“5 Minutes With” is a fun talk show that showcases individuals and companies in the community and is focused on leadership and giving back. It’s titled “5 Minutes With” because we spend about 5 minutes with the guests uncovering some fun facts about them, their companies, and their community engagement. Today, our host, Brian Sexton, spoke with Dan Mayville.
Dan Mayville
Managing Partner at Top Built Teams
Website Address: www.topbuiltteams.com
Short company description:
We help small business leaders solve the people problems that inhibit growth.
What is one question you would like the host to ask you?
Let’s talk about the Traction Builders series we are launching in July.
How do you define success?
The relentless pursuit of self-improvement. Learn from every interaction with people or from every problem that you face. Make decisions that reflect your ability to apply what you’ve learned. Focus your goals on your abilities and your ambitions and don’t be distracted by the people around you who are following their plan to success.
What was the most impactful moment of your transition out of the military?
Day 1.
What makes you unique?
We provide insights and analytics about people that help solve business problems.
How has your business changed in the past 12 months?
The premise of our business is change; leveraging the Jim Collins, Good to Great analogy, we help put the right people in the right seats on YOUR bus. So, we have to appreciate that every business is different and should be treated uniquely.
Describe a Failure in your Career
Every time I felt like I knew what the problem was and moved too quickly towards a solution, I realize that I prescribed without sufficient diagnosis and that leads to malpractice; I am constantly challenging myself to learn more about the business, the owner, what makes their bus unique and then explore approaches with the owner in order to ensure we are on the right path.
What about your company makes you the most proud
I’m humbled by what I learn from business owners, especially when it comes to grit and determination. When I am able to help a business leader grow, it is the best feeling.
How do you motivate people to give their best?
You have to demonstrate that you are as invested in their success as they are and demonstrate that you are willing to put in the effort in order to achieve their outcomes. When they see that, they trust you and when they trust you, they are motivated.
Tell me a time you failed forward and what you learned from the experience
Big believer in applying life lessons as you continue to learn.
What are your biggest obstacles and barriers to success?
Balancing on relentless focus on future and the power of collaborating
What is the proudest moment of your leadership career?
Helping small business owners get traction
What lessons from sports have you applied to your personal life and career?
Know your role, understand your role and focus on your contribution at each phase of the game.
What strategies do you use to improve your performance?
My simplest example is that I want to learn from every interaction I have with people and I want to share something, whatever that is in every interaction with other people.
Can You Discuss a Time When You Had to Work with a Team to Achieve a Goal?
Sure. Let’s talk about building a book of business. Let’s talk about what it takes to work with a client to develop a solution that meets their needs AND solves their problems.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Gut Instinct
How do you like to spend your free time?
outdoors
If you could get a tattoo today, what would you get?
Marine Corps Emblem
If a book was written about you and your life, what would it be about?
Constant motion
What’s The Biggest Challenge you are facing in your business or industry?
Helping Business owners wrap their heads around insights that drive employee performance
How do you see your field evolving in the next 3-5 years
margins will continue to put pressure on efficiencies and cost optimization.
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