In this episode, we speak to Jason Scott, founder of 120 VC, a consulting firm that helps large organizations build high-performing teams and achieve better results. They discuss Jason's journey from growing up in a tough neighborhood to the military to starting his own business. Jason provides insights on leadership, accountability, and empowering teams.Key Quotes:"Getting that alignment is really easy when you have a team player, because there's only three reasons to do anything - improve customer satisfaction, team member satisfaction, or profitability." - Jason Scott"What we do now is we go in and we know corporate America gives a lot of lip service to teams. We're a team. We're a team. We're a team. Except for they don't operate like teams." - Jason Scott"Leadership in and of itself is a change discipline...And lastly, that whole thing, leaders are born, not made. That's baloney." - Jason ScottMain Discussion Points:- Jason's challenging upbringing and early experiences that drove his persistence and curiosity- His approach of working across industries and “living a five or six brand day” to accelerate his learning- Why big companies often struggle when they lose touch with their mission and culture- The role of leadership in aligning teams around shared priorities- Why mastering leadership requires practice and accountability from coaches- Action is more important than learning alone; leaders need to motivate teams to changeChapters:[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Links Mentioned:Jason Scott OnlineJohn Kelley OnlineBeefy MarketingYour Business Needs a Wingman