Jimmy Rayford's guest appearances

Jimmy Rayford

Circle City Success

Make My People Better

The EOS Leader

The Edge

Mendy Werne

Tiffany Sauder

Eric Anderson

Scott Lewis

Bob Goff

Mary Miller

Mike Webster

Mike Kelly

Dan Moore

Gary Brackett

Erica Ballard

Nick Friedman

Kelly Keefe

Mike Paton

Neil Miller

OwlTail

Jimmy Rayford stepped into his role as the CEO of Dealers Wholesale during the COVID season. Transitioning to a new job has enough challenges without a pandemic, but Jimmy made sure to lean into his leadership style of empathy and clear communication to ease the shift for himself and his new employees.  In this episode Jimmy shares resources he keeps in his “toolkit” to help cultivate leadership development and growth, and be a leader of people versus an organization.  Book Recommendations:    You’re in Charge, Now What? by Thomas J. Neff and James M. Citrin  Mindset by Carol Dweck Chase the Lion by Martin Batterson 

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyrayford/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jimmy Rayford</a> stepped into his role as the CEO of <a href="https://www.dealerswholesale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dealers Wholesale</a> during the COVID season. Transitioning to a new job has enough challenges without a pandemic, but Jimmy made sure to lean into his leadership style of empathy and clear communication to ease the shift for himself and his new employees.  In this episode Jimmy shares resources he keeps in his “toolkit” to help cultivate leadership development and growth, and be a leader of people versus an organization.  Book Recommendations:  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Charge-Now-What-Point/dp/1400048664" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You’re in Charge, Now What? by Thomas J. Neff and James M. Citrin</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322/ref=asc_df_0345472322/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312049124368&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=10350476350484573596&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9016044&amp;hvtargid=pla-423142297401&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=&amp;ref=&amp;adgrpid=61851652213&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvadid=312049124368&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=10350476350484573596&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9016044&amp;hvtargid=pla-423142297401" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mindset by Carol Dweck</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.markbatterson.com/books/chase-the-lion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chase the Lion by Martin Batterson</a></li> </ul>

069: Leaning into Your Leadership Style with Jimmy Rayford

Jimmy Rayford, CEO of Dealers Wholesale, joins Tim for this episode. They discuss the structure and impact EOS provides for their organizations, as well as the beauty of its simplicity and tools. They also dig into what it means to build a balanced team. Tune in and hear Jimmy's professional and personal insights, his edge in life, and more.   Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn. Learn more about Dealers Wholesale.    Key Takeaways:   EOS provided the structure (4:34) The beauty is in the simplicity (6:07) Making sure you have a balanced team (13:45) Jimmy's edge (17:48) 

Jimmy Rayford, CEO of Dealers Wholesale, joins Tim for this episode. They discuss the structure and impact EOS provides for their organizations, as well as the beauty of its simplicity and tools. They also dig into what it means to build a balanced team. Tune in and hear Jimmy's professional and personal insights, his edge in life, and more. Connect with Jimmy on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyrayford/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Learn more about <a href="https://www.dealerswholesale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dealers Wholesale</a>.  Key Takeaways:  <ul> <li>EOS provided the structure (4:34)</li> <li>The beauty is in the simplicity (6:07)</li> <li>Making sure you have a balanced team (13:45)</li> <li>Jimmy's edge (17:48)</li> </ul>

Jimmy Rayford explains how beauty is in the simplicity

Build up and challenge your employees. Jimmy Rayford, CEO of Dealer’s Wholesale in Indianapolis, champions leading through action and genuine care for others. Jimmy shares how authenticity and staying true to his commitments have served him through every stage of his leadership.

Build up and challenge your employees. Jimmy Rayford, CEO of Dealer’s Wholesale in Indianapolis, champions leading through action and genuine care for others. Jimmy shares how authenticity and staying true to his commitments have served him through every stage of his leadership.

Jimmy Rayford | Put Your People First