Today host John Laurito is joined by Keynote Speaker and Podcast Host Jim Love. They talk about Jim’s podcast, Hustling Sideways, how it has grown, and at what point he stopped relying on feedback as a measurement of how well his show's performance. He also shares who influenced him to become a speaker and a piece of advice for people who are new to being a leader.Jim Love is 30 years old and was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Jim attended Marquette University and graduated in 2013 with degrees in Corporate Communications and Marketing. After years of exploring leadership development, Jim has decided to follow a calling and spread his message of authenticity and positivity. He has spoken to several thousand high school students across the country. Bad jokes and dance moves aside, Jim has a passion for leadership development and working with high school and college students. He will share his life experiences and connect with you on a personal and real level. As a lifelong stutterer, he understands what it takes to overcome obstacles and adversity and will motivate the crowd to take on their own obstacles in a real way. His message focuses on authentic leadership, self-love, gratitude, and mental health.  Some say he “brings the party.”Jim received his start when he was selected for the Illinois Leadership Seminars (ILS) in 2007. This organization is a 3-day seminar that takes one representative from hundreds of high schools around the state and unleashes their leadership potential. Through keynote talks, activities, panel discussions, etc., students are challenged to think differently and accept themselves as a leader. Jim has been on the staff of this organization for 13 years and now is a regular part of the weekend’s programming.Connect with Jim at:Website: https://www.goauthenticyou.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-love-55b11241/Listen to his podcast, Hustling Sideways: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustling-sideways/id1556045393Show notes:[1:57] How did Jim start the podcast?[4:20] Has the show grown more than he thought?[7:58] How did he stop relying on others’ feedback and trust his self-satisfaction?[16:17] How does Jim mentally handle audiences who’re not focused when he speaks?[21:37] On developing a commanding presence and who influenced him to become a speaker[26:48] What is his advice to people who struggle with being a leader?[32:46] Where to find more of Jim?[34:50] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right NowFor questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com