Leaders Intent
Are you struggling to adapt and manage work in today's dynamic and 24/7 world where everyone is on information overload? This podcast is intended to talk about relevant business issues and topics that leaders and employees are facing in today's ever changing world. The goal is to educate the audience on a topic, and give practical, real world examples on how the listeners can apply different tools, techniques and resources to assist them. We do this through conversation and stories, and even conclude each episode with some fun questions.
Leaders Intent
Leaders Intent Episode 6 - Big Elks Beginning: Geoff Hager's Entrepreneurial Story
Summary:
This episode features Jeff Hager, owner and CEO of Big Elk Energy Systems, who shares his life story and entrepreneurial journey. Jeff discusses growing up in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, his family background, education, career transitions, and the challenges he faced in starting his business. He talks about the struggles, setbacks, and moments of triumph that led to the success of Big Elk Energy Systems.
Key Insights
• Jeff’s upbringing in a small town and his family background greatly influenced his
values and work ethic.
• His journey from engineering to sales and eventually starting his own business
showcases the importance of following one’s calling.
• The challenges and setbacks he faced in starting Big Elk Energy Systems
highlight the resilience and determination required in entrepreneurship.
• Jeff’s emphasis on relationships, transparency, and authenticity in leadership
underscores the significance of trust and communication in business.
• His commitment to continuous learning, mentorship, and storytelling as a
leadership philosophy showcases the importance of personal growth and
development.
• The story behind the Companies name!
We hope you enjoy our discussion and please feel free to reach out to Geoff with any questions or comments you have.
Thanks for listening!
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