EP16 - The Power of Peer Groups: Leveraging Collective Wisdom for Personal and Professional Success

Joh Olson began his career in healthcare, starting as an operating room nurse and working his way up to upper administration. He retired from Stanford Healthcare after successfully contributing to the construction of a children's and adult hospital. As his wife led their e-commerce company, Joh joined as the COO and helped it grow. He then ventured into real estate, investing in residential and commercial properties in the (San Francisco) Bay Area. He also had a stint as a venture capitalist before realizing his passion for being an operator. Joh invested in a healthcare software company, became its COO, and successfully scaled it up. Now, he focuses on serving other proven leaders, providing coaching and support to help them accelerate their growth and transition into leadership roles. Joh shares his wealth of knowledge and experiences as a member of multiple peer groups, including the prestigious TIGER 21.joe@peoplefirst.teamTimestamps[00:00:43] Joh's healthcare background, transition into ecommerce, venture capitalism, and servant leadership in current work.[00:05:56] Bravery, community, and opportunity define American culture.[00:10:54] Peer groups: Vistage supports problem-solving for executives, while Tiger 21 aids wealthy individuals in managing wealth and family dynamics.[00:17:52] Peer groups and classic coaching for navigating business.[00:20:25] Blind spots, Black Swan events, and group decision-making.[00:26:35] Choosing the right group requires research.