How to Build High-Performing Teams by Staying Hungry to Succeed with Lara Morgan

Today’s hyper curious guest is a British entrepreneur, investor in wellbeing products and philanthropist with an amazing track record of delivering accelerated growth: Lara Morgan. Lara is a self-described straight talking, no-nonsense entrepreneur.

“I want to lead a full life, which means that ultimately, I'm curious about everything and I'm constantly learning and that provides endless entertainment and opportunity.”

Lara started her first business, Pacific Direct, at the age of 23 and 17 years later, she sold 99% of her shares for £20 million. A mother of three girls, she's actively engaged with various global nonprofits as a board member or advisor. 

“You've got to enjoy the journey because the journey is relentless. It's brutal. There are some days you feel like crying, but that's okay, it always gets better the next day.”

In this episode, Lara discusses why difficult decisions regarding team members are a must so that you can grow a world class business; the key practice she applies when it comes to hiring salespeople; and the importance of the power of the choices we all have everyday when waking up in the morning:

“My dad gave me a huge gift, he used to say: which side of the bed did you get out of? And what he's saying there is - you've got a choice, right, get out of bed cheerful because who knows what the world is going to offer you.”

On today’s podcast:

• Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard
• How she defines success
• The crossover between sport and business 
• Teach your kids to be tougher
• Use enthusiasm to overcome fear
• Set bigger goals

Links:

• Twitter: @IamLaraMorgan
• LinkedIn: Lara Morgan
• Scentered
• Yogi Bare
• Global Amenities Direct
• KitBrix 
• Gate8 World
• Coppa Feel
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