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24/05/2026
Host thought of the week - Siebe Van Der Zee.
Host Diana White welcomes returning guest CJ Cornell—entrepreneur, engineer, Arizona State University professor who helped start its entrepreneurship program, mentor/advisor, and author of book 'The Age of Entrepreneurship' plus a new children’s book series.
Stop "Toiling" and Start Finishing. 🏁🔥
We all love the rush of a new idea. But as Dr. CJ Cornell points out that the world doesn’t reward "work in progress"—it rewards completion .
The Truth About Your To-Do List:
✅ Energy vs. Results: Starting creates excitement, but only finishing creates results. If it isn't finished, it doesn't count.
✅ The Perfectionism Trap: Cornell argues that it’s better to get a project out the door—even if it's not exactly how you imagined—than to let it sit in a "beta" stage for years.
✅ The World Only Responds to "Done": You can spend a decade on a revolutionary idea, but if you never put it in front of a customer, you haven't made an impact .
CJ’s advice is simple: Crossing the finish line is a skill in itself. Don't let your talent be overshadowed by a trail of half-finished projects.
🎧 Listen to the full masterclass here: https://10lessonslearned.com/leadership-cj-cornell
19/05/2026
Lesson #2: Words Lie, Actions Lie, Consistency Doesn’t Lie - Mark Smith
According to the veteran recruiter, a candidate with the perfect pitch (Words) and a stellar project on their resume (Actions) may not be the ideal candidate.
Why Consistency is the ultimate truth-teller:
✅ Words are a script: Anyone can learn the "right" things to say to get through a meeting or an interview.
✅ Actions can be temporary: A person can act out of character for a short burst to get what they want.
✅ Patterns reveal character: You can't fake a habit for five years. Consistency is the only thing that reveals a person's true North Star.
Mark’s advice to leaders? Stop looking for the "heroic moment" and start looking for the "reliable rhythm." The best indicator of future performance isn't what they say they'll do—it's what they’ve done consistently for a decade.
🎧 Listen to Mark Smith’s masterclass on leadership, recruitment, and the art of the "long game" here: https://10lessonslearned.com/mark-smith/
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