The Anatomy of a Selfless Service Leader with Jonathan Keyser

Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, is joined by Jonathan Keyser in today’s episode. He is an entrepreneur, a family man both at home and at work, and a truly authentic human being. Life is full of transformation stories but we rarely get to see the rest of the story, the longing, the choices, and the challenges that come after a transformation. If you are a leader who is looking for inspiration and hope as well as a practical, down-to-earth road map to bringing more compassion and accountability to your workplace, this episode is just for you. Jonathan is the founder and thought leader behind Keyser, a real estate firm located in Arizona which, by using the selfless service model, became the largest commercial Real Estate brokerage firm in Arizona in just 6 years. It is one of the fastest-growing in the country. Jonathan is the author of You Don’t Have to Be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service which he talks about during today’s conversations.   Key Takeaways: [2:37] Jonathan talks about the journey that led him into real estate. [7:17] Jonathan speaks of the transformation he experienced. [9:37] Jonathan started helping as many people as it was possible. [13:10] What is the philosophy of selfless service about? [16:11] Finding three distinct ways to serve someone at the moment is transformative. [17:51] You have to be good at asking questions if you want to be a selfless serving leader. [19:10] How do selfless serving and higher levels of burnout reconcile? [20:35] Jonathan explains why selfless is selfish. [25:36] There is a way to create extraordinary success by caring and helping others. [27:20] Jonathan confesses he believes in loving, serving, and winning, [28:50] Jonathan gives some strategies to reinvent an organization’s culture starting with you as a leader. [32:17] Jonathan emphasizes the importance of being trustworthy. [34:03] What did Jonathan learn he had to adjust in order to keep this philosophy going? [38:23] Dr. Nate shares the highlights of an insightful conversation with Jonathan Keyser.   Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset   Tweetables: “From looking at work as a strategy to take it all in by serving and loving people.” #oncompassion    “Adopting a new identity can’t be done overnight.” #oncompassion    “Selfless service is doing something for someone else without any expectation.” #oncompassion    “Finding three distinct ways to serve someone at the moment is transformative.” #oncompassion    “To be a serving leader you have to be good at asking questions.” #oncompassion   “Love, serve, and win.” #oncompassion