People And Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

Summary In this conversation, Andy welcomes Scott Millson, author of Frequency of Excellence: Tuning in to Everyday Lessons of Life and Leadership. Scott and Andy discuss the importance of lifelong learning and mentorship, the difference between excellence and perfection, and practical strategies for overcoming challenges, such as public speaking anxiety. Scott shares his personal leadership lessons, including the notion of inattentional blindness and the power of a growth mindset. He emphasizes the value of recognizing learning opportunities in daily life and how mentors can shape our professional and personal growth. Sound Bites "At any moment of any day, excellence is out there. You just have to be tuned into the right frequency in order to see it." "When things seem to be falling apart, they may be falling into place." "How you do anything is how you do everything." "Excellence and perfection are diametrically opposed. Excellence inspires and motivates, while perfection sucks the life out of you." "I’ve