Season 3 · Episode 45
Listener Q&A Part 3: Insights from Naples and Firing People Who Don’t Fit
April 3, 202646m 41s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Keaton Turner returns with a recap of recent events, including a trip to Naples for the Pit and Quarry event. He highlights the importance of networking and shares a memorable experience at Bicyclette Cookshop. A meeting with a former McDonald's president leads to today's main topic, sparked by a listener's question on new hires. Keaton discusses core values, hiring practices, and the challenge of raising the bar within the organization. He explores leadership evolution, personal and professional growth, and hints at a possible future pause for the podcast.
(0:00) Introduction, return after a break, and recent recap
(1:47) Trip to Naples: Pit and Quarry event and highlights
(5:20) Importance of networking and connections
(6:04) Memorable lunch at Bicyclette Cookshop
(10:11) Meeting with a former McDonald's president
(13:13) Transition to today's main topic
(15:00) Listener question about new hires
(18:25) Core values and hiring practices
(28:26) Raising the bar in the organization
(30:00) Navigating the gap between organizational and individual growth
(33:53) Evolving as a leader
(35:25) Investing in personal and professional growth
(37:14) Opportunities for growth and promotion
(39:04) Keaton’s personal growth journey
(41:27) Evaluating improvement for self and organization
(43:36) The need for self starters and innovation
(44:30) Possible future pause for the podcast