Bock Talks Podcast

In this episode of the Enlightened Leadership Lab, Jody and Chris dive into the concept of creating a legacy that can impact generations. They discuss the importance of being visible with your ideas in order to make a lasting impact. Legacy is not just about wealth and fame, but about the work that ripples through time. They emphasize the idea that visibility with your ideas is crucial for others to know it's an option to follow. The hosts challenge the influencer culture mindset and highlight the power of leading conversations and making a difference with even a smaller audience. Tune in to learn more about how to create a meaningful legacy through visibility and impactful ideas.  www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com 

In this episode of Enlightened Leadership Lab hosts Chris and Jody discuss the value of podcasts in personal growth and leadership development. Jody shares her experience of listening to "Great by Choice" by Jim Collins and emphasizes the importance of letting the content resonate and spark insights in relation to one's own journey. Join them in their emergent conversations and be inspired to reflect on your leadership path.  www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com 

On this episode of the Enlightened Leadership Lab, Jody and Chris dive into the topic of finding passion and purpose in our life's work. They discuss how moments of frustration and discomfort can serve as catalysts for growth and change. The conversation touches on the importance of being inspired and motivated to make meaningful shifts in our lives. Tune in for a dynamic discussion on breaking out of routines and embracing new challenges.  www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com 

In this episode, Jodi and Chris discuss the concept of "Developing Your Calling" in leadership. They reflect on the importance of moving beyond just knowing about a calling to actively practicing and designing around it. They explore the idea of insecure leaders and the need for a new approach to leadership development. The conversation emphasizes the value of inquiry and wrestling with questions as a way to grow in leadership. www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com 

Discovering your calling and finding fulfillment in your work is not a common conversation in business, but it can lead to a more fulfilling career. Co-hosts Chris and Jody share personal experiences of shifting from pursuing careers based on societal expectations to following their passions in communications and journalism. This episode encourages listeners to rethink the traditional belief that work should be unpleasant and highlights the significance of incorporating passion into career choices. www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com 

In this episode of Enlightened Leadership Lab, Jodi and Chris discuss the concept of calling, purpose, and life's work. They explore how finding one's calling goes beyond traditional goal-setting and job titles, emphasizing the alignment of personal fulfillment with providing value to others. The conversation delves into the idea that one's life's work involves serving others and meeting the world's needs, rather than focusing solely on personal gain.  www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com 

Exploring the concept of finding one's calling, Jody and Chris delve into the importance of listening to our inner pull towards activities that resonate with our values, passions, and talents. They discuss how a personal calling can bring deep meaning and fulfillment, emphasizing that when we align with our calling, our actions come from a different place. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on pursuing meaning and purpose in life.  www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com 

In this episode, the hosts dive into the power of being present and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals on a similar journey in life. They discuss the exhaustion of bringing others up to speed and the importance of choosing the right people to work with. The conversation highlights the shift from focusing on outcomes to prioritizing the individuals involved, emphasizing the significance of intentional partnerships.  www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com 

In this episode, the host reflects on the concept of moving from good to great, drawing inspiration from the book "Good to Great." They discuss the importance of taking time to develop a deep understanding of one's passion, strengths, and economic engine. The host emphasizes the slow process of honing in on a clear vision, highlighting that it often takes years to see significant results. The episode touches on the theme of resilient leadership and the patience required for meaningful change and success. www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com 

In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of fixing broken systems and how it relates to leadership. They emphasize the importance of making choices and how those choices shape us. They caution against focusing solely on what isn't working in the current system, as this may not lead to meaningful change. They explore fixing people, caution against assuming they're broken, and urge listeners to challenge limiting beliefs, emphasizing the power in not always needing to be right. Listen as they encourage listeners to approach leadership with trust, openness, and a willingness to create positive change. www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com 

In this episode of Enlightened Leadership Lab, Jodi and Chris discuss the concept of owning your leadership and what it truly means to create change in the world. They explore the prompt, "When blank happens, the world will change," and share their insights on how distractions and wishing for change without taking action can hinder progress. They emphasize the importance of focusing on what truly matters and not getting caught up in external factors that divert attention from true leadership. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to own your leadership and make a positive impact in the world. 

You just never know where "chance" encounters will lead you. If you have faith, and if you are authentic when you meet others, the highest and best parts of each of you will be attracted. And when you are a master at manifesting what you truly desire, why be surprised when that's exactly what shows up? Listen in as Tim McCall, real estate Team Leader and serial entrepreneur, and I reflect on our initial meeting and what it means to be intentional in all aspects of your life. You know the saying "Be careful what you wish for"? Tim is a living, breathing testament to the amazing power we all have when we get ON PURPOSE with our lives.

She calls herself a unicorn because there is no one else like her in her world of process improvement. Glodean is passionate not only about the world of Six Sigma and Lean where she holds a black belt, but also in the softer side of business which includes leadership, where she is a certified Extreme Leadership facilitator, communication and accountability. In fact, in Glodean's world, process and people can't be separated (why would they be?) when you're talking about continuous improvement. Listen in as we hear how Glodean shifted her work on a Kaizen project from in-person to online with amazing results, and how she's using her unicorn-ness to achieve success for her clients - and herself. Contact Glodean at theunicorn@glodeanchampion.com and watch for her upcoming book!

What's it like for someone who never gets sick to suddenly get the COVID-19 symptoms? And then, what's it like to recover? Dr. Ed LeQuire is a chiropractor in Rochester, MN who, with his family, lives a very organic and holistic lifestyle. Yet even very healthy chiropractors are not immune from this new strain of virus. Listen to Dr. LeQuire share his story of coming down with, and then recovering from, this illness. To what does he attribute his positivity and recovery? Ed talks about his MasterMind group, which he is involved with through LifeWorks University (www.lifeworksu.com) and his chiropractic practice is Vitality Chiropractic in Rochester (https://www.facebook.com/VitalityChiropracticAndMassage/) UPDATE: On Wednesday, May 13 Dr. Ed reported that he had tested for the COVID antibodies and that test showed that he, indeed, had the virus and now has the antibodies. It is very likely that his family also has had the virus, and as of this writing on May 14, his wife and oldest daughter still haven't totally recovered their senses of smell and/or taste.  

Think you are too old to learn new things? Perish the thought! I learned so much in this conversation with Carl Wallin, a former body builder and current financial advisor with Mass Mutual in Bismarck, N.D. While he is only 27 years old (and, admittedly, looks like he's 10), Carl shares his journey from being a small kid with Napoleon complex to a determined skateboarder and video game champion to his struggle with depression and anxiety which led to his amazing determination to become an award-winning bodybuilder and a champion of positivity. (Yes, that's Carl in the photo behind him.) Just one of the many nuggets from Carl:  "Don't set your standards too low. Open others' eyes and show them the immense value of raising your standards."

Adam Roach is a man of many talents who I first met in 2011 when we were both Team Leaders for Keller Williams Realty. He is now the CRO (Chief Recruiting Officer) for I Love Recruiting, the global brand for all things recruiting. Adam is also a founding member of the GoBundance Movement, the tribe for healthy, wealthy, and generous men and women who choose to lead epic lives.  Listen in as Adam talks about this tribe and what it means to lead an epic life.

Nova Wightman is the author of the book "Awake and Aligned," which will take you on a powerful conscious journey of spiritual transformation, both personally and in whatever business you find yourself.  In this episode we talk about Nova's journey to discovering life coaching and spirituality when she randomly picked up Neale Donald Walsch's book Conversations With God, and ended up becoming a Conversations With God coach on Neale's team. Nova is currently working with business people - a rather new experience for her - to help them get into vibrational alignment and to help them find purpose and meaning in their work. You can find more about Nova at her website www.NovaWightman.com.

Do you ever get in your own way and make things mean something when they really don't? No? It's just me? Well, COVID-19 has given me a lot of insights because it's caused me to slow down and see things from a different perspective. Maybe those things you are taking personally really aren't as important as you thought they were when you were in busy busy busy mode. Join me as I share some of my insights and awarenesses that are coming from this slowdown. The book "The Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer is a big part of this episode.

In this messy middle where we find ourselves as this is being recorded on April 20, 2020, things shift by the minute. How are you is less of a casual greeting these days and more of a crucial check-in for us minute by minute. Join me as I talk through some ideas about the distinction between where we have been and where we are going as far as leadership, communication and accountability go. Force, push, grind, crush – all have been business and success strategies in the past. Will these produce the results we say we want in the future? Who knows? Your intuition and your higher self know. Who/what are you trusting right now? I mention the book “The Twenty-One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence” by Cindy Wigglesworth in today’s message.

What is the normal people think they want to get back to after the COVID-19 pandemic is "over"? Join me as I explore some ideas from A Course in Miracles and Orbiting the Giant Hairball. This episode was recorded on April 13, 2020, the Monday before Easter. Ever notice the parallels between the Easter story and mindset?

Tommy Spaulding is the founder and president of Spaulding Companies, a leadership-development, consulting, coaching, and training firm based in Denver. Tommy is also the inspiration behind Steve Farber's third book Greater Than Yourself. Jodee and Tommy met at Farber's Extreme Leadership Experience in San Diego in 2019 and this conversation is what happens when heart-led leaders get together to talk about - what else? - leadership. Find more information about Tommy at www.tommyspaulding.com You can learn about his youth program at https://nationalleadershipacademy.org.  

Music is a universal language, and singer/songwriter Barbara McAfee is a master at helping people find their voice through music and connection. Listen in as Barbara talks about her vocal coaching and also sings her newest song, a tribute to the place we find ourselves in the time of COVID-19. Find out more about Barbara at www.barbaramcafee.com.

Sometimes the best conversations can lead to unexpected ahas and breakthroughs, and that's what happened to me in this conversation with business coach Kim Nagle. I should have expected as much when two coaches get together on a Saturday morning in the middle of a lockdown! Kim and I shared our business experiences and tied them to our upbringing in a way I hadn't considered in exactly this way. Do you BE your way to DOING or DO your way to BEING?  Listen in as Kim and I come to the same conclusion, but from complete opposite beginnings.

It comes as no shock that March 2020 will go down in history as a monumental time to be in the world. This interview with Robert Quinn was recorded on March 30, 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and the information he provided was more relevant than ever. Here's a taste: Some leaders go through crisis and do unnatural things and their organization flourishes. But their awareness changes through the crisis and it's possible then to ask a question most leadership can never ask. That question is: If crisis can create social excellence without leadership, can leadership create social excellence without crisis? The moment a leader can ask that question, they are going someplace no one ever goes. They are living by the highest accountability of leadership. Who will you be on the other side of this crisis? Someone focused on comfort, self-interest, hypocrisy, and pride or someone focused on purpose, integrity, empathy, and humility? Don't miss a minute of this important conversation with author, professor and leadership consultant, Robert Quinn.

When you are entrepreneurs, you expect that your work will be a grind. And Joey Torkildson and Jason Harmon, two busy real estate professionals, were doing just that. In fact, their podcast, The Grind, was all about teaching other hardworking entrepreneurs to do just that. And then something happened. And the Grind just wasn't working anymore. Listen in to hear how the Grind became the UnGrind.

This episode was recorded on Monday, March 30, 2020, when the Corona Virus had the entire world up in arms and yet there is still amazing kindness and goodness coming out all around us. Listen in as we talk about everything from #aworldofhearts, started right here in North Dakota, to cleaning up the air and the water all over the world. You will find what you are looking for. What are you looking for?

Love really is damn good business no matter when, but in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, this conversation seemed especially relevant. Steve Farber is the founder and CEO of the Extreme Leadership Institute and the author of four books that deal with the harnessing of the human spirit. In addition, he is a singer and songwriter who shares his music whenever and wherever he can. Steve is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council and has served as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors for the world=renown Up With People organization. Steve lives in beautiful San Diego with his wife Veronica and their two Abyssianian cats. 

There are many tools we can use to feel good in spite of outside circumstances. Author John J Murphy shares ideas and tools for choosing inner peace even in the face of things like a global pandemic. John's contact information: @sageleader - Twitter Author John J Murphy - Facebook John J Murphy Mystic - LinkedIn jjmurphy13@comcast.net www.johnjmurphy.org YouTube channel - EFT video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KhCQGYgSAg

Have you ever read a book on a recommendation from a friend who knows you and knows you will love it? I'll be you have. Have you ever loved the book so much you reached out to the author? That's what I did when I read "Miracle Minded Manager" by John Murphy. Join me for this intriguing interview where John shares his experience with spiritual concepts in a corporate environment.

Want to know more about life coaching? Why would anyone hire a coach for their life? Join this conversation with Life Coach Lisa Hatlestad to learn more about this crucial part of living your life by design.

What are you willing to own. What are you ready to let go. Today we will talk..