How to create psychological safety, yet push others for more. | Podcast Interview with Steve Montgomery, founder of Legion Insurance Group

Did you have a bad week? Or maybe a few bad weeks?

I know for me, there have been some bad weeks at various times these last two years.

However, this week's podcast guest, Steve Montgomery, gave me a new perspective on what a bad week is.

In 2009, Steve had 3 awful events take place in a matter of 10 days!

First, his wife calls him informing him that she just had just miscarried their first baby.

The very next day, Steve was a part of a mass layoff at work.

So unemployed and grieving the loss of their first child, Steve then receives more heartbreaking news.

His dad died!

A miscarriage, a job loss, and a father's death is a pretty  week!

I don't know how I would have responded if I was in his shoes. Maybe depression, drunkenness, or just slothfulness.

However, my hope is by listening to today's podcast, we all respond the way Steve did.

He responded as a victor and not a victim.

A favorite verse of mine lately is Romans 8:28, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good"

Steve put his faith in that verse back then. Forwarding now to  2022, he can say how God used all those stories for good.

Such a great podcast!  

 

In this episode, you’ll discover… 

The key trait to win at work and win at home (1:56) The #1 thing a team desires (7:05) You don’t have to be a risk-taker to be successful (10:17) How God intervened in Steve’s life (18:15) How to remain hopeful and faithful in the face of adversity (22:40)

 

Steve’s Bio:

Mr. Montgomery is the Founder and CEO of Legion Insurance Group. An important personal experience was the catalyst for his entrepreneurial endeavor. His real-world success and insight-led Mr. Montgomery to leverage his desire to protect people from harm’s way to bring honor and hope to families all over the world.  

 

Before becoming an entrepreneur, Mr. Montgomery honed his ability to get to any table in his commitment to being a person of value and enjoyed a stellar career in the financial services industry with both Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch.  This experience honed his leadership and deal-making skills.  

Mr. Montgomery proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Search and Rescue Swimmer and graduated from the University of Washington with a Mechanical Engineering degree.  He is the super proud husband of Lindsey and is a grateful father to three angels on loan who teach him the invaluable lessons of life.

What's Next? 

Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If you want to learn how to win at home, then go to https://CoryMCarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of “10 Ways To Win At Home.”

If you're looking for a resource to help you with these times when your work is now in your home, check out my book Win At Home First on Amazon. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.