Show Notes

Why Jim thinks baby boomers are an adaptable generation  [02:17]

Two stereotypical images of baby boomers [03:27]

On having a career plan and making sacrifices to achieve it  [07:08]

How being geographically flexible helped Jim achieve his goals  [09:44]

Jim’s 4 metrics of success  [13:25]

What traits does Jim look for in a leader?  [15:05]

A look into Jim’s recruitment process  [16:37]

Books for the emerging leader  [19:26]

On Steve Jobs  [20:30]

Baby boomers’ work ethic: we are going to do what it takes to get it done.  [22:06]

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Vista College CEO Interview w/ Highlevel Wisdom - part 2

Show Notes

How Jim Tolbert established Vista College  [04:12]

The profile of a non-traditional student  [05:33]

Addressing an important economic need led to the tremendous growth of Vista College  [05:54]

Jim shares the key to his company’s success   [08:39]

The critical role of millennials in integrating technology into a business  [10:18]

How the school’s millennial employees changed the company culture  [11:02]

Jim talks of the other company changes brought about by the presence of millennial employees  [11:29]

Simon Sinek’s TED Talk on the ‘why’ of a company resonated with Jim  [11:57]

The impact of “Every kid gets a trophy” mentality  [14:37]

How companies can address the knowledge gap being created as baby boomers retire  [19:37]

Three things an emerging leader can learn from a baby boomer  [23:00]

What Jim learned from a young man in his marketing team  [25:08]

Do you want to do it your way or do you want to do it the right way? [26:35]

A few ways that Jim energizes his team to increase productivity  [26:44]

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Vista College CEO Interview w/ Highlevel Wisdom - part 1

CEO Jim Tolbert discusses his career journey and the story of Vista College

Jim Tolbert on the origins of Vista College

CEO Jim Tolbert discusses the impact of millennials coming into the workspace and how it has changed workplace dynamics

Jim Tolbert on the Unique Traits and Importance of Millennial Workers

CEO Jim Tolbert gives advice and tips for those currently looking to join the workforce

Jim Tolbert on Hard and Soft Skills for Millennials

CEO Jim Tolbert addresses misconceptions about baby boomers

Jim Tolbert on How to Work Across Generations

CEO Jim Tolbert gives advice for millennials transitioning in a career

Jim Tolbert on the Best Way for Millennials to Change Careers

Jim Tolbert discusses what success means to him as a CEO

Jim Tolbert on the Definition of Success & Leadership in the Modern Workplace

CEO Jim Tolbert discusses what an emerging leader can learn and gain from a baby boomer that might be important to leadership

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