286: Phil Jones - How To Build Your Squad (The WHO In Your Life)

The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Show Notes:

Commonalities of sustaining excellence:
- Ability to see things through the eyes of others -- empathy
- Create and articulate a shared vision
- Create momentum for others
Build your squad -- The WHO in your life
- His mom said, "Be careful, go get a job and be safe." She is the right person in the wrong place.
- We all need:
  - Cheerleaders - they put fuel in our tank
  - Role modes - someone's model to follow
  - Mentors - someone to share experiences with
  - Coaches - they ask us questions
  - Trainers - they teach us skills
  - Advisors - overall strategy
  - Aspirational peers - Peers you look up to and want to spend time with
"Success leaves clues."

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