
#294: Bobby Long, Partner and Co-Founder, Piedmont Capital Partners – See the best in people
How Leaders Lead with David NovakShow Notes
As the Partner and Co-Founder of Piedmont Capital Partners, Bobby Long invests in big problems that need big solutions – stuff like Alzheimer’s research and lithium ion technology.
But he does it all in the most relational way: listening with humility, doing deals on a handshake, and looking for ways to truly serve everyone he meets, regardless of their status.
In this episode you're going to find out what happens when someone decides to use everything they've built to actually change the world.
These days, it can feel like climbing the ladder of success means we have to be a little cynical and disingenuous in our relationships. But in this episode, you’ll see a better way – one where seeing the best in people can be what actually makes you successful.
You’ll also learn:
The refreshing sales philosophy that made Bobby successful in the insurance business
How to be generous to others without being a doormat
What it really means to be a great communicator
The shocking move he made to save a longstanding PGA golf tournament
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