street Sales Team Leader John Saunders Tried Turning Employees Into Him

<p>Episode page: <a href="https://www.markgraban.com/mistake146">https://www.markgraban.com/mistake146</a></p> <p>My guest for Episode #146 of the <a href="http://myfavoritemistakepodcast.com/">My Favorite Mistake podcast</a> is <a href="https://www.johncsaunders.com/">John Saunders</a>, the founder of <a href="https://www.johncsaunders.com/work-with-me">Forward Advisory Solutions</a>.</p> <p>He is the author of the book <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ci0xF9"><em>The Optimizer: Building and Leading a Team of Serial Innovators</em></a>, which is now also available as an <a href="https://amzn.to/3sK7lbv">audiobook</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://kingsumo.com/dashboard/giveaways/73901/promo#:~:text=on%20your%20website-,Copy%20Link,-Use%20Sumo%20to">Click here</a> to enter to win a copy of each.</p> <p>John spent more than two decades as a Wall Street Senior Vice President, sales team leader, and award-winning sales executive. Followed his passion for helping others grow and founded a coaching and consulting company, Forward Advisory Solutions.</p> <p>As a lifelong learner, Saunders asserts that change is necessary in today’s business world and believes in empowering those with whom he works. Holds a BS from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Georgetown University.</p> <p>He is also the host of a <a href="https://www.johncsaunders.com/podcast">podcast called “New Degree Press – The Creator Community</a>.”</p> <p>In today's episode, John shares his “favorite mistake” story about becoming a new leader and trying to “turn everybody into me.” Why did he do that and what did John learn about what you need to give up as a leader, compared to being an individual contributor?</p> <p>We also talk about questions and topics including:</p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/favorite-mistake/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/favorite-mistake/support</a>