The Power of Truth and Tenacity: Putting Ethics and AQ in Action with Thomas Tidlund and Donna Johnson

In our latest episode, Blake Mallen welcomes industry icons Thomas Tidlund and Donna Johnson to SHIFT. 

So, what can a married couple, leading separate organizations, teach us about ethical entrepreneurial leadership and overcoming adversity? In this raw, from-the-heart conversation, top producers and top earners Donna and Thomas offer a masterclass about navigating adversity, finding self-awareness, empowering teams and what it means to do right by people.

Key Takeaways:

• No Spin Required: Why the Truth is Always Your Best Asset
• Turning Trials into Triumphs: Mastering Your AQ (Adversity Quotient)
• The Ethics Edge: Doing the Right Thing Even When It’s Tough
  

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 – Motivating Your Team
00:02:50 – Their Unique Journey
00:09:36 – Building Separate Organizations as a Couple
00:13:41 – Overcoming Obstacles
00:14:54 – Balancing Competing Professional Interests
00:15:02 – Building Synergy Between Spouses in Business
00:16:19 – Finding Purpose in the Business
00:18:11 –  Overcoming Adversity in Business
00:23:53 – Faith and Business
00:28:18 – Building Styles and Leadership
00:29:34 – Leading from Power
00:31:53 – Three C’s for Success
00:33:21 – Heart-Centric Leadership
00:35:48 – Long-term Vision and Ethics
00:39:15 – Ethics 101
00:42:57 – Navigating Challenges with Prayer and Discernment
00:44:34 – The Power of Mindset Shifts
00:47:57 – Embracing Audacious Goals and Hard Work
00:51:29 – Keeping Priorities in Order and Having Faith

Tune in now at shiftpodcast.com or on Spotify, Apple, Audible, Spotify or YouTube. 

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BLAKE MALLEN, a billion-dollar brand builder and community marketing expert, is the perfect person to bring this content to life. With 25+ years of field, ownership, and executive experience generating $3B+ in revenue, Blake brings a fresh and unique perspective from across direct selling industry. He is passionate about the power of potential and works with companies and communities to make the shifts needed to discover and develop theirs.