Building Community Through Service with Gary Travis: Lead to Succeed 55
Summary:
What happens when large, service-oriented corporations can’t find the right nonprofit to partner with or the right jobs to motivate their people? Enter Gary Travis. Gary, an army veteran, founded Givaly to partner corporations with the right nonprofits to ensure a “service win-win.” Listen to Gary, a LinkedIn influencer, to gain a refreshing perspective on failure and success and what keeps driving him forward. Learn how giving is gaining and how goals, consistency, patience and respect are key components of successful entrepreneurship.
Episode Notes:
1:15 – Naphtali introduces Gary
3:42 – Failure is not fatal; it’s a step to success
5:35 – Large companies want to contribute to the community but get stuck in the process
7:11 – Nonprofits are too overwhelmed to ask for, accept, and manage the help from contributing companies
8:22 – Matching large companies with small nonprofits evens out the playing field and gives small nonprofits a chance to be heard and helped
9:07 – Giving is a great business strategy
9:24 – The new generation in the workforce emphasizes socially responsible companies
9:51 – Latest consumers gravitate towards companies with great ethics
10:24 – Positive and giving culture creates a superior workplace environment and attracts employees
13:00 – The challenges of transitioning from veteran life to civilian life
14:18 – Veterans’ advantage: ability to cope with stress
14:54 – The importance of appreciating the skills and experience veterans may bring to the workforce even though they lack the more common work experience
19:25 – Tips for success on LinkedIn: Post wise and inspiring content, be consistent with your brand, and be respectful
24:58 – Important steps to success: Have a clear goal, work towards it every day, don’t be afraid to fail, and reflect often
26:42 – Most influential person in Gary’s life: Mom
28:28 – Rapidly growing a business can ultimately fail it, while slow and steady growth brings success
29:49 – Patience is paramount
30:41 – Rapid Fire
32:47 – Follow Gary on LinkedIn, Email him: gary@givaly.com or check out his website
33:42 – Fail forward, make mistakes, learn from them, and build a team around you!
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