Liz Hutson

He even joined me in my consulting firm and runs the operations for a business. And then he wrote a book on Chicago architecture. I mean, those are three really completely different areas. And I think sometimes We look at that and go, wow, that's really fascinating. Going from one space to a seemingly totally different area and excelling in those different things.

And a lot like you, Scott, you're a hyphenate for sure, right? Somebody who was in the legal space, a lawyer, partner, an entrepreneur, an author, a golfer, a tennis player. You wear a lot of different hats. That's a hyphenate, right?

And a lot like you, Scott, you're a hyphenate for sure, right? Somebody who was in the legal space, a lawyer, partner, an entrepreneur, an author, a golfer, a tennis player. You wear a lot of different hats. That's a hyphenate, right?

Yes. And that, I think, is the conundrum, right? That is it. And I think what you described is important. You weren't jumping from one thing to the next every six months. You spent depth and time. in the legal area and being a dad and then shifting and spending depth and time in the media company and then writing your book and all those kinds of things. For me, it was similar.

Yes. And that, I think, is the conundrum, right? That is it. And I think what you described is important. You weren't jumping from one thing to the next every six months. You spent depth and time. in the legal area and being a dad and then shifting and spending depth and time in the media company and then writing your book and all those kinds of things. For me, it was similar.

I spent a good amount of time in each of those areas and I built a depth. It's not to say that I abandoned those other things. I still have a lot of love and passion for them and I still have a skill set there. But to your point, somebody that's looking on the outside in it can be confusing. It can feel like, well, what's your segment?

I spent a good amount of time in each of those areas and I built a depth. It's not to say that I abandoned those other things. I still have a lot of love and passion for them and I still have a skill set there. But to your point, somebody that's looking on the outside in it can be confusing. It can feel like, well, what's your segment?

You feel like you're all over the place and there's a questionability. Can you really believe it? Is there a believability in that depth? And it can feel confusing. Like you said, jack of all trades, master of none, or you hear the phrase of a mile wide and inch deep, and it can be hard to overcome that. And recently, especially as I've been moving into the speaking space, I know

You feel like you're all over the place and there's a questionability. Can you really believe it? Is there a believability in that depth? And it can feel confusing. Like you said, jack of all trades, master of none, or you hear the phrase of a mile wide and inch deep, and it can be hard to overcome that. And recently, especially as I've been moving into the speaking space, I know

friends and colleagues, you know, they're watching some of the posts of me on LinkedIn. They're like, you know, sort of nicely, but in a bit of a giggle, what are you up to these days? I'm a little confused on that. And I don't blame them, right? That's confusing when you're looking from the outside. It's chaotic.

friends and colleagues, you know, they're watching some of the posts of me on LinkedIn. They're like, you know, sort of nicely, but in a bit of a giggle, what are you up to these days? I'm a little confused on that. And I don't blame them, right? That's confusing when you're looking from the outside. It's chaotic.

Thank you, Scott. I appreciate that encouragement. I feel like I'm getting some good therapy in here. I appreciate that. But, you know, I do think as I look back on all these different areas and the constant evolution, I think you're right. I mean, this is how we keep ourselves interested, engaged, constantly learning. And

Thank you, Scott. I appreciate that encouragement. I feel like I'm getting some good therapy in here. I appreciate that. But, you know, I do think as I look back on all these different areas and the constant evolution, I think you're right. I mean, this is how we keep ourselves interested, engaged, constantly learning. And

As I reflect on different things that you've been up to and different things that I'm up to, I do find that if there is, and there is, I believe, a single thing, a single tie that brings it all together. What's like the through line that's coming through this? Because then it feels like there's a little bit of clarity in the chaos.

As I reflect on different things that you've been up to and different things that I'm up to, I do find that if there is, and there is, I believe, a single thing, a single tie that brings it all together. What's like the through line that's coming through this? Because then it feels like there's a little bit of clarity in the chaos.

It sort of brings sense to that lack of what seems like lack of focus or it centers around you know, all the different tentacles that appear to be disparate.

It sort of brings sense to that lack of what seems like lack of focus or it centers around you know, all the different tentacles that appear to be disparate.

And, you know, like for you, Scott, as I've gotten to know you in the last few years, one thing that comes to mind, and you tell me if this is true or not, but I find you to be in all those different areas that you've worked on, somebody who really amplifies ideas, somebody who really empowers the voices of others, and particularly ones that might not otherwise have been heard.

And, you know, like for you, Scott, as I've gotten to know you in the last few years, one thing that comes to mind, and you tell me if this is true or not, but I find you to be in all those different areas that you've worked on, somebody who really amplifies ideas, somebody who really empowers the voices of others, and particularly ones that might not otherwise have been heard.

Thank you. I mean, to be put in the category with Amber Walsh is a big compliment to me. So thank you for that. I appreciate that.