S1 E6 - Part 1 - Leading Through Change (Mini-Series)

The Whole Enchilada Podcast

In this episode, Mitch Santala talks to Executive Scheduling Associates’ client, Brett – a 25-year veteran of the life insurance industry – about how he adapted and lead his team through the 2020 pandemic and into today.

After an introduction by host Gil Moegerle, Mitch talks about his take on leading through change – and that not everyone is successful at it. He continues, talking about The Whole Enchilada spirit that defines entrepreneurs, whether their occupation fits the traditional definition or not.

Mitch also makes a Chuck Norris claim about how the martial arts master handles shifting trends and variations.

Erin Pruetz asks Brett about how his business changed during the pandemic and how it also stayed the same. Brett’s answers about new types of communications and the challenges of virtual meetings lead Mitch to talk about his philosophy of forced change and what it can do to strong leaders and entrepreneurial spirits. He discusses adaptation, the pain of staying the same, and how innovation can quickly become tradition.

Mitch also shares a personal story about his experience in a Class 4 white water rafting adventure and the invaluable leadership lessons that came from two pieces of advice from the guide.

Brett weighs in on his best practices for managing time with clients and Mitch expands on it, advising that productivity may actually mean the opposite of what we’ve always assumed it means.

As always, we asked our signature question, inviting Brett to whisk us away to the best Mexican food he’s ever had. Brett doesn’t hesitate to mention Chuy’s, a restaurant chain in the American South and Southwest, where he urges us to indulge in the Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom platter - chicken enchiladas smothered in a creamy pepper sauce.

Links:

The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzero https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PFC9MR0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful-ebook/dp/B07WF972WK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9LMN9X09C4HE&dchild=1&keywords=seven+habits+of+highly+effective+people&qid=1609991502&s=digital-text&sprefix=seven+habits%2Cdigital-text%2C183&sr=1-1

The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity by Kory Kogon, Adam Merrill, Leena Rinne https://www.amazon.com/Choices-Path-Extraordinary-Productivity-ebook/dp/B00LQMDZZI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+five+choices&qid=1609991422&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Chuy’s Mexican Food https://www.chuys.com/

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