Blaire LaCorte is a visionary business leader renowned for transforming industries and cultivating relentless growth. As the CEO of Loomis and former CEO of XOJET, Blaire has built his reputation on turning challenges into opportunities, scaling businesses through strategic innovation, and building strong, purpose-driven cultures. Known for his deep curiosity and people-first leadership style, Blaire has guided both turnarounds and high-growth companies by empowering teams, embracing change, and prioritizing authenticity and respect in every interaction. His unique perspective comes from a lifetime of learning, both in business and personal development, making him a sought-after coach and mentor for executives worldwide. Key Takeaways: People Are the Heart of Every Business: No matter how innovative the technology or groundbreaking the ideas, true success hinges on people working together effectively and building the right culture. Strategy Is About Saying ‘No’: While brainstorming welcomes all ideas, effective strategy means making tough decisions, focusing on what matters most, and aligning your team around those priorities. Growth Requires Discomfort and Change: Leaders must create environments where teams are challenged, sometimes by “moving the stool” and letting people stand on their own, learning through failure, and being held accountable. Sound Bites: “Brainstorming is about saying yes. Strategy is about saying no.” “If you assume everybody is stupid when you come in, then they will assume that you're stupid and that you don't see them.” “I can help someone up, but I can't hold them up. If I continue to help you too much and I hold you up, your legs don't get strong.” Quote by Mick: “I tell people all the time and if you listen to the show, you know I say, culture is a four letter word—C, A, R, E. And if you're a business leader, you don't necessarily lead the business, you lead the culture, and the culture is what drives the business.” Connect & Discover Blair: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-lacorte-68084/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blair.lacorte Website: https://www.aeye.ai/ Website: https://bootstraplabs.com/community/blair-lacorte/ FOLLOW MICK ON:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mickunplugged LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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I haven't gotten it right all the time, but I also have self-forgiveness, which is, as my dad would say, you're either learning or you're earning. And if you look at it that way, even in failure, you're gonna be better the next time.
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of Mic Unplugged. And today we have a leader who's taken innovation from the skies to the streets. As the CEO of Loomis and former CEO of Exojet, he has redefined industries with his visionary leadership and ability to turn challenges into opportunities. He's a master of strategic thinking,
and setting up success, please welcome the trailblazing, the transformative, the strategic, my guy, California's own, Mr. Blair LaCourte. Blair, how you doing today, brother?
All right, Mick. I'm doing great. You got me revved up now.
Feeling good. Revved up. Absolutely. Absolutely. Blair, man, you know, on Mick Unplugged, we talk to people about their because, that thing that's deeper than your why. So if I were to say, Blair, Today, what's your because, man? What's the purpose that Blair LaCourte has?
Actually, I think that's a great question. And look, I think we all have, you know, influence from our personalities and we have influence from our parents and our upbringing. But I think all three of those come together with me, which is my because is to, you know, to coach and to improve and to learn, right? You know, I'm driven by curiosity.
And the only way that I can learn is by connecting with people. And, you know, I hopefully help them and they help me. So that's the basis.
Man, we have a lot in common. Like if you were to ask my mom, like as a as a kid, she used to always say I was different because I was curious. Right. Like I never took an answer and just ran with it. Like I always wanted to know the why behind the why. I would ask a ton of questions like, Blair, when did you realize that you had that curiosity trait?
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