Join us for episode 262 of Gathering The Kings Podcast, featuring our guest, Greg Davis, the CEO of Bigleaf Networks. Rising from a restaurant tragedy to tech titan, Greg pivoted his career with a unique twist, pouring his operational prowess into the tech space, laser-focused on human safety. With five high-impact tech ventures to his name, he's a powerhouse in business strategy and a master at rallying teams towards crystal-clear goals.
Get ready to be blown away with Greg's fresh takes on universal business processes, strategic decision-making, and value creation. You'll get an insider's look into how he navigates large operations, leans into his gut instincts, and even the story behind "Hunger Rush", a nod to his family roots. Greg, the perfect blend of super-smart and super-relatable, will ignite your business thinking. So, brace yourself and hit that play button – this is a must-listen episode!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[01:13] Introduction to Greg Davis and his business
[05:11] Greg’s burning desire that keeps him pushing
[10:43] A good decision that Greg has made in his career
[18:39] Greg reflects on what causes bad decisions
[23:57] Greg’s decision making process
[26:59] How and when to trust your gut to make decisions
[29:43] One KPI Greg would track if he had to choose only one?
[32:09] Greg’s book recommendations
[35:12] How Greg obsesses over work and family
[38:29] What advice would Greg give to his younger self?
[40:13] How to connect with Greg Davis
[41:18] Info on Gathering The Kings Mastermind
Notable Quotes
"Greed is compelling, and it's available all the time." - Greg Davis
"My lesson to everyone else is: when the boat leaves the dock, you want to be on the dock waving." - Greg Davis
"You can burn a lot of calories chasing things that don't necessarily make sense." - Greg Davis
"Great ideas that you can't execute are a waste of time." - Greg Davis
"I waited way too long to start making big-boy decisions in my life." - Greg Davis
"There is a whole skillset that a woman has, especially in the way she thinks, that I don't have. That's the part I'm always trying to pick from." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)
"Go be all that you're meant to be. Make bold decisions." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)
Books and Resources Recommended:
Bissinger, Buzz. Three Nights in August. Houghton Mifflin, 2005.
Three Nights In August: Strategy, Heartbreak, and Joy Inside the Mind of a Manager: Bissinger, Buzz: 9780618710539: Amazon.com: Books
Lencioni, Patrick. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. Jossey-Bass, 2002.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable: Patrick M. Lencioni,Patrick Lencioni: 9788126522743: Amazon.com: Books
Horowitz, Ben. The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers. HarperBusiness, 2014.