In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear our lightning round interview with Shawn Lovejoy, CEO & Founder of Courage to Lead, a company that coaches leaders through what keeps them up at night. To listen to part 1 of our interview, go here!
Shawn Lovejoy, CEO & Founder of Courage to Lead
To view a transcription of this podcast, go here!
Shawn’s Bi0:
Shawn is the Founder & CEO of CourageToLead.com. His heart beats for coaching leaders through what keeps them up at night. Shawn has been a real estate developer, church planter, megachurch pastor, and successful entrepreneur and leadership coach. Shawn also speaks and trains leaders and their teams about all things leadership all around the country. Shawn now leads a team of coaches through CourageToLead who coach leaders through what keep them up at night! Shawn’s newest book, Be Mean About the Vision: Preserving and Protecting What Matters, released with Thomas Nelson Publishers in 2016. Shawn has been married (for a quarter of a century!) to his partner and best friend Tricia Lovejoy, and they have three children: Hannah, Madison, & Paul. They all live in Trussville, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham.
Connect with Shawn:
- Courage to Lead
- Be Mean about the Vision (Shawn’s Book)
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- Gearsofgrowth.com
- Rhinoceros Success (Affiliate Link)
- Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
- Chris Brown Stewardship Podcast
- Story Brand Podcast with Donald Miller
Key Thoughts:
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- It’s not about you!
- Rob your sleep instead of your family
- Success is not a 40 hour week
Questions Asked:
- What is a belief or a behavior that has changed your life?
- If you could put a quote on a billboard for everyone to read, what would it say?
- What’s the best purchase you’ve made in the last year for $100 or less?
- What books have you read that have made a great impact on you that you would recommend?
- What podcasts are you listening to?
- What is your favorite failure that led to success?
- What are your favorite questions to ask leaders?
- What are some of your daily disciplines and routines that help keep you as effective as possible?
- What is your most worthwhile investment of time or money?
- Do you have any unusual habits that you love?
- What are you currently working on that you’re excited about and how can our audience serve you?
Closing Questions:
- If you could go back and give your 20-year-old selves advice, what would you tell them?
- Out of everything you’ve accomplished in your life, what are you most proud of?
- What do you want your legacy to be?
- What are you currently working on that you’re excited about and how can our audience serve you?
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