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Leadership Learning and Implementation Lab

“If you’re the smartest person in the room, it’s time to find a new room.”
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“Big Ideas, Small Groups."

“This Leadership Learning and Implementation Lab is an exclusive experience where theory meets action. Limited to just 10 like-minded leaders, this intimate group ensures meaningful conversations, tailored insights, and a collaborative environment to tackle real-world challenges. 

In just 90 minutes a month, leaders learn proven strategies using Jay’s book This vs That: A Leader’s Playbook for simplifying tough choices, discuss pressing obstacles, and turn insights into measurable results. 

Led by Jay, this virtual experience empowers leaders to elevate their thinking, tackle obstacles with confidence, and create lasting impact—all without stepping away from their work.”

This vs that

A complete philosophy of leadership that deemphasizes power and control in favor of right thinking, right understanding, and the right people taking initiative to deliver results.
View List of Chapters
Chapter 1. Trust
Chapter 2. EQ vs. IQ
Chapter 3. Socrates vs. Confucius
Chapter 4. Commitment vs. Compliance
Chapter 5. Agreement vs. Expectation
Chapter 6. Willingness vs. Ability
Chapter 7. Acknowledge and Question vs. Defend and Explain
Chapter 8. Conversation vs. Confrontation
Chapter 9. What vs. Why
Chapter 10. Curiosity vs. Courtesy
Chapter 11. Leadership vs. Management
Chapter 12. Growth vs. Fixed
Chapter 13. Humble vs. Hubris
Chapter 14. Pivot vs. Persevere
Chapter 15. Brainstorming vs. Agenda
Chapter 16. Face it vs. Fake it
Chapter 17. Facts vs. Feelings
Chapter 18. Praise vs. Punishment
Chapter 19. Respond vs. React
Chapter 20. Reputation vs. Revenue
Chapter 21. Feedback vs. Criticism
Chapter 22. Renegotiated vs. Broken Promises
Chapter 23. Consensus vs. Compromise
Chapter 24. Reasons vs. Excuses
Chapter 25. Influence vs. Authority
Chapter 26. Hope vs. Wish
Chapter 27. Adapt vs. Avoid
Chapter 28. Values
Chapter 29. Beginning vs. Ending

Salon Owners:

You’ve built a rockstar team—driven, ambitious, and ready to crush it.
But here’s the thing: they’ve outgrown you.
That’s not a dig—it’s a sign you’ve done something right.
Now, it’s time to level up your leadership and meet them where they are. If you’re ready to lead with confidence and get your team (and yourself) to the next level,
This Smarter Room Leader Implementation Lab  is exactly where you need to be.

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?​

It’s a Leadership Learning and Implementation Lab—where like-minded leaders come together for a no-BS mix of teaching and tactical conversations, designed to turn insights into action that actually works. This isn’t another cookie-cutter mastermind with recycled tips and fluffy conversation.

You will acquire the thinking, skills, and confidence to:

We’ll leverage the practical leadership lessons from This vs That to address real-world challenges like creating agreements, ensuring accountability, and cultivating alignment.

LEARN.
APPLY.
BENEFIT.

  • Collaborate:

    Surround yourself with owners who push you to think bigger and lead smarter.

  • Lead Strategically:

    Shift from managing people to coaching them to their full potential.

  • Transform Your Leadership:

    Rethink your choices, leadership, approach, and impact—because status quo just isn’t cutting it.

  • Unlock Growth Through Leadership:

    Leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about driving measurable results. When the leader improves, the team improves. And when the team gets better, so do retention, referrals, rebooking, reviews, recommendations, revenue, recruitment, relationships, and reputation.

A Smarter Room
$299/month

Get ready for better decision-making, sharper clarity and focus, stronger team communication, and innovative solutions to challenges. Schedule a call with Jay to see if this group is the right fit for you.

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