E176 — “Know Yourself”: Interview with Michael Scovel Part 2

In this episode of “From Busy to Rich,” hosts Wes Young, Justin Lakin and guest Michael Scovel continue their discussion on the importance of self-awareness and understanding personal strengths in financial services careers. They explore the “working genius” framework, leadership styles, and the balance between energizing (“get to”) and necessary (“have to”) tasks.

In today’s episode we will cover:

• Self-awareness in professional roles.
• The concept of “working genius” and its impact.
• Differentiating between energizing tasks (“get to” tasks) and obligatory tasks (“have to” tasks).
• Leadership styles in financial services: developers, recruiters, and pioneers.
• The significance of open communication between leaders and team members.
• Techniques for engaging clients and understanding their needs through research and insightful questioning.

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