In this episode, Tracy interviews Vaughn Sigmon, a corporate executive turned entrepreneur and founder of Results Driven Leadership. From his executive role at Carmax leading a team of over 3,000, to his entrepreneurial role as the founder of Results Driven Leadership, Vaughn shares his insights and strategies on a wide range of topics including leadership, giving feedback, time management, and maintaining consistency.
They discuss the importance of being people-first in leadership and how successful companies prioritize their employees. Vaughn emphasizes the need for investing in employee development and providing regular feedback.
The conversation highlights the significance of building relationships with employees and aligning individual and organizational goals. They delve into the challenges of delegation and the power of consistency in achieving success. In this conversation, Tracy and Vaughn discuss the importance of consistency and growth in the creative and business world. They also explore the challenges of perfectionism and fear of criticism.
Takeaways:
Being people-first is a core value of successful companies, and leaders should prioritize the growth and development of their employees.
Investing in employee development and providing regular feedback are essential for fostering a learning culture within an organization.
Building relationships with employees and aligning individual and organizational goals are key to creating a motivated and engaged workforce.
Delegation can be challenging, but it is necessary for effective leadership and time management.
Consistency is crucial in achieving success and reaching long-term goals.
Episode Resources - Recommendations from Vaughn Sigmon
Books
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together & Others Don’t | By Simon Sinek
How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In | By Jim Collins
The Game of Work: How to Enjoy Work as Much as Play | By Charles Conradt
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead & Win | By Joko Willink & Leif Babin
Podcasts
The Business Mechanic Show - Vaughn’s Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6NORvnwVVDwNamA6jp9tWM
Socials
Vaughn Sigmon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaughnsigmon/
Vaughn Sigmon’s Website - Results Driven Leadership - https://rdltraining.com/
