
Today’s guest is Bobbi Brown, Founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics & CEO of Beauty Evolution.
She is an absolute creative genius. Not just in makeup. In her whole life! When Bobbi comes up against a problem, she approaches it in the most wonderful and nontraditional ways.
And it works! She basically reinvented makeup in the 80s. She built a billion dollar brand. Today, she’s leading a successful wellness brand called Beauty Evolution. And she’s doing it all by the beat of her own drum.
But she’s not doing it alone. Along the way, she has found some incredible partners – people whose skill sets go hand in hand with her creativity. And they’re accomplishing these big goals together.
As leaders, we all have unique gifts. But we need the right people alongside us to counterbalance those gifts. To fill in the gaps. To see into our blind spots. And help us do more than we ever could alone.
Thanks to Bobbi, you’re about to learn that wonderful things happen when we surround ourselves with the right partners.
You’ll also learn:
Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:
The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.Today’s guest is Bobbi Brown, Founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics & CEO of Beauty Evolution.
She is an absolute creative genius. Not just in makeup. In her whole life! When Bobbi comes up against a problem, she approaches it in the most wonderful and nontraditional ways.
And it works! She basically reinvented makeup in the 80s. She built a billion dollar brand. Today, she’s leading a successful wellness brand called Beauty Evolution. And she’s doing it all by the beat of her own drum.
But she’s not doing it alone. Along the way, she has found some incredible partners – people whose skill sets go hand in hand with her creativity. And they’re accomplishing these big goals together.
As leaders, we all have unique gifts. But we need the right people alongside us to counterbalance those gifts. To fill in the gaps. To see into our blind spots. And help us do more than we ever could alone.
Thanks to Bobbi, you’re about to learn that wonderful things happen when we surround ourselves with the right partners.
You’ll also learn:
Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:
The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
How do some leaders seem to tackle big challenges and make it look effortless?
In this episode, David sits down with world-renowned entrepreneur and cosmetics titan Bobbi Brown. Her latest venture, Jones Road Beauty, is growing like crazy because people love how she has simplified the complicated world of beauty and cosmetics.
Leaders waste all kinds of time because they overcomplicate things. But when you learn to simplify, you can save time and energy—and ultimately, find better solutions, too.
Listen to this episode to see how Bobbi does it, and discover why the ability to simplify is a game-changer for your time, energy, and creativity!
You’ll also learn:
Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:
The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
You don’t have to sell hard to be effective. When you educate your customers, you build trust—and that’s the best foundation for a great sales process.
Need a fresh spark? Spend time studying what’s working in other industries, and then consider how you might adapt those ideas to your world.
Your followers on social media aren’t just a vanity metric. They’re a powerful source of feedback and ideas—if you take the time to engage with them!
Make choices that prioritize your health. It’ll keep your energy high and your mind sharp as you tackle your work day.
With creativity and conviction, you can shape a career that’s fully your own—even if it breaks the mold.
Creative breakthroughs aren’t magic. Sometimes, it’s a matter of showing up curious, asking new questions, and just trying to solve your problem.
| Clip | Leader | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Be upbeat and see the glass half full | Bobbi Brown | 0:25 |
| Balance your creative drive with business-minded partners | Bobbi Brown | 0:51 |
| Know what your unique gifts are | Bobbi Brown | 0:34 |
| Be honest about what you don't know | Bobbi Brown | 1:58 |
| Create a culture where people feel like themselves | Bobbi Brown | 0:47 |
| If you're unhappy, it's time for a change | Bobbi Brown | 0:49 |
| Know when it's time to go | Bobbi Brown | 1:17 |
| Get over failure by learning from it | Bobbi Brown | 1:01 |
| Naivety isn't always a bad thing | Bobbi Brown | 0:57 |
| Know yourself and be yourself | Bobbi Brown | 0:36 |
| An engaged social following gives you a wealth of customer insights | Bobbi Brown | 1:04 |
| The best solutions are often the simplest | Bobbi Brown | 1:20 |
| Forge your own path, even if it’s unconventional | Bobbi Brown | 1:06 |
| Great salespeople are great teachers | Bobbi Brown | 0:58 |
| Lean into your own unique communication style | Bobbi Brown | 0:40 |
| For creative inspiration, look outside your industry | Bobbi Brown | 0:45 |
| You're at your best when you're being yourself | Bobbi Brown | 1:18 |
| Big ideas start with simple questions | Bobbi Brown | 1:26 |
| Your lifestyle leads your work style | Bobbi Brown | 0:46 |