Ryan & Heidi interview Casey Jacox, Author of the book ‘WIN the RELATIONSHIP, not the DEAL: Six Common Sense Strategies to Succeed in Life & Business’, who discusses his mission to address the lack of humility, vulnerability, and curiosity in the world.
- Casey emphasizes the importance of curiosity in building relationships and personal growth.
- Casey shares anecdotes and highlights the value of learning from mistakes and embracing adversity.
- Using the TED framework (Tell me, Explain, Describe) can help ask effective questions and foster meaningful conversations.
- Asking specific questions about how to slow down and improve in various roles (friend, employee, leader) can provide valuable feedback.
- Creating space for others to share their perspectives and gifts promotes connection and growth.
- All feedback is valuable, and there is no such thing as bad feedback.
- Using curiosity and meaningful questions can strengthen relationships and deepen understanding.
- The six common sense strategies discussed in Casey’s book include being nice, starting with positivity, setting expectations, active listening, humility, practicing one's craft, and having patience.
- One common issue is leaders not creating space for others to contribute, which can lead to a culture of fear and hinder growth.
- Using spoken affirmations: The H.A.W. (I Have, I Am, I Will) method.
Episode Quotes:
"I'm on a mission to solve three problems: lack of humility, lack of vulnerability, and a lack of curiosity."
"Curiosity is an absolute superpower."
"I love being curious. I love teaching curiosity."
"Things don't happen to people, they happen for us."
Connect with Casey:
Website: www.caseyjacox.com
Grab Casey’s Book
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