Summary
In this episode of the GeekSpeak podcast, Lincoln Parks interviews Lon Langston from Engage Banker Experience. Lon shares his background in the produce business and how he transitioned into executive coaching and corporate training. He discusses his experience in the banking industry and how he helps improve morale in banks. Lon explains his approach to understanding the leadership team and building trust with individuals. He also delves into the concept of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how it relates to employee engagement. Lon shares his perspective on his own talents and the importance of motivating others. The episode concludes with information on how to contact Lon Langston.
Takeaways
Lon Langston has a background in the produce business and transitioned into executive coaching and corporate training.
Understanding the leadership team and building trust with individuals is crucial in improving morale in banks.
Intrinsic motivation, which comes from within, is more powerful than extrinsic motivation, which is external rewards or punishments.
Identifying and addressing individuals' intrinsic motivators can lead to increased engagement and productivity.
Lon Langston's talent lies in motivating others and helping them discover their strengths and passions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:52 Transition to Banking and Executive Coaching
05:07 Experience in the Banking Industry
06:24 Improving Morale in Banks
07:36 Understanding the Leadership Team
09:01 Expanding Beyond Banking
10:31 Building Trust and Confidentiality
13:38 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
17:22 Identifying Intrinsic Motivators
19:08 Lon's Hidden Talents
20:25 Lon's Talent in Motivating Others
22:00 Contacting Lon Langston
23:35 Closing Remarks
