What separates the outliers from the rest?

In this episode of What Makes You Tick, Scott MacGregor - Founder of the Outlier Project and SomethingNew LLCC, author of Standing O - joins Richard Washington, MD at Tick Talent to explore the mindset, habits, and principles that define extraordinary people.

Scott shares what he’s learned from decades of studying top performers, building people-first organizations, and helping leaders unlock their potential. From gratitude and grit to community and curiosity, this conversation breaks down how outliers think differently, act intentionally, and create impact in both life and business.

🧠 You’ll Learn

What really makes someone an outlier

The connection between mindset, discipline, and purpose

Why people-first leadership beats ego-driven success

How to build meaningful relationships that open doors

The secret to standing out without selling out

Why gratitude is the most underrated driver of performance

Key Themes

Outlier Mindset • Purposeful Leadership • Personal Growth • Business Impact • Relationship Capital • Gratitude & Grit • Career Reinvention

🔗 Connect & Learn More

📘 Follow Scott MacGregor on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/macgregorscott/

🌐 Learn more about the Outlier Project: https://www.theoutlierproject.live

📘 Explore his books: Standing O, Standing O Encore, and Standing O Salutes

About Richard Washington

Richard Washington is the host of Making Revenue Tick and a trusted authority for tech founders looking to hire and scale elite revenue teams. Known for his contrarian, practical approach, Richard helps startups avoid costly hiring mistakes, align GTM teams, and grow from early traction to sustained success.

Follow Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richwash/

Read Richard’s Newsletter Growth Magnet: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7083793079794556928

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