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The Founder of 120VC

Jason Scott is a talentless, real-life anti-hero who doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. His speaking engagements consistently get 5 out of 5 stars. Beyond inspiring and thought-provoking, they help empower individuals, teams, and organizations to make change happen.

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  • PODCASTS

    Few people can rock the mic like J. Scott. Engage your audience with fresh content that practical, entertaining and proven by two decades of real-world transformational leadership experience.

  • KEYNOTES & TALKS

    Bring J in to fire your team up with one of his 60 or 90 minute talks packed with experience shares, evidence-based practices to help your team reach their leadership potential.

  • TEAM-BUILDING EVENTS

    Empower your team to build trust, enhance their adaptability to change, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation. Book in-person or virtual events for your leadership team or entire organization.

  • TRAINING & WORKSHOPS

    J. Scott is the founder of the Transformational Leadership Academy, known for it’s flagship 14-week training courses, workshops, and for developing winning teams and leaders of the status go.

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Podcast cover with purple background, yellow and purple text saying "Speaking to Influence" with photos of a smiling woman with a microphone labeled Dr. Laura Sicola and a man named Jason Scott.

In this episode of Speaking To Influence, Dr. Laura Sicola engages in a captivating conversation with Jason Scott, CEO of 120VC, unraveling the core elements of winning teams and effective leadership.

In this episode you will learn:

• Connecting employees to the company's mission is crucial for their engagement and satisfaction.

• Shifting from advocacy to inquiry in leadership communication can lead to better team collaboration and problem-solving.

• Leaders who focus on inquiry and active listening can empower their team members and set them up for success.

• Servant leadership requires a balance of leadership and management, with a focus on discipline, trust, transparency, and accountability. Inquiry is essential for effective leadership. Instead of immediately judging or dismissing someone's ideas, get curious and ask questions to understand their perspective.

• Developing empathy is crucial for effective leadership. It allows leaders to understand and connect with their team members, leading to better relationships and improved results.

• Being the lone voice of dissent can be challenging but necessary. It requires courage to speak up and offer a different perspective, but it can lead to better decision-making and innovation.

• Improving communication skills is an ongoing process. Leaders should continuously work on their ability to explain ideas clearly and listen actively to ensure effective communication.

• J. book 'It's Never Just Business, It's About People' offers valuable insights and lessons on leadership and communication.

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TOPICS LIKE:

  • It's important to demonstrate care by what we do, not by what we feel or say, and to exercise the power of a growth mindset and a happiness advantage.

  • Leadership is about enabling expected results, not control. If team members feel safe to set boundaries, they will be more focused and deliver on their commitments.

  • Bosses “hold people accountable.” The phrase itself sounds like they are physically accosting someone. When they don’t get the results they expect, they get frustrated because of the negative impact this situation will have on their success. So they start “holding people accountable” and looking for someone to blame. It can be brutal.

    A culture of accountability requires the team to master three disciplines:

    • Public self-evaluation and improvement

    • Peer accountability in the form of feedback and coaching

    • A leader that has mastered the ability to deliver critical feedback productively

  • Communicating your daily progress is an extremely valuable habit to develop—even if you’re just communicating it to yourself. Focusing on your progress on a daily basis will show you that each day is an opportunity for growth and forward movement

  • To me, leadership is about creating a culture of listeners, collaborators, challengers, and decision-makers. Leadership is about enabling your team to self-actualize by giving them a voice and engaging their creativity.

  • If leadership is so great for self-actualizing everyone on the team, what about the leaders themselves? How can they participate and benefit?

    Wouldn’t it be great if they actively listened and challenged your assumptions to ensure we have a 360-degree view of the situation?

    If you want a high-performing team, there will be a time when each member needs to be a great follower and each member needs to be a great leader.

  • "️J. is passionate and puts people before tasks and outcomes; two characteristics of the best leaders I know."

    - Ron Glickman, Chief Information Officer Trader Joe’s Company

  • “Jason communicates some simple, key leadership principles and then backs them up with actionable techniques….Jason Scott, you have changed how I will lead, for the better!”

    - Mike Brendel, 120VC training review on 120VC.com

  • "120VC is my go-to for anything Leadership, Project Management or Change Management."

    - Dionne Aarsen, Director of Project Portfolio Services NBCUniversal