Beyond 9-5: Leading, Risk-Taking, and Embracing the 4-Day Work Week with Jake Kurtz

Leader(shi*) Happens Podcast: Season 2 Episode 1 | Host: Ken Schmitt | Guest: Jake Kurtz
If you're looking for a quick dose of inspiration and wisdom on leadership, risk-taking, and finding balance, this podcast with Jake Kurtz is a must-listen. It's packed with valuable takeaways that might just reshape your perspective on success and life.
Jake Kurtz has gained recognition as a leader and champion for the 4-day workweek movement. He joins us to dive into why it's crucial to understand your values, strengths, and weaknesses to lead effectively.
Jake reminds us that self-awareness is the secret sauce for effective leadership. He's a big believer that knowing oneself and embracing honesty about it is key to making a difference. Jake is no stranger to the art of taking calculated risks - he's experienced firsthand how these bold moves can yield substantial rewards. Brace yourself for a candid conversation where he lays bare both the exhilarating highs and the challenging lows of his entrepreneurial journey.
But what really makes Jake stand out is his vision of business as a way to make a positive impact on people's lives. It's not just about the bottom line for him; it's about leaving a mark and making the world a better place.
And let's not forget that he's a leading voice in the 4-day workweek movement. He talks about how this innovative approach to work can benefit both employees and businesses, fostering productivity, well-being, and work-life balance.
About This Week's Guest:
Jake Kurtz is the Founder and CEO of Brick Media, a Tampa-based social media agency. Brick Media specializes in social media management and paid advertising services. Before running Brick Media and owning a business full-time, Jake always worked in marketing - both on the in-house and agency side. In the past decade, he worked on campaigns for Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, Clorox, Ideal Image, Visit Florida, Dali Museum, BayCare, CDW, Hoover, Dyson, Marriott, Experience Kissimmee, Daily Burn, American Greetings, and Hallmark.
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About Your Host:
Ken Schmitt, is CEO and founder of TurningPoint Executive Search and the author of The Practical Optimist, An Entrepreneur's Journey through Life's Turning Points. Raised in an entrepreneurial household, Ken comes to the mic with a uniquely authentic voice, blending life, family, and business together. Not preachy, academic, or theoretical, this podcast focuses on what makes real leaders tick. Get ready to laugh while learning something about ourselves along the way! Join Ken twice a month for an exploration of authentic leadership, venturing into mentorship, hiring, employee engagement, accountability, empowerment, and beyond.
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