Better Every Day

A sound strategy for project success from John Maxwell’s “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” book page 40. PLAN AHEAD stands for... 1. Predetermine a Course of Action. 2. Lay Out Your Goals. 3. Adjust Your Priorities. 4. Notify Key Personnel. 5. Allow Time for Acceptance. 6. Head into Action. 7. Expect Problems. 8. Always Point to the Successes. 9. Daily Review Your Plan

The highest achievers have discovered the power of the “You Incorporated” mindset! Most employees allow their value to be tied to the company, business, or organization they are currently working for and when the find themselves no longer with that company they leave their “value” behind and have to start over in many ways. The smart employee understands that investing in their own value will continually create new and better opportunities for them as they transition themselves from being a commodity to be used up, to becoming a catalyst that makes others more effective!

Abraham Lincoln said, “People are about as happy as they want to be.” Research has shown that the average person has about 60,000 thoughts a day. 98% of those thoughts are exactly the same thoughts we had yesterday and 80% of those thoughts are negative! As creatures of habit; it only take a few changes toward the positive to radically change our mindsets for the better. In this episode, Russell encourages us to intentionally filter and choose the content that enters our mind and fuels our outcomes.

When was the last time, while going through the motions if a particular routine task, did you ask, “Is there a better way to do this?” We live in a time if rapidly evolving technology and software as well an creative productivity and education. Just because your system was the latest and greatest at one time... it could now be the bottleneck that is allowing your competition to gain an edge.

There may not be one right way to network, but allowing our own fears and insecurities to keep us from showing up and connecting with opportunities is definitely wrong!

Partnering with our employees as their coach rather than pouncing on them as their critic will go much further in promoting the engaging culture needed to build a sustainable business and workforce in today’s market.

When building your personal growth library should you read wide (many authors) or deep (everything put out by a few trusted authors)?

Seth Godin says we need to change our mindset from what’s the least I can do to keep a current customer; to what is the MOST I can do for my customers! If it’s true that the vast majority of our future clients will come through the stories our current customers tell... should most of our time, energy, and resources be spent on helping our current clients tell better stories?

With all of the titles found in Business and Life Coaching these days, it can get a little confusing; and confusion leads to procrastination. In this episode we will break it down to the two basic types of coaching available and the basic structures found in them.

Taking a look at four common reasons people hesitate from hiring a coach or getting a mentor. 1. Can’t afford one 2. Too embarrassing to let them see in to my life 3. I can do it on my own or with my friends 3. I can just Google the solutions I need.

We all know the feeling of temporary excitement and motivation that gets us to start things... just to see ourselves abandon the goals and dreams before they are completed. Although Grit & Motivation are essential “fuels” to get us started; there is another “fuel” that is required to reach the finish line. We will explore that more in this episode along with the 10 step process for success.

We are misunderstood all the time... in this episode we take a second look at a popular Zig Ziglar quote about our value in light of other’s opinions. What part is just “their problem” and what part is our responsibility?

Every “No” and every “failure” is proof that you are still moving forward. No one reaches success on the first try, and most abandon the journey before reaching the prize... You however are a Leader... and while others may fail “period” and stop; you only fail “comma” and try again.

It is important to not just be a reporter of other people’s opinions and content; but to have your own unique voice that you put out into this world. Leaders have a Voice that Leaves an Echo! They don’t just echo other people’s opinions. Voice is dangerous... Echo is safe... Leaders don’t take the safe path.

Russell has collected some very valuable “tips” over the years from the many Leadership and Development seminars, workshops, lunch-n-learns, etc. Today, Russell shares four of those tips with us as well as one of his own!

We live in a culture that uses labels to identify, box in, and control us. If the Label Maker is not in your hands, what do you need to do to get it back and be more intentional and strategic with how you are branded or labeled in the minds of others? We dive into some practical tips this morning that can help us gain back some control.

Encouragement to break free from limiting beliefs and take the next right step toward personal and/or professional development. Give yourself the same chance to succeed that you are always giving others!

We all have that ONE THING that makes us unique and special even if we haven’t discovered it yet. Today, Russell shares Why you need to discover it and How to find it!

How close is the reputation you have with others to the truth that you know about yourself? Do you have peace with who you are when no one is looking. Today we discuss that person in the mirror.

In this episode, Russell shares a new way to look at Work/Life balance that fits more with the way we all really live and work.

In this episode, Russell shares one of the methods he uses to coach clients towards better systems and productivity.

In this episode, Russell completes the 5 episode series on the Top Motivational Theories of the Past 100 Years. Russell introduces the theories and also shares some examples as to how they influence good leadership, sales, personal growth, and marketing today.

In this episode, Russell continues the series on Motivational Theories of the past 100 years and how they influence our leadership, marketing, personal growth, etc. This is the 4th of the 5 episodes in this series.

In this episode, Russell shares a little about another popular theory from Motivational Psychology and gives us something to consider when leading a team or marketing a service or product. (In this daily unedited podcasting format, you get to hear what its like when a box fan is left on in the background while recording, DOH! Lol)

In this episode, Russell explores Motivational Psychology’s “Drive Theory” and how the “tension” caused by life situation as well as good leadership and marketing can motivate you, others, your employees, etc. to move beyond status quo, comfort zones, and “stuck” points.

In this episode, Russell kicks off this weeks focus on the top theories of motivation from the last century. Join us today for the “Incentive Theory” and tomorrow for “Drive Theory”! These theories will help you as you consider them whenever creating a marketing strategy, try to stick to your goals, or just need to motivate your kids to pick up their socks!

In this episode, Russell shares six strategies that have helped him be more successful in public situations as a natural introvert.

This morning, Russell shares a system for handling customer service complaints created by Starbucks, and shares one of his experiences with it. He ends with a challenge for us to think of problems as opportunities for us to build our brand and reputation and not react out of emotion and frustration.

This morning, Russell shares a simple tool that will help leaders get the most out of their professional relationships.

This morning, Russell Harbaugh of www.thecaffeinatedleader.com and www.TimeForVision.net encourages us to beat procrastination and fear by giving ourselves the GIFT if hitting Publish! This is exactly how Morning Momentum got started.

How simple routines that are built and followed intentionally and consistently can catapult you toward success!

There are over 150 days left THIS YEAR to set and make incredible progress on your goals. Average people will just wait until January 1st to try again... good thing YOU ARE NOT AVERAGE!

10 still relevant tips from an 2013 Fast Company article that can help us all with work/life balance and reach Mondays less stressed and more rested.

This morning’s Motivation comes from a random encounter while getting gas. Maybe the example is just what you need today to encourage you to make the sale, that call, that connection, etc.