Feb 22, 2021
In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have a glamorous guest, Major Williams who shares knowledge and wisdom about core values, belief system, policy, solving complex issues, political qualifications, how to balance life, and tips for good and effective leadership!
Major is a politically active, and the Mayor of Pasadena, California, who constantly looks for ways to help families throughout the nation through Major Kicks for Kids, a non-profit gifting platform that helps economically disadvantaged kids succeed in life and pursue their dreams.
With such incredible experience and a solid policy foundation, Major established and chaired the New California Governor Group, which finds and vets potential candidates for Governor of California. Ironically, Major was overwhelmingly encouraged by the majority of people involved in the committee to run for Governor. He has used the depth of experience he has collected to build a 5-star team that will support him in the race for Governor of the great State of California in 2022.
Major has been in the political spectrum for over 4 years now. It was the first time in California that a black, conservative, and republican almost got 5,000 votes as a first-time candidate. His way of inclusivity, empathy, and relating to people in all different levels makes him very competitive.
Major admits that the campaign gives him the opportunity to learn, evolve, and grow in this particular space. This is a fight for a great State of opportunity that he loves and cherishes.
He explains that a real leader makes a big change and a big difference. They’re someone who has the intent to work for people, who loves the State, has imagination, creativity, willingness, and the ability to bridge gaps through conversation.
He believes that core values are necessary to have a successful life. It sends him on the right track and guides his actions and decisions. Major sees his branded leadership works differently. He asks great questions, listens, and figures out how to bridge those gaps.
Major truly makes an effort to connect with people, since he valued moments and memories!
Some Questions I Ask:
- Did you ever imagine early on that you would get into politics and be where you are right now? (01:00)
- Give us a quick background of where Major Williams gets to start? (03:17)
- How important do you believe core values are in terms of leadership whether it’s in politics or in professional life or in your family core values? (09:20)
- What have been some of the biggest hurdles that you’ve run into, and how do you process and handle getting through those? (13:24)
- Why Grassroot Movements and the supports behind it, and people lifting you up? (17:15)
- How do you manage to be an amazing husband and a father, in your health, spirituality, and faith? How do you live like a millionaire in all areas of your life? (21:03)
- What do you want people to know about Major Williams that maybe people don’t know about yet? (26:25)
- In terms of whether it’s in policy or in culture within California, what do you think would be a big domino that you’d love to see fall when you get an office? (33:11)
- What are your major most excited about right now? (36:10)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why is Major so committed to his political career? (09:45)
- What makes one qualify to engage in politics? (14:09)
- Major’s definition of leadership (15:43)
Quotes:
- “Sometimes we don’t always do the things that we think we should, we go towards the things that we are called to do.”
- “The core value is the mechanism that allows you to breath, to exist, to have the 3-second delay right before you make that bad decision.”
- “The core value is basically the foundation that allows you to be successful.”
- “If there’s unity, there’s power.”
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