Episode 37: The Excellence Equation: Unlocking the Formula for Extraordinary Performance with Dave Anderson
“Every time we decide to do our best, we train our conscience that that's our standard.” —Dave Anderson
Excellence is not a lofty ideal reserved for the chosen few— it is a mindset and a way of being that is accessible to all. By starting each day with intention, nourishing our minds and bodies, and maintaining the highest standards, we train our minds to operate at the level of excellence we know we're capable of.
Dave Anderson is an internationally renowned speaker, author, and leadership expert known as "Mr. Accountability". As the founder of Learn to Lead and the author of 16 books, Dave has helped many cultivate self-discipline, maintain high standards, and build an unshakable foundation for excellence in all areas of life. His new book, Elevate Your Excellence, provides a practical roadmap for mastering the art of doing ordinary things extraordinarily.
Join the conversation as Scott and Dave discuss what excellence means, where it begins, what it requires, how to achieve it despite challenges, and the benefits of living in excellence. They also discuss the power of writing a book, implementing a subscription model, and being relational rather than transactional.
Connect with Dave:
Dave "Mr. Accountability" Anderson is a leading international speaker and author on personal and corporate performance improvement. After an extensive career in the automotive retail business Dave, along with his wife Rhonda, began LearnToLead - entering its third decade - with the goal to help individuals and organizations reach their personal and corporate potential.
The author of 15 books (his 16th, Elevate Your Excellence: The Power of Doing Ordinary Things Extraordinarily Well, upcoming in 2024) and host of the wildly popular podcast, "The Game Changer Life," Dave's no-nonsense messages impact readers and listeners in over 174 countries. Dave has spoken in twenty-one countries and presents 100+ times annually to a wide array of businesses, athletic teams, and nonprofits.
His immediately applicable messages, energized and dynamic presentation style, and unmatched content positively focus, equip, and inspire teams to do better – and the principles he shares resonate with audiences from a wide array of industries.
His direct, often humorous, and somewhat politically incorrect approach has earned him the nickname, “Mr. Accountability.” Dave’s “in-the-trenches” background of starting and running world-class businesses, coupled with his relatable non-academic approach creates an unmatched connection that resonates with his audiences and moves them to action.
Dave and Rhonda are also co-founders of the Matthew 25:35 Foundation, which helps feed, clothe, and house under-resourced people worldwide. In his personal time, Dave enjoys martial arts and holds a second-degree black belt in karate. He has been married for three decades to Rhonda and enjoys life as a grandpa immensely.
Episode Highlights:
01:13 16 Books and Beyond
06:18 Where Excellence Begins
14:08 The Power of Books
19:27 The Benefits of Subscription Model
23:11 Be Relational, Not Transactional
Resources:
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Quotes:
02:20 “Principles will work if you work the principles.” —Dave Anderson
03:40 “Excellence begins before it begins.”
03:52 “If our standards aren't high enough, if we don't hold ourselves accountable, it's hard to export that to other people.” —Dave Anderson
04:59 “It’s not about perfection. It's about having the routine and it being your go-to. Having that routine gives you the foundation.” —Scott Reib
05:42 “You don’t want to be excellent just for excellence’s sake, because we're called to be excellent.” —Scott Reib
17:18 “Get ready for excellence in your arena before you're in that arena.” —Dave Anderson
08:26 “Every time we decide to do our best, we train our conscience that that's our standard.” —Dave Anderson
15:40 “Relationships are priceless— They last forever.” –Dave Anderson
20:16 “Find something in your business that you can turn into recurring revenue which will then give you cash flow to go do more things so that you can create more value for your customer.” —Scott Reib
22:16 “They may eventually find another thing that you're doing to get involved with you at a higher level. But if you don't have anything at that lower level, people feel like they just can't they can't interact with you.” —Scott Reib
23:06 “If you're chasing the dollars, you're never going to catch them. But, if you're chasing people, you'll catch them, and the dollars will find you.” —Scott Reib
23:30 “By having other ways for people to engage you, you go from being transactional to being relational. It's much more effective.” —Dave Anderson
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