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233 | Trey Taylor | A CEO Only Does Three Things

233 | Trey Taylor | A CEO Only Does Three Things

FromThe Greatness Machine


233 | Trey Taylor | A CEO Only Does Three Things

FromThe Greatness Machine

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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Oct 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ever wondered how the most successful leaders ignite greatness in their teams?

Trey Taylor, a multi-faceted leader holding titles such as Managing Director of Threadneedle, CEO of Taylor Insurance Services, Managing Director of Trinity Blue, and Founding Partner of Ascend Partners, is a living testament to the power of great leadership and the success it breeds. Over his illustrious career, Trey has had to navigate a plethora of challenges on his path to becoming a top-tier CEO.

His book, A CEO Only Does Three Things, is a revelatory guide that demystifies the complex role of a Chief Executive Officer. Trey’s work provides a blueprint for achieving leadership excellence and organizational success. He delves into the critical areas that CEOs should focus on to drive their organizations to greater heights. He also offers a fresh perspective on the priorities that truly matter, helping leaders to cut through the noise and clutter that often surround their roles.

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius and Trey delve into the often challenging journey of achieving greatness as a CEO. They also highlight the importance of managing concentration risk, and the importance of values and culture in attaining success. 

Topics include:

Trey emphasizes the effort and work that goes into making things look easy

The importance of letting go of grudges and negative emotions

Trey discusses the dangers of concentration risk in business

Trey looks back into taking over the family business and becoming the CEO

The challenges of becoming a CEO and the lack of resources and guidance available 

What motivated Trey to write A CEO Only Does Three Things


The importance of defining and tracking results or numbers in an organization

The crucial roles of values and culture in achieving success 

And other topics…


Connect with Taylor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treytylor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/treytylor 
Book: https://www.amazon.com/CEO-Only-Does-Three-Things/dp/1544517270 

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
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Released:
Oct 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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