The J Curve
This podcast explores all things human evolution, wealth creation, leadership, spirituality/consciousness, business + healing... & more. If you're looking to reach new levels in life, then look no further.
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The J Curve
2.9 The Tension Between Balance & Stewardship with Michael Christian
Michael Christian is a Native American multi-CEO and serial entrepreneur. A resident of Austin, TX, Michael has spent extensive time in New York City working on Wall Street prior to launching his business consulting firm, Smeltzer Global.
His unique combination of blue-collar work ethic and boardroom acumen makes his firm a highly agile consultancy capable of advising clients in both vision and execution.
(00:00) Opening
(00:45) Michael and I’s origin story, attaching value to dollars
(06:45) Impact over income, the purpose of sales, information overload and integration
(13:45) Ignorance and enlightenment, chronological snobbery/bias
(20:00) Honoring your friends, colleagues, and mentors
(28:30) Legacy of character, courage and vulnerability as a leader
(33:45) Why people fear risk, why you should always do your best
(40:30) Michael’s definition of surrender, allowing others to control you
(46:30) Acknowledging resistance and having grace, giving our power away
(51:30) Brand identity test, Smeltzer Global services
(1:01:20) What Michael would tell the world
(1:03:30) Who Michael would share a glass of wine with in history
Follow Michael
https://www.instagram.com/officialmichaelchristian/
https://www.smeltzer.global/
Follow Me
https://www.instagram.com/jeremymichaelofficial/
Intro and outro music
https://birocratic.bandcamp.com/album/leftovers-4