Bill McDonald, husband, father, martial arts instructor, gym owner, entrepreneur, and the owner and host of The Bearded Beast Show talks about Ronald Reagan, who The Beast looks upon as one of his favorite leaders. Bill also provides 15 useful leadership lessons that he has learned from Ronald Reagan. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Bill McDonald shares his favorite speech from US President Ronald Reagan. 
• Have a strong vision and hold onto it. 
• What is the connection between Franklin Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan?  
• Find ways to hire great team members and built bonds. 
• Age doesn't have to be a weakness. 
• Keep focused on your perspective.  
• Ronald Reagan was diligent about maintaining his health. 
• How do you learn to lead?  
• Teams will only perform up to the level of their leader. 
• Go above and beyond with every opportunity you have. 
• Always hold yourself accountable at all times, even when people aren't watching. 

3 Key Points:

1. Compromise to achieve your goals. 
2. Seek allies instead of reasons to disagree with others. 
3. Make a habit of taking initiative. 

Tweetable Quotes:

• "'Craft a compelling vision." – Bill McDonald
• "Personel is essential to management" – Bill McDonald
• "Protect your health." – Bill McDonald

Resources Mentioned:

• The Bearded Beast Show 

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