Eagles Insight Podcast
Dive into a world where military precision meets corporate strategy, uniting the best leadership principles from the battlefield to the boardroom.
In this podcast, you will learn how to:
- Sharpen Your Vision: Gain transformative insights that equip today’s leaders to excel amidst complex challenges.
- Veteran Discipline in Business: Uncover how the discipline and efficiency of veterans transform their roles in civilian sectors, influencing successful business strategies.
- Combat Wisdom for Executives: Explore the dynamic parallels between military tactics and executive decision-making, applying combat-tested wisdom for impactful organizational leadership.
Tune in to navigate the complex terrain of leadership and strategy, where each episode enhances your understanding and elevates your leadership prowess.
Eagles Insight Podcast
12 - Building a Legacy of Leadership and Impact
Bob Dixon invites George Lanza, the CEO and owner of The MSA Group to the show. George shares his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of a "small enough to care" philosophy for both internal and external customers. He discusses the challenges of leading in uncertain times and highlights the significance of autonomy, role modeling, and unlearning limiting beliefs. George also provides insights into his company's future, including expansion into environmental solutions and his personal commitment to making a larger impact through angel investing and community involvement.
Key Takeaways:
- Leaders must demonstrate the values they expect from their team and take ownership of mistakes rather than blaming others.
- Breaking free from rigid corporate structures and embracing innovation and adaptability are crucial for success.
- Giving employees autonomy and ownership within their roles fosters growth and a sense of responsibility.
- The MSA Group is proactively responding to industry trends by expanding into environmental solutions and embracing new technologies like AI to enhance customer service.
Quotes by George Lanza:
"Large enough to supply your needs and small enough to care"
"Everybody's a president of their area."
"It is not what I know. It's, it's what I know I never wanna do again."
Resources Mentioned:
- The MSA Group: https://themsagroup.com
- Email George Lanza: gel@themsagroup.com