Episode 400 - Thoughts from a Titan of the U.S. Treasury and Private Equity World with Randal K. Quarles

Sometimes, the golden brass ring in front of us is so shiny that it can block the sight of better things coming our way. Learning to let go of it might open new possibilities we didn't even imagine or help us achieve new goals, and it will always make us grow and improve ourselves.   In today's special episode, Randal K. Quarles joins us to share some golden nuggets on leadership, teamwork, and task prioritization and showcase irrefutable evidence that you are never too old to become your best. Randal is a seasoned leader with broad experience leading financial services in the United States, who has been involved in a number of the largest financial mergers ever completed, was a partner of the Carlyle Group, and held senior financial policy positions in four different presidential administrations over the last 35 years. In 2014, Randal brought together the group that founded The Cynosure Group, where he is currently an Executive Chairman.   Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about lessons that helped Randal in his prolific leadership and management career, his experiences as a Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and his thoughts on teamwork and self-development. You'll also hear Randal's tips and advice to become better leaders, learn to prioritize important things in life, and more.   Tune in to Episode 400 of Becoming Your Best and learn self-development tools from Randal Quarles that are worth more than the world's biggest treasure.   Some Questions I Ask: Randal, tell us a bit about your background (4:50) What would be one or two things that you would say about what it means to be a great team member? (11:30)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: Randal shares lessons that helped him improve in his personal and professional life (6:50) Focus on "what can I contribute" instead of "what will I obtain" (12:20) Randal talks about how it is to work in the Federal Reserve (14:40) Why getting good at prioritization is so important (18:50)  Connect with Randal: The Cynosure Group TeamLinkedIn Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: support@becomingyourbest.comBook: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.