Beyond Business: How Prioritizing Health and Relationships Elevates Leadership and Growth Featuring Chris Gannon
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Deep Dive
Why did Chris Gannon start prioritizing his health?
He wanted to be able to enjoy activities with his daughter when she grows up and realized he was not taking care of himself physically or mentally.
What is Captivate Talent's specialty?
Captivate Talent specializes in placing GTM (go-to-market) executives and contributors at high-growth B2B tech companies, including customer success and RevOps roles.
How does Chris Gannon stay consistent with his health goals?
He focuses on having a North Star, such as his daughter and business, and makes incremental changes like working out while traveling to maintain consistency.
What does Chris Gannon look for in business development partnerships?
He values relationships where partners prioritize solving problems and helping customers over simply closing deals or making money.
How does Chris Gannon differentiate Captivate Talent in a highly commoditized industry?
He emphasizes building genuine relationships with clients and ensuring that his team prioritizes long-term success over short-term gains.
What advice would the older Chris Gannon give his younger self?
He would advise his younger self to prioritize self-care, both physically and mentally, to show up as the best leader possible for his team and business.
What is Chris Gannon's approach to advancing relationships in business?
He believes in progressively building relationships, starting from leads to prospects, clients, partners, champions, and ultimately friends, rather than viewing them as transactions.
- Back injury prompted focus on health
- Improved physical and mental health positively impacted leadership and business performance
- Consistency is key, aided by a North Star goal and mindful choices
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