Different Thinking Podcast

Send us a textWhat do you do when leadership punches you in the gut—and you feel like you've totally failed?In this raw and honest episode, Zach Hensrude shares what it's like to hit that wall of self-doubt and disappointment, when the only words in your head are, “I suck.” Instead of sugarcoating it, Zach walks through a powerful 4-step reflection process his coach taught him that reframes failure and turns tough moments into leadership growth:Write down the facts.Ask yourself: How do I feel?Challenge: Is that feeling even true?Clarify: What outcome did I actually want?This is the episode every leader needs—not when everything's going right, but when it all feels like it's falling apart.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Different Thinking Podcast, Zach Hensrude challenges the myth that success is just a matter of flipping a switch. Inspired by insights from Jon Acuff's Soundtracks and a powerful analogy from Dave Thomas of Daystar, Zach explores how real growth and momentum come not from instant changes, but from intentional tuning.You'll discover:Why the “flip the switch” mindset is a mythThe truth about the success dial—and how to turn itHow to recognize and reverse dial driftWhat it means to lead with long-term consistencyWhether you're leading a team or leading your life, this episode offers practical wisdom for turning up the volume on your goals, one notch at a time.

Send us a Text Message.The place you call the world was made up by people no smarter than you. Those words spoken by Steve Jobs gave a blueprint to a different thinker. It is about creating, inspire, and build. 

What is the secret sauce of success? In this episode I dive into that idea of what is success and how can you obtain it in your business. It seems so simple but can be so difficult. 

Do you feel overwhelmed by your business? Is your work stacking up or taking up too much of your energy? Is your staff requiring you to pick up the slack? If so this episode is for you. I share my experience with this very thing where I became a one man army so overwhelmed, and stressed out. 

Are you ever frustrated with not being able to connect with your workforce who you are relying on their performance? In this episode, Zach explains how he categorizes his organization to help connect with them on their level—the connection between performance and pro sports. 

The impossible mission we all face as leaders is the simple statement we share in our literature or on our walls. Is our mission statement a core belief or just a trendy statement? In this episode, I share four principles to live by to create a healthy business or organization. 

Your people require a lot from you; actually, truthfully, there are so many requirements of your time that it can be overwhelming. That is why, in this episode, I cover the balance between Mental Health and Mental Toughness. Leaders really don't have a safe place to share what they are feeling in their organizations and companies. The tips are covered to help you find the resources to nourish your mental health and chase your mental toughness. 

We all have those nightmares where you are the new person in a school or business. In this episode, I share 4 steps to ensure a smooth transition process to create the maximum return. It starts with understanding the culture, but that is only the beginning.  Make sure to subscribe to get the most up-to-date content.  #DifferentThinkingPodcast 

In this episode, I discuss a theory about the differences between coaches and mentors. It is important to have both coaches and mentors in your life, but they must be clearly defined.  It is time to battle the disappointment and frustration that lacking clarity in these roles gives. Join me as we walk through these simple 4 points. Remember, today is a great day to apply different thinking to your business and organization. 

In one of the zaniest thoughts to come out of Zach's mind comes lessons we can learn as business leaders from two very opposite sides of the health spectrum. Welcome to My 600 Pound Body Building Life. You will walk away with the principles to help create the business you want. This is truly creativity at its finest with creating Different Thinking. 

One of the most maddening things in a business or organization is when team members, employees, and volunteers miss expectations. In this episode, I walk through the system that will allow you to have the hard conversation, and make the key decision. Join me as we develop our mindsets to create our desired organizations and become Different Thinking Leaders. 

In this episode, I share the truth behind a catchy motivational phrase and how you can use it in your business or organization. With adversity, it is not a question of if but when. Walk away with a system to find the opportunity among adversity. Remember, today is a great day to apply Different Thinking. 

This episode took months to create. This is my review of the 75 Hard program created by Andy Frisella. Is the program as hard as they say it is? What can you expect? Is it for you? Listen to learn more and as promised the Links to Andy's StuffReal AF Podcast: https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast?utm_campaign=gs-2020-10-01&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=CjwKCAjwjMiiBhA4EiwAZe6jQwuwxvnGAvmJpl_Xu1p2JOFvGNY92-IfYPP4sxqMXbWEXJ9kIFPHixoCIiAQAvD_BwEAndy Frisella Website: https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info

You have a goal in mind and you really want to accomplish it. But what if you could apply these three pillars and hit your goals every time? Please Join me as I walk through the three pillars required to hit your goal. #differentthinking

Happy New Year! What voice are you listening to? See, we all have two voices, one being your inner critic and the next your inner advocate. To accomplish the goals you have set for yourself, you must learn how to silence the inner critic. Please enjoy this episode and remember today is a great day to apply different thinking. #differentthinking

2022 is almost over, and this is a beautiful time to reflect on what the year behind had to offer and project or forecast what is ahead. When doing that after a challenging year can create anxiety and stress. In this episode, I share with you the prescription for anxiety by sharing one of the five rules to life according to Bedros Keuilian. Here is the AAA for the Holidays. Happy New Year 

In this episode, I cover how to use the power of stories to influence other people. I learned the framework from Donald Miller and his fantastic work Building a StoryBrand.  The power of story can create the outcome you and your team want. #DifferentThinking

In this episode, I cover the first two-part series on stories. Stories have been around since the dawn of time. In part one, I cover the internal stories we tell ourselves and how to reframe them to create the most desired outcome.  Coming soon will be part two. #DifferentThinking

In this episode, I share the five pivotal rules to being a different thinker as I learned them from my coach. Rules are not the enemy of different thinking but create the clarity needed to be a truly different thinking leader. 

In this episode, I share the three types of negotiators labeled in Chris Voss's phenomenal work "Never Split the Difference."  Join me on this journey to find out what your natural kind of negotiation style is and what is the most common counterparty style you work against. Enjoy, and always feel free to reach out at helo@differentthinkingpodcast.com. Until then, this is a great day to apply different thinking. 

In this episode, I question and challenge the conventional thinking of whether a leader should desire to be liked or not. I share wisdom from the phenomenal work of Dale Carnegie, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," by sharing the Six ways to make someone like you or better reframed as the six steps to get people to like you. Enjoy this episode, apply this conventional wisdom to your leadership, and watch it grow. Please feel free to connect hello@differentthinkingpodcast.com. Until next time remember today is a great day to apply different thinking! 

Wow! This episode is off script and covers three steps to walk through grief and lead effectively. Your people need a focused leader, but you need time and space to grieve properly. How do you do it? Listen and find out how Different Thinking Leaders do it. Please feel free to reach out at hello@differentthinkingpodcast.com

In the third part of this mini-series on lessons I learned from my coach Setema Gali I share a crucial tool called The Process. This tool creates a centered reaction when stuff hits the fan. Listen as I share these ten steps or more appropriate questions to go through The Process. Stay tuned through the whole episode to get the gift. Remember, today is a great day that you can apply different thinking. 

In this episode, I share the system called The Path that I learned from my coach Setema Gali. The Path is a six-step system that allows you to create clarity for your goals for yourself, your business, or your organization. Enjoy, and please don't forget if you like to learn more about my coach to connect with him at: https://www.setemagali.com. Please share this episode and leave a 5-star review. Until next time remember today is a great day to apply different thinking. 

In this episode I cover the low gear principle that I learned from my coach Setema Gali during my time with him in 2020. This principle propelled me to accomplish the improbable by walking through the 5 steps of low gear. Download today, and practice the low gear in your life,. 

In this episode, I cover the steps for handling a situation when a customer is not right as I test this age conventional wisdom that has been passed down over the ages. 

Expectations that are set will, at some points, be missed, and when they are, what is the best way to handle them. In this episode, I tie the Apollo 13 accident to the three steps you should take when expectations are missed with your team or customer. 

Different Thinking leaders face problems in their business, organization or life all the time, and these three steps are to give you the tools to infuse creativity into the solution to be able to step outside the box. Different thinkers are creative problem solvers. Please remember to hit the subscribe button to get the latest episodes, and please feel free to reach out at hello@differentthinkingpodcast.com

Turnover in your organization is not abnormal. Actually, it is common in all organizations and businesses. In this episode, I share the three action steps that can create a lasting win after a turnover.  Enjoy and rate us with a 5 Star review. Please feel free to comment or email me at hello@differentthinkingpodcast.com

In this episode I cover the top 3 takeaways that makes a Different Thinking Leader from the book Think Again by Adam Grant. The power of rethinking or reframing in your leadership is vital to the success of your organization, business or your personal  journey. What of these 3 takeaways have you applied? 

In this episode we uncover the biggest lie we can believe or tell others. Through simplistic action you can create an organization, business, or self that you can be proud of.  Please Enjoy and Subscribe today. 

In this episode I walk through the 3 takeaways that help us be a better leader from the phenomenal work of Mel Robbins' book the 5 Second Rule. By creating simple action it allows you to apply different thinking in a mediocre world. Please enjoy and subscribe today

Welcome to the maiden voyage on this new leadership podcast. We dive into the inspiration behind the show and cover the famous poem that was featured in the 1997 Think Different Ad Campaign by Apple Inc.  Also I cover what it means to be a "crazy one" and as different thinkers we should have this mindset. Please enjoy and subscribe 

This was one of my greatest failures as a leader. By failing to use different thinking with my work force I held them back from hitting their true potential. Please enjoy and Subscribe today.