1. When we focus on chasing the spotlight over building relationships, we miss out on the thing that makes people happiest.
Research shows that relationships are what make people happier and healthier throughout their lives. By putting people and relationships first in your organization, you can transform its culture.
2. If you want to find your purpose, ask yourself “Who am I here for?”
When we commit to investing in the people around us, everyone wins, including your organization.
3. Recognition isn’t bad, but unhealthy desire for it is.
It’s possible (but difficult) to become very successful without allowing your ego and self-worth to become tied up in the amount of credit you receive.
How do you define success at work, and how do you define it in other areas of your life?
Just like Tim’s example of learning about humility from Tim Cook, are there leaders who inspire you to put others first? What have you learned from them?
What is one small change you can make today to start prioritizing relationships in the workplace?
Of the three desires Tim talked about (credit, recognition, and influence), which one do you find yourself wanting the most?
Look for ways to shine the light on other people. - Tim Schurrer
The spotlight mindset is the unhealthy desire for attention and recognition. - Tim Schurrer
May we be the people who look to our teams and serve them. - Tim Schurrer
Leaders cast a shadow in their organization. - Tim Schurrer
(02:41) Tim shares one of his favorite memories from working with Donald Miller
(06:09) What is the problem with how people pursue success, and how do people in the
“secret society” do it differently?
(09:05) Tim explains how a “spotlight mindset” gets in the way of leaders’ success
(13:51) Relationships are what keep people happy and healthy throughout their lives
(17:37) How can focusing on others help us find our purpose?
(23:00) When leaders focus on developing other leaders, everyone wins
(25:39) How can leaders overcome their desire for recognition, credit and influence?
(31:20) When is enough enough?
(34:42) This week’s download: Tim is giving away the first three chapters of his book, “The Secret Society of Success.”
