Flavor of Leadership

Sometimes, it takes slamming our forehead to realize we were pushing on a pull door. We can be harsh on ourselves for not noticing the "pull" sign, or we can be compassionate, perhaps be more alert for clues next time, and leave that moment behind us, right next to the embarrassment we just felt.Today, the amazing Jake Carlson joins us to talk about inspirational leadership, the courage needed to choose differently and its benefits, self-compassion, and the importance of creating core memories with our families.Jake is a father of three, a husband, a speaker, writer and mentor, and host of the Modern Leadership podcast. He's passionate about driving leaders right into leadership's new era. Inspired by hours of listening to Zig Zigler at the "Automobile University," where his father used to play Zigler's cassettes, Jake decided to change people's lives, just like his mentor.In this episode, Jake shares stories of incredible value about his family life and how he purposely chose differently to pursue an ambitious outcome that ended up working out a bit later than he expected. We delve into the recently coined by ourselves term, "ROIT," Return On Invested Time, the importance of taking a step back from our crazy routines to create core memories with our children and wife, and why we shouldn't be harsh with ourselves when we fail.Jake also talks about the different outcomes we can expect from focusing on improving our strengths and weaknesses; he shares an incredibly original top action step and much more.Some Questions I Ask:Please tell us a little bit more about your story. And what got you here? (3:14)I've previously heard you teach how to "choose something different." What does that mean when you say that? (9:53)What else is getting you excited in your business or life? What are things that are going on that just get you excited? (34:24)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Jake's experiences at the "Automobile University" with his dad and Zig Zigler (6:05)How to get out of the ruts, and why it is essential to “choosing different” (10:39)Selling everything and getting a lifetime supply of adventures in a year (14:01)Sometimes you have to pause what you are doing if you want to create "ROIT" (23:30)Is improving our weaknesses as important as improving our strengths? (32:13)What can we learn from pushing a pull door (43:01)Resources:Free Leadership Superpower AssessmentModern Leadership podcast with Jake CarlsonConnect with Jake:websiteLinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear of failure might stop us from doing things we want, but most importantly, it'll deny us the opportunity of doing it wrong and learn from it. What about our goals? Is setting realistic goals a way of creating down-to-earth expectations, or is bending our way around our fears and self-imposed limitations?In today's episode, we put a magnifier on those things that look impossible to us and put their nature to the test. We look at our goals and question the path we choose to get to them and, above all, the routes we choose to avoid. We also talk about what it takes to hone a craft, highlight the need for iterations, and define what it means to do things bravely. In This Episode, You Will Learn:How can fear take our chance of learning by failing (2:38)It's not about the hours; it's about the iterations (6:13)What is hiding behind setting realistic goals (10:18)Bravery really isn't pretending fear is not there (13:36)Sometimes, the impossible is a matter of perspective (15:43)How to use fear as fuel to get us where we want to be (19:01)Resources:Book: Steven Kotler - The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance PrimerQuote: Steven Kotler - Motivation is what gets you into this game; learning is what helps you continue to play; creativity is how you steer, and flow is how you turbo-boost the results beyond all rational standards and reasonable expectations."Quote: Naval Ravikant - "It isn't 10,000 hours that creates outliers; it's 10,000 iterations."Unlock Your Unrivaled Momentum Training Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@clinthoopes.com.Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The moment we get mentally and emotionally ready to look at and accept the hard data, the brutal facts, and the results of our strategies and leadership style, we take a giant step toward improving ourselves as leaders. We also create a space where transparency is the norm, and our teams feel comfortable sharing their truth. In this episode, we explore the complex nuances and endless benefits of facing brutal facts. Inspired by Jim Collins' book, "Good to great," we delve into the game-changer attitude of dealing with the facts, the data that reflects how effective or not our leadership strategies are. Together, we analyze how the simple decision of dealing with the truth has the potential to improve our leadership skills, create a safe space for our teams too, and clear our path from lesser goals. In This Episode, You Will Learn:How research on publicly traded companies can help you improve your business, even if it is a small organization (3:37)What kind of breakthrough facing brutal facts can provide (6:30)About the benefits of creating a space where brutal facts are confronted (8:41)Why is it easier to maintain the status quo than to try to change something (12:37)Resources:Book: Jim Collins - Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap, and Others Don'tQuote: Jim Collins - "Yes, leadership is about vision. But leadership is equally about creating a climate where the truth is heard, and the brutal facts confronted. There's a huge difference between the opportunity to "have your say" and the opportunity to be heard. The good to great leaders understood this distinction, creating a culture wherein people had a tremendous opportunity to be heard and, ultimately, for the truth to be heard."Quote: Dan Sullivan - "All progress starts by telling the truth."Quote: Robert Brault - "We are kept from our goals, not by obstacles but by a clear path to a lesser goal."Unlock Your Unrivaled Momentum Training Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@clinthoopes.com.Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy joins us in one of the podcast's most anticipated interviews to reveal the secrets of constructing a present in alignment with the best version of our future selves. Dr. Hardy holds a P.h.D in Organizational Psychology; he is the author of several books on self-development and entrepreneurship, the world's leading expert on the application of the Future Self science, a husband to his wife Lauren, and a loving father of six. In this episode, Dr. Hardy shares bits of his personal history in an original way; he starts from his current self, the one several years ago he saw as an ideal future self, and goes backward, explaining the situations and decisions that led him to where he is now. We talk about some lessons we can learn from his latest book, "Be your future self now," and explore the multiple applications the book offers to improve our day-to-day life. Dr. Hardy explains the critical role "forcing functions" have in our lives, the 80/20 rule applied to our goals, and how our future dictates our present. Dr. Hardy also shares some details from his next book, "10X is easier than 2X," we explore the power of refining and augmenting end goals to modify and make our present better, and much more. Some Questions I Ask:As we start, please tell the audience about your story and how you got here to do what you're doing (3:23)As you think about your past, what's another time that really sticks out to you, where you felt like your future really drove your present? (14:09)In This Episode, You Will Learn:What are the forcing functions, and how do they push us forward (11:18)What are the things that hold us back from being our future selves (19:32)What is a lesser goal, and why do we pursue them (22:01)How does the 80/20 rule apply to our goals (25:20)What happens when we make our end goal bigger (31:43)All progress starts with a truth (40:47)Resources:Dr. Benjamin Hardy's websiteUnlock Your Unrivaled Momentum Training Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@clinthoopes.com.Connect with Dr. Hardy:LinkedInLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, anticipating an upcoming interview with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, the world's leading expert on the application of the Future Self science, we take a deep look at the deliberate practice in our lives. We analyze our behavior and what are the things we are doing today, thinking of our future selves. We go through some quotes from Dr. Hardy's book "Be Your Future Self Now" and examine how our daily habits impact the outcome we'll find in the future. We talk about being intentional with ourselves as soon as we clearly know what kind of leader, father, and husband we want to be in the future. We also challenge ourselves to push our limits, engage in activities that force us to be better, constantly improve, and don't let ourselves "rest on our laurels." In This Episode, You Will Learn:What is the deliberate practice, and how does it affect the future version of ourselves (1:19)Why do we miss when we think of ourselves as finished beings (3:47)How to make sure we don't "rest on our laurels" and why it is so important to check if we are (8:11)About people with fixed mindsets and the risks of constantly avoiding failure (10:45)Resources:Quote: Dr. Daniel Gilbert - "Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished. The person you are right now is as transient, fleeting, and temporary as all the people you've ever been."Quote: Dr. Benjamin Hardy - "People with a fixed mindset have an utter lack of imagination about themselves. Due to their lack of confidence, people with a fixed mindset have a fragile identity, relentlessly avoiding any form of failure. From their fixed perspective, if they fail, then what must that failure say about them? People with a fixed mindset overemphasize and overly define their current selves, believing who they are now is their core self. Unchangeable and innate, their inner dialogue states, this is who I am and who I'm always going to be."Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@unrivaledman.com.Unlock Your Unrivaled Momentum TrainingLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big part of being a leader is deciding our organization's future. We might have an idea of where we would like our company heading, but how can we ensure specific actions will lead us exactly where we want to be?In this episode, we look closely at our decision-making processes, the information we rely on to make those decisions, and the models we incorporate and use to fulfill our goals. We analyze our assumptions when trusting a method, learn how to test our models properly, and explore the faith component every new project needs to succeed. Plus, we reinforce the idea of avoiding comparisons; after all, everyone's path is unique. In This Episode, You Will Learn:The best teachers aren't always the best leaders (2:13)All models are wrong, but some are useful (3:48)How to determine if our model is the one we need to reach our goals (7:51)Why do we need to be specific if we want to think about the future (11:51)About the importance of recognizing our biases to make the best choices possible (15:32)Resources:Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@unrivaledman.comUnlock Your Unrivaled Momentum TrainingLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is it that sometimes, among the hundreds of things we could do with our time and energy, we choose to make ourselves miserable? It doesn't make sense, especially when we realize none of us want to be miserable; no one likes to struggle more than they should. But then, why is it we do it anyway? In today's episode, we address this weird impulse of making things harder for ourselves. We explore the importance of looking at the bigger picture and having clarity on our goals, so we can help ourselves to make different choices instead of letting ourselves slip into choosing to be miserable. In addition, we delve into the basics of the Unrivaled Momentum Model. This helpful tool helps clarify, refine, and redefine our end goals and make our decision-making processes easier and more effective. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Making our lives miserable is a conscient choice (2:35)Why is it that we choose to make things harder for ourselves (5:57)The Unrivaled Momentum Model (7:32)About the things we can control NOW, and the things we have power over (10:21)Sometimes, all we need is clarity (13:17)About the importance of avoiding comparing ourselves with others (17:16)Resources:Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@unrivaledman.comUnlock Your Unrivaled Momentum TrainingLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being constantly interrupted while trying to do something is perhaps one of the most irritating things, yet, we do that to ourselves almost all the time. Every time we escape from what we are supposed to do and jump right into mindless scrolling, doomscrolling, or binging videos, we are interrupting ourselves. We are stealing our own attention. This week, we look closely at the consequences of having our attention stolen, whether by ourselves or by out-of-our-control things. We learn why having our attention split is irritating and can leave us feeling off for an entire day. In addition, we learn to cherish and protect our attention, a massive component of being present and our most valuable asset. We also explore why we get addicted to giving our attention away and much more.In This Episode, You Will Learn: About the moment of clarity, I had while I was doing the dishes (2:13)Why having our attention split is so irritating (5:14)Being in a half-focus state is comparable to post-COVID brain fog (9:08)We have the power to choose what to focus on, and we must reclaim it (11:22)How changing our environment and our expectations can help us regain control of our attention (14:44)Resources:Quote: Gary Vaynerchuk - "Attention is the most valuable asset."Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@unrivaledman.comUnlock Your Unrivaled Momentum TrainingLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Besides being transparent and consistent when communicating, there is little we can do about our team's decisions to stick with us or not. Once we state our vision, the company's goals, or any other action plan we are about to follow, only those who feel aligned will stay. We shouldn't worry about those deciding to leave us; if our expectations are crystal clear, our part is already done.The moment we have clarity on who are the ones we can count on, our primary job will be reminding our people what's truly important, what deserves their time and energy, and what doesn't. In this episode, we delve into the importance of creating clarity and consistency in our messaging. We explore the core relevance of communication in an organization, we debunk the fear of overcommunicating, and we learn how to become a CRO, a Chief Reminding Officer. We also explore one of Benjamin Hardy's ideas: being our future self today and doing the things the person we want to become would do right now. In This Episode, You Will Learn:The three-house situation. Why being clear is also being fair when communicating (4:18)About how clarity can help identify those who are aligned with us and those who aren't (7:13)Why we shouldn't be afraid of overcommunicating (10:38)How to become an effective Chief Reminding Officer (14:12)We can start being TODAY who we want to become (15:58)This week's challenge (19:18)Resources:Patrick Lencioni ArticleQuotes: Dr. Benjamin Hardy - "Be Your Future Self Now" - "As you invest in your Future Self, you are more connected to them. You love whatever you invest yourself in. You become committed to whatever you invest yourself in. Over time, whatever you invest in grows and compounds. Investing in your Future Self brings you closer to that person you are growing into."Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@unrivaledman.comUnlock Your Unrivaled Momentum TrainingBook: Patrick Lencioni - The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamBook: Patrick Lencioni - The Three Signs of a Miserable JobBook: Patrick Lencioni - The AdvantageLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The endless amount of information we have access to nowadays can be both a curse and a blessing. The number of data we receive daily is so massive that it is impossible to retain, and the not-so-useful stuff lays on top and buries the things we could use.The sensation of trying to remember something is comparable to when we need a cord from the drawer full of cables we all have at home; we know we have it somewhere, but it is tough to find.Our guest, Tiago Forte, developed a tool to solve that issue once and for all, an information management system, the Second Brain.Tiago is the Founder of Forte Labs, where he helps people increase their productivity using the principles, techniques, and tools of design thinking. He is also the creator of Building a Second Brain, a podcaster, and a published author. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Harvard Business Review.In this episode, Tiago shares bits of his past and the origin of his passion for organizing and building systems to make life easier. We talk about how reality pushes us to become professional content managers and why this makes developing a second brain a need if we want to increase our productivity levels.We also talk about Tiago's book, the multiple apps available in the "second brain apps" category, and how building systems can help us actually work less and accomplish more.Some Questions I Ask:I would love for my listeners to learn more about you, your story, and how this all came to be. So tell us a little bit about yourself (1:55)You got to the point where you realized in your life that you needed to create a system for yourself. Could you expand on that? (11:15)We talked about using technology to leverage the use of our second brain. What do you recommend? (24:42)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Tiago talks about his project of building the ultimate spaceship, how his passion for organizing manifested, and what he learned from it (3:04)Tiago talks about how the world is pushing us to become professional content managers (8:22)Tiago describes the moment he developed a second brain system to deal with health issues and how he used that system to improve his life (13:31)Tiago explains why he decided to write his book (20:42)Tiago and Clint talk about some of the most popular second brain apps available (24:34)Tiago explains how his Second Brain system works (34:58)Resources:Building a Second Brain websiteForte Labs websiteBook: Tiago Forte - Building a Second BrainTiago Forte's Introductory YouTube seriesUnlock Your Unrivaled Momentum Training Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@clinthoopes.com.Connect with Tiago:LinkedInLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even after accomplishing the arduous task of connecting with our purpose, it's easy to get caught by impatience when becoming who we want to become takes longer than we initially thought. One of the many ways to solve that issue is through perspective, taking a pause, and looking back at everything we've accomplished so far. We can learn much about those two things, purpose and perspective, from our special guest, James Quandahl. James Quandahl is an Entrepreneur, Performance Coach, and the host of The James Quandahl Show, a podcast where he interviews experts and unravels the secrets of living a fully present life. In this episode, we delve into James' fascinating story of how he decided to abandon his successful career in corporate America to pursue what he identified as his calling, even though he wasn't sure what it was precisely at the moment. We navigate the different stages of his journey, simultaneously discovering himself and his purpose, his fantastic progress, and his new reality of leading three successful businesses. We also discuss the pursuit of excellence, the challenges of leading remote teams, gratitude, perspective, and much more. Some Questions I Ask:Could you share a little bit about your story with us? (1:38)What else is getting you excited right now, in your business or your life? (11:51)What do you do for yourself to ensure that you see your progress in yourself? (25:17)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The decisive moment when James read an article about the importance of finding one's purpose (7:07)James' Seven Buckets framework (14:56)The importance of remaining patient while pursuing our goals (19:18)Hang your problems on a tree. A beautiful and inspiring story about gratitude and perspective (25:55)The challenges of leading remote teams (36:24)Resources:James Quandahl websiteThe James Quandahl Show podcastBook: Arnold Schwarzenegger - Total Recall (Enhanced Edition): My Unbelievably True Life StoryBook: Tim Ferris - The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New RichZig Ziglar booksQuote: Dave Ramsey - I have worked my butt off for 25 years... now I am "An Overnight Success."Unlock Your Unrivaled Momentum Training Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@clinthoopes.com.Connect with James:LinkedInInstagramTwitterLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us today is Alan Barker to talk about how sometimes being in the right place at the right time is not the only thing required to start a successful business; vision, commitment, and making the right choices are also a massive part of it. Alan is the Founder and Owner of Infinite Discs, one of the top disc golf retailers in the world. He is a loving husband, father of four boys, and a two-year-old princess, and has been a visionary entrepreneur since 2002.In this episode, we delve into Alan's extraordinary journey as the founder of several successful businesses. We explore Alan's brilliancy in detecting business opportunities, his fearless approach to new business ideas, and how frugality and adequate spending allowed him to create Infinite Discs. We also talk about the possibilities COVID opened for Infinite Discs and the importance of creating a business that provides us freedom. In addition, Alan shared his thoughts on how to start being our future selves today. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Alan talks about his first steps as a web developer when the internet was crawling (3:52)Alan describes how he started his first business selling satellite dishes door to door (5:29)Alan talks about his experiences as a realtor and how he exploited the opportunities he saw the internet could provide (8:04)Alan explains how he got into the disc golf world and the opportunities he saw in that huge, small market (10:59)Alan talks about the challenges and the new opportunities the pandemic brought (15:04)Resources:Infinite Discs websiteInfinite Discs InstagramInfinite Discs TwitterInfinite Discs FacebookBook: Benjamin Hardy - Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional TransformationConnect with Alan:LinkedInLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Larry Hagner joins us today to teach us how to take our skills as husbands and fathers to the next level; with our guest's help, we'll learn how to build epic relationships with our wives and kids. Larry is the CEO and Founder of The Dad Edge and host of The Dad Edge podcast. Since he started his podcast 7 years ago, Larry has interviewed over 700 experts on parenting, mindset, patience, communication, intimacy, optimizing health, and the power of community. He has been married for the last 18 years to his soul mate, Jessica, and is the loving father of four boys.Motivated by his relationship with his dad and a situation he lived with one of his kids, Larry started unpretentiously pilling up his fatherhood experiences on a Facebook page. With time, the following grew, the page turned into a blog, and as the following kept growing, the blog gave birth to The Dad Edge podcast. Throughout our conversation, we travel back to Larry's childhood, what he thought of fatherhood as a child and the several stages of his relationship with his father. We talk about "The good dad project," the Facebook page that turned into his podcast, what led to the creation of that page, and how it evolved to what it is today. We also talk about his latest book, "The pursuit of legendary fatherhood," all it has to offer, and how it can help us be better husbands and fathers. In addition, Larry shares three questions to build epic relationships with our kids, how to make our wives feel seen, heard, and safe, and many other golden nuggets on parenting and marriage. Some Questions I Ask:I would love for people to hear your unique story. Could you share it with our audience? (1:48)One of the things that I love that you talk about is building an epic connection with your kids. Could you elaborate a bit on that? (20:09)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Larry shares bits of his childhood and his relationship with this father (2:01)Larry talks about the moment he realized he needed to change something on how he was approaching parenting (11:48)Larry talks about his latest book, The pursuit of legendary fatherhood (17:51)Larry talks about creating an environment where kids feel safe and ready to share what's happening in their lives with us (22:39)Larry talks about men's tendency to be harsh with themselves (36:49)Larry talks about how to build an epic relationship with our wives (41:23)Resources:The Dad Edge websiteThe Dad Edge podcastBook: Larry Hagner - The Pursuit of Legendary FatherhoodConnect with Larry:LinkedInTwitterFacebookLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Running a family business can be a blessing or a curse. It'll depend entirely on our decisions around responsibilities, duties, and the tasks we decide to take over. Our guest, Chris Hammond, manager for the last 12 years and soon-to-be owner of The Kater Shop, joins us to share his thoughts on how to effectively and successfully run a family business. Chris is a father of three kids; he has been managing The Kater Shop since 2010 and is about to make the leap of faith and buy the family business. In this episode, we dive into Chris' journey from his early experience in retail and swearing he'd never return to it to managing and owning a manswear shop. We discuss culture at the workplace, how to create an appealing work environment, and how Chris does that at his shop. Chris also shares how he and his father assigned roles matching their skills to ensure the proper functioning of the company and staying out of each other's way, and how they established boundaries to avoid talking 24/7 about the business. Chris also emphasized the need for having systems in place and shared his thoughts on including our kids in the family business. Some Questions I Ask:Tell us a little bit about yourself and your story over the years (2:49)What have you learned during that time of hating working in retail? (6:07)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Chris talks about how to create a culture where people feel excited to work (6:24)Chris describes his feelings about taking over the family business he managed for so many years (8:25)Chris talks about the importance of assigning roles according to each person's skills and personal characteristics (12:21)Chris talks about why creating an unforgettable customers experience leads each one of his decisions in the business (19:27)Resources:The Kater Shop websiteThe Kater Shop InstagramThe Kater Shop PinterestThe Kater Shop FacebookThe Kater Shop YouTubeBook: Dan Sullivan, Benjamin Hardy - Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating TeamworkUnlock Your Unrivaled Momentum Training Interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@clinthoopes.com.Connect with Chris:LinkedInLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Shallenberger is joining us today to share golden nuggets of wisdom on parenting and leadership.Steve is the Founder and President of Synergy Companies and Becoming Your Best Global Leadership. He is the proud father of six, an innovator in leadership and corporate training, and the Becoming Your Best podcast co-host. Steve has provided training and consulting services in more than 25 countries worldwide and has over 40 years of experience as a successful business owner.In this episode, we delve into Steve's excellent background story, from working as a garbage man to selling bibles and then buying a publishing company. Steve shares the lessons learned during the years of working hard down in the trenches, the privileges that made help him go through the success path, and why he decided to research high achievers and their habits.We also discuss the best time to instill in our kids the values we believe will serve them better and the importance of being trustworthy leaders. We highlight the relevance of setting valuable examples for our kids and how having a clear vision can be a life-changer.Some Questions I Ask:I'd love for our audience to hear a little more about your journey and story. How did you get here? (2:31)How did you help teach your children the valuable principles you learned along the way earlier in their lives? (15:43)What top action step you would give to my listeners? What would you have them do in their life to make the most significant impact on them? (27:52)In This Episode, You'll Learn:Steve shares a bit of his background story, his upbringing, and his first steps in entrepreneurship (3:12)Steve talks about what made him start researching high performers' habits and activities (7:43)How honesty and integrity can set a business fate (10:18)Steve talks about the best way to inculcate best practices and values in our children from an early age (15:49)Steve talks about the importance of creating fun experiences with our children (19:33)Steve shares an example of how setting a clear vision can change our lives (24:02)Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBook: Becoming Your BestBook: Conquer AnxietyUnlock Your Unrivaled Momentum TrainingAre you interested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@clinthoopes.com.Connect with Steve:LinkedInLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Positive reinforcement is a massive boost for confidence. Someone reminding us and highlighting the things we are good at is highly motivating. As leaders, paying attention to those unique characteristics can also be very helpful when putting a team together and choosing the right person for each job. In this episode, we explore how paying attention to and highlighting people's skills makes building a team aligned with our company values easier. We talk about the link between positive reinforcement, words of affirmation, and picking our teams' tasks based on those qualities can help Unrivaled Momentum to happen. We also talk about the need and benefits of healthy debate, of creating a plurality of voices at work and home, and why we must be aware of our leadership skills to better understand our work and decisions' impact. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the magic doors at home that inspired today's episode (5:18)Why sometimes it feels like we are losing momentum (9:24)How to use skills observation to build the team that will fulfill our mission and vision (11:45)Why healthy debate is necessary and instrumental for our company's growth (13:17)How to use our skills to make a significant impact on our teams and help them do their best (19:21)Resources:Unlock Your Unrivaled Momentum TrainingInterested in Working with Clint? Send a message to clint@clinthoopes.com.Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Achieving success is like being in a maze; we can eventually get out of it by ourselves, but it'll take us a lot of work, and we'll bump our heads against several walls. Instead, we can have someone with a peripherical view of the maze, helping us find the way out. We'll still have to go through the maze, but it'll save us the head bumps. In this episode, we talk about the need of that person outside of the maze, the victory makers. We delve into the importance of getting help to conquer the things in which we struggle and see through their lenses the solutions we can't see from the inside of our challenges. We take a moment to think about those who help us win, the victory makers in our lives, and reflect on what we need to be that person in someone else's life. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the places that are victory makers in our lives (4:01)Who are we victory makers for (6:14)The importance of having someone in our lives to help us see things clearer (8:05)How becoming better at our work thanks to a victory maker impacts our family life (10:32)Resources:Unlock Your Unrivaled Momentum TrainingLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talking about our feelings and emotions is something we are not used to doing. In fact, for most men, the only way of dealing with life's harshness is to suck it up, pull our socks up and keep going. But in the long term, we pay the price of living like that with our mental, emotional, and physical health. We have the perfect guest to address this issue, Paul Sheppard. Paul is the Owner of Mindset Coach and Therapy; he is an online and in-person Life Coach and a Therapist specializing in anxiety, stress, confidence, and low self-esteem. He is also the Host of the Top Ten podcast, The Mindset Changing Podcast.In this episode, Paul shows us how to build a healthy relationship with our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. We talk about men's poor emotional management and its effects on those around them. We learn how something as simple as breathing can massively change our reality and how we show up at work and with our families. We also touch on the use of alcohol, drugs, or pornography as a form of self-medication and its terrible effects, the lack of mental training in our lives, and how incorporating tiny habits can be a game-changer in the long run. Some Questions I Ask:Why do you feel that men don't want to talk about anxiety? (3:09)How can we apply the tiny habits philosophy to our lives and maximize the benefits of the breathing technique you taught us? (15:19)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why for most men, reaching out for help feels like failing (4:28)The value and multiple benefits of being open and vulnerable (9:23)How working with our autonomic nervous system can change our lives (10:32)Negative thoughts are false alarms (13:46)About the negative impacts of porn abuse on men (22:32)The benefits of a holistic approach to mental health (30:52)Paul shares advice on how to deal with life when it feels overwhelming (39:14)Resources:Mindset Coaching and Therapy websiteMindset Change PodcastBook: Ryan Gottfredson - Success MindsetsBook: BJ Fogg - Tiny HabitsConnect with Paul:LinkedInInstagramTik TokEmail: info@the-mindset-coach.comLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad Harker is joining us today to talk about the power of influence, purpose, and authenticity. He is a loving husband, a proud father, a published author, speaker, podcast host, and entrepreneur. Brad specializes in entrepreneurship, business development, sales strategies, and coaching; he is a relentless problem solver and passionate about helping people live in alignment with their core values. His book, "The laws of influence," has been recognized by Forbes and other outlets as an essential resource for entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and influencers.In this episode, we have a fantastic conversation about Brad's journey in entrepreneurship, his first steps as a businessman, and how he balances the demands of running multiple companies with his obligations as a father and husband. We talk about the importance of authenticity, setting a framework for our goals that matches our values, and the courage to stop playing small. Brad also shared details of what he looks for when hiring someone to work with him, how to create a victorious mindset, and three action steps to turn our aspirations and wishes into clear and attainable goals. Some Questions I Ask:You've had an unconventional career path. Could you share a bit about your story? (2:32)As you've transitioned into different careers and different focuses, how have you been able to manage that from a family perspective? (7:11)Through your work with companies, what things do you see come up the most where people struggle? (14:19)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Brad's first steps in the sales world (3:12)You can't hide from your passions (6:05)How Brad deals with being busy and spending time with his family (10:21)What are the traits Brad looks for in people before hiring them and why (14:45)Why is it so terrifying to stop playing small (24:56)The importance of avoiding comparing our lives with others' highlights reels (28:57)Resources:Brad Harker websiteBook: Brad Harker - The Laws of Influence: Proven Strategies For Launching Your Life & Career.Book: Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy - The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and SuccessInfluence with Brad Harker podcastConnect with Brad:LinkedInLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If we look back at our significant accomplishments in life, we will most likely find that they have something in common; they are the byproduct of one or many great habits we developed with time. In today's episode, we talk about turning a chore into a habit and then that habit into a ritual. We delve into the importance of creating fruitful habits and getting rid of the negative ones, why habits are so easy to forget or leave aside, regardless of if they are constructive or not, and how to create habits that will help us achieve our goals. We also talk about keystone habits, why it is crucial to make them part of our rituals, and how to change our mindset and create rituals we can benefit from and become better fathers, husbands, and team leaders. In This Episode, You Will Learn:What does our behavior around our habits say about our success in life (2:46)The role of keystone habits and keystone rituals in our lives (6:23)What can we do to change our mindset and acquire habits to help us become our best version (11:53)Deciding who we want to become and making a conscious decision (15:01)Resources:Check out my Unrivaled Momentum QuickStart Training at www.unrivaledman.com.Episode 24 - Episode on Sleep: "How to Improve our Lives While Counting Sheep"Quote: Lewis Howes - "The key to forming good habits is to make them part of your rituals."Quote: Greg McKeown - "A ritual is something you enjoy doing in and of itself."Quote: Greg McKeown - "Mindset is the key to going from a chore to a habit, to a ritual."New Study Says Habits Trump All--Even Decision-Making and TalentThe 1 Habit That Can Make the Most Positive Impact on Your Life. Exercise is a keystone habit.Book: Greg McKeown - Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting up after we fall is perhaps one of the first things we learn in life, and it's as elementary as powerful. A baby giving their first steps falling and the entire family cheering him to get up immediately happen both in one movement. Our guest, Jerald Simon, definitely went through this experience as a baby, but he took the most of it after suffering a life-threatening fall when he was eight, the day he was reborn. Jerald Simon is a loving husband to his wife, Zanny, the proud father of three beautiful children, and a composer, author, poet, music mentor and piano teacher. He is the author of 28 music books. He is the Founder of Music Motivation®, a company that offers music instruction through workshops, speeches, and seminars. Jearld is also the host of Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast with Jerald Simon. In this episode, Jerald takes us on a journey to his childhood, his relationship with music, the early realization of who he wanted to become, and the fall that changed how he sees life. We also relive the moment when he realized what he had to do to get up again after losing his job while having his first baby on the way and his wife on bed rest. We talk about resiliency, courage, commitment, fear, and the difference between expectations and aspirations. Jared also shared a three-step process to achieve any goal we want to accomplish without feeling overwhelmed and ensuring we can reach it. Some Questions I Ask:How did you get into music initially? (3:13)How it was for you to learn to accept help from others? (13:33)When was the moment you knew founding Music Motivation® was what you were supposed to do in life? (25:06)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The fall that almost took Jared's life (4:52)Regardless of how severe is the fall, we can always get up again (12:59)In every household, kids wake up at 5 AM to play their instruments (17:11)Being made by the things that were supposed to break us (26:30)There is a solution for every problem, even if we don't like it much (31:16)Jared shares some advice to effectively achieve our goals (51:46)Resources:Music Motivation® websiteMusic, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast with Jared SimonJared's books, courses, and teaching toolsConnect with Jared:LinkedInInstagramYouTubeLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Lisa Welsher, Founder of Empowered by Emotions, joins us to talk about emotional intelligence and how we navigate through our emotions. Among many other thought-provoking revelations, Lisa affirms that emotions are neutral and that there is no such thing as negative emotions.For more than 30 years, Lisa worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies, like Goldman Sachs, Sony, TacoBell, Mcdonald's, and Merck, helping them improve their teams' performances. In March 2020, Lisa founded Empowered by Emotions to empower people with master-level emotional intelligence.Our conversation revolves around using emotional intelligence to generate positive responses from our teams at work and our families at home. Lisa describes and explains the three possible reactions to emotions, what she means when she affirms that negative emotions don't exist, and how to engage with our emotions to get the best out of them. We also talk about fear and anxiety, guilt and shame, and the three myths around emotions. Some Questions I Ask: Tell us about your journey from being a management consultant to Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years and then owning a software company to the point where you focus on emotional intelligence? (3:25)Explain a little more about what engaging with your emotions means or what it looks like (7:42)How can we be more emotionally intelligent at our jobs and at home? (30:36)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The benefits of learning to engage with our emotions (6:42)What are the three responses to emotions (11:03)There is an emotion behind every action we take (14:36)How engaging with our emotions look like. A practical example (25:35)How we can use emotional intelligence to shape our kids' bahevior (36:16)Guilt is good. It helps build our morals (43:05)Resources:Empowered by Emotions websiteBook: Daniel Goleman - Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQConnect with Lisa: LinkedInLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Although perfectionism is often linked with an acute sense of accomplishing tasks with meticulous accuracy, the truth is that it has more to do with fear. Fear of disappointing others, failing, making a mistake, and, of course, fear of succeeding. In today's episode, we talk about perfectionism and how sometimes, we disguise our fears and insecurities as "a seek for perfection" just to avoid facing them. We analyze how perfectionism can hold us back in our journey of becoming better leaders, husbands, and parents and what we can do to avoid falling into perfectionism's traps. We also look at perfectionism as an excuse for inaction, the pleasure of getting things done, why we shouldn't hold ourselves onto unreachable standards, and why we should avoid falling into the illusion that all details matter equally. In This Episode, You Will Learn:None of us think is a perfectionist, but we kinda are (2:59)Nobody cares. Baking the perfect cake is not indispensable to celebrating (4:50)Going after great performances is not the same as pursuing perfection (8:25)What we need is action, getting things done (11:57)Getting things done is excellent for gaining momentum (16:11)We must realize not all details matter the same (18:31)Resources:Quote: Winston Churchill - "Perfection is the enemy of progress."Quote: Michael Law - "At its root, perfectionism isn't about a deep love of being meticulous. It's about fear. Fear of making a mistake. Fear of disappointing others. Fear of failure. Fear of success."Free Ebook: Dan Sullivan - The 80% approachQuote: Tiago Forte - "Perfectionism is the illusion that all details matter equally." (Twitter 4/12/2022)Unrivaled Momentum Quick Start TrainingLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At some point in their lives, every living creature on this planet must compete; compete for their survival, for a meal, for being able to multiply. If we narrow it down a bit to men, almost every man loves to compete and, most certainly, loves to win. But, what about the areas in our lives where competition is not only not needed but is potentially detrimental?In this first episode of the Unrivaled Man podcast, we dive deep into what it means to be an unrivaled father, husband, and business leader and why it is something all of us should aim to. I share a personal story of a massive wake-up call I had years ago, where I realized competing in the wrong areas of my life was affecting my family. We also delve into the destructive effect of distractions, how to discover our blind spots, and why we must acknowledge them first and fix them later. In This Episode, You Will Learn:What is an unrivaled man (2:16)We must focus on being a better version of ourselves in the areas of our lives that really matter (3:17)A story about the time I was focused on competing with others (3:45)The wake-up call that made me realize how wrong I was (6:08)Very often, we know what we need to change, and when we don't, we must be humble enough to receive help (9:18)Resources:Quote: Theodore Roosevelt - "Comparison is the thief of joy." Quote: Tom Kite, world hall of fame golfer - "You can always find a distraction if you are looking for one."Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Unrivaled Man podcast! Today, I invite you to join me in this quest of upgrading our identities as fathers, husbands, and business leaders. The transformation we aim to achieve won't take a week, a month, or a year; it's a continual process, an endless search, and a full-time commitment to our primary goal of becoming an unrivaled man. In This Episode, You Will Learn:What is the Unrivaled Man podcast, and why unrivaled? (1:49)How will we achieve our goal of becoming an unrivaled man? (2:08)Becoming an unrivaled man is a continual process (3:36)Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During the last couple of weeks, I've been implying the show would experience some changes, and today, I'm ready to reveal some of them. Influenced by the philosophy of being in constant improvement, we are heading in a different direction. The show will have a tighter focus on the content and the guests, and it will also change its name. I firmly believe that success in our professional lives is only possible when our relationship with our families is also in a good place. That's why the new podcast will focus on helping married businessmen to upgrade their identities and become better husbands, fathers, and business owners.In this episode, Flavor of Leadership's last, I share a personal story that describes vividly the impact of not having a harmonious connection between our personal and professional lives. In This Episode, You Will Learn:The podcast is getting ready to evolve (2:17)About the mistakes, I made as a leader and who had to deal with them (3:12)The more successful you become, the more time your work demands (3:51)Why I decided to create the Flavor of Leadership podcast, and what we've accomplished so far (6:24)What kind of content you can expect from the new podcast (7:49)Resources:Quote: Brian Tracy - "Practice the philosophy of continuous improvement. Get a little bit better every single day."Coaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many of the problems we face in business require a logical, straightforward thinking style, but many others are the complete opposite; they can only be solved by thinking outside of the box, by being creative. Successful teams need both types of thinkers, those straight-to-business, logical, vertical thinkers, and the dreamers, the creative, unorthodox, lateral thinkers. Today, we delve into the essence of vertical and lateral thinking. We analyze how to incentivize our teams to practice both styles and why it is essential to have a balanced mixture of vertical and lateral thinkers. In addition, we explore the differences between being a multiplier or a diminisher leader, multiplying our team members' voices, or shutting them down at meetings. We touch on promoting rigorous debates within our teams to promote growth and thought-provoking ideas. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A discrepancy in how we think is necessary to promote growth (2:31)The riddle of the old lady and the elevator (6:49)How vertical and lateral thinkers get to conclusions (11:26)About what we can do as leaders to multiply our teams' voices (14:43)The differences between being a debate promoter and a decision-maker (16:51)It is our responsibility as leaders to create a safe space where our team feels free to share their thoughts (22:14)Resources:Quote: Benjamin Franklin - "If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking."Lateral Thinking PuzzlesQuote: Edward de Bono - "The vertical thinker says: 'I know what I am looking for.' The lateral thinker says: 'I am looking, but I won't know what I am looking for until I have found it."Book: Liz Wiseman - Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter Quote: Liz Wiseman - "Rigorous debate doesn't break down a team; it builds them and makes the team stronger."Coaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Developing a productive, healthy, or encouraging yet isolated habit won't make much difference in our lives. Habits need a support system around them to have transformative properties. However, once we set a structure capable of hosting habits in alignment with our dreams and goals, being consistent in practicing that foundational habit is vital. A functional structure around that foundational or keystone habit will create a ripple effect; it will encourage creating other habits in alignment with our goals and produce a deep routine and mindset change. In this episode, we talk about keystone habits and their ripple effect. We delve into the importance of creating a structure or system in alignment with them and how to identify habits that clash with each other, becoming an obstacle in our long-term goals. In This Episode, You Will Learn:One of the first keystone habits I developed (1:17)Keystone habits generate and encourage the creation of habits in alignment with our goals (3:01)Our actions speak for us (6:43)The domino effect of keystone habits in my leadership style (11:52)About the importance of creating an intentional structure around our keystone habits (13:23)Resources:Quote: Charles Duhigg - "The Difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do."Quote: John Maxwell - "If your habits don't line up with your dream, then you need to either change your habits or change your dream."Quote: Clayton M. Christensen - "It's easier to hold to your principles 100 percent of the time than it is to hold them 98% of the time."Book: Charles Duhigg - The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and BusinessCoaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A huge part of what kind of leader we become is how we react to our experiences. Even though we plan our actions ahead or we create safety nets in case things go South, failure might surprise us along the way. Or perhaps we don't fail, but the final product is entirely different from what we had in mind when we created the project in our heads. Whatever the case might be, in failure, just as in the deviation of our projects' direction, we learn, acquire experience, and become wiser. Defeat is a great teacher. Every time we fail at work, in business, or in our lives, that experience teaches us a lesson, and if we decide to learn from that experience, we'll become better leaders and better followers. Today's episode is about the value we can get from failure and how every time we give something another try after failing, we are not starting from scratch; we start from experience. We delve into the importance of learning from our mistakes and incorporating those experiences into our leadership toolbox. We analyze a past experience I had with sales, where pushing through my fears helped me land a fantastic deal and, at the same time, taught me about teamwork and leadership and changed my mindset completely. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Failure is relative. How to deal with the expectations in our mind when we fail (2:15)What can we learn from our experiences (4:52)An enriching experience from one of my first jobs in sales (7:18)What can pushing through our fears teach us (11:42)We get to choose what kind of leader we become (14:10)The importance of recording our experiences and having access to them when we need them (18:40)Resources:Quote: Randy Pausch, professor at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) - "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. And experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer."Quote: Unknown - "Don't be afraid to start over again. This time you're not starting from scratch; you're starting from experience."Quote: Marjorie Pay Hinkley - "Everything you are learning now is preparing you for something else."Coaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes, the difference between reaching our goals or succumbing halfway has nothing to do with our skills or external factors but with our level of commitment. It might be that we think we want something, but actually, that thing might not be as important as we believe it is to us. Whether we realize it or not, our commitment fluctuates when we have multiple goals; it is higher for what is truly important to us, lower for what it isn't. The case might be that we have too many objectives, and perhaps it would be wise to get rid of some of them, or at least put them behind in our priority list. Still, regardless of how many goals we decide to prioritize, our commitment level depends entirely on one thing: clarity. In today's episode, our conversation revolves around commitment, goal achieving, and clarity. We talk about the different levels of dedication we put into things, why it is so hard to achieve goals when our attention is spread into several objectives, and how clarity affects our commitment levels. We also explore the infectious effect of making our actions match our clarity and vision, the importance of being at peace with failing, and more. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Being 100% committed to our goals is easier than being 98% committed (2:16)What our actions say about our commitment (5:22)What is the difference between the goals we achieve and the ones we don't (8:10)What I've learned from the experience of getting ready for the half IRONMAN triathlon (9:03)What is the relationship between clarity and commitment (12:08)Resources:Quote: Clayton M. Christensen - "It's easier to hold to your principles 100 percent of the time than it is to hold them 98% of the time."TEDx Talk: Dr. Benjamin Hardy - "The 100 percent rule that will change your life."Quote: Ralph Waldo Emerson - "What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say."Quote: Abraham Lincoln "Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality."Coaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whether we receive negative or positive feedback about our performance, chances are big that we internalize those comments and turn them into part of the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. This is true for little kids, teens, and young adults, for everyone. Negativity will make us doubt our skills and capabilities, just as positivity can be encouraging to keep going and help us grow. As leaders, we hold an enormous responsibility in our hands; we have the power, sort of speak, to either encourage our employees to work on their strengths and help them become better or make them wither with negativity. In today's episode, we delve into a different side of overthinking, which is listening too much to what others say about us. We talk about the influence other people's words have on us and how they can become part of the stories in our heads. I share two stories that marked my childhood in both ways, their effects on my personal and professional development and what they helped me realize with time. We will also explore our role and responsibilities as leaders in this capacity and the importance of one-on-one meetings to help our team members become better and grow. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the weight of other people's words in our minds (3:05)The power of positive reinforcement and how it can help us believe in our capabilities (4:44)The difference surrounding ourselves with the right people can make, and how to be that people as leaders (6:40)Deciding whether we want to be an encouraging force in people's lives, or that one person that puts others down (8:56)We are the creators of our heads' playlist (9:56)The impact of clear communication in our teams' growth and development (15:13)Resources:Quote: Henry Ford - "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right."Quote: Jon Acuff - "If you listen to any thought long enough, it becomes part of your personal playlist."Book: Jon Acuff - Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to OverthinkingCoaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In leadership, just as in any other aspect of life, being openly vulnerable is a hard thing to do. It can be for several reasons; we might feel it portrays weakness or lack of authority. Or, because we judge ourselves too harshly, and although we love to see others' openness, we might feel afraid of showcasing our own. Still, connecting with our teams from a place of vulnerability is perhaps the most potent type of connection, and there is a shortcut to it: empathy.Through empathy, we can authentically connect with people, not only by walking in their shoes but also by being concerned about them, about their struggles, their challenges, and their victories. In this episode, we delve into the power of vulnerability and how we can create more substantial and long-lasting connections with those around us through empathy. We explore the advantages of effective communication, the transforming effects of understanding someone else's point of view, being genuinely concerned about people's progress and evolution, and how crucial it is to adopt the beginner mindset when teaching something. In This Episode, You Will Learn:The power of empathy to help us understand others' struggles and challenges (2:22)The transformational effects of understanding someone else's point of view (5:20)The power of being concerned about people's progress (8:47)Fun time with a unicycle, and the relevance of adopting the beginner mindset to teach empathetically (11:30)When seeking to understand is a priority, everything becomes easier (15:15)Resources:Quote: Simon Sinek - "Empathy is about being concerned about the human being and not just about their output."Quote: Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft - "The key to everything is empathy because nothing is more fruitful than walking in the shoes of others."Quote: Stephen Covey - "Seek first to understand, then to be understood."Coaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Although the intention might be noble, sacrificing time and presence at home to speed up things at work to create space for quality time with our family is a plan doomed to fail. It never works; we usually get stuck at work, sinking deeper every day, surrounded by things that look urgent and important, but they are not. The good news is that getting out of there is completely possible, and the better part of it is that it depends entirely on us. In today's episode, we talk about the struggle most of us face at some point, becoming great leaders and providers without neglecting our families. We analyze the three main factors responsible for leaving us without time for what we care about most. We go through statistics that reflect entrepreneurs' hard time spending more time with their kids due to work-related issues, and we rehearse a couple of possible solutions. I also share a valuable and painful lesson I learned and the life-changing decision it helped me make. What You Will Learn In This Episode:About how what was supposed to be short springs become running in a treadmill that never stops (3:41)The cold numbers don't lie. Most entrepreneurs wish they spend more time with their kids (6:55)The struggle of being a great provider, an excellent leader, and a loving and present parent (7:39)How lack of extreme clarity affects us (8:23)What is the cost we pay by failing at making quick decisions (11:38)The crippling anxiety we create around artificial urgency (14:11)About the lesson I learned and how a mindset change improved every aspect of my life (18:06)Resources:Pew Research StudyCoaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following our instincts before making big decisions is usually the best option. When, for some reason that we can't explain, our decision goes against logic; that is the voice of our instincts talking, and we should listen to it. However, our gut feeling might be tainted; we could be influenced, on an unconscious level, by a specific outcome and make biased decisions. On the other hand, numbers reflect reality, data is objective. Or is it? Can't we look at the statistics that support our thought, and even with strict data in front of us, make a subjective choice? In this episode, we talk about data vs. going with our gut in big decisions. We delve into how hard it is to find the balance between what we see through numbers is the right choice and what our feelings tell us we should do. We discuss when we should, as leaders, go with our instincts or look at the data and trust the numbers. We talk about the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who can turn data into information, and information into insights. We also talk about stepping back, getting away from the noise, and looking at the big picture in silence to get closer to the correct answers. In This Episode, You Will Learn:My tummy feels like watching a movie. The importance of getting used to listening to our instincts (3:12)The numbers don't lie, or do they? We must pay attention to data skewing (5:28)Data can't be blindly followed (8:33)About turning data into information, and information into insights (10:28)How can we get outside of the groupthink (15:33)Resources:Quote - William Edwards Deming - "In God we trust, all others must bring data." Quote: Attributed to Albert Einstein - "Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." Quote: Carly Fiorina, Former CEO of HP - "The goal is to turn data into information and information into insight." Coaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Has it ever happened to you that you are hit by a brilliant idea to solve something at work in the middle of playing with one of your kids? This usually happens because, at that time, your mind is so loose and relaxed that it inevitably reaches very high levels of clarity. We can get very familiar with this outcome by prioritizing spending time with our loved ones when putting on the big rocks.In this episode, we revisit Stephen Covey's concept of fitting the big rocks first in our lives and analyze how prioritizing quality time with our families impacts our professional lives. We talk about the boundaries we create by setting our priorities and the clarity we gain when spending time with our families doing what we love. We also explore how that clarity and peace of mind starts permeating our leadership, the interactions at work, and how we connect with our employees as leaders. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Setting boundaries at the same time, we prioritize what's important to us (3:21)Putting our family first means also putting ourselves first (5:47)Spending more quality time with our families makes us better at work (7:40)The effects of putting the big rocks first in our one-on-one meetings (12:31)Removing what doesn't serve us is as important as putting in what does (14:26)Resources:Quote: Stephen Covey - "If the big rocks don't go in first, they aren't going to fit in later."Coaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever spent so much time getting ready for something that you actually never did it? Over preparing can be as crippling as never getting the courage to start something new, and much more common than we think it is. Sometimes, even if it feels too scary, the perfect thing to do is jump right into things and take imperfect action. In this episode, we talk about excessive preparation, the analysis paralysis most of us have. We delve into how to recognize we are overthinking something, getting lost in a quest for perfection, and delaying the execution of our best ideas. We go through the difference between being prepared and scared of trying new things, the power of taking imperfect actions, and being at peace if something new we try doesn't work at all.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The analysis paralysis and its effects (2:42)About my fears and my first podcast experience (6:46)Helping ourselves setting realistic and considerate (but definitive) deadlines (8:59)The freedom only taking imperfect action can provide (10:27)About shaking off the fear of trying something new (14:33)The importance of setting clear expectations to ourselves, and what good enough looks like for us (15:44)Resources:Quote: Benjamin Franklin - "Never confuse motion with action. "Download my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Being present is as hard as necessary these days. With distraction sources multiplying by the minute, from social media platforms to cool gadgets, all of them craving and demanding our attention, being in the moment had become a luxury rarity. Today's episode is about one of the most valuable assets we can offer to our team members, colleagues, and family: presence. We go through the benefits of being present when offering feedback, one-on-one interactions at home or at the office, or even when we are working by ourselves on a project. We also talk about the best way to deal with noticing we failed at being present, the healthy habit of establishing clear boundaries and expectations with ourselves, and more.In This Episode, You Will Learn:About how hard it is to stay present nowadays (0:58)Why being hard on ourselves when we fail to be present is not the best idea (3:18)How I struggled with being present, and what was the price I was paying for it (6:14)How being present can help us solve and even prevent problems from happening (9:54)Being present is also a perfect way of setting the right example (14:11)Resources:Quote: Jim Elliot - "Wherever you are, be all there."Download my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our primary role as leaders is to help people become their best version, grow and evolve, become the best at what they do, to the point that they may leave our company for a job that represents a bigger, more fulfilling challenge. In other words, we want to inspire them, help them discover their superpowers. In this episode, we talk about inspiring our teams not by showing them our abilities and skills but by helping them discover their own. We discuss the difference between being a multiplier and a diminisher and the outcomes we get from being one or the other. We also talk about Dr. Hardy's three steps to take ownership of our future self, how we can use one-on-one meetings to inspire and develop our teams, how we can be inspiring leaders at home, and more. In This Episode, You Will Learn:What is the difference between multipliers and diminishers, and how can we become genius makers (2:02)About Dr. Benjamin Hardy's idea of the future self (3:45)The three steps to take ownership of our future self (5:45)How do we show people their superpowers, and how can we inspire them to be who they want to be (10:05)The right people, in the right place, with the right support (14:04)Resources:Quote: Alexander den Heijer - "To inspire people, don't show them your superpowers. Show them theirs." Book: Liz Wiseman - Multipliers, Revised and Updated: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone SmarterDr. Benjamin Hardy: "Take Ownership of Your Future Self"Download my free One-on-One Transformation toolFor Coaching from ClintLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if low salaries, the absence of benefits, or lack of training aren't the leading causes of the labor shortage almost every industry is experiencing? What if companies struggle to find collaborators not because people pursue higher payments but because many leaders still follow an archaic leadership model: an autocratic, command, and control model. Today's guests, Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt believe what we are witnessing is not a labor shortage; it's a respect shortage. Chris Edmonds is a coveted Speaker, Author of two Amazon bestsellers: "Good comes first" and "The Culture Engine." He is also an executive consultant, and Founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group. Chris has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, SmartBrief, People, CNN, Fox31, NBC, and Fast Company.Mark Babbitt is a Speaker, Author, Blogger, Culture Architect, Executive Coach, and Career Mentor. He serves as President of WorqIQ and CEO and Founder of YouTern. Mark also co-authored "Good comes first" and "A world gone social." Mark was also named one of the Inc. Magazines' Top 100 Leadership Speakers.Our conversation spins around the role of poor leadership in the current labor shortage. Chris and Mark analyze why oppressive leadership styles are still accepted in some companies and what impact this type of leadership has on people. We explore the impact leadership has on companies' employees and their families, how increasing respect is the best way to get more results, and more. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the impact leaders have on their employees and their families lives (6:35)Leadership hasn't changed in more than 50 years (10:03)A new paradigm. Now, employees have voice and choice (14:32)Focusing on the measurability of culture, value, and respect (21:27)Some actionable inspiration from Chris and Mark ( 29:05)What kind of environment leaders should focus on creating to get better results (33:40)Resources:The Purposeful Culture Group websiteBook: Chris Edmonds, Mark Babbitt - Good Comes FirstBook: Chris Edmonds - The Culture EngineBook: Ted Coine, Mark Babbitt - A World Gone SocialWorqIQ websiteConnect with Chris:LinkedInYouTubeConnect with Mark:LinkedInLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes, it is easy to get caught in the assumption that because we are the leaders, every answer should come from us. Making all the calls without consulting our team about alternative solutions to a problem or ignoring the ones suggested might shut them down. If we shut down our collaborators every time they throw an idea, they might lose interest in their jobs and the company, and even worse, it might deprive us of potentially great solutions.Today, in the first episode of the year, we talk about being open to hearing different points of view and nurturing our team's will to come up with solutions. We look at how damaging it can be assuming we are the smartest person in the room and why it is crucial to encourage our employees to share their opinions on dealing with our company's issues. I share some of my experiences doing this wrong, shutting people down, and not trusting in other people's brilliance. We also go through a list of powerful questions to incentivize our teams to participate, be creative, and share what they would do. In This Episode, You Will Learn:The missed opportunity of walking the dog and Madeline's solution (2:03)The perfect solution might come from unsuspected places (4:47)It is not about being the smartest; it is about being surrounded by the smartest (7:17)The price we pay for shutting down people (9:01)About the importance of the questions, we ask (12:39)What happens when we ask the right questions, and we actually listen to the answers (15:25)Resources:Download my free One-on-One Transformation toolQuote: John C. Maxwell - "The smartest person in the room is never as smart as all of the people in the room."Quote: Thomas Freese - "The Questions you ask are more important than the things you could ever say"This week's challenge - When you speak with your team and are about to "tell" them something, try asking some good questions first.Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cooking is a great tension release practice, is a fantastic way to demonstrate love and care, and is a terrific analogy maker. There is a French expression, mise en place, which means having every ingredient chopped, weighed, and measured and every utensil at hand before starting cooking. This expression perfectly adapts to almost every work situation and, indeed, to good leadership. In this episode, we think about how to apply mise en place at work and incorporate this approach into our leadership. We look at a few examples of setting the field to facilitate our job as leaders, make our operations run smoothly, and increase productivity. We learn how to use the French expression in our one-on-one meetings, organize our office, onboard new employees, and even set our new year's resolutions. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the mise en place concept and leadership principles (2:26)The unwritten instructions for preparing a proper fudge (4:45)How can one-on-one meetings be well prepared and organized and make things run smoother (8:20)How can we make onboarding new associates easier by applying the mise en place concept (13:03)Why do we need to put the big rocks first (16:13)Resources:Download my free One-on-One Transformation toolQuote: Steven Covey - "If the big rocks don't go in first, they aren't going to fit later."Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Becoming better leaders is a daily job; it is about listening more carefully, understanding those we lead and their needs, and trusting and incentivizing their potential. This week, as we get ready to celebrate the life of Jesus Christ, the greatest leader that ever existed, we bring a short and sweet episode to reflect on the basics of good leadership. We delve into the small details of our leadership we can improve, the importance of making the people we are leading feel heard and seen, and why we must listen with the real intent of understanding them. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Jesus Christ's leadership style (1:03)The story of the woman that had sinned (2:13)About the importance of taking the time to listen (3:17)We don't need to be perfect (4:01)Resources:King James Version of the Bible - John 8: 2-11Download my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the end of the year so close, it seems the right time to set our next year's goals. The most common way is to establish a strategy to get there, a list of actions to turn those aspirations into a reality. However, there is an alternative approach to it; instead of looking at what we should do, we can focus on what is getting in our way to accomplish our objectives. In this episode, we concentrate on that alternative way of reaching our goals; we talk about the stop-doing list. We revisit Sam Foss's poem "The Calf Path" to think about the habits, procedures, or actions we insist on doing not because they are effective but because we are used to and evaluate their ROI. Together, we explore the things we probably don't realize are slowing us down, things we could stop doing at all, moderate, or even change for others. In This Episode, You Will Learn:What can we do to reach our goals and help our team reach theirs (1:18)How can we accomplish our objectives using an alternative path (3:27)The big chunks of mental space low ROI habits take from us (5:15)The Calf Path (7:40)How to identify unhealthy habits and how to eliminate them (11;23)Resources:Download my free One-on-One Transformation toolSam Foss - The Calf PathLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are multiple reasons why someone becomes an entrepreneur; some come from an entrepreneurial family, others might feel the need to impress their parents, perhaps meeting someone inspiring. In Jody Miller's case, the entrepreneurial instinct came from realizing as a child that they didn't have a lot of money at home, so the only way she could have access to what she wanted was making money. Jody Miller is a Bestselling Author, TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host, and Speak and Performance Coach. Jody's passion is helping people find meaning and happiness in work and life and moving from their comfort zone to achieve peak performance. She is a regular contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine, CEO magazine, Bloomberg, LinkedIn, Huff Post, and Thrive Global Business Success Magazine.In this episode, Jody gifted us unique and inspiring stories about how to overcome challenges, how to step into who we are without fear of being judged, and how powerful being curious and asking questions can be. We delve into some of Jody's most memorable experiences, like when she convinced a TV station owner to make a show called People's Opinion or how she got her job at CBS. Jody shared the moment she decided to follow her passion, moving from desperation to aspiration, what it means for her to be on the right path, and how she changed her life after the first Unforgettable Talk. Some Questions I Ask:Could you tell us a bit about your story? (1:26)You started early in your life as an entrepreneur for survival. And then you asked yourself, what do I want? Could you talk about that? (6:24)You mentioned your first Unforgettable Talk; can you talk a bit about that? How did that come to be? (18:17)In This Episode, You Will Learn:From desperation to aspiration. About Jody's first steps into becoming who she is today (4:28)I'll be working with you in three weeks. About Jody's first meeting with the owner of CBS (8:51)The importance of slowing down and enjoying the moment (15:03)How powerful and life-changing an Unforgettable Talk can be (22:03)Resources:Jody Miller websiteBook: Jody Miller - The MISOGI Method: THE Way To Achieve Lasting Happiness and SuccessThe MISOGI Method podcast - Experience a New Comfort ZoneJody Miller - TEDxOakLawn: Step to the outer limits of your comfort zoneThe UNFORGETTABLE Talk Only YOU Are Meant to GiveFREE Audio Training: 3 Things You Must Know to Give an Unforgettable TalkLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Clint Pulver was a child, he was called the twitcher, the tapper, and he was a disturbing presence in the classroom. He simply couldn't stay still, and many teachers and even his colleagues were bothered by his behavior. It wasn't until he was 10 that a teacher paid attention to him and realized he wasn't a problem or a constant interruption that needed to be fixed; he was a drummer. That professor created a moment that changed Clint's life; he became a professional drummer, traveled the world playing the drums, and won several awards.That day, Clint understood the power of creating moments and how being a great leader requires, among many other things, the ability to design moments where their employees feel safe, heard, and valued.Clint is an Emmy Award Winner, Keynote Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Professional Drummer. He is the Founder of The Undercover Millennial Program. He has worked with corporations like AT&T, Hewlett Packard, and Keller Williams to help them create stronger organizations where people refuse to leave. He is the author of the best-selling book "I love it here," a book he wrote as an "undercover potential candidate," asking over 1000 employees from several organizations how they like it to work where they worked.We had a fantastic conversation about leadership, retention, authenticity, and employee happiness. Clint shared the extraordinary story of discovering he was a drummer and how that professor, who decided to do something outside of his job description, changed his life. We also talked about the process of writing his book, what makes employees want to stick with us or leave our company, and much more. Finally, Clint shared three crucial questions every leader should ask as a status interview to prevent their rockstar from leaving.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Keeping drum sticks in his hands as long as he could. How Clint's story started (2:21)How music helped Clint achieve countless goals (4:49)What employees say when they feel safe to talk (9:18)Why recognition is critical to ensure employees growth (14:31)What employees talk about when they are satisfied or dissatisfied with their jobs (17:42)Challenge from Clint Pulver:Do an employee Status Check Interview with your two Rockstar employees and ask these three questions:1 - What can I do as your leader to keep you here?2 - What is getting in the way of your success at work?3 - What can I do as your manager/leader to help you get there?Resources:Book: Clint Pulver - I Love It HereBe a Mr. JensenConnect with Clint:websiteLinkedInInstagramYouTubeLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A couple of years ago, when our family was a small family of four, circumstances forced us to forget about traveling to my parent's house and spending Thanksgiving with them, as we were used to doing it every year. As we were getting ready to have a small celebration at home, an unexpected invitation made us change our plans, and we ended up spending one of the most incredible holidays we can remember. In this short episode, I share this warm story hoping you feel inspired by it and appreciate the time you get to spend with your loved ones, let go of expectations, and remember to release the stress and enjoy anywhere you are at. In This Episode, You Will Learn:How we decided to stay at home and have a Thanksgiving of four (1:26)An unexpected phone call and a change of plans (2:51)How comforting it was to feel so welcomed (3:53)Going to the movies after centuries (5:04)Enjoy where you are, no matter the circumstances (5:39)Let's Connect!FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFacebook Group - Growing Through Grief Together See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Although every dish has its own ingredients, a way of mixing them, and a specific cooking style, every cook will produce its unique version. If we look at grilled meat, for instance, a basic dish that requires just three elements: meat, fire, and a grill, we'll see no two countries cook it the same way. However, although grilled meat differs so much from region to region, every style has its followers, people who prefer them over others. Something similar happens with leadership, and that is what we are talking about today. In this episode, we talk about why I decided to name this podcast Flavor of Leadership. We explore first the choice of words, the relationship between the word "flavor" and my love for cooking, and some of my family's food-related traditions. Then, we look at "leadership" and the connection with my desire of being the best leader I could be. As we tie up the two concepts, we take a step deeper into learning to believe and trust in our unique leadership abilities, lean into authenticity, and be always willing to learn something new and grow. In This Episode, You Will Learn:What does flavor mean to my family and me (1:25) What did I learn from my first steps as a leader (3:53)What do our people need from us as leaders (7:23)There are many leadership flavors. We just need to discover ours (9:31)Those who aren't attracted by our leadership flavor also aren't a good fit for our company (11:16)Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Feedback is one of those words that, for some reason, produce mixed emotions depending on the context is heard. Hearing about feedback and immediately lumping it into positive or negative is part of the same movement. We think of it as something that can lift us up or sink us to the bottom of the ocean when in reality, feedback is information to help us do a better job. Today, we go deeper into one of the 5 reasons we are losing our people, mentioned in the previous episode; we delve into providing sincere and specific feedback on results. We explore the different ways to do it, the massive impact of making feedback an everyday practice in our company, and what we need to have in place before providing feedback to one of our team members. We also go through how often we should give feedback and the importance of being specific and sincere. I also share two examples of my own experience giving feedback, one done brilliantly, and the other one not so much. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Great players want to be told the truth. How should we treat our teams when offering feedback (2:27)Why measurement is crucial to provide high-quality feedback (4:34)How often we should give feedback (7:01)What is the sensation of receiving honest and specific feedback, and what it produces in our employees (11:28)Two examples of providing feedback that taught me a lot (13:53)Why feedback shouldn't sound like someone else's words or like mere data display (19:15)Resources:Quote: Glenn "Doc" Rivers - "Average players want to be left alone. Good players want to be coached. Great players want to be told the truth."Quote: Ed Batista - "Make feedback normal. Not a performance review."Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last week, we touched on how the lack of clarity on communication can massively impact hiring and retention rates. Today, we take a step back and get a panoramic view of how clarity affects our organization as a whole. In this episode, we explore and measure clarity's massive impact. We go through the five main reasons why lack of clarity causes our staff to leave us. Throughout this journey, we point out what can be identified as a lack of clarity, how it affects our teams, and most importantly, what we can do to revert these situations. Today's show is an invitation to revise how clear we are within our organizations, with our team leaders, the different departments, and evaluate how consistently that clarity is being shown. In This Episode, You Will Learn:True clarity is a gamechanger. Its impact goes beyond what we were expecting initially (4:41)No clarity in measurement. People need to know how a good job looks like (6:40)No specific and sincere feedback on results. Even when they know the job is well done, specifics and honesty about what can be done better is always welcomed (8:52)Even when a company has a clear vision, every department must show it equally and consistently (12:44)People need to be seated in the right seat. Why the proper role for the right person is crucial (14:35)Celebrating wins is crucial. Be specific. General praises are good, but specific celebrations are better (16:09)Resources:Book: Jim Collins - Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don'tLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world is experiencing a staff shortage; people are starting their own businesses, pursuing new careers, or simply looking for fresh air. Among the varied valid reasons someone decides to leave us, the leading cause is always poor leadership. It can be that the company's culture isn't appealing, or the work environment is not as healthy as it should be. Whatever the case might be, we, as leaders, are the ones who can do something about it. In this episode, we talk about the staffing issues companies are experiencing. We explore in-depth the two parts of staffing: hiring and retention. We go through the importance of turning employees into ambassadors of our company, how crucial proper communication is, and why setting clear expectations should be our number one priority. This episode is also about understanding why we should have happy employees, how to do that, and what we can do to enhance our staff's experiences at the workplace. In This Episode, You Will Learn:What are most companies worried about today (2:47)Happy people at work attract more people like them (4:10)Why employees' referrals are vital (5:45)What is the link between retention and communicating clear expectations (9:22)How can we turn happy employees into ambassadors (15:18)Resources:Quote: James Sinegal - CEO and Founder of Costco - “When employees are happy, they are your very best ambassadors.”Quote: George Patton - US Army General - “A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.”Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our employees take much more than guidance and instructions from us; they also perceive and get affected by our energy. Whether we are conscious about it or not, our interactions with our teams can be either energy draining or energizing. However, we can have a couple of things in mind to ensure we don't drain our team's energy -- and we go through them with Travis Hoopes, today's show co-host. In this episode, we unravel some of the reasons why people might feel their energy drain under our leadership, and we come up with a few ideas of how to reverse that situation. We analyze our behavior in past experiences where we weren't energizing our teams, and we look at what we've learned from them. We talk about the importance of setting clear expectations, communicating effectively, showing mutual interest with our teams, and much more. In This Episode, You Will Learn:An energizing conversation. Travis talks about what triggered today's topic (1:14)The importance of regularly checking on people and see how they are doing (3:31)The connection between how we show up and how energizing we are for our teams (4:48)What we can do to keep the energy level high within our organization (6:41)Why it is essential to be aware of how people perceive us (11:08)The power of setting clear expectations and communicate them correctly (13:37)Resources:Quote: Jack Welsh - "As a leader, your job is to energize people around the mission and vision you've articulated."Quote: Jack Welsh - "If you can't energize others, you can't be a leader."Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.