Funny enough the founder of Atari is a neat guy. Was super great to my son when he was a kid

I don’t know anyone there now, unfortunately

Dude. Have you published the story of how you got there from here? I hope you are doing well.

Thanks! Claude did a fantastic job on the design and layout!

Jason Straughan | Vistage Chair & Executive Coach San Antonio Jason Straughan is a Vistage Chair and executive coach in San Antonio helping CEOs and senior leaders build stronger businesses through peer advisory groups and private coaching.

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Who dis?

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Please schedule time via my website and I’d be happy to meet

I don’t drink or join political parties

But I do value good conversations and learning how I can be helpful

I dedicate this skeet to all the people who needed to hear this today

Stop putting off that big decision. Make the call.

LOL

I used to identify as an Apache helicopter but that was in conflict with my pacifist views

I can dig that take

The main thing is we are all independent coaches contracted with Vistage, so practices vary wildly between chairs

Some are laser focused on biz growth

I’m focused on growing leaders into better people

We’re all unique butterflies

Everything is hard
Everyone is scared

Fear is a powerful drug and we’re all strung out while getting increased doses daily

Courage is the antidote to fear
Hope is a more powerful drug

Want to be a great leader? Model courage, inspire hope, and exemplify your values

The rest is theater

If you put the mommy dollar and and the daddy dollar in a room with some soft jazz and dim the lights, they might make some baby dollars

Absolutely

Vistage: The World’s Largest Executive Coaching Organization Vistage is where leaders learn and grow. We help CEOs and business owners grow their business through executive coaching and peer advisory groups.

I am a chair for Vistage International with a practice in San Antonio,TX where I facilitate Vistage groups and executive coaching.

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Stop telling your employees what you need or want

“I need you to do this” or “I want it done this way”

Who cares? Your mom?

Speak to them like a peer

“This is how we do _____ here”
“The right way to do that is _____”

Be matter of fact using simple language & a respectful tone

Watch the results

No idea. I bootstrapped all my projects or came in post raise

There’s a lot of people out there who specialize in raising capital

I like finding people with a problem I can solve and then having them pay me to solve it

I’m a simple man

Close. Make it about them

“The cartels are winning the social media war in Mexico. You need to gain control of the narrative. We know why and how they’re winning, but most importantly, we have the data needed to combat it. Proven team and tech. Call me”

“Building a StoryBrand” by Donald Miller

You’re selling vitamins. “Buy this from me & you’ll gain these benefits”. You can tell them info of value they don’t have

Sell pain pills instead. “By not engaging us you’re losing valuable insights that are costing you money”

Fear is a powerful drug that ushers in our friend Urgency

Use them

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I skeet about business, leadership, The Grateful Dead, and having a heart of peace

Self-awareness is the #1 leadership trait

Outside. Full sun. ☀️

Most people running these companies are far from ultra wealthy. Those people own corporations that thousands of people work for.

I’m helping middle class people employ hundreds of people. The margins in a $50M business are a lost smaller than most realize

Arizona. There is a national park full of cacti that are huge.

Pacifists don’t vote?

Non-violence is a stance. It’s a stance against humans purposely hurting humans.

All the time!

No clue. I’m a noob

Amazing!!

Not for long!

Buried and soon to be cloned

Middle age man holding two San Pedro cacti 🌵

Just picked up this pair of variegated San Pedro cacti 🌵

That’s the look of genuine excitement

Glad you’ve found your bearings!