Adam Markel, author of Pivot, The Art and Science of Reinventing Your Career and Life
Bill Ringle and Adam Markel discuss the questions that lead to life- and business-changing pivots for small business leaders.
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Interview Insights
Top 3 Takeaways from this Interview
- Making hasty decisions can sometimes slow down progress, so it is essential to pause and think about the best things to do in a given situation.
- We should not let feelings of insecurity prevent us from asking because we are afraid to be judged or seen as weak. Answers only arrive when there are questions.
- To choose the right path, we need to see things through a clear, neutral lens.
Read Show Notes from this Episode
- Adam shares how his grandmother, who was such a great listener, is a huge inspiration to him growing up. [01:05]
- How a trip to the emergency room changed his life for the better. [05:59]
- Here he shares how being the seeker of knowledge that he is, he enjoys being immersed in books. Adam’s father is also a fiction and creative writer. [09:49]
- Adam talks about his book, which he initially wrote for his children. [12:17]
- Having clarity is like cleaning the windshield. [13:46]
- One of the best techniques Adam uses is the three-part process: pause, ask, and choose. [14:53]
- Why asking questions is very important. [18:42]
- Asking questions is a vital part of the acquisition of important knowledge. Adam strongly encourages leaders to ask. [20:29]
- My Quest for the Best Lightning Round begins [27:34]
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Expert Bio
As a keynote speaker, transformational leader, and business mentor, Adam guides individuals and businesses to capitalize on change and magnify their impact.
After building a multi-million dollar law firm, Adam became CEO of one of the largest business and personal development training companies in the world, overseeing more than $100 million in sales.
