The Silicon Valley Podcast

Ep 229  Exponential Growth with John Hittler

John Hittler | LinkedIn

Guest: John Hittler | LinkedIn

Overview: In this episode, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of John Hittler, a CEO Trusted Advisor, 9-time Founder and CEO, funding source, author, TEDx speaker, and father of seven. John shares his wealth of experience, insights into leadership, and strategies for balancing a demanding career with personal life.

Discussion Points:

  1. Career History
    • John provides an overview of his career path, highlighting key milestones and achievements.
  2. Time Management
    • As a busy professional with multiple roles, John discusses how he efficiently manages his time and responsibilities.
  3. Overcoming Challenges
    • John shares notable challenges and setbacks he has faced in his career and the strategies he used to overcome them.
  4. Entrepreneurial Stories
    • Reflecting on the companies he has started, John recounts some memorable experiences and lessons learned.
  5. Evoking Genius
    • John explains his motivation for founding Evoking Genius after successfully starting nine other companies.
  6. Methodologies and Frameworks
    • Insight into the specific methodologies or frameworks John utilizes with his clients to drive success.
  7. Qualities of Successful Leaders
    • Discussing the key characteristics that differentiate elite leaders from the average person and what makes them successful.
  8. Initial Client Sessions
    • What a first session with John looks like and how he sets the stage for productive coaching relationships.
  9. Leveraging Strengths and Talents
    • John’s approach to identifying and leveraging unique strengths and talents within an organization.
  10. Finding Balance and Avoiding Burnout
    • Strategies for supporting leaders in maintaining balance and preventing burnout in high-pressure environments.
  11. Client Success Stories
    • Anonymous success stories showcasing how John has helped clients achieve their goals.
  12. Continuous Learning
    • How John stays informed and ensures his insights and strategies remain relevant in the ever-evolving business landscape.
  13. Cultivating Innovation and Creativity
    • Advice for aspiring leaders or entrepreneurs on fostering innovation and creativity within their teams.
  14. Common Challenges and Misconceptions
    • Addressing common challenges and misconceptions encountered when working with organizations and how John handles them.
  15. Misconceptions about CEOs
    • Exploring common misconceptions people have about CEOs and the realities of their roles.
  16. Connect with John Hittler
    • Information on how to learn more about John and his current projects, along with contact details for further engagement.

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