In this episode of the Lucky 13 podcast, co-hosts Mike and Josh discuss the concept of "eyelid tattoos" - quick mantras that guide their actions - and how those "eyelid tattoos" guide their actions as leaders and business owners. They discuss how you find your "eyelid tattoo" and use it to build your company culture and the teams that make your business thrive.
Eyelid Tattoos: Quick Phrases for Guiding Actions (00:02:38) Josh explains the concept of "eyelid tattoos," which are quick phrases or mantras that guide thinking and actions in certain situations.
Identifying Toxic Individuals in Company Culture (00:04:12) Josh discusses the importance of identifying and addressing toxic individuals in a company's culture, using the analogy of "frozen turds in the punch bowl" that can ruin the organization from within.
Using the People Analyzer to Evaluate Individuals (00:06:55) Josh mentions a tool called the "people analyzer" used in their organization to evaluate individuals based on core values, helping to identify if someone is a positive or negative influence.
Eyelid Tattoos and Profit Conversation (00:08:55) Discussion on the importance of profit in organizations, the book "The Great Game of Business," and the impact of profit sharing on decision-making.
Conflict Resolution (00:13:53) Exploration of conflict management strategies, including using the "20 seconds of courage in 5 minutes awkward" approach, active listening, and seeking to understand the root of the conflict.
Making Decisions for the Greater Good (00:17:03) The significance of making decisions that benefit the organization or family unit, even if they may not be personally advantageous, and the importance of aligning with core values.
Eyelid Tattoos and Long-Term Gain (00:17:56) Discussion on the importance of doing what's in the greater good and enduring short-term pain for long-term gain.
Questioning Eyelid Tattoos (00:18:09) Encouragement to write down and question one's own "eyelid tattoos" or quick phrases that guide thinking and actions, in order to challenge and potentially change one's perspective.
Finding Your Own Voice (00:19:01) Advice to borrow someone else's voice with intent until finding one's own, in order to reset and approach situations authentically and honestly.
