Des Hague, 9x CEO, Best-Selling Author, Advisor, Board Member

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Des Hague!

Des Hague is a Nine-Time CEO, Best-Selling Author, Advisor, and Board Member. In this episode, Des shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in Northern Ireland to becoming a successful business leader. He discusses the launch of the Thinking Academy, a personal development program, aimed at helping individuals reach their potential through continuous learning and mentorship. 

Des emphasizes the importance of hard work, consistency, and overcoming adversity, drawing from his own life experiences. He also highlights the significance of giving back to the community and supporting those in need. Des discusses the nuances of leadership, the impact of social media, and the importance of focus and adaptability in personal and professional growth. 

He discusses the significance of correcting in private and praising in public, the challenges posed by cancel culture, and the necessity of self-reflection. Des emphasizes the need for a clear vision and a plan to navigate life's complexities while maintaining a positive outlook and a commitment to continuous learning.

For more information on Des Hague, please visit:

https://www.deshaguebooks.com/

Books:

1. 15 Minutes of Shame

2. Think Your Way To The Top: A Nine-Time CEO's 52-Week Journal for Getting Ahead and Staying There

3. Book 3 in Progress

This is a podcast episode you do not want to miss! 

*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.*

Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. The main components are Life, Sport, and Career. For more information, please visit: www.courtneyannbeck.com

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:34 The Story of Des Hague
• 4:10 The Thinking Academy
• 6:25 What is the objective and who is behind the Thinking Academy?
• 11:12 What level of experience are you recruiting?
• 13:07 Board Member Experience and Lessons
• 16:08 Hard Work
• 17:13 Consistency
• 20:07 Best-Selling Author
• 24:34 Overcoming Adversity and Challenges
• 27:57 Behind Many Causes
• 30:41 Correct In Private, Praise In Public
• 38:46 Using Your Time Wisely
• 42:30 Think Your Way To The Top, Thought #2: Focus
• 47:16 Have a Plan and Measure Yourself Against It
• 47:39 A Story From Des- Be Real, Be Honest
• 49:47 Plan On A Page
• 53:01 Positive Message
• 55:09 End of Podcast