Clay Scroggins provides insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and navigating work/life priorities.
Key Takeaways
- Clay transitioned from full-time ministry to corporate speaking, following his passion and wife's encouragement
- Mentorship is crucial, but should be approached strategically with clear expectations and follow-through
- Balancing work and family requires intentionality, setting boundaries, and adapting to different life seasons
- Listening to trusted advisors and one's spouse can provide invaluable guidance for career decisions
Topics
Clay's Career Transition
- Worked in full-time ministry for 20 years at North Point Ministries
- Resigned in 2021 to pursue corporate speaking and occasional preaching
- Transition motivated by professional restlessness and wife's encouragement
- Had 3-6 months of savings and support from previous employer during transition
Entrepreneurship and Focus
- Initially said yes to almost everything to build income and experience
- After 2 years, became more selective and focused on ideal client profile
- Target audience: Jesus-leaning business owners/leaders with 30-150 employees
- Speaks on leadership topics, particularly from his book "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge"
Mentorship and Advisory Boards
- Recommends seeking specific advice rather than open-ended mentorship
- Suggests reverse mentoring from younger individuals for fresh perspectives
- Matthew's board of advisors meets quarterly to discuss faith, family, and finances
- Emphasizes the mentee should do the heavy lifting in mentor relationships
Work-Life Balance
- Adapts travel and speaking schedule to family needs and life stages
- Prioritizes regular date nights and quarterly getaways with spouse
- Focuses on quality time with kids, understanding their interests
- Struggles with integrating faith when often preaching on Sundays
Career Advice
- Listen to trusted friends who offer career guidance
- Pay attention to spouse's intuition about career decisions
- Foster relationships with people who care and have wisdom to offer
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