Episode 8

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28th Dec 2021

Roger Lipson | What Separates Top Performers From The Rest?

Today's guest has worked with some of the largest companies and most successful business people in the world, such as Walt Disney Company, TD Ameritrade, Teach for America, and more. This experience has helped him become something of an expert in the behavior of top performers in many different industries.

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris sits down with Roger Lipson, owner of The Lipson Group and a personal friend and mentor. He uses his extensive experience to help CEOs, Presidents and their teams become more effective in their positions.

You'll learn a little about Roger's background with the Gallup organization, where he helped develop their Strengths Finder.

You'll discover the universal trait he's found in the vast majority of high performers, and the importance of balance in work and life.

You'll also encounter some key insights Roger has gained during his time as an executive coach that can help you become a high performer.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Roger as they explore the traits top performers share, as well as what insights can be gained from this information.

Enjoy!


What You’ll Learn in this Show:

  • Roger's background with the Gallup organization developing their Strengths Finder.
  • The universal trait he's found in the majority of high performers, and the importance of balance in work and life.
  • Some key insights Roger has gained during his time as an executive coach.
  • And so much more...


Resources:

Roger's LinkedIn

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

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About the Podcast

The Higher Standard
This isn’t a different standard, it’s the higher standard.
Welcome to the Higher Standard Podcast, where we give you ultra-premium, unfiltered truth when it comes to building your wealth and curating the lifestyle of your dreams. Your hosts; Chris Naghibi and Saied Omar here to help you distill the immense amount of information and disinformation out there on the interwebs and give you the opportunity to choose a higher standard for yourself. Sit back, relax your mind and get ready for a different kind of podcast where we elevate your baseline with crispy high-resolution audio. This isn't a different standard. It's the higher standard.

About your host

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Christopher Naghibi

Christopher M. Naghibi is the host and founder of The Higher Standard podcast — a rapidly growing media platform delivering unfiltered financial literacy, real-world entrepreneurship lessons and economic commentary for the modern era.

After nearly two decades in banking, including his most recent role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Foundation Bank (NYSE: FFWM), Christopher stepped away from corporate life to build a brand rooted in truth, transparency, and modern money insights. While at First Foundation, he had executive oversight of credit, product development, depository services, retail banking, loan servicing, and commercial operations. His leadership helped scale the bank’s presence in multiple national markets from $0 to over $13 billion.

Christopher is a licensed attorney, real estate broker, and general building contractor (Class B), and he brings a rare blend of legal, operational and real estate expertise to everything he does. His early career spanned diverse lending platforms, including multifamily, commercial, private banking, and middle market lending — holding key roles at Impac Commercial Capital Corporation, U.S. Financial Services & Residential Realty, and First Fidelity Funding.

In addition to his media work, Christopher is the CEO of Black Crown Inc. and Black Crown Law APC, which oversee his private holdings and legal affairs.

He holds a Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School, an MBA from American Heritage University, and two bachelor degrees. He is also a graduate of the Yale School of Management’s Global Executive Leadership Program.

A published author and sought-after speaker (unless it’s his son’s birthday), Christopher continues to advocate for financial empowerment. He’s worked pro bono with families in need, helped craft affordable housing programs through Habitat for Humanity, and was a founding board member of She Built This City — helping spark interest in construction and trades for women of all ages.