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Clips from this episode
- Find Balance, Be PresentDropping May 20
- Don't Wait, Live NowDropping May 23
- Cultivating Honesty in ChildrenDropping May 26
- Build a Lasting LegacyDropping May 29
Key takeaways
- Leaders are followed because of vision and care, not because of a title or job description.
- Integrity is built in small daily decisions, not summoned in a crisis.
- Write down your mission, values, and non-negotiables so you know exactly where the line is.
- Be fully present. "Be where your feet are" is the greatest gift you can give the people around you.
- People skills, especially reading a room, are the new competitive advantage in a world of unlimited information.
- Don't wait for retirement to live. Make memories now, because tomorrow isn't promised.
- Play the long game. Serve people so well today that they remember you 20 years from now.
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About the guest
Jay Jacobson
Jay Jacobson is a veteran funeral director with over 45 years of experience guiding families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. He has worked major crisis events including the United Flight 232 air disaster, testified before the U.S. Senate on behalf of the funeral service industry, and spent decades mentoring younger funeral directors. He is the author of Lead by Legendary Example, a leadership book built around real stories from his career, paired with a 10-week course for developing leaders inside any organization.
