Episode 221 – John Jennings – A Leading Voice In The Space of Wealth Management and Leadership…
Harnessing the Power of Stories with John M. Jennings Are you ready to discover how storytelling can elevate your communication skills, unlock hidden potentials, and create a lasting impression in every interaction? Do you want to embark on a journey of mastering the art of storytelling in your relationships? Join this conversation with John Jennings and learn more. John M. Jennings is president and chief strategist of St. Louis Trust & Family Office, a $15 billion wealth management firm. As an author and speaker, he is a leading voice in the space of wealth management and leadership. His book, The Uncertainty Solution, is an engaging dive into investing philosophy and best practices as well as an authoritative, accessible guide for anyone who feels inundated with financial news and data. Jennings is also the author of the highly acclaimed IFOD blog, is an adjunct professor at Washington University’s Olin Business School, and frequently writes on wealth management topics for Forbes. He has finance and law degrees from the University of Missouri and a professional certificate in Decision Making and Behavioral Finance from Harvard. Let’s jump in! Key Highlights from the Episode; [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, John Jennings [03:03] Coffee that John is drinking during this episode and more about the mug [11:43] John’s 21 passionate years in wealth management [19:02] The writing backstory and how it has been significant in his work [30:25] Best ways to connect with John, have a grab of his book and learn more [36:41] Golden tip on how to make better and healthy decisions [39:17] Where John would wish to spend on his large payout [41:44] Wrapping up and ending the show Notable Quotes * People do not appreciate being lectured to. The best way to teach somebody about something is to do that through a story. * As the human species, we have evolved to paying attention to stories. * Our life is simply the sum of all the decisions and choices we make * People usually say money cannot buy happiness, but it can if used correctly. Happiness comes when you use the money to buy experiences with other people. Resources Mentioned * The Uncertainty Solution: How to Invest with Confidence in the Face of the Unknown by John M. Jennings: https://amzn.to/43e8acJ Let’s Connect John M. Jennings Website: https://johnmjennings.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmjennings/ *****Thank you so much for listening. You can check out this episode and subscribe for others on Sterling’s Business Success & Coffee Podcast, a top-rated podcast that dives into personal and business areas of struggle and success, providing every listener with something to take away that you can use. You can also visit https://sterlingcoaching.fixthisnext.com/ to make the vital change to level up your business. Don’t forget to leave a review!