Ep81: Modern Leadership with Jake Carlson

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drop everything to go and travel the world? Our amazing guest today is here to tell us about when he did that and the amazing journey of leadership that it created for him.

Jake Carlson is a business leader, an inspirational speaker and a 9-5 dropout. After 11 years as a tax attorney, he chose “different”. Taking his 3 kids out of school for the adventure of a lifetime, the family spent a year living in 12 countries, overcoming robbery, redeye flights and Haggis while learning to love the rich cultures of the world.
 
Jake is now on a mission to help elite achievers become leaders by mastering what he calls, the CIA of Influence. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Does not recommend everyone to just drop everything and take off for a full year, especially if you have a family. Start small and work your way up to really see if that type of lifestyle is what you truly want. 
• Take small action steps today and consistently over time, that puts you in the direction you want to go. 
• The difference between Passion and Purpose. 
• Decisions are not permanent, if it doesn't work out, learn from it and figure out your next step. 
• Leadership can be found in every corner of the Earth. 
• Modern Leadership is constantly changing. 
• Leadership is a skill that anyone can learn, as there are many different levels of leadership. 
• Let people lead in the area where their expertise is. 
• What is the CIA of Influence? 
• What surfing taught Jake about Leadership. 
• All of us CAN be leaders, but not all of us are the SAME leader. 

Connect with Jake at jakeacarlson.com and take your free Leadership Super Power Assessment at jakeacarlson.com/ryp

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