The Disruptive Power of Perseverance: T.D. Jakes

How can we challenge traditional norms and embrace change to achieve success? Bishop T.D. Jakes, author of the book "Disruptive Thinking: A Daring Strategy to Change How We Live, Lead, and Love," joins us to discuss the importance of disruptive thinking in leadership and personal growth. Bishop Jakes also shares personal stories, including his father's battle with illness, to illustrate the power of resilience and determination. He encourages individuals to surround themselves with people who inspire and support them, and to focus on the things they can control to make a positive impact in their own lives and communities.

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When your industry changes, your strategy needs to change too. The question is, how do leaders make the right adjustments without losing momentum or focus? The answer is agility.

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Scott Miller

Scott Miller is a 25-year associate of FranklinCovey and serves as Senior Advisor, Thought Leadership. Scott hosts the world’s largest and fastest-growing podcast/newsletter devoted to leadership development, On Leadership. Additionally, Scott is the author of the multi-week Amazon #1 New Releases, Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights From Our Greatest Minds, Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow, and the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Everyone Deserves a Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and three sons.

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