40: GrowCo 2017 – Lessons, Insights + Connections
Megan and Tim share insights and inspirations from the 2017 Inc. GrowCo conference in New Orleans.
Notes:
- Overall vibe of conference – sharing of ideas, connection and collaboration
- New Ventures Megan and Tim have launched:
- Uphill Strategies – Leadership & Team Development
- UCYP: Uphill Conversations Young Professionals
- Going with your gut/intuition vs conducting direct or indirect research
- If your road to your dream isn’t built, maybe it’s time to break ground
- Social media has made everyone a part of the media
- Self-expression & showcasing identity
- Authenticity and willingness to learn is key to building trust
- Intentionality in building your business and personal brands
- Letting people behind the curtain (allowing yourself to be vulnerable) fosters a strong connection and allows for learning
- Sometimes you need to take a chance and step outside of your circle
- Importance of being mission focused
- There is great power in the words we speak into our daughters and son
- Value of having strong, complimentary, collaborative partnerships
- Life and business are expansive – take your time and adjust your speed
Books / Resources / People:
- Harriet Tubman
- Shama Hyder, The Marketing Zen Group
- Neil Blumenthal, Warby Parker
- Sheryl Sandberg, Option B, Lean In
- Kevin O’Leary
- John C. Maxwell, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn
- Uphill Strategies
- UCYP: Uphill Conversations Young Professionals podcast
INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC (Used by permission):
No Worries (© 2014 Anderson Music, LLC)
Gotta Move On (© 2014 Anderson Music, LLC)
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