How Stewardship Changes our Leadership Success with David York

When we want to make a lasting impact and move beyond “What’s in it for me?” to “What’s in it for we?” we live the life of a steward. David York shares with Kevin that a steward is someone who invests in something bigger than themselves. They know their purpose and create lives with meaning and direction. Even better, when we focus on others, we take the pressure off ourselves. We move away from if-then statements to because-therefore statements, and everyone wins. Key Points David York shares his definition of stewardship and why it matters.  He discusses the four destinations (consumer, dreamer, owner, and steward).  He talks about the connection between stewardship and leadership. Meet David Name: David R. York  His Story: David R. York is the author of The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World. He is also an Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, and Managing Partner with the Salt Lake City law firm of York Howell & Guymon. He practices law in the areas of estate planning, tax, business planning, and nonprofit entities. He is a Fellow with the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and is the Dean of Legacy with the Purposeful Planning Institute. York currently serves on the Board of Directors of Holding Out HELP and Healing Nations. Worth Mentioning: David is the co-author of Entrusted: Building A Legacy That Lasts and Riveted: 44 Values that Change the World, which after its release was the #1 Business Ethics book on Amazon. He is a highly sought-after speaker, he has spoken on the TEDx stage as well as to hundreds of public groups and professional organizations, including Q Commons, the Million Dollar Roundtable, the AALU National Conference. York has also written for Trusts & Estates Magazine, Estate Planning Magazine, and Investments and Wealth Monitor. In 2017, YHG was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Company. This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World by David R. York  Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl  Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant  Related Episodes A Culture of Servant Leadership with Mark Deterding Community Building for Leaders with Raha Agrawal The Mindsets and Habitsets of Leadership with Darrin Gray