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Episode #295: Mitchell Levy

Mitchell Levy — Global Credibility Expert & Executive Coach (Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches)

Why he matters: Mitchell Levy is a parallel entrepreneur who has spent 35+ years in Silicon Valley building and leading multiple businesses at once. A 2x TEDx speaker, international bestselling author of 60+ books, and executive coach with Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches, Mitchell helps leaders and organizations sharpen their credibility, clarify purpose fast, and shift from command-and-control to modern leadership.

Levy has launched 20 professional services firms, chaired a NASDAQ-listed company’s board, created executive programs at Silicon Valley universities, and run CEO networking groups for a decade. His publishing companies have released 750+ books, and his current focus blends publishing, executive coaching, and a systematized approach to credibility—so leaders can influence thousands by leading, not managing.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

  • Parallel entrepreneurship defined: Running complementary businesses simultaneously—leveraging systems, outsourcing, and process so each enterprise supports the others.

  • Credibility as a superpower: Mitchell helps professionals articulate their purpose in under 4.5 seconds, anchoring brand and direction.

  • Leadership vs. management: Move from “command and control” to leading outcomes—set the destination, support the path, and stop micromanaging.

  • Mindset shift for builders: Keep your “financial sponsor” (day job) while proving your venture; replace that sponsor with revenue when the time is right.

  • Work is changing: Productivity tools compress “eight hours” into two; hybrid teams require new leadership habits, not stricter SOPs.

👉 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJW1ay6AUss 

Memorable Quote:

“Articulate their purpose in under four and a half seconds.”

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