Affirmation vs. Information: Rethinking Fitness Leadership With Chris Stevenson

In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, Bryan O'Rourke welcomes back Chris Stevenson to the show. Chris is the Founder of The Empower Group, a consulting firm that helps health clubs, studios, parks and recreation departments, and fitness professionals reach their goals through speaking, workshops, and customized services.

In this conversation, Bryan and Chris share observations from the field and explore technology, longevity, and the human side of the industry.

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One Powerful Quote:

11:30: "Sometimes I think people, even if it's well intended, seek affirmation as oppose to information."

4-10 Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed:

4:07: Chris shares his background and how he entered the industry space.

8:05: Chris discusses what he observes in operators and their business approaches.

12:31: Bryan and Chris examine parks and recreation departments and the challenges they face compared to commercial facilities.

16:53: Bryan and Chris discuss adopting technology for strategic implementation.

22:23: Chris imparts his closing words of wisdom for the listeners.

Bullet List of Resources:

https://tegfirm.com/

Guest Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstevensonfitness/

https://www.bryankorourke.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankorourke/

http://www.fittechcouncil.org/

https://www.youtube.com/user/bko61163

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