How to Lead Through A Crisis w/ William C Warren

Gathering the Kings welcomes the creative powerhouse, William C Warren, Founder, and CEO of The Sketch Effect. His journey, far from predictable, took him from a child with a dream of becoming a famous cartoonist to an entrepreneur whose services are now solicited by nearly every Fortune 500 company in the United States. Warren's love for artistry inspired him to return to art school for his master's degree, even as he worked at a marketing firm to fund his education.In this episode, we dive deep into topics such as finding fulfillment in your job, the potent influence of visual communication, and handling a business amid crisis. We also explore how Warren established clear quality standards for each role on his team. The Sketch Effect's story isn't just about doodles and diagrams; it's about harnessing creativity to redefine communication in the corporate landscape. Ready for a dose of inspiration? Don't miss out; tune into the episode now!During this episode, you will learn about;[00:47]  Intro to William and his business[05:57]  What is the burning desire deep down inside of William?[08:21]  The journey that William took to find his purpose[12:39]  How did William come up with the idea for The Sketch Effect?[23:33]  What is a good business decision that William made?[27:29]  What pushed William to innovate his business before he knew there would be a crisis?[31:46]  William’s process for handling a crisis[34:23]  A bad decision that William was able to learn from[36:18]  The process that William uses when hiring new employees[42:19]  What is the number one KPI that William is tracking?[44:13]  Book recommendations from William[47:10]  How does William obsess over his family like he does his business?[51:43]  What advice would William give to the younger version of himself?[54:29]  How to connect with William[56:31]  Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes"It's so valuable to be in a group, surrounded by other people who can push you, challenge you, and encourage you to think in different ways. And then, they hold you accountable to it." - William C Warren"I believe crisis creates clarity. When the world is falling apart, it can be a very clarifying thing." - William C Warren"Crisis can create confusion if you're not locked into purpose." - William C Warren"I was freaking out on the inside, but on the outside, I wanted to project courage." - William C Warren"One thing I want to pull out here for the listener is that as entrepreneurs, a lot of times, we have great ideas. Well, let me rephrase that. We have a lot of ideas. I don't know how great most of them are." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Lansing, Alfred. Endurance. Basic Books, 1959.Amazon.com: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Audible Audio Edition): Alfred Lansing, Simon Prebble, Blackstone Audio, Inc.: Audible Books & OriginalsNewport, Cal. Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Grand Central Publishing, 2016.NEW-Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: Amazon.com:...