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Let’s Talk About It with Larry Long, Jr #Authorlife #Saleslife #LeadershipLittle things are really the big things: this is what Larry Long, Jr. believes in, especially when it comes to leadership. The seemingly small gestures that we do for our team can have a profound and lasting impact on our work relationships.In today’s exciting episode, Larry shares what it takes to unlock your ultimate potential as a leader and achieve leadership success through authenticity, active listening, and living intentionally. He also talks about how important it is to know the impression you leave on others.About the GuestLarry Long, Jr. is the founder and CEO of LLJR Enterprises. He is also the co-author of Color Outside the Lines, Stories of Extraordinary Leaders, a book on what it means to be a true leader, and will soon launch his own mastermind group. As a motivational speaker and one-on-one and team coach, Larry is on a mission to help individuals and organizations get themselves to the next level.In This EpisodeWho is Larry Long, Jr.? [1:03]What does he mean by “the little things really are the big things”? [2:24]How important is it to be a good listener in sales and leadership? [4:01]…and many moreQuotes“Just relax, open up your ears, open up your mind and really seek to understand, not just what are they saying, but what’s the meaning behind it.” [5:06]“Sometimes leaders forget that it’s not about you. I call those folks “me monsters.” No, you can’t be a leader and it’s all about you—it’s about them!” [6:34]“Real leadership is when you’ve got people engaged and they know, not just by your words, not just what you write, but how you act that you have their best interest in mind and everything that you’re doing is to serve them as well as to serve the organization.” [6:56]“If you’re not willing to admit it, be vulnerable, be authentically you—all of you—then who are you leading? You’re fooling yourself...I encourage leaders to keep it real, as real as they can with the folks that they’re leading. Let them know, hey, just like you, I’ve got the ups and downs, the twists and turns. Life is life!” [12:35] Resources MentionedLarry Long Jr's WebsiteLarry Long Jr's LinkedInColor Outside the Lines, Stories of Extraordinary LeadersJoyce Johnson's WebsiteJoyce Johnson's FacebookJoyce Johnson's InstagramJoyce Johnson's TwitterJoyce Johnson's LinkedInJoyce Johnson's YouTubeKey WordsLeadership, career development, mentoring, group mentoring, leader, motivation, author