Leadership and Growth: Dusty Gulleson on Collaboration, Coaching, and Visionary Strategies

Richard Walsh connects with Dusty Gulleson to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the power of collaboration in building a business. They discuss the importance of creating a collaborative work environment and aligning outcomes with client needs, while steering clear of distractions. Dusty emphasizes using DISC assessments for balanced leadership teams and the significance of training employees from scratch. The conversation delves into transitioning from entrepreneur to coach, the value of frontline leadership, and fostering a positive work culture. They also cover the integration of business and tech, the challenges of collecting subjective data, and the need for accountability in leadership decisions.

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Dusty Gulleson

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Richard Walsh

Host • 50%

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0:00	Introduction to Sharpen the Spear and Richard Walsh's background
1:28	Dusty Gulleson's backstory and entrepreneurial journey
5:01	Building a business with collaboration and problem-solving
10:24	Creating a collaborative work environment
12:20	Defining and aligning true outcomes with client needs
18:42	Helping clients see beyond shiny objects and meet real needs
23:37	Importance of DISC assessments and balanced C-suite teams
26:11	Training and developing employees from scratch
28:45	Transitioning from entrepreneur to coach and servant leadership
32:07	Value of frontline leadership and community interaction
42:00	Retaining employees and fostering a positive work culture
46:41	Combining business and tech for customer experience
50:03	Challenges in collecting subjective data and setting a vision
55:45	Accountability and regularly reviewing strategic vision
59:40	Hiring for interpersonal behavior and leadership impact
1:03:45	Addressing weak leadership and accountability
1:06:16	Overcoming fear and making tough decisions in leadership
1:09:23	How to connect with Dusty Gulleson and closing remarks
1:10:50	Sponsor: Grittolead.com
1:11:17	Final sign-off and motivational send-off

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