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LeaderChat 2020

Session 9.0: Richard Montañez | General Discussion

11/9/2020

 
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Positive disruption isn’t reserved for those in high-level leadership. Anyone can be a positive disruptor. Such is the case for Richard Montañez, now vice president of multicultural sales and marketing at PepsiCo North America, who was serving as a janitor at a Frito-Lay factory when he thought of the idea to use spice in chips. This revelation led to the creation of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. “All you need is one revelation to create a revolution,” he says in his talk at Leadercast 2020—Positive Disruption. 

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Session 9.1: Richard Montañez | #1

11/8/2020

 

Learn from your past.

“In order to find your future, many times you’ve got to go revisit your past,” explains Richard. “When you do that, you become a visionary.” For Richard, looking to his past helped him realize he wasn’t created to fit in as a Spanish-speaking Latino attending an Englishspeaking school. “I was created to stand out,” he says.
  • Are there any moments from your past that, when revisiting, lead to a breakthrough?
  • What is it like standing out from the crowd?
  • Have you ever had an experience differing from 'the norm'? How did it make you feel? How did you respond?

Session 9.2: Richard Montañez | #2

11/7/2020

 

Leave a legacy.

When Richard landed his janitor job at Frito-Lay, his grandfather reminded him of the importance of leaving a legacy in all you do. “When you mop that floor, you make sure that it shines so that when people see it they know that a Montañez mopped it,” his grandfather told him. From that point on, everything Richard did was about his last name—his legacy. 
  • What are some key drivers for you personally and professionally?
  • What impact did Richard's grandfather have as a mentor to Richard? Do you have a mentor who played a vital role in your development?
  • What will be your legacy?

Session 9.3: Richard Montañez | #3

11/6/2020

 

​Act like an owner.

Richard’s success would have never come without the revelation and permission to act like an owner. No matter where you’re seated in your organization, voice your revelations and ideas. You never know where they might lead with the right people listening.
  • How can we as leaders empower those around us to 'act like an owner'? 
  • How often do we only see the barriers (as opposed to the opportunities) to voicing our revelations and ideas? What are some examples?
  • What does it mean to you to 'act like an owner'?

Session 8.0: Earvin "Magic" Johnson | General Discussion

11/2/2020

 
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Leaders are chronic learners, and Earvin “Magic” Johnson— Basketball Hall-of-Famer, entrepreneur and philanthropist— is proof of that fact. As a champion basketball player turned business leader, Magic attributes his pursuit of knowledge to his success. “I was thirsty and hungry for knowledge, and that’s what really got me started,” he says of his transition from court to boardroom in an interview at Leadercast 2020—Positive Disruption. He shares the following lessons he gained through his experiences on and off the court. 

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Session 8.1: Earvin "Magic" Johnson | #1

11/1/2020

 

Ignore the naysayers.

People told Magic he was too tall to be a point guard. They also told him he couldn’t go from the court to the boardroom. He was determined to prove them wrong. “All those doubters, I was able to say, ‘No, you’re not going to define who I can become,’” he explains. Whether you’re chasing what you believe you’re capable of or sticking to your guns in your decision-making, ignore those who doubt you. 
  • This seems like a common theme in disruptors and change agents. If you've ever seen 'The Last Dance' documentary on Michael Jordan you'll see a similar attitude. How do you respond to rejection, doubters, and haters? 
  • How can we embody this mentality of the greats and turn the haters into motivators?

Mitigate your failures.

You won’t win every game or deal, so learn from those moments. This requires self-evaluation. “You can learn from your mistakes and still come out to be successful,” says Magic. 
  • How often do you or your team perform a debrief/post-mortem after a project or activity?
  • It's been said that "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it". Do you think this is accurate? 
  • This concept of learning from your mistakes has been another common theme throughout Leadercast - being in an iterative state of learning and improving. How is Magic's perspective different than what we've heard in previous sessions?

Session 8.2: Earvin "Magic" Johnson | #2

10/31/2020

 

Lean on your team to win.

On the court, Magic could control the outcomes—the ball was in his hand. But, as leaders, we don’t have that much control. We rely on others to win. Understand you can’t control what happens on the court, but you can come up with the right strategy and have the right people in place to execute on it. 
  • How can we empower our teams to lead and execute our strategy?
  • If you've ever read Good to Great, one of the keys to great companies is this concept of getting the right people on the bus, in the right seat for them, and all moving together in the right direction. How can we lead those on our teams 'buy-in' and execute on the strategy of the organization?
  • What are some tips you use or have seen from leaders who rely on their team(s) to win?

Know when to move on.

If you aren’t excited to go to work every day, it may be time to step down to let someone else bring the fire and passion for the work you do. 
  • This is sometimes a hard conversation. Have you ever had an experience in your career where you recognized the need for a change? What were some of the signs that it was time to move on?
  • Have you ever noticed this with a team member or someone you were leading? What does this conversation look like from a management perspective?

Session 7.0: Amy Jo Martin | General Discussion

10/26/2020

 
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When Amy Jo Martin, digital media pioneer and best-selling author, decided to go against the status quo and do things her own way, her boss labeled her a “renegade” and she’s owned the term ever since. In her talk at Leadercast 2020— Positive Disruption, Amy encourages leaders to lead like renegades for positive disruption.

“Renegades are all about positive disruption, not destruction,” she says. “Renegades are constantly asking, ‘Why not now? Why not me?’ They go from the known into the unknown… Renegades are definitely comfortable with getting uncomfortable. They thrive and crave that feeling.” She shares five rules for establishing a renegade mindset. 

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Session 7.1: Amy Jo Martin | #1

10/25/2020

 

Understand the worst-case scenario.

When you have an idea of the worst thing that could stand in the way of your “why not now?” idea, you realize how long it would take to get to get there. By doing this, Amy says you’re putting logic in the driver’s seat and fear in the backseat. ​​

Don't give yourself an out.

​ Amy advises to put a mechanism in place that holds yourself accountable and forces you to move forward.


  • In her opening story, Amy shares her moment of bravery when she texted Shaq that she is starting her own company. Amy capitalized on this courageous moment. Share a moment in your life where a moment of bravery/courage led to a breakthrough.
  • It can be quickly discouraging to think of worst-case scenarios, but important to plan for them. How do we (personally and professionally) balance the worst-case scenario vision with the control and courage to not give ourselves an out? 

Session 7.2: Amy Jo Martin | #2

10/24/2020

 

Leverage adversity. Be hyperaware of your mental, physical and emotional awareness. ​Have strong operating and belief systems. 

Use it as a springboard to move forward. “Don’t ask, ‘Why is this happening?’” she explains. “Ask, ‘What is this here to teach me?’”

​Amy says this should serve as your internal GPS, and the information you gather from it can be used to guide you on next steps.

The two are in sync. Your operating system is how you navigate your days, meetings, etc. But your belief system is the big picture. You should be able to flip back and forth between these two. 
  • Amy gave us 10 rules to renegades, but some of these play in tandem with each other. How do you see these 3 rules compliment each other?
  • How do we practice mindfulness over our internal voice to guide our perception in life? 
  • Share some of your tips and tricks to zooming in and out throughout the day and staying focused throughout.
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