Winn Claybaugh, CEO of Paul Mitchell Schools, Author

Winn Claybaugh

Winn Claybaugh, CEO of Paul Mitchell Schools, Author and Philanthropist

Winn Claybaugh, CEO of Paul Mitchell Schools for two decades knows hair and beauty.  Winn also knows people and is a man of big ideas, big dreams and a big heart. We can all learn from each other but some of us are natural motivators; Winn Claybaugh has been named by CNN’s Larry King as one of the top motivational speakers!   Listen to this podcast and you will  understand why.  He truly believes in making a difference and his words of wisdom resonate so deeply .  I like to call it wisdom with heart and soul- see if you agree!

Show Notes

[02:15] – How he teaches his kid everything happens for a reason
  • There is so much fear the world right now.
  • Winn wants to be part of the solution instead by spreading hope.
[03:25]- How he reassures his kid and more about fear and love
  • As a parent, we need to look at it and see how to come out of this pandemic stronger.
  • Fear has many faces: anger, bad manners, settling for less, etc.
  • This is just a bump in the road. We have the opportunity.
  • Find a different way to respond with love.
[08:26] – How he occupies the time of his only child
  • Winn is now her Science and P.E. teacher.
  • We need to go overboard to interject the fun, play, and imagination, and let things go about keeping a clean house.
  • They need to feel that they’re safe.
  • Children don’t want things. They want time from us.
[12:00] – When did he learn how to govern with love
  • To this day, happiness doesn’t come to him naturally.
  • There must be certain things that he has to do everyday to feel balanced, and happy.
  • Get the right mentors.
[15:26] – Three basic human needs
  • People need to feel safe.
  • People need to belong.
  • People need to feel that they have a purpose.
[20:20] – Paul Mitchell and his role in the company
  • Winn opened his first salon 38 years ago, barely graduated from high-school, and never been a great hairdresser.
  • He is the youngest recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Hairdresser Association.
  • 38 years ago, he had some money to invest. What’s cool about the beauty industry is he never felt the rejection.
  • He opened his first hair school 36 years ago. He was approached to be a partner in 2001 and now they have hundreds of schools.

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About The Author

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