From Pity Parties to Power Moves: Leading with Servanthood in Sales & Life with Neil B Wood

“You can be firm and kind — you never have to get walked over.”

What if the biggest transformations in your business started not with aggressive tactics, but with a servant’s heart? In this episode of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart, Steve Ramona sits down with Neil Wood — marathoner, consultant, and relentless believer in adding value — to unpack how true leadership emerges when we put others first.

You’ll hear Neil’s own journey: from humble beginnings, to Olympic trials, to building a reputation grounded in integrity and relationships. Along the way he offers real, actionable tools — from consultative selling to goal‑setting rituals — so you can serve first and succeed second.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever wondered: Can kindness and strength coexist in business? Absolutely. Neil shows us how. If you’re ready to trade the pity party for power moves, lean in.

P.S. After you listen, pick one person in your life or business and ask: “How can I serve you today?” Then go do it.

Guest Bio
Neil Wood is a speaker, consultant, author, and former competitive marathoner who qualified for the Olympic trials. Growing up on welfare, he refused to accept limitations — instead he equipped himself with vision, discipline, and the courage to lead with integrity. For over 35 years Neil has helped entrepreneurs and executives shift from transactional selling to consultative leadership. His mission: to help people elevate both profit and purpose.
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