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Too Stupid to Fail was released last Monday. After all of the years of hard work, it is finally out and available to the world! Not only that, but we are also so excited to announce that we have been the number one bestseller in four different hot new release categories ever since the launch. Today, I want to take some time to reflect on many of the concepts taught in the book. I'm going to dive a bit deeper into some of the terms and ideas presented within Too Stupid to Fail, including the title itself. I hope you enjoy this solo episode and that it gives you a fresh mindset to take with you as you begin reading and applying the book. In this episode, you will hear: Why I used the word “stupid” in the title. How writing this book allowed me to engage with my life at a higher level. The dangers of operating with a victim mentality. How the quality of your lens determines the quality of your life. What it means to reframe. The four lenses you need to look through in order to grow. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Too Stupid to Fail on Amazon Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Last week we talked with the entrepreneur extraordinaire Paul Martinelli. He helped me break down some of the insights in my new book, Too Stupid to Fail. Today, you're in for part two of our conversation. In this episode, we finish our interview on some of the concepts contained within Too Stupid to Fail. Paul and I get into the nitty-gritty of just what this book is designed to do and who it's aimed at helping. We discuss the power of patterns and what that looks like on a scientific level. Once you're thoroughly intrigued, you can go and purchase the book for yourself through the link below. However, first, tune in to learn everything you've been wanting to know about Too Stupid to Fail. In this episode, you will hear: Why Too Stupid to Fail is not a “how-to” book. Why habit formation is better than receiving a roadmap. The science of pattern formation. The three elements that form an ingrained trait. Why we need to change our design to change our result. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Too Stupid to Fail: Why the Resilient Will Always Beat the Intelligent Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

As we recently announced, our book Too Stupid to Fail is finally being released after years of being in the works. We are so excited for the concepts contained in this book to get out into the world and especially into all of your hands. In this episode, we're getting into some of the details of Too Stupid to Fail with a very special guest. Paul Martinelli has built over six businesses and amassed over a billion dollars in revenue. Clearly, he is one of my greatest mentors.  Paul also has a community called The Empowered Living Community. I had the special honor of getting interviewed by him about my book inside of this community. Tune in and enjoy part one of the conversation we had in this call. In this episode, you will hear: How I define the word “stupid” in Too Stupid to Fail. What drove me to write the book. Failure isn't final but failure to change might be. The three sections of the book. Why it's more important to start than to be great. The importance of being awake and mindful in your life. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

After so many episodes of interviewing other authors, today we finally get to turn inward. The long-awaited day has come when we're ready for the release of our book, Too Stupid to Fail. We are so excited to get to introduce and discuss this book in much greater depth with all of you today. In this episode, you'll actually hear me being interviewed by our marketing specialist Damon Robertson. Damon has put in a tremendous amount of effort to get the word out about this book on our various channels. He agreed to join me today to ask various questions about it, just as we've done with other authors in the last few episodes.  So tune in and you'll learn all about the origin story, background, elements, and lessons of Too Stupid to Fail. In this episode, you will hear: What drove me to write this book. The elements I've found missing in most self-help literature. Where the title, Too Stupid to Fail, came from. Why every chapter starts with “re.” Why I decided to share so much of my story in the book. What pattern programming is and some of the science behind it. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resouces Preorder Too Stupid to Fail Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today we continue on with our book tour. I am introducing you to a person who I highly respect as one of the strongest voices in the conversation around leadership and power: Gail Rudolph. Gail wrote an acclaimed book called Power Up Power Down after spending years in executive and leadership roles all over the United States and world.  Gail is truly a powerhouse. Already being accomplished within her own right, she is also now on mission to help those who feel overlooked and underestimated. She helps them to tap into their own unique power, expertise, perspectives, and opinions so they can be heard and valued in every interaction.  Today, Gail shares many lessons from her book and personal experience with power dynamics. She teaches us how to practically power up and power down by explaining various tools and when to use them. Tune in to learn all about power and how you can use it in every situation you find yourself in. In this episode, you will hear: What motivated Gail through the writing process. When she first became aware that she had to shift the environment she was in. Her personal history with power. What powering up and powering down actually mean. The three levels of power. Why boundaries are key. Why power is a choice. Specific things you can do to either power up or power down. The power of pausing and silence. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Power Up Power Down: How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win/Win by Gail Rudolph Gail on LinkedIn Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Passion is a great thing. It's what makes the world go around. But when does passion become too much such that it tends to limit and restrict your growth?  This week, we learn about the concept of blinded passion as we bring in Deborah Anthony on the show today. She talks more about it as well as other great takeaways from her book, Beyond The Limits: A Journey To True Passion. Deborah is also leading our group coaching program at Experience Leadership.  A little backstory here – when Deborah got fired from a previous job, she decided to write a book because she didn't want such a painful experience to go to waste. Her book is a great reminder that we all have hardships that we need to go through in life. And the biggest lesson she wants everyone to walk away from is the power of taking personal ownership.  In this episode, you will hear: Blinded passion: How does passion limit and restrict your growth? Creating the difference between activity and progress How do you combine your whys? Lessons from the book, Beyond The Limits What's ahead for Deborah Anthony in 2021 Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: https://deborahcanthony.com/ Deborah's books: https://deborahcanthony.com/author/ Beyond The Limits: A Journey To True Passion https://deborahcanthony.com/product/beyond-the-limits/ Contact our Communications Director at melissa@experienceleadership.com  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Marty Parker is a global leader and an expert on human capital and corporate culture. He's a frequent commentator and keynote speaker on issues surrounding leadership, organizational culture, and all things leadership in business. He is also the author of Culture Connection: How Developing a Winning Culture Will Give Your Organization a Competitive Advantage.  On top of all that, Marty is currently the host of Building High Performance Cultures, a vlog podcast where he interviews leaders whose cultures drive the competitive advantage. Having been featured on CNBC, The National Post, Canadian Business, and Profit, Marty clearly brings a lot to the table. In this episode, Marty and I talk all about his book Culture Connection. I truly don't think you can discuss leadership without talking about culture. However, despite both culture and entrepreneurship both being important topics through the years, they've remained isolated from one another. Therefore, to look at corporate culture is huge. Tune in to hear all about it from Marty Parker. In this episode, you will hear: What corporate culture is. Why culture is the way to lead. How each person within an organization leads an enterprise and manages an economy of one. How leaders can create a culture of rebels while at the same time channeling them in a unified direction. How to develop your company's culture while still focusing on scaling the company. What bespoke leadership is and how to practice it. How to balance your people's performance. How purpose, consistency, and accountability all tie together. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Culture Connection: How Developing a Winning Culture Will Give Your Organization a Competitive Advantage Building High Performance Cultures Podcast Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today, we have another amazing author joining us. Jake Jakobs is actually the best-selling author of three books. He is also the CEO and founder of Jake Jakobs Consulting where he specializes in helping organizations create fast and lasting results. Throughout his career, Jake has worked with a wide variety of large, well-known organizations. He has facilitated major change throughout multiple cities, organizations, and even nations. His consulting, writing, and teaching have allowed him to discover better ways for people to organize change. In this episode, Jake and I discuss his latest book, Leveraging Change: 8 Ways to Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results. We dive into three out of the eight levers of change and help you understand how to apply them to your business and life. Jake's uncommon way of thinking and incredible insights will both teach you a lot and help you move further and faster.  In this episode, you will hear: Jake's first consulting experience. Where he came up with the idea for Leveraging Change. The various problems people have with change. How to address and solve those problems. What Jake's “levers of change” are. Jake's top three “levers of change” and the difference they can make in your organization. How to deal with people who are resisting your change. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Leveraging Change: 8 Ways to Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results  Get Jake's free e-book: 27 Ways to Make Your Change Work Faster, Easier and Better... Immediately! Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today we get the incredible opportunity to interview Rishon Blumberg and Michael Solomon. They founded 10x Management, a first-of-its-kind talent tech agency that has been featured in CNN and The New Yorker. On top of that, they are two of today's top thought leaders in the talent economy and future of work. Most recently, Rishon and Michael published their first book, Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy. If you're thinking about growing your business at all, this book will be foundational for you. It will give you the mindset and framing you need to launch forward and scale. In this episode, we discuss some of the amazing ideas and topics from Game Changer. We talk about everything from what a 10xer is, how to create a 10x culture in your company, and how to be a 10x leader yourself. This is one of those episodes you'll want to listen to over and over again so tune in now to get started. In this episode, you will hear: What Rishon and Michael's book, Game Changer, covers. Why we're in a talent-starved economy. Why company culture is so important. Why it's crucial to know your “why” and communicate it to your employees. How to create an environment that shifts the culture of incoming employees and helps leaders maintain high expectations. Why employee customization is necessary. When to get rid of “bad apples” in your organization. Who a 10xer is. The importance of humility and vulnerability. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy 10x Management Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today we have a special guest joining us. Dr. Kaliym Isalm is an author and the founder of The TrainingPro Academy. He also runs a boutique educational consulting firm and works as an Assistant Professor of Practice at Southern Illinois University. Kaliym has written four books and, in this episode, we are talking about his most recent, The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership.   When Kaliym joined his fraternity, he had to memorize a 12 inch rule. What he came to find over the years is that those who could recite those 12 rules on command (even long after they first joined the fraternity) had a much steeper career trajectory than those who forgot the rules. This launched Kaliym into an in-depth research project which turned into a book.    Throughout our conversation, we talk more about this process of bringing The 12-Inch Rule of Leadership to fruition. We also get into Kaliym's educational and career background and discuss some of his best leadership principles. Tune in to learn from the many varied experiences of Kaliym Isalm.   In this episode, you will hear: Kaliym's experiences in the Air Force. How he got into education. The two phrases that sum up his leadership: innovation and taking chances. How he leveraged technology to make a difference. The importance of value-based learning. Where Kaliym came up with the idea for The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership. What the book covers. How to be an effective communicator. How to maintain the dignity of simplicity when you give a message. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: The TrainingPro Academy The TrainingPro Academy on Twitter The TrainingPro Academy on LinkedIn Kaliym on LinkedIn The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership: Proven Strategies For Career Success Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Last week, we finished up our summer entrepreneur spotlight series. Today, we are beginning a book tour.    Over the next few episodes, we will be interviewing experts who have written books in the last couple of years. These authors are top thought leaders who want to share exciting information and wisdom with all of us.   Today's guest author is Scott Behson. Scott is the author of the highly anticipated book The Whole Person Workplace. In this book, he brings expert insights into why now more than ever it's vital for management and leaders to view employees as whole people. He also explains the importance of focusing on the “human” in human resources and developing robust, flexible, and compassionate workplace values that support a business' greatest partner: its employees.   If you want to become a better leader, become more intentional, and drive change in the world, tune in to hear this incredible conversation with Scott.   In this episode, you will hear: Scott's career journey. Where the title The Whole-Person Workplace came from. What's missing in many organizations today. What happens when leaders honor their employees as whole people. How to reshape your thinking to adopt these principles. Why culture change can be so difficult and take so much time. The financial impact these changes can make on your organization. The importance of active listening and empathy as a leader. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: The Whole-Person Workplace: Building Better Workplaces through Work-Life, Wellness, and Employee Support  Scott's website Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today we are excited to have Frank Cupersmith with us. Frank is the CEO and former owner of RowCal, an association management company.    The really interesting thing about Frank is that he decided exactly how he wanted to exit his business. This is something all of us could learn from. Every entrepreneur is going to leave their business somehow. You may sell it, it may fail, or you may even die as the owner. Regardless, you're going to leave somehow; you might as well do it by design.   This is exactly what Frank did. He was able to sell his company and now has more freedom in his life. We are thrilled to have him on the show to talk about this process and what it did for both his company and himself internally.    If you're looking to learn from a strong exit strategy or simply want to make a difference the way that Frank has made a difference, tune in.   In this episode, you will hear: Frank's background in real estate. What his experience of going out on his own and launching a business was like. How he and his partner built momentum in their business. How they started acquiring people and building trust. The importance of investing in your employees. The difference between being an investor and being an owner of a business. How to release people that don't align with your core values. What gave Frank the courage to sell his shares in his business. How that gave him greater work-life balance. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Frank's LinkedIn Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

In this summer entrepreneur series, we have been talking with business owners all over the spectrum. Some run eight-figure businesses and some run smaller ones. Today, though, we wanted to introduce an entrepreneur who is within the genesis of his business.   A lot of early entrepreneurs don't put the right systems in place right away. They don't lay the necessary foundations for building a strong business. So I thought it would be really helpful for all of you emerging entrepreneurs who have experienced this struggle to hear from someone who is just a few steps ahead of you.   Brad Houston is the owner of Guy's Sewer and Drain, a drain cleaning business in the Twin Cities/Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Today he is joining us to talk all about his journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the process he has gone through until now to grow his business.   In this episode, you will hear: Brad's career history. What drove him to entrepreneurship. Why advocacy is so important to him. His vision for Guy's Sewer and Drain. How being successful as an entrepreneur allows you to make more impact. Brad's highest values in life and business. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Guy's Sewer and Drain Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

As you likely already know, in an entrepreneurial journey, no one starts out as an entrepreneur. Take my story for example. Straight out of college, I jumped into the nonprofit world. After years of struggles and pay cuts, I became extremely passionate about the budding entrepreneurs I was meeting and the big dreams they carried. It was at this point that I decided to step out on my own to help them and, in that, became an entrepreneur myself.   We're smack dab in the middle of a series on entrepreneurship where we've been highlighting a lot of our clients. However, today we wanted to switch it up a bit by expanding on the story I told above. I'm going to share all about my entrepreneurial journey and that of our team here at Experience Leadership.    There are five lessons that I've picked up over the last decade of being an entrepreneur. During this amazing time of supporting entrepreneurs and leaders within our communities and around the world, I had to learn these five lessons over and over again. They not only apply to me though; they've been practiced by many of the leaders that I've had the privilege of working with over the years as well. Tune in to learn these five keys to being a highly successful entrepreneur.    In this episode, you will hear: Entrepreneurs are driven by something beyond money. Why we dig deep beneath the surface with our clients. Entrepreneurs are humble enough to both teach and learn. Entrepreneurs focus on the things that matter. There are two types of entrepreneurs: technicians and visionaries. Entrepreneurs are aware of their limitations. The importance of connection and relationships in entrepreneurship. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today's episode is a special exclusive that we couldn't wait to share. On July 9, we had our first in-person live event since COVID-19. During this event, a fantastic keynote was given by a very special guest, Greg Coleman.    Greg Coleman is from Jacksonville, Florida and is a graduate of Florida A&M University. He recently retired from a 25-year career as a C-level executive for a Fortune 500 International communications company that offers total communications solutions for public safety markets.   Greg also spent 12 years playing professional football and was even the first African American punter in the NFL. For the past 22 years, he has served as the sideline analyst for the Minnesota Vikings radio network. Finally, Greg is also a professional speaker who inspires leaders and organizations to shift the atmosphere, flip the field, and get a leg up on life.    Obviously, Greg has a lot of (and a very diverse range of) experience and expertise to bring to the table. Tune in to hear his entire keynote speech and learn all about the power of preparation and opportunity.   In this episode, you will hear: How Greg became a punter. The power of our words. Why everyone needs a coach or mentor. What happens when preparation meets opportunity. The importance of consistency and dependability. How a business is like an orchestra. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Greg's website Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Businesses exist to help others to bring value to others. But they're so busy doing it, that sometimes they can't sum up why they do what they do, or what difference they are making, or the problems they're truly solving for others. A huge factor in growing your business is being able to truly tell your story, but it's also a common dilemma many businesses have.  A lot of people have websites and online presences that have been just their branding. Their products have been forced into these boxes. But they haven't really thought through what makes them different.    Today's leadership spotlight is on Mark Zubert, founder of One Wheel Marketing. With over 20 years of marketing communications experience, Mark has a passion for partnering with small business owners to help them get their message out and highlight how they're impacting lives.   In this episode, you will hear: Mark's entrepreneurial journey Their goal to help companies tell their own stories Some adjustments businesses needed to figure out during the pandemic The struggle to build a business culture as things are going remote How to keep your culture aligned and moving forward How they're helping local businesses figure out where their local customers are Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: https://onewheelmarketing.com/  Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

For the most part, when you're starting out as an entrepreneur, you're often a slave to your job. You've got to make sure everything goes right, especially when you have team members.    But we also have to remember that as entrepreneurs, we're not just workers. We're not just business leaders. We're human beings first. Therefore, we need to be able to find that balance and make a conscious decision to create some place for self and family. Today, as we're celebrating the journey of the entrepreneur and the business leader, we're sharing the leadership of Lindsey Manhart from the Manhart Team at American Family Insurance.    Lindsey is intentional about building people up within her team and deploying them to their strongest area of genius, and taking the time to create the processes and the systems in place to support them. As a leader, Lindsey builds her business based on the foundation of trust.    In this episode, you will hear: How she began her entrepreneurial journey The importance of truly trusting your team to let go of control and reclaim your life Why control doesn't mean giving up your power Lindsey's wake-up call that she made the conscious decision to create some space for her family Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Manhart Insurance Episode 35: Keynote Interview with Amy Langer https://experienceleadership.com/podcasts/el035    Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

After a very tough year for a lot of businesses, and a very winning year for other businesses, we want to celebrate entrepreneurs and the champions that make it happen. Today, we're continuing our journey in discovering and celebrating the role of the entrepreneur as we take the time to explore the journey of Dr. William Miller, the owner, founder and CEO of HighPower Data.    From being in the seminary and becoming a pastor, and then shifting into being an entrepreneur, William recognizes that running a business and serving people depend on a higher power. We're not in this alone and that we have an additional source of power to make things happen for people.   HighPower Data Solutions is a Minneapolis FileMaker software developer that serves clients locally, as well as around the world.  They provide services for people in England, China, Tanzania, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Denmark, Hong Kong, Canada and the U.S. William has been creating custom data solutions for more than 20 years, using the awesome capabilities of FileMaker Pro.    In this episode, you will hear: How they came up with their business name and how it affects how they relate with their customers and employees About the HighPower team and how they take care of business The major challenges in the software world How to navigate the conversation with people that have unreasonable expectations Insights into business growth and scaling The 3 “ceilings” in their business they've hit that they had to break though The importance of open book management Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: https://highpowerdata.com/  Book on open book management: The Greawt Game of Business by Jack Stack https://www.amazon.com/Great-Game-Business-Expanded-Updated/dp/0385348339    Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

This summer, we're focusing on entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. We want to celebrate amazing entrepreneurs who are out there crushing it in their fields. To do so, we're going to be interviewing a lot of business leaders.    It can be really easy to view these kinds of leaders as superhumans. They do so much and they do it excellently. Because of this, we wanted to take some time to not only celebrate the victories of some of these “superhumans,” but to also talk about some of their challenges. Everyone encounters roadblocks along the way; it's a part of our shared humanity.   To kick us off, I'm talking with Reuben Saltzman. Reuben is the CEO and primary callgiver at Structure Tech Home Inspections. Though they are located in Minnesota, their impact is felt nationwide. Reuben and his team have done some incredible things in the industry they're in so tune in to hear from him today.   In this episode, you will hear: Who Structure Tech is fighting for. The pitfalls of being a charismatic leader. How Reuben found ways to empower people who just wanted to be followers. Why education is Structure Tech's top priority. How they've expanded their training program. The importance of taking care of your people as an entrepreneur. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Structure Tech Structure Talk Home Inspection Podcast Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today we are concluding our series with Tim Wells. Over the past few episodes, he has enlightened us with his perspective. Not only has he brought his expertise based on his integrity model and his role as a sales leader but he has also helped us understand how all of that integrates into culture. Last week, we ended by talking about the things you need to do to prepare your business for investment, to exit, or to manage it with a high level of equity.   Today, we are continuing that conversation with the help of a very special second guest. Reed Robinson founded Groove Capital with the focus of finding great people to invest in great companies. Prior to Groove, Reed was involved with the startup community Beta MN. He is very passionate about seeing entrepreneurs from Minnesota in particular be successful.   In this episode, Reed, Tim, and I are talking about entrepreneurship and what it takes to get support from an investor. Reed emphasizes the importance of grit and never giving up and how to balance that with all of those little business details. Tune in to hear our incredibly rich conversation.   In this episode, you will hear: The quality that sets emerging entrepreneurs up for succes. The power of starting a business based on a problem you see and want to solve. What grit looks like and why it's so important for entrepreneurs. Why we need peer networks. How Reed sets boundaries with the entrepreneurs he works with. The values he looks for in the businesses he supports. Why entrepreneurs should set a big vision for their companies. How to balance passion and organization. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Groove Capital Reed on LinkedIn Email Reed: reed@groovecap.com Tim on LinkedIn Email Tim: timothyduanewells@gmail.com Angela Duckworth's Grit Scale Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Over the last couple of weeks, we've had the chance to hear from Tim Wells. Throughout our conversation, he has provided us with some incredible ideas around leadership and business. As I've mentioned previously, Tim brings a wealth of experience to our show that each of us can benefit from.   Today, we're wrapping up our conversation by talking about angel investing. If you're an innovator or a dreamer who wants to go through non-traditional means of trying to get funded, you'll want to tune in to hear Tim's insights. There are some things you need to build and structure in your business in order to make a pitch to an angel investor and get that funding.   This discussion is for those of you who are passionate about the business you're running. Listen in to learn how to grow further and faster.   In this episode, you will hear: Why entrepreneurs should be paying attention to angel investing. How to make wise decisions if you're on the angel side of an angel investment. The benefits of using angel investors over banks. Trends that Tim has seen in the visionary companies he's worked with. What you need to know before pitching to an angel investor. Why you should try to increase the equity and value of your business. Why you need an exit strategy and how to create one. The importance of having visionaries and integrators on your team. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Tim on LinkedIn Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

We all need coaches. No matter how high up on the totem pole we are or how much experience we have, we've never “made it.” There is always more knowledge to learn, skills to develop, and practices to apply in our businesses.  Last week, we had the opportunity to talk with Tim Wells about all of this. He is an experienced executive in the area of the sales and technology of startups. If you missed that conversation, go back now and listen to it. Tim brought a rich depth of knowledge to our show based on his vast experience.    Today, we are finishing up our discussion. We're talking about the difference between coaching and consulting and diving even deeper into Tim's process for working with clients to help them become the best they can be. Tune in to learn even more from Tim's incredible leadership insights.   In this episode, you will hear: The difference between a coach and a consultant. Where Tim fits in the spectrum between coach and consultant. The importance of having a strong leadership team. Why you need to shape your company's culture around focusing on the client. What the Integrity Model is. How to build an infectious culture where people are excited to serve customers. Why everyone in a company is in sales. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Tim on LinkedIn Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Here at Experience Leadership, we like to work with fast-moving companies, innovative thinkers, and leaders of all types. We love to bring people in who will add value to your life and business. Because of this passion, I'm extremely excited to bring an expert in the sales industry onto the podcast.   Tim Wells is an experienced Executive with over 20 years of sales experience. He's had success in the opening, managing, and growing incredible technology markets. Tim is the kind of entrepreneur who has been able to see things from all angles having worked in the corporate world as well. Because of his vast experience, I knew his insights would be an incredible benefit to all of you listeners.   If you're in leadership of any kind but especially if you're leading an innovative and fast-growing company, you won't want to miss this conversation with Tim.   In this episode, you will hear: How Tim discovered his sweet spot of working with smaller organizations. The distinctions he's seen between small startups and corporate giants. The importance of being fully aligned throughout an organization. Four key things that will accelerate any company's growth. The power of having a professional mentor. Why it's important to both chase opportunities and have precise methodology. The huge difference discipline makes in your impact. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Tim on LinkedIn Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com  

Today, I'm not sharing a traditional interview as I usually do on the show. Instead, I'm inviting you to jump into a conference in which I recently got to participate. The conference was put on by The Inspired Leadership Academy and it was a great time to educate learners along with my fellow speakers.   In the talk I'm sharing with you today, I teach the three beliefs you need to shift within yourself. Most of us spend our lives looking at ourselves. It's our human nature to be selfish. However, the problem with this is that we're looking at a distorted reflection of ourselves or at just a snapshot of our lives. To find what matters in life, we need to change the way we think and view the world.   Tune in to learn how to do this. Throughout the talk, I'll help get you on the path towards achieving the purposes for which you were designed and the things to which you were called.   In this episode, you will hear: The false identity many of us grew up believing. How understanding our true identity shifts our entire life. The 3 things we need to do to see ourselves differently and achieve our purpose. Why our reflection never represents who we truly are. Why we need to challenge the picture we have of ourselves. How opening a window can change our life. What really matters in life and how to find it. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources:   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

This week, we’re bringing back an old episode in which we started picking off the 5 most effective leadership practices.    As all of you seasoned listeners know, leadership is one of our favorite things to talk about here. What better time to remind you of the best practices within this most important of topics?   In this episode, we’re diving deep into the first of these best practices. We are talking about becoming a believable leader. Even if you’ve heard this episode before, you’ll want to tune in for a great reminder on how to become believable and, thus, an even better leader.   In this episode, you will hear: How belief stems from trust. The importance of vulnerability in instilling trust. Why trust is a two-way street. Questions to ask your team members to build trust with them. Why you need to build relationships to build trust. How mistrust is infectious in a team. Why consistency is key to becoming a believable leader. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Register for the "5 Most Effective Leadership Practices" Virtual Workshop  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

What if I were to tell you, “You should be more wrong”? You’d likely be a bit surprised. Throughout our entire lives, we are told--whether implicitly or explicitly--that we should aim to be right. When we get something wrong or have to correct ourselves, we inherently feel embarrassed and like we need to improve in some way.   Colin Hunter is on a mission to reverse this mindset. He just came out with his new book titled Be More Wrong in which he explains why he preaches this message of being more wrong and learning fast from it.    Colin also facilitates mentors, coaches, individuals, and teams in the areas of leadership presence, personal brand change, leadership and innovation, strategic dialogue, creating board-level influence, and earning a seat at the executive table. As a result of his work, his clients have shown award-winning differences in the ways they lead.    Today we are having a conversation on Colin’s book and his message of “be more wrong.” Tune in to learn how to help your screw-ups add to your success as a leader.   In this episode, you will hear: Why leaders are more effective when they’re having fun. How freeing up our thoughts can help us make better decisions. Indicators that someone is at a tension point between pain and freedom. The dangers of living too long in a place you’re not supposed to be. What causes some leaders to continually lose their top talent. Why mentors are necessary. The importance of getting into rougher seas in your organization. Why Colin’s organization uses actors to train leaders. How he helps people with imposter syndrome. Why introverts may make the best leaders. How to stop being crippled by failure and start becoming functional again. How being refreshingly direct helps shape and guide people’s leadership skills. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Be More Wrong book Colin's LinkedIn Profile Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Over the last few episodes, we’ve been hinting at our brand new book coming out soon called Too Stupid to Fail. This book is a project we’ve been working on for a while now and are finally getting to launch in the coming months.   To help you better understand where this book came from and what it’s about, we’re doing a deep dive into it in today’s episode. There was a personal development journey that went alongside the writing of this book while we will explain in depth. We’re also going to unpack some of the ideas in the book and how they apply to your life.   Tune in for the behind-the-scenes of Too Stupid to Fail.   In this episode, you will hear: Where the title for the book came from. The common denominator of the most successful people. Why I wanted to write a book. The ideal audience for the book. Why the book was so hard for me to write and took 15 years. What I learned while writing this book that surprised me the most. How winning the battle of the head, heart, and hands will make our life an incredible voyage. The books that inspired me to write. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources:   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Life is made up of time, time is measured in moments, and moments are defined by decisions.   Therefore, if you want to know the quality of a person’s life, look at what they did with their time.   Today we are sharing a talk I gave for Accelerated Global Connections on this very topic. My talk was titled “The Power of Now.” In it, I dive deep into the idea that most people spend their life not looking at what’s going on right now. They don’t move toward their preferred future because they’re spending all their time in the past.   Tune in to hear the whole talk. You’ll learn how to make the most of every one of your moments, make your visions a reality, and reach your preferred future.   In this episode, you will hear: The cognitive filter that we form in our brains at age 6. The 3 sections for memory in our brain. How our brain limits us. The 4 steps to take to stop living in the past. What effective vision boards should look like. How to break old patterns of thinking. Why I think most human beings don’t celebrate enough. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Accelerated Global Connections Email us questions: melissa@experienceleadership.com Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

One of my favorite quotes by Les Brown says, “Don't worry if you fall flat on your back. If you can look up, you can get up.” Amy Langer and the rest of her team over at Salo, LLC exemplify this so well.    If you tuned into last week’s episode, you heard some of Amy’s story. She founded her staffing services company shortly before the recession of 2008. When that financial crisis hit, it revealed some major weaknesses in her organization’s structure.   However, Amy and her team were too stubborn to give up their dream. In fact, they did the exact opposite. They hired a coach, created a strategic plan, and just kept pushing.    Today, Salo is an 85 million dollar company. Tune in to hear the rest of their journey towards that incredible success.   In this episode, you will hear: The clear decisions Amy and her team made during their financial crisis that started the momentum they have today. Why we need to change our mindset from saying we’re stuck to saying we’re choosing to be here. How to instill trust within your team so they own their decisions. Why Amy decided to diversify her team. How to develop diversity in your team’s quality of thinking. How to give up control in your organization. Some of the boards Amy is on and how they have grown her. The things Amy and her team did to thrive during COVID-19. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Salo, LLC Amy on LinkedIn Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

When you think of a 100 million dollar company, you probably think of a CEO who was born for the role. You most likely assume she was cut straight from the cloth of parents who mentored her and let her sit on their laps in their big corner offices. Most people believe that is what it takes for someone to eventually own such a successful business themselves.   However, that is not Amy Langer’s story. She is the co-founder and owner of Salo, LLC, an 85 million dollar recruiting and staffing services company. Amy has driven the company's growth through brand affinity and by leading innovative strategic initiatives. All of that and she was raised on a farm.   In this episode, Amy and I talk all about her company’s success. We discuss their meteoric rise at the beginning, the challenges they encountered in the middle, and how they recovered and scaled their business to nearly nine figures. If you want to learn how to pivot and navigate any kind of tricky terrain in your business, tune in to my interview with Amy.   In this episode, you will hear: What Amy’s childhood experience was like. Where the idea and passion for Salo came from. What growing up on a farm taught Amy about business. What her team looked like early on. How the recession helped them develop and clarify their vision and mission. What they did to make it through the recession and the shifts they made as a result. What sparked their huge growth after the crisis hit. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Salo, LLC Amy on LinkedIn   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

If you want exclusive insight into a project that’s been brewing for a while over here at Experience Leadership, you’ll want to tune into this episode. Stephen is in the final stages of editing his new book, Too Stupid to Fail. More details will be released soon on the release of the book. It is something that none of you will want to miss, so stay tuned for all of that information. Today, as a gift to all of you faithful podcast listeners, we are sharing the introduction of the book with you. We hope this sneak peek is a treat for those who have supported us all this time. Tune in and enjoy a bit of Too Stupid to Fail. In this episode, you will hear: Where true freedom comes from. What a lack of freedom looks like. How to be fulfilled and live as your true self. What Too Stupid to Fail is all about. The gap in self-improvement literature. How people become successful. The power of paying attention to, studying, and applying the lessons learned from patterns. The structure of the book. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Our brains and bodies want to be healthy. However, they can only take so much. When we overload them with stress, our nervous systems go into survival mode. From there, our health begins to suffer. However, there is a way to heal from this state. Whether we were predisposed for stress or disease through the way we were raised or are bringing it on ourselves through the way we treat our bodies now, we can launch ourselves into a new life. Here to teach us how to do this is Dr. Vic Manzo. Vic is a family wellness chiropractor with a neuroscientist mindset. He is also a trainer, inspirational speaker, and intellectual writer. Vic hosts the Mindful Experiment Podcast and wrote the books Rediscover Your Greatness and A Walk in the Dark. Through his leadership and insight into the mind-body connection, he adds incredible value to our conversation around leadership. Tune in to hear it all and start on the path towards healing. In this episode, you will hear: Vic’s background in neurology and psychology. Where all disease originates and how to begin healing. How your spine is like a highway and how to keep things moving freely throughout it. The stressed-out state of most Americans today. The power of human imagination. How to recreate yourself and begin a new life. The different elements that shape the programming of our minds. Reframing what is hard in life. What’s awaiting you on the other side of reimagining your life. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: The Mindful Experiment Podcast Rediscover Your Greatness: A Guide to an Inspired and Fulfilled Life A Walk in the Dark: A Guide to Finding Your True Light The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

I recently had the opportunity to link up with an incredible business owner and leader, Rajan Taylor. He is the host of the podcast The Philosophy of Small Business.  Earlier this year, Rajan invited me onto his show. He brought me onto the other side of the interview booth and asked me all sorts of questions about my philosophy around small business.  Today I am sharing that episode with all of you Experience Leadership listeners. Tune in to hear our incredible conversation on mission, values, and betting on yourself. In this episode, you will hear: The importance of giving back to your community. How to identify the culture of a business. The importance of intentionality and integrity in small business. How to implement an accountability structure in your organization. Why you need to work on your own growth before investing in a coach or mentor. The law of trade-offs. Why you need to invest in yourself and focus on the endgame. The 3 things that make someone coachable. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: The Philosophy of Small Business podcast Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Twice a year, our entire team attends the International Maxwell Certification. We spend time learning and growing with some of the best of the best in our industry. It is an opportunity to interact with amazing teachers and leaders in the world of business. John Maxwell himself leads the conference every year. He is the founder of this event and the author of so many incredible books. Of course, getting to hear from John, I came out of the conference with some amazing learnings to share with all of you.  Today, I am sharing the top 10 of these. They are the ideas and golden nuggets that I pulled out from the conference. I challenge you to invest in yourself and in your business by putting these things into practice today. In this episode, you will hear: A note-taking method that primes you to learn and take action on what you’ve learned. Live in day tight compartments. The theory of compensation: don’t let your disadvantages stop you. Why we need to always be spectacular in everything we do. Why you need to be curious in order to grow in your leadership. The power of knowing the purpose and style of your communication. Learn from the type of mentor you want to emulate. The 4 elements of communication that will move you forward. Align your values with your destination. The 5 questions for vision casting. How to understand the culture of your organization. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

We are all interconnected in this world. As leaders, we can’t afford to have tunnel vision. We must look out not only for the interests of those within our own communities. Instead, we must be intentional about preserving everyone to whom we are connected in any way. This is especially important as we approach one whole year of dealing with COVID-19. I’m so excited to bring back a special guest to talk more about this today. Dave Muhovich joined us last to provide his insight as a healthcare professional into COVID-19. Dave is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Bethel University and has not only knowledge of but direct experience working in the midst of deadly diseases. Tune in to hear his perspective on this pandemic and how it’s affecting the landscape of our country. In this episode, you will hear: The shift that would have to take place to make our country more focused on health than disease. The social consequence of wearing masks. The improvements in the COVID-19 vaccine that must be made for us to be able to stop wearing masks. Why we need to rebuild trust with healthcare providers. The human element of solving problems that goes beyond the lab. The 3 circles of honesty and how to bring them together to get the full picture of the truth. Why we need to keep being vigilant through this pandemic. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

It’s been one year since COVID-19 first affected our lives, yet we’re still grappling with it. No one expected it to last this long. Now, all of us just want to wrap up the conversation around this virus.  As that is going on, it’s important for all of us business leaders to understand how the situation applies to us, as well. How are we supposed to move forward in our organizations and companies when we take into account all the ways the world has changed over the past year? In this episode, we’re diving deep into this topic to help you understand the answer to that question. To help me out, I brought on a healthcare professional. Dave Muhovich is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Bethel University who has spent a great deal of time wrestling with this issue of the pandemic and how it has impacted businesses. David lived and worked through the HIV epidemic and spent time in Africa during the Ebola crisis, so he brings a solid background of wealth and insight to all the challenges that we're facing with COVID-19. Tune in to hear our conversation on the actual information about this pandemic. In this episode, you will hear: The similarities between the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ebola crisis, and the AIDS epidemic. How project management played into the speed at which the COVID vaccine was produced. The diversity of opinions regarding the severity of the virus that Dave has seen in the healthcare industry. How the disparities in the healthcare system have been exacerbated during the pandemic. How some countries were able to minimize the damage of COVID-19. Why prevention is more important than a cure. How the virus will affect our world long-term. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

We all have one thing that dominates our thinking. It is our aspiration and the image that drives us. That image gives clarity to where we are going and what we decide to do with our lives. It is the thing that ignites us and sparks us to that next level of making a difference. Rather than getting obsessed with the journey of finding your purpose, take the time to discover that dominant image. Then take the necessary steps to pursue that. This is where passion really lies. This week, I invited an expert on these ideas to talk more about them: Phil Rose from Ignium Consulting. He started out as an engineer for Rolls Royce, but in 2005 launched his own strategy consulting business. Phil is now an ICF Certified Professional who is passionate about inspiring people to find their purpose to step up, scale-up, and change.  Not only is Phil an amazing coach, but he also hosts his own podcast and even holds a Guinness world record. Tune in to hear our incredible conversation on purpose and passion.   In this episode, you will hear: What made Phil realize he wanted to go down the managerial route rather than the technical route. How he got into consulting and coaching. How the importance of passion and purpose led him to start Ignium Consulting. Why consistency is the key to business success. How to decipher your purpose. Boiling your purpose down to one word. How to balance responsibility and the things you can’t control. Why you should start taking action before you know your purpose. How to become an active participant in releasing your inner genius. How to start creating a spark within your business’s culture. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.   Supporting Resources: Phil's podcast, "Sparks by Ignium" The E Myth by Michael E. Gerber Good to Great by Jim Collins Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

A lot of people get disgusted with the word “management” and they would often argue one should always be a leader, not a manager. They always want to make this distinction between management and leadership – as if one were bad and the other was good.  And so, one of the largest mistakes within an organization is that people don't have someone who will manage anymore because they only want leaders. The fact is, we need both these two. We need great managers just as much as we need great leaders.  In today’s episode, Nicky J. Davies joins us, along with our very own Dr. Stephen Crawford – two leaders and visionaries – as they discuss the core of leadership. And part of leadership is to recognize that managers matter just as much as leaders do.  Both Stephen and Nicky have extensive backgrounds in executive coaching and corporate training, each having served in the U.S. and around the world. Today’s discussion is around helping leaders and mid-level managers become the best versions of themselves through inspired leadership.  In this episode, you will hear: How can a manager juggle their competing priorities effectively? Why we need both leaders and managers in an organization The reason some people are disengaged and what you can do as a leader Steps a leader can take to activate a person’s full potential Why motivation is a symptom and understanding a person’s high-priority values How to operate in balance – between disconnection and micromanagement The biggest challenge managers have faced during with the impacts of COVID-19 and the opportunities we’re seeing How to avoid Zoom fatigue The next best step for a manager to level up their leadership Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: www.nickyjdavies.com Developing Inspired Leaders podcast Good to Great by Jim Collins Drive by Daniel Pink Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

One of the things this whole pandemic has led us to is this craving for human connection. Just look at how your Facebook friends list has probably grown over the past year or the number of Zoom meetings you’ve attended. Indeed, there is power in human connection.  But how do we truly connect with other people? Do we bring out our authenticity, talk about our strengths, vulnerabilities – warts and all? Or do we carry this facade and hide behind a veneer because we’re too scared of being judged by other people? In today’s conversation with Jason Todd, he talks about his podcast, Coffee with Humans, which started as a social experiment around authentic human connection.  With everything happening around us today, Jason got this idea that people were descending almost into hopelessness and a lot of fear. The whole point of his podcast is that we have this facade of who we are – of this holistic self, of successes and failures, and of hopes and fears. We always live life with a veneer. But it’s okay to go deep. This is the reason Jason Todd created his podcast: to be able to provide a space for people to do that.  In this episode, you will hear: How Jason created Coffee with Humans as a social experiment Living life with a veneer, having this facade of who we truly are How the isolation has made people question what do we all have to prove Examples of some interesting conversations he has had on the show Every story is powerful if you look for it. Our actions take place first than our beliefs and our beliefs can run completely contrary to facts.   The 2 types of false humility that could be hiding behind the veneer Why people end up hiding behind their veneer (the core of this is our identity!) Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Coffee with Humans Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

We've reached the last of our three-part series on Secrets of a Scalable Entrepreneur with Jennifer Smith, the founder and CEO of Innovative Office Solutions. Today, she talks about the importance of planning, sticking with structure, and staying aligned with your core values as key aspects in scaling your company.  If you’re ready to grow and scale your company but you’re still afraid to do it, understand that some fierce conversations have to be done and tough decisions have to be made. But as long as you run through those from the lens of your core values, trust that you will only come out stronger as a company – better and bigger. In this episode, you will hear: Having a planning process for your vision Sticking with your structure Are you still able to scale while retaining talent at the same time? What to do when people don’t align with your core values Having transparency and handling fierce conversations Changing your core values over time Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: Episode 22: Interview with Jennifer Smith, CEO of Innovative Office Solutions Part 1 Episode 23: Interview with Jennifer Smith, CEO of Innovative Office Solutions Part 2 Innovative Office Solutions Harvard Business Review Article: Why Entrepreneurs Don’t Scale Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Have you thought about those ROL moments in your business? As you're growing and scaling your business, you've got to grow your brand and put your brand out there. You have to put yourself into situations where you're getting opportunities. And as much as you're getting the attention, make it a point to recognize your team as well. After all, it's a team effort. This is Part 2 of the Secrets of a Scalable Entrepreneur series with Jennifer Smith, the founder and CEO of Innovative Office Solutions. In the last episode, she talked about how she scaled their previous family-owned business from a million to $12 million in less than 2 years. Today, she talks about going through your decision-making process from the lens of your core values. In this episode, you will hear: How to bring in your team to your success Building a team you can trust Why it’s necessary to stay true to your structure Recognizing your ROL (Return On Luck) moments Resetting her company in the face of the pandemic Ways to get brand credibility Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: Episode 22: Interview with Jennifer Smith, CEO of Innovative Office Solutions Part 1 Innovative Office Solutions Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

This is the first of a three-part interview with Jennifer Smith, the founder and CEO of Innovative Office Solutions as we grace this series on the Secrets of a Scalable Entrepreneur. Jennifer started her entrepreneurial path when she didn’t have any choice but to run their family business. She essentially redesigned it based on her background and knowledge and grew the company from a million dollars to $12 million in just less than two years before she actually sold it.  Jennifer created Innovative Office Solutions in 2001, at a time of the 9/11 crisis and a triple-hit recession in the U.S. when every industry was suffering. As a leader, carrying such weight was not an easy task. But she still managed to inspire people to love what they do and who they do it with.  If you're a leader looking to scale and you think you've hit your limits, Jennifer is going to speak into our lives and our leadership today! In this episode, you will hear: How she got into running their family business Creating her own company and how 9/11 influenced the culture of the company Lessons she learned from scaling their family business The importance of reflecting on your core values especially in times of crisis Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: Innovative Office Solutions Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

This is part two of The Power of Persuasion. Last week, we dealt with self-mastery, which means that if you want to influence people, then you have to master yourself, build your own self-esteem, and begin to build yourself into another person.  This week, we're going to tackle the next two principles – People Mastery and Process Mastery. I also would like to briefly cover the concept of embracing failures which is part of the Self-Mastery principle that I missed discussing last week. In this episode, you will hear: Why you need to embrace failures Learning People Mastery The 4 Factors in People Mastery Learning Process Mastery Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: Episode 20: The Power of Persuasion Part 1 Blink by Malcolm Gladwell Mindset by Carol Dweck Talent Is Overrated by Geoff Colvin Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard Influencer: The Power to Change Anything by Kerry Patterson Your Brain at Work by David Rock 25 Ways to Win with People by John Maxwell How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Everybody loves to buy, no one likes to be sold. And that’s because humans have this defense mechanism where they don’t want to be influenced or persuaded by other people for fear that they might be led in the wrong direction. As a leader, part of your challenge is to master persuasion so you can influence your team and sell them on the vision, the dream, and the mission of your organization. Influence is all about changing behavior, and part of that is changing the way you believe about yourself. In other words, self-mastery. Your results are a reflection of what you believe about yourself. They’re the mirror image of what you truly believe you deserve. And until that shifts, you will consistently live at the level of your belief. Remember, you don't live at the level of your dreams, you live at the level of your belief.  So, how do you build your belief to the next level? In this episode, we’re giving your great insights into how you can tap into the power of persuasion so you can master this skill. In this episode, you will hear: The first step to persuasion The indicator of your level of self-confidence 4 principles about self-image you need to understand to develop your persuasion skills  Why it’s necessary to reframe the way you think Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: The True Believer by Eric Hoffer Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

This is the fifth and final installment of The 5 Most Effective Leadership Practices. Today's final leadership practice is centered around building an infectious environment.  In some ways, it's the job of the leader to create or build that environment that allows, enables, and encourages their team members to bloom. This skill requires breathing encouragement, affirmation, and celebration into people.  As humans, it's ingrained in our nature to crave a positive feedback loop and to seek validation and affirmation. Encouragement propels us forward in any environment. When we're being encouraged, we can deal with much stronger challenges and much more resistance. This is when people really begin to bloom.  And that's the way we want all of our team to feel. So they can take that energy into their meetings, their client interactions, and essentially take that energy into their home. This internal and intentional work indeed makes all the difference.   In this episode, you will hear: The impact of positive affirmations What is psychological safety? Creating psychological safety through SCARF The prisoner’s dilemma Nurturing your team through BEST   Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it.   Supporting Resources: Your Brain at Work by David Rock Episode 14: The Game of Business Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

In this episode, we cover Part 4 of our Leadership Series, where we focus on releasing the power of creativity. Everyone has their own unique areas of genius. But when you get a mix of those different personalities and communication styles on your team, and you don’t make an effort to understand them, they can really stand in each other's way. They can offend people and step on other people's toes.  Essentially, you need to understand how people work, where they thrive, and what their natural tendencies are so you have a better idea on which areas of genius you should release them to. In this episode, you will hear: Multiplier leaders vs. diminisher leaders Tools to identify areas of genius How to go about releasing our teams to their areas of genius 3 main ways to lead like a multiplier and release the power of creativity onto your team Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: https://experienceleadership.com Email: melissa@experienceleadership.com  Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter Book by Greg McKeown and Liz Wiseman  https://www.amazon.com/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395 Leading with Questions by Michael J. Marquardt https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Questions-Leaders-Solutions-Knowing/dp/1118658132 StrengthsFinder: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/254033/strengthsfinder.aspx   DISC: https://www.discprofile.com/ Myers-Briggs: https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/  Enneagram: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

In this episode, we cover Part 3 of our Leadership Series, where we focus on creating a culture of innovation. It’s been a tough year for everyone. And we can all feel sorry for ourselves and make as many excuses as we can. But if we take ownership and leadership and we commit to being flexible within these circumstances, imagine how strong we will be when things are going well.  As a leader, it’s essential you’re able to create a culture of innovation within your organization. We can't control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. So we need to look at things through a new lens this time and approach those challenges with a growth mindset.  In this episode, you will hear: Technical challenge vs. adaptive challenge Modeling adaptability Having the right amount of stress and tension The capacity bubble, the flow zone, and the failure zone What is mental agility? “Pivot” as 2020’s Word of the Year Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: Good to Great by Jim Collins Only the Paranoid Survive by Andrew Grove Episode Credits Good to Great by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Only the Paranoid Survive by Andrew Grove https://www.amazon.com/Only-Paranoid-Survive-Exploit-Challenge/dp/0385483821   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

This is Part 2 of our Leadership Series, where we cover the five most exceptional exemplary practices of what it means to be a leader. And this week, we focus on painting a clear picture. It's important to have a shared vision, a shared mission, and shared values in your organization. And when you can align yourself with those, individually and as a team, you can achieve something more powerful because you're doing it all together. In this episode, you will hear: Why is painting a clear picture important for your team? The concept of organizational unity How to instill your values in your team The difference between a company's vision and mission How to customize your company’s mission statement Cultivating your workplace culture Releasing people to their highest level of genius The 90-Day Quarterly Blueprint event Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: Register for the 90-Day Quarterly Blueprint: https://experienceleadership.com/90-day-business-planning-minneapolis  Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Last-Successful-Visionary-Essentials/dp/0060516402 The Joy at Work by Dennis Bakke: https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Work-Revolutionary-Approach-Pocket/dp/0976268647  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

We're so excited to kick off our brand new five-episode series on leadership! We're taking a deep dive into the different principles of a highly effective leadership.  Here’s what we will be covering on the leadership series: Becoming a believable leader Painting a clear picture Creating a culture of innovation Releasing the power of creativity Building an infectious environment Today, we will discuss what makes a believable leader. Remember, credibility is earned, not given. Once somebody on the team starts to distrust you, everyone else follows. It’s that infectious!  So, how do you become a trustworthy leader? In this episode, you will hear: Vulnerability-based trust Being transparent and leaving room for failure Creating trust as an individual and within the group Self-accountability and honoring your commitments Credibility is earned, not given Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Have you ever thought about turning your business into a game?  Well, everybody has been playing different games. Some play for the status, others play for the social interaction they get. There are also others who get into the game for the minimum work possible while some love playing this game of being seen as the expert in their field.  As a leader, the difference lies in getting everybody to play the same game – where you’re moving in the same direction and looking at a clear vision. That way, you’re able to channel all of their energy to the best of their creativity. Joining me today is Reuben Saltzman, a second-generation home inspector with a passion for his work. He worked for Structure Tech since it was purchased in 1997 and is now the owner and President of the company. He also shares with us some best practices they’ve implemented within their organization.   In this episode, you will hear: How Structure Tech came about Creating a culture of autonomy How to minimize your attrition rate The power of getting feedback and knowing your worst The different games people are already playing within the organization The need for leaders to actually lead How to create a winning team   Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it.   Supporting Resources: www.structuretech.com Structure Talk Podcast: https://www.structuretech.com/podcast-structure-talk The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack https://ggob.myshopify.com/products/the-great-game-of-business-20th-anniversary-edition Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Passion is a great thing. It's what makes the world go around. But when does passion become too much that it tends to limit and restrict your growth?  This week, we learn about the concept of blinded passion as we bring in Deborah Anthony on the show today. She talks more about it as well as other great takeaways from her book, Beyond The Limits: A Journey To True Passion. Deborah is also leading our group coaching program at Experience Leadership.  A little backstory here – when Deborah got fired from a previous job, she decided to write a book because she didn’t want such a painful experience to go to waste. Her book is a great reminder that we all have hardships that we need to go through in life. And the biggest lesson she wants everyone to walk away from is the power of taking personal ownership.  In this episode, you will hear: Blinded passion: How does passion limit and restrict your growth? Creating the difference between activity and progress How do you combine your whys? Lessons from the book, Beyond The Limits What's ahead for Deborah Anthony in 2021 Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: https://deborahcanthony.com/ Deborah’s books: https://deborahcanthony.com/author/ Beyond The Limits: A Journey To True Passion https://deborahcanthony.com/product/beyond-the-limits/ Contact our Communications Director at melissa@experienceleadership.com  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com