Father’s Day Special: Lessons for Business and Life from Coach Mike (aka my dad)
Description
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16, and we’re celebrating in our own, special way… today’s episode features Mike Gaughan: missile launch officer, successful businessman, sports coach, and, most importantly, Conor’s dad!
Hear the stories that Conor grew up on, including Mike’s time from paperboy to the Air Force Academy and beyond, the three phone phone calls you should make every day, and what it takes to be a true leader in business, and in life.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Mike Gaughan on why teamwork matters
00:50 Conor Gaughan introduces his dad
02:09 Childhood aspirations, athletics, and military background
12:38 Axioms for life, working as a paperboy, and farming
20:45 Air Force Academy, business lessons, and memorable stories
27:38 Civilian life, the bookmobile, and climbing the corporate ladder
38:29 Building connection, solving problems, and finding optimism
43:35 Leaving a legacy and final words of wisdom
45:55 End credits
If you liked this episode, listen next to our episode with Greg Putnam of Little Belt Cattle Co.
Connect with Conor Gaughan on linkedin.com/in/ckgone and threads.net/@ckgone
Have questions, or a great idea for a potential guest? Email us at CiC@consensus-digital.com
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