Future Focused Podcast

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I discuss three important ingredients to your better self.  Getting better does not happen accidentally; it takes intention and some effort. Most people focus on dieting, lifting weights, reading books, budgeting, investing and other important areas, but overlook these very three "doable" daily actions. The results are immediate.  Click here to listen to this episode.  Knowing the three is NOT enough. I want you to hear why you need them and how to put them to use.  Jump in this podcast 14 minute podcast. Lean into what I am sharing. Put it to use.  Show Notes: This link will take you to ALL of my social media: https://linktr.ee/kellycroy (I love Link Tree.) Want to give your child or a child you know the gift of confidence and tools to tackle worry and anxiety? Order my new book Unthink Before Bed. It is a children's book on mindfulness. It's the perfect gift and bedtime book. I am so proud of it! It is a very fun read. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 188 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader a book on personal and professional leadership, and Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram   

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I talk about how to deal with lots of ideas and projects competing for your time.  I have been working hard on the skill of finishing. I get a lot of creative ideas. I take on a lot of projects and responsibilities. While all of that is good, I must finish what I start to get the results I and others need. So how can you stay focused when your brain gets flooded with other cool ideas, or others request your time for their project? Well, it can be a challenge, but I have found a few strategies that help me, and I think they might help you too.  Hit play and take a listen to this ten-minute podcast. Thank you for listening. I hope you will subscribe and leave a review. Kelly Sign-up for Kelly Croy’s Newsletter: Just click this link: https://chipper-teacher-8587.ck.page Complete this form if you would like to receive a free FREE Wired Educator Podcast Sticker: https://forms.gle/RsEBuVwkapeGTc9D6 Complete this Kelly’s My Coach: Application Form if you are interested in having Kelly coach you : https://forms.gle/NNo6KUHqu9NBUNM47 This link will take you to ALL of my social media: https://linktr.ee/kellycroy (I love Link Tree.) Want to give your child or a child you know the gift of confidence and tools to tackle worry and anxiety? Order my new book Unthink Before Bed. It is a children's book on mindfulness. It's the perfect gift and bedtime book. I am so proud of it! It is a very fun read. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 180 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader a book on personal and professional leadership, and Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I outline how abandoning the mindset of 100% can help you create better habits and accomplish more.  This 40th episode of The Future Focused Podcast will help you level-up your leadership and design a more dynamic life by focusing on the power of a proper mindset and building habits that deliver. Unfortunately, too many people adopt a mindset that they put complete belief in, but in reality, actually hinders performance.  I'm talking about the problem of 100%. Hit play and take a listen to this ten-minute podcast.  Thank you for listening. I hope you will subscribe and leave a review.  Kelly Want to give your child or a child you know the gift of confidence and tools to tackle worry and anxiety? Order my new book Unthink Before Bed. It is a children's book on mindfulness. It's the perfect gift and bedtime book. I am so proud of it! It is a very fun read. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 182 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader a book on personal and professional leadership, and Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram   

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast I share the five financial apps you must have on your phone, and share a little on how to use each one to level up your leadership and design a more dynamic life.  Finances matter. They really do. You can't lead others nor live your best life if the weight of financial strife is holding you back and impairing your decisions. While these five apps are extremely helpful and will give you an edge, it takes personal discipline to manage your money. These are not get-rich-quick apps or anything like that. These are apps that help you spend less, budget, keep an eye on your money, invest, and learn about finances.  Money matters. To be a good leader and to design a dynamic life, you need to master your finances, and mastering your finances begins with mastering yourself. You need to be extremely disciplined. Rules I follow: Eliminate Debt. Build savings. Create multiple revenue streams. Invest.  You need these buckets. You do need to have fun too.  This podcast will serve you well. Let me know what app I should have included and why in the comments below.  Kelly Want to give your child or a child you know the gift of confidence and tools to tackle worry and anxiety? Order my new book Unthink Before Bed. It is a children's book on mindfulness. It's the perfect gift and bedtime book. I am so proud of it! It is a very fun read.  Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 178 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader a book on personal and professional leadership, and Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram   

In this 38th episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I discuss the importance of inaction, stillness, and mindfulness in relation to leadership and living a dynamic life.  We live in a fast-paced culture where multitasking, overwhelm and frustration are not only the norm but are often spoken of as virtues and badges of honor. I challenge this notion in this episode and remind listeners that like muscles, our brains need rest, and like devices, we often need a reset.  Knowing about the importance of stillness and mindfulness is not enough; it must be scheduled and practiced. Too many people don't start because they feel they must study it and learn more. Nonsense! I'll share everything you need to know to get started NOW and share a couple of helpful resources too.  This episode is an important episode that I hope you will really put into action. If you want great ideas, and the end to anxiety, then this is the episode for you.  Unthink Before Bed is my newest book and it has made a tremendous debut across the globe by helping families teach their children (and themself while they’re at it) to learn the art of mindfulness. How do you expect children to become mindful, reduce worry, anxiety, and stress if you don’t teach it or provide the tools? Well, that is what my book does in a really fun way! Unthink Before Bed is the perfect bedtime book with over forty, beautifully colored illustrations and a whimsical rhyme reminiscent of Dr. Seuss. Follow the bedtime adventure of a young boy and his dog as they learn how to prepare their mind for bedtime. Written and illustrated by a veteran educator of thirty years and a father of four. This is Kelly Croy’s second book. Unthink Before Bed teaches children (and adults) how to slow down, build a routine, get to bed, and fall asleep. Woven into every stanza and illustration are the ten, secret lessons of mindfulness. Reduce anxiety, worry, and stress. Fall asleep happily. Get a peaceful night’s rest. It’s also two books in one…. There’s a QR code in the back which takes you to the audiobook of me reading it. Order your copy on Amazon today.  Please let me know your thoughts.  Have a great week.  Kelly Mentioned in this podcast:  Ryan Holiday's book Stillness is the Key My new book Unthink Before Bed.  A great resource of them importance of breathing titled, Breath by Belisa Vranich Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 176 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader a book on personal and professional leadership, and Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram  [convertkit form=1190516] [fusebox_full_player social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]  

Repetition is a strength, not a weakness. You don’t need a pandemic to start building good habits. You just need to start. Repetition is a gift when it is intentional and skillful. Any successful person is so because of one factor, consistency. What is consistency? Consistency is a disciplined repetition. This episode of The Future of Podcast is about how to look at the pandemic differently and positively.  When all is lost, repetition offers us hope. Routines serve us, not imprison us. They free us. I do hope you are safe and well. Thank you for listening to this episode.  Level up Your Leadership, Design a Dynamic Life ~Kelly Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 170 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram  [convertkit form=1190516] [fusebox_full_player social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]  

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast I breakdown how patience is not a force of opposition to tenacity but rather fuels it. You'll learn how to build patience to fuel, better execute actions with tenacity to become a better leader at home, at your job, and in life.  Tenacity is one of the six core elements of leadership, but it is fueled by patience. Patience is a skill that can be acquired and built. I'll show you how in this episode.  Patience is one of the greatest skills we can learn as a leader.  Thank you for taking the time to listen. Thank you for being a leader. I hope you will share this out and reach out to me. Stay safe and healthy friends. You are a leader. This is our time. Our best days are ahead of us, not behind us. Kelly Thank you for listening to this episode of The Future Focused Podcast. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 160 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram   

"Adversity does not build character, it reveals it." Wise words by American novelist, James Lane Allen, and words each of us should reflect on deeply during this COVID-19 pandemic.  Now, more than any other time in our lifetime, we need leadership. We not only need leadership; we need more leaders. We need more people to stand up, speak up, and take action.  This episode of The Future Focused Podcast is a live recording of a Facebook Live presentation I did earlier in the week. I focus on how to lead in a time of crisis. I review the six core elements of leadership as they apply to a crisis. I reflect on the importance of both our circle of focus and mindfulness. I offer my advice on how to lead yourself, your home, your business, and your community.  This recording has already made an impact when it went live. The comments I received immediately told me I needed to share it out in podcast form, so people could listen while they drive, do chores, and workout.  Thank you for taking the time to listen. Thank you for being a leader. I hope you will share this out and reach out to me.  Stay safe and healthy friends.  You are a leader. This is our time. Our best days are ahead of us, not behind us.  Kelly Thank you for listening to this episode of The Future Focused Podcast. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 148 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram   

This episode of The Future Focused Podcast was recorded before most COVID-19 restrictions. I have been unable to post it due to work and family obligations from the COVID-19 pandemic. I am excited to share it with you now. I believe it is timely, but the intro oddly does not reference the current state of our global situation well.  This episode of The Future Focused Podcast is all about innovation. Innovation is a buzz word that quite often gets misused or tossed around without people fully understanding it. The purpose of this episode is to define what innovation really is, how it plays an important role in leadership, and I'll identify innovation's greatest challenge. By the end of the episode, you will fully understand what innovation is and will be excited to make it a part of your leadership style.  People admire innovators. People want to hire innovators. People want to become innovators. Listen to this episode and learn what true innovation is, why it escapes so many, and what a leader can do to make innovation part of their organization's culture.  Thank you for listening to this episode of The Future Focused Podcast.  Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 148 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

How agile are you as a leader? It’s important to know. There are a lot of important leadership traits leaders need, but how is your leadership agility? Our current time and our future as a leader is demanding that leadership inside the home, community and within any organization be agile. Not sure what leadership agility is? You’re not only going to find out in this episode, but you're also going to learn how to summon it and apply to get ahead. One observation that I repeatedly reflect on as leaders share their goals, challenges, and success, is their necessity to be able to move from one challenge to another quickly and make solid leadership decisions. All shared the enormous variety of issues and responsibilities that a leader must tackle daily. This ten-minute episode will help you improve as a leader in big ways.  Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 148 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

Are you tired of writing down the same goals every year? Listing the same to-do items on your list every day? Not making gains in the areas of life that mean the most to you? If you really want to make progress, this is the episode for you. This episode of the Future Focused Podcast to help you level-up your leadership and design a more dynamic life. We live in a time that can provide us with a vast amount of information instantly on any topic we choose! We can consume vasts amounts of information easily, quickly, readily. It really is an amazing time, but I caution you: Information only goes as far as our commitment to putting it into action. It's our application of the information that increases productivity and success. That is what this podcast is all about!  Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 148 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I highlight the importance of vision in leadership. Vision is the navigation system for an organization. Vision is the navigation system for a leader. Vision guides what we are to do and lets us know when we are off track.  How well do you know your organization's vision? What is the vision for your life? Of the six core elements of leadership, vision is the element that most quickly distinguishes a leader from a manager. In this episode, I will discuss not only the importance of vision but how to create a compelling vision. I will also hare the six most important ingredients of a vision. You will also be given two leadership challenges this week. This episode of The Future Focused Podcast will help you personally and professionally level-up and live a more dynamic life.  Your investment of twelve minutes in this podcast  Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 148 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I share seven tools for the leader's mind. We have tools all over our house. We have tools to cook, tools to make repairs, tools for our electronics, and we even have tools to work on our bodies. All of these tools help us to do things better. We have tools to help us in every place in our lives, but one area that most feel they lack tools is our minds. We need tools to help us think better. Today you’re going to be given seven awesome tools that the legends of leadership utilize to level-up and make a difference.  Our minds are powerful tools when we know how to put them to use. They can solve any problem and help us achieve any goal when we utilize these tools. Without the proper, mental leadership tools our minds can work against us and make us its prisoner. If you are seeing success as a leader you are most likely already applying some of these tools.  I also hope you will sign-up for my newsletter. I am giving away a free tool called The Leadership Matrix. It will allow you to identify where you are strong in leadership, and where you need to improve. To get the tool, all you need to do is sign-up for my newsletter, but this offer expires soon.  This episode will help you become a better leader. Thank you for taking time out of your busy week to level-up your leadership and design a dynamic life. You are awesome! Kelly Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 148 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram     

In this episode of the Future Focused Podcast, I explain why authenticity is essential to leadership and how we can build and keep our authenticity.  When asked what is the most important action a person can take to improve as a leader, I always answer with build trust. The best way to build sustainable trust is through authenticity, and the fastest way to destroy trust is to demonstrate a lack of authenticity.  One of the most important ways we can build trust is by living in authentic life. Authenticity is the glue that holds leadership together without it a leader falls apart. Show me someone who has failed as a leader at an epic level whether on television, in the newspaper, in politics, or anywhere, and I’ll tell you someone who has a problem with authenticity. They simply lived one way but let others believe they were living another. Once people recognize you are not who you say you are, they will no longer follow allow themselves to be influenced by you. I’ve written about the six core elements of leadership and authenticity is the sixth. You could be super strong and all the other five but be weak and authenticity and the rest will crumble. You need to know your values. You need to proclaim your values. And most importantly you need to live your values. I find so many people who want to be great leaders and yet they do not do any of these three. They don’t truly know what they value. They don’t let people know what they value. And therefore they can’t what they value. They are all over the place.  Living our values is what other people see and that is how we build trust with them. This episode will help you become a better leader. Thank you for taking time out of your busy week to level-up and get better.  Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. Want to learn more? Send an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 148 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I focus on the importance of Emotional Intelligence. What is it? Why do we need it? How do we build it? If you really want to become an exceptional leader… If you really want to live an incredible life… you need to build your emotional intelligence. If you’re struggling in leadership or struggling in life your lack of emotional intelligence may very well be the obstacle that’s holding you back. Emotional intelligence is something that is growing in importance in both the workplace and home. It is something I believe it extremely important to individuals, teams, and leaders… no matter where you lead… in the home, at work, a sports team… a battlefield, online, offline, everywhere. Most people don't know what it is nor why they need it. Well, that is changing, and it's changing at a rapid pace. Self-care, wellness, and emotional intelligence are fortunately becoming common practice in the workplace and home.  Find out what it is, why it’s important and how you can increase your Emotional Intelligence to bring peace and prosperity, health and happiness, to your life. It’s time  to level-up your leadership and design a more dynamic life. It’s time to get future-focused. Mentioned in this episode: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday: This is the book that I read a section of every day and have been for years. This is one of the ways I build my emotional intelligence.  Sign-up for my free newsletter: To help you kick off the new year and to help you reach your goals and resolutions this year, I am giving away a free copy of my 64-page eBook, The Greatest Year of Your Life (2020 Edition) to everyone who signs up for my newsletter. Become more productive. Get things done. Level-up your leadership. Design a more dynamic life. All you have to do to receive the free copy is to sign-up for my free newsletter. Just click this link and enter your email. That’s it. It’s that simple. This eBook is available only until January 15, 2020. ——————————– Coaching Application: Would you like to work with me to help you achieve your goal of publishing a book, building a website, hosting a podcast, starting a business, becoming a speaker, or achieving another awesome life goal? Complete the following application before January 15, 2020. One lucky applicant will win free coaching. Here is the application: https://forms.gle/762GxbJ8b5oD8xEK9    Wishing you much success!   May your 2020 be filled with good health and happiness, peace and prosperity, much love and laughter.   Kelly   Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 148 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I delve deep into the possibilities of coaching. Too many people have a previously conceived negative mindset about coaching, or if interested have ruled out any possibility that coaching would be possible for their goal or their budget. I not only believe that everyone can benefit from coaching, I truly believe everyone should and can have a coach!  I believe that most people never reach their maximum potential unless they are coached.  On recent episodes of the Future Focused Podcast, I have talked about the 5 types of people everyone needs in their life. I shared that having these 5 people reduces stress, frustration and overwhelm, and leads to faster and greater success than imagined. One of those five people needed is a coach. This episode not only highlights the importance of a coach in your life but also illustrates how anyone, and I mean anyone, can get one, and why everyone should. Someone reading this right now saying… I don’t need one. That person’s success will be stunted and limited. They’ll never reach their optimum potential. Mentioned in this episode: Sign-up for my free newsletter: To help you kick off the new year and to help you reach your goals and resolutions this year, I am giving away a free copy of my 64-page eBook, The Greatest Year of Your Life (2020 Edition) to everyone who signs up for my newsletter. Become more productive. Get things done. Level-up your leadership. Design a more dynamic life. All you have to do to receive the free copy is to sign-up for my free newsletter. Just click this link and enter your email. That’s it. It’s that simple. This eBook is available only until January 15, 2020. -------------------------------- Coaching Application: Would you like to work with me to help you achieve your goal of publishing a book, building a website, hosting a podcast, starting a business, becoming a speaker, or achieving another awesome life goal? Complete the following application before January 15, 2020. One lucky applicant will win free coaching. Here is the application: https://forms.gle/762GxbJ8b5oD8xEK9    Wishing you much success!   May your 2020 be filled with good health and happiness, peace and prosperity, much love and laughter.    Kelly  

In this episode of the Future Focused Podcast I focus on questions!  We need to ask better questions. You see, we ask ourselves hundreds of questions every day. We ask questions of others. Our life is guided by the questions we ask. I will explore how we ask, who we ask, and when we ask and offer guidance on how to improve our questions to get better results.  In this episode I want to help YOU design a more dynamic life. We design the life we want by the questions we ask. Great questions have power.  Great questions have several qualities that you will learn in this episode. Get your journal ready to start designing the life you want by the questions you ask.  Stop asking the same questions and pretending to be surprised when you get the same results.  Many of you are purchasing gifts this time of year; I hope you will consider my book Along Came a Leader as a gift for yourself, a colleague, and administrator, and a family member this holiday season. It’s available on Amazon. It was a work of love. I am so proud of it. Level-up your leadership. Discover the 8 core attributes of leadership and how to put them work to impact lives and lead. We need leaders. If you’ve already read it, I hope you will leave a review.  Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 148 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram       

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, you will learn how to answer the six demands of self-care to become a better leader and live a better life.  As Katie Reed, a very wise individual, once said, “Self care is giving the world the best of you, not what is left of you.” In my last episode of focused on frustration and overwhelm and I discussed the five people you need in your life to combat it. In this episode I want to focus on what YOU can do. Self care is a real thing, just as Katie’s wise words remind us, for if we do not take very good care of ourselves, our beaten, worn, exhausted, anxious, self will be unable and unfit to take care of all those we love, serve, and lead. Self care demands knowledge of the self. We cannot take care of what we do not know nor understand. Many of you are purchasing Christmas presents this time of year; I also hope you will consider my book Along Came a Leader as a gift for yourself, a colleague, and administrator, and a family member this holiday season. It’s available on Amazon. It was a work of love. I am so proud of it. Level-up your leadership. Discover the 8 core attributes of leadership and how to put them work to impact lives and lead. We need leaders. If you’ve already read it, I hope you will leave a review.  I also encourage you to follow me on Instagram between now and Christmas Day because I am sharing lots of my artwork. I am drawing a Santa Claus every day and posting the speed-painting video of me drawing it, which is so much fun to watch, alongside the art. You can only find it on my Instagram. Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 121 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast I talk about how and why frustration and overwhelm impacts so many, and more importantly, I talk about what we can do about it.  I have met too many people who talk about frustration and overwhelm with a sense of pride, a badge of honor, and as if it is okay. Why is that? Frustration and overwhelm are NOT okay. I’m not here to tell you that you’re doing it wrong. I’m not here to tell you that you’re living life wrong. I’m not here to be the expert. I am here to get you fired-up and to share some helpful ways to confront and conquer frustration and overwhelm. I also want to challenge your thinking and help you out.   Frustration and overwhelmed or not OK. You should be leaving work proud of all that you did to make a difference. At the end of the day you should be proud of the way you lead your family. You should not go to bed nor wake up with regrets.  Frustration and overwhelm the deplete us of the energy we need to raise our families, chase and fulfill  our dreams.  Frustration and overwhelm is a thief of our time. It’s a thief of our focus. It can create depression and anxiety if not addressed. This episode will help you combat frustration overwhelm, level-up your leadership and design a more dynamic life. You will feel better about yourself too. You will leave this episode feeling better about your day and the work you face. You also will look at your friends, coworkers and family in completely new ways! You are going to love this episode.  Many of you are purchasing Christmas presents this time of year; I also hope you will consider my book Along Came a Leader as a gift for yourself, a colleague, and administrator, and a family member this holiday season. It’s available on Amazon. It was a work of love. I am so proud of it. Level-up your leadership. Discover the 8 core attributes of leadership and how to put them work to impact lives and lead. We need leaders. If you’ve already read it, I hope you will leave a review.  I also encourage you to follow me on Instagram between now and Christmas Day because I am sharing lots of my artwork. I am drawing a Santa Claus every day and posting the speed-painting video of me drawing it, which is so much fun to watch, alongside the art. You can only find it on my Instagram. Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 121 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

This twenty-third episode of The Future Focused Podcast is the start of our second season. This episode focuses on The Four Essential Actions of Leadership. Eleven minutes and forty seconds of pure "let’s level-up our leadership and design a dynamic lifestyle." Buckle-up as I share the absolute transformational power of The Four Essential Actions of Leadership. They'll take you to the next level, but be cautioned: these actions take practice, courage, and skill, and our best developed over time with reflection . The first action is so easy, but the other three are tough, and the fourth separates leaders from everyone else.  You are going to love this episode. It's note-taking worthy. Share it out, replay, recommend, and subscribe.  I also hope you will consider my book Along Came a Leader as a gift for yourself, a colleague, and administrator, and a family member this holiday season. It’s available on Amazon. It was a work of love. I am so proud of it. Level-up your leadership. Discover the 8 core attributes of leadership and how to put them work to impact lives and lead. We need leaders. If you've already read it, I hope you will leave a review.  I also encourage you to follow me on Instagram between now and Christmas Day because I am sharing lots of my artwork. I am drawing a Santa Claus every day and posting the speed-painting video of me drawing it, which is so much fun to watch, alongside the art. You can only find it on my Instagram.  Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 121 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of the Future Focused Podcast I caution you to be careful what you label a weakness. Labels don't help us and most of them are wrong. Labels often program us with incorrect, limiting mindsets. When I was young my teacher's feedback on my work in school focused on two areas that were presented as weaknesses. They would report: "Kelly talks too much. Kelly draws pictures on his paper and during class." What was once a negative is now my livelihood; I am hired by organizations around the world as a speaker and artist.  We need to be careful of what we allow others to label as a weakness and what we label for ourselves. I often hear people say they have anxiety or attention issues like ADD. I have these, but rather than view them as negatives, I see them as super powers. My anxiety helps me to prepare for possible problems in presentations and consulting work. It allows me to analyze scenarios and issues others cannot even conceive. If you can't identify potential problems, how can you prepare to stop them before they happen? My anxiety, when managed is a super power. My perceived weakness with attention disorder is also a super power. I come up with the most creative ideas and solutions. Without a busy mind bouncy around thinking of a hundred possibilities my creativity would be severely limited. Yes, my attention issues are a super power.  Listen to this podcast. It will give you a new perspective on your life. You are going to love this episode of The Future Focused Podcast.  Best to you! Get after it. Have a great week! Kelly ————————————————————————————————– Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcastwith over 121 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leaderfor your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of the Future Focused Podcast I discuss the call to action, "Become the Best Version of You," and how to really go about it. What does it mean? Why does this virtuous call to action inspire some and insult others. Most importantly, how do we actually become the best version of ourselves? These are all great questions I address in this episode.  I first heard the phrase, "Become the Best Version of Yourself" in Matthew Kelly's book, The Rhythm of Life. It inspired me ten or more years ago, and it still inspires me now. I do not know if Matthew coined the phrase, but I am hearing it a lot more recently with other inspirational writers and speakers, and its concept in 2000 year old Stoic philosophy I am studying.  This episode will help you on the path to becoming your best you.  I hope you will leave a comment below or ask a question by selecting the 'Ask Kelly' tab at the top of the webpage or the 'Send Voicemail' tab along the side of the webpage. It would be great to hear from you. I may use your question on a future episode. One thing that clearly separates us from our best self... excuses.  The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kellyis the most influential book I have ever read, and I read one page from the Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselmanevery day. I have for the past three years.  Best to you! Get after it. Have a great week! Kelly ————————————————————————————————– Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Sign-up for Kelly’s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcastwith over 121 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leaderfor your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I take a close look at the choice of being a manager, a boss, or a leader. Believe it or not, the choice is your's! Your title doesn't define you, it's your actions. What are the actions of leadership? I will teach you in this episode. Hit 'play'. This is a great 15 minute podcast that will challenge your thinking, level-up your leadership, and give you direction in designing a dynamic life, both personally and professionally.  Please record a voicemail question using the button on the right of your screen, or the Ask Kelly tab at the top. I want to hear from you, and I may use your question on the podcast.  I hope you will consider leaving a review of this podcast on iTunes and a comment below. Please sign up for my newsletter and subscribe to this blog. I would love to connect with you on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram; I’ve added links to my accounts below. Best to you! Get after it. Have a great week! Kelly ————————————————————————————————– Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Sign-up for Kelly's Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcastwith over 121 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leaderfor your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I tackle the problem so many people face, being adrift in life without a plan. Everybody needs a plan of action and direction. Do you know what you want to accomplish? Where will you end up over the next year or years without a plan? Without intention? Find out why our best ideas come while we are in the shower, in the car, or right before bed! Learn how mindfulness can pull you out of being adrift.  This episode will help you brainstorm the plan for your year and help you figure out what is next. This episode will kickstart a what if brainstorming session for you.  Gain a new perspective on why you should be wary of contentment and satisfaction.  The next book I will be reading is byDavid Goggins titled: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. I am so excited to start this book. I have been listening to Goggins on several YouTube videos and podcasts and he fascinates me. Several of my friends are also very into his message. If you'd like to read this book along with me, add it to cart, and let's talk about it on Twitter. I am always trying to gain an edge. This book is edgy and Goggins vernacular is explicit, but his message is powerful and unforgettable.  I hope you will consider leaving a review of this podcast on iTunes and a comment below. Please sign up for my newsletter and subscribe to this blog. I would love to connect with you on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram; I've added links to my accounts below.  Best to you! Get after it.  Kelly ————————————————————————————————– Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Sign-up for Kelly's Newsletter. Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcastwith over 121 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leaderfor your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I explain why consistency is either our greatest skill or our most challenging obstacle to achieving the success we seek. Consistency is in fact the most significant difference-maker in determining our success in any given area. In this podcast I will show you many powerful ways you can become more consistent in completing what needs to be done to make a difference in your life. I will outline the strategies, techniques, pathways and apps that will help you build lifelong habits to your accomplishments.  Crush that feeling of overwhelm and frustration by getting focused, simplifying, and building consistent habits to level-up your leadership, designing a dynamic life, and executing proven pathways to achievement.  What apps can you use to build better habits and be more consistent? I will tell you.  How can improve my accountability for the actions I know I need to take. I will teach you. What tools can I employ to accomplish more and get focused? It's in this episode. What is the most important action I can take to get results? It's in here. The bigger your dream in life, the more you need consistency.  I know you will enjoy and benefit from this podcast. Send me an email and let me know what you think.  My best to you, Kelly ————————————————————————————————– Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Listen to Kelly’s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcastwith over 115 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leaderfor your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram  [smart_podcast_player social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

The Future Focused Podcast, Episode 17 is all about mastering time. Have you ever wished you had an extra hour in your day to get a few more things accomplished, or maybe a an extra hour of rest? Do you ever wish you had better control of your time? Well, you can become a master of your day, week, month and year through the smallest of adjustments and becoming more intentional with the time you have.  In this episode of the Future Focused Podcast, I will walk you through a few steps to help you master the time you have, accomplish what you seek in life, and live a more dynamic life.  Mentioned in this podcast:  Kelly is reading, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting & Get the Life You Wantby Michael Hyatt (Affiliate link) Kelly is also reading, Breathe, The Simple, Revolutionary 14 Day Program to Improve your Mental & Physical Healthby Balisa Branch. Email meif you would like to join my Future Ready Facebook Community.  Email meif you would like to join my exclusive launch team for my new book, Unthink Before Bed.  ————————————————————————————————– Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? • Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. • Listen to Kelly's other podcast The Wired Educator Podcastwith over 115 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Order Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leaderfor your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

In this sixteenth episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I explain the importance of minimizing, and I get you started putting minimizing into action.  Not enough time in the day? Too many items on the to-do list? Not sure where to focus? Disorganized desk? Cluttered house? It's time to minimize! Minimizing is a gift you give yourself and those you love. In this episode I will help you get started on getting rid of what is cluttering up your life and holding you back from greatness. Minimizing is a critical act that leaders need to take to gain clarity, get more accomplished,  and add value to their lives.  Thank you for subscribing to The Future Focused Podcast. I hope you will send me a message and let me know your thoughts on the podcast. I also hope you will share this podcast with your friends and family.  Thanks! Kelly PS. Check out this book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Add this one to your library!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelly Croy is an inspirational speaker, author, and artist. Please visitour website to book Kelly for your next event. www.kellycroy.cominfo@kellycroy.com 1-800-831-4825 Kelly’s  presentations have entertained and amazed audiences across the nation including corporations, schools, churches, conferences, and numerous other venues where people come together to be entertained and improve their lives. Please consider booking Kelly for your next event. Please leave a review of this podcast here: Leave a Review for The Future Focused Podcast. Share this podcast with your family and friends. Please email me your thoughts on this podcast; I’d love to hear from you. Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader, that delves deeper into six core leadership elements. Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram Do you need a speaker for your event? Please consider the art and words of Kelly Croy. 

FFP 015: Why I Started an Investment Club and You Should Too In this episode I share why I think starting an investment club with your friends might be one of the best decisions you will ever make, and it's probably not for the reason you think. How it started is an amazing story. I share with you what you'll need to do, and why it will make a difference. It is a great story.  This episode is jam-packed with great content to help you improve your life and get future focused.  Starting an investment club is fun and you will learn a lot. It is easy and worthwhile. My investment club was started back in 1999 and has provided me with tremendous benefits in my life.  I review my financial advice from previous episodes in a nice concise summary.  I also make a lot of recommendations for you to start applying to better utilize your money. Recommendation for you and mentions from within the podcast: Books You need to add to your library regarding finances and start reading: Starting and Running a Profitable Investment Club: The Official Guide from the National Association of Investment Clubs   You Need a Budget (YNAB) by Jesse Meecham. Money, Master the Gameby Anthony Robbins The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way you Make a Living, Do What you Want, and Create a New Futureby Chris Guillebeau Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Daysby Chris Guillebeau This is the notebook! Click here! I hope you order one right now and invest in yourself. I will be posting about great ways I use my journal to get things accomplished and level-up. You can share your ideas in the comments below. Your Money, Your Lifeby Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez The Millionaire Next Doorby Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko ------ Please leave a review of this podcast here: Leave a Review for The Future Focused Podcast. Share this podcast with your family and friends. Please email me your thoughts on this podcast; I’d love to hear from you. Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader, that delves deeper into six core leadership elements. Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram Do you need a speaker for your event? Please consider the art and words of Kelly Croy. 

In this episode of the Future Focused Podcast I answer a listener's question, "Should I focus on a side hustle, or a budget?" and I elaborate on last episode's "What Everybody Needs to Know About Money But is Afraid to Ask." I am recording a few episodes just on finances and our lives to help people get control of their lives. Being Future Focused includes your finances. There are many take-aways from this episode for everyone in life, regardless of where you are at financially. Most people don't have an earning problem, they have a spending problem. For others, just a few extra dollars each month that could make a noticeable impact on those they love.  There are others who will listen this podcast and run with it so hard that they will take their life to an entirely different level. I hope this episode empowers you and helps you improve your life and the lives of those you love. I wish this was taught in schools and I wish someone had taught it to me when I was younger. This information works! Mentioned in this Podcast & Additional Resources:  YNAB: You Need a Budget: a book/guide written by Jesse Meecham that I highly recommend. It's a quick, but important read. The proven system for breaking the paycheck to paycheck cycle, getting out of debt, and living the life you want. Grab this book now. The Side Hustle School: If you are thinking of starting a side-hustle, you have to check out the work, blog and podcast of Chris Guillebeau. He is brilliant. I would love to interview Chris for both my Future Focused Podcast and my Wired Educator Podcast. Smart Passive Income by Pat Flynn. Pat has taught me so much, and he is a must-listen for all my readers and listeners. Pat did an interview with me on my Wired Educator Podcast Episode 079. Listen to my interview with Pat, and more importantly, subscribe to Pat's podcast. You will thank me. Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days: This book is written by Chris Cuillebeau. It's a winning system to making some extra money and so much more. Don't just order it. Don't just read it. Apply it. Grab your copy here.   ————————————————————— Kelly Croy is a speaker, author, and educator. Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader, that delves deeper into six core leadership elements. •  Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram  Do you need a speaker for your event? Please consider the art and words of Kelly Croy. 

What Everyone Needs to Know About Money but is Afraid to Ask: In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast I tackle a topic many are uncomfortable discussing, money. There are so many misconceptions and misunderstandings about money. Money is one of the areas in our life that we have the most control over, but do so little about. Why? Because most people are either afraid to ask questions in fear of looking dumb, or pretend they have it all figured out. I am clearly not a millionaire, nor am I a financial advisor, but I have learned quite a bit that has brought me success and helped me to avoid some real dangers. Listen, this is a topic where we all need to learn from each other. I provide over a dozen tips to help you improve yourself financially. These are steps I have taken and had success with in my life. I know if applied they will bring you similar results. There are things you can be doing, that are very simple, that will give you an incredible edge in life. No one is telling you to do these things, or you don't know how to start. Listen to this podcast. Being financially fit is an area everyone needs to work on. I hope you enjoy this episode. Mentioned in this podcast:  The book you must be reading now: You Need a Budget (YNAB) by Jesse Meecham. Money, Master the Gameby Anthony Robbins The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way you Make a Living, Do What you Want, and Create a New Futureby Chris Guillebeau Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Daysby Chris Guillebeau Please leave a review of this podcast here: Leave a Review for The Future Focused Podcast. Share this podcast with your family and friends. Please email me your thoughts on this podcast; I'd love to hear from you. Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader, that delves deeper into six core leadership elements. Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram Do you need a speaker for your event? Please consider the art and words of Kelly Croy.   

Kelly is back with an important announcement about how you can create a moment of transformation in your life now. Kelly shares a life event that recently forced him to take time off and refocus all of his time and energy on his wife and children, and he shares what he learned from this life-changing event with his listeners. You will learn the six steps to creating a moment of transformation in your life now. This formula if followed will create incredible results in your life and those you love. Kelly spouses some great advice that he personally has discovered and also from the lives of those he has studied and coached. You are going to love this episode.

In this episode of the Future Focused Podcast, Kelly will focus on how to make the most of your time, by utilizing a strategy called Micro Missions, based on the ancient Japanese Philosophy of the Kaizen Way. By using short burst of focused action on one centralized activity or outcome, you will make impressive growth, build impressive habits, and open doors to productivity pathways you never knew existed.  The key to productivity may very well be centered around "micro" concepts of action, consumption and time.  If acted upon, the concepts within this short podcast could put you and your future self in the driver's seat to a new direction and new possibilities.  Hit "play" to get results and focused, future focused. Kelly Mentioned in this podcast:  I am still reading Tribe of Mentorsby Tim Ferriss and I am loving it! I read about one section every day or every other day. I am almost finished with the new book from Gary Vaynerchuck Crushing It! and I have to say it is indeed great! I am learning so much! If you want to start a business or side hustle; it is a must. Do the Work!by Steven Pressfield  The notebook, aka the secret tool, Kelly used to achieve success and increase productivity: This is the notebook! Click here! I hope you order one right now and invest in yourself. I will be posting about great ways I use my journal to get things accomplished and level-up. You can share your ideas in the comments below. Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader, that delves deeper into wisdom and the other 5 core leadership elements. Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram Do you need a speaker for your event? Please consider the art and words of Kelly Croy. 

In this tenth episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I focus on the importance of tenacity.  Tenacity is one of the essential elements of leadership, and easily one of the keys to living a life of success. So... what is tenacity, how do obtain it, and how do I sustain it? Find out in this awesome episode of The Future Focused Podcast.  Anyone can diet for a day. Anyone can go to the gym once in awhile. Learn how to bring tenacity into your life to level-up and design a dynamic life of success. It can be done. Mentioned in this podcast:  Do the Work! by Steven Pressfield The War of Art by Steven Pressfield  Turning Pro by by Steven Pressfield  The notebook, aka the secret tool, Kelly used to achieve success and increase productivity: This is the notebook! Click here! I hope you order one right now and invest in yourself. I will be posting about great ways I use my journal to get things accomplished and level-up. You can share your ideas in the comments below. Kelly’s book, Along Came a Leader, that delves deeper into wisdom and the other 5 core leadership elements. Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.   •   Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram Enter to win 90 days of free coaching with Kelly Croy; complete this form, one winner will are chosen: https://goo.gl/forms/DfMc7Gz7rH75JRLv1 Do you need a speaker for your event? Please consider the art and words of Kelly Croy.  The notebook, aka the secret tool, I use to achieve success and increase productivity: This is the notebook! Click here! I hope you order one right now and invest in yourself. I will be posting about great ways I use my journal to get things accomplished and level-up. You can share your ideas in the comments below. My book, Along Came a Leader, that delves deeper into tenacity and the other 5 core leadership elements. Best to you! Kelly

In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast Kelly outlines how you can further yourself down the path toward wisdom and become a better leader and live a better live. Win 30 days of coaching with Kelly. In this episode, Kelly will show you:  the difference between intelligence and wisdom. the true definition of wisdom. a valuable insight he learned from Brian Kight from Focus 3. how to become a better consumer of information. how to apply what you are learning. how to store and recall what you learn. the importance of reflection. the most important questions you can ask yourself. how to accelerate yourself on the path of leadership & success, saving you years! Mentioned in this podcast: The notebook, aka the secret tool, Kelly used to achieve success and increase productivity: This is the notebook! Click here! I hope you order one right now and invest in yourself. I will be posting about great ways I use my journal to get things accomplished and level-up. You can share your ideas in the comments below. Enter to win 30 Days of Free Coaching with Kelly Croy, by completing this short, simple form: https://goo.gl/forms/U3yvwiNXf4Fb6CmP2 Kelly's book, Along Came a Leader, that delves deeper into wisdom and the other 5 core leadership elements. Brian Kight at Focus 3. [smart_podcast_player social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Kelly Croy Inspirational Speaker & Performance Artist www.KellyCroy.com Click Here to email Kelly.  1-800-831-4825  Should I hire a coach? You can accomplish much with the right coach. I would be honored to work with you. (If you are interested in working with me as your coach this year, or would like to inquire about the process or investment, please send me an email.)

The Future Focused Podcast, Episode 8: The Most Important Leadership Quality This episode is all about your attitude and what you can do about it. So many struggle understanding that they are in complete control of their attitude. They mistakingly believe that their attitude is a result of something that happened to them.  This episode is loaded with tips, tricks, and content to help you become a better leader.  You will immediately see results from having listened to this episode on attitude, and I can't wait to hear from you on how it's working for you.  Thanks for listening and sharing!   Mentioned in this podcast:  Here’s the link to leaving an iTunes Review of this podcast, and once you do, email me and let me know you did, to enter yourself for a chance to win a copy of my book. Here is the link to leaving to leaving a review of my book, Along Came a Leader; you will need it too for the contest. Books I am reading:  I am still reading Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss and I am loving it! I read about one section every day or every other day.  I am almost finished with the new book from Gary Vaynerchuck Crushing It! and I have to say it is indeed great! I am learning so much! If you want to start a business or side hustle; it is a must.  I just ordered Endurance by Commander Scott Kelly, I can't wait to dig in. Kelly Croy Inspirational Speaker & Performance Artist www.KellyCroy.com Click Here to email Kelly.  1-800-831-4825  Should I hire a coach? Yes, but only if you can afford it. You can accomplish much with the right resources. (If you are interested in working with me as your coach this year, please send me an email.)

In this episode, I focus on the Six Core Elements of Leadership. I explain why leadership is the solution to all of your problems. This podcast will help you become a better leader and help you live a better life. Leadership is not just a career or professional endeavor, we need leaders in our home, schools, sports teams, and neighborhood. Not getting the results you desire? What you very well may need is a slight adjustment in one of these Six Core Elements of Leadership. Also in this podcast, I will announce the winner of my contest to win a copy of my book, Along Came a Leader. I will also announce a new five-week contest that you will not want to miss. It is awesome! Truly, you are not going to believe it. It is the biggest give-away I have ever done, and I'm not sure it is something I will ever do again. Yep, it is indeed that huge. Let me know what you think after you listen and find out. I can't wait to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy week to listen to this podcast and level up your life. Mentioned in this podcast:  Here’s the link to leaving an iTunes Review of this podcast, and once you do, email me and let me know you did, to enter yourself for a chance to win a copy of my book. Here is the link to leaving to leaving a review of my book, Along Came a Leader; you will need it too for the contest. Books I am reading:  I am still reading Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss, and I am loving it! I have started the new book by Gary Vaynerchuck Crushing It! and I have to say it is indeed great! I am learning so much!   

In this episode of the Future Focused Podcast I focus in on the Misconceptions of Work Life Balance. So many people are being mislead about what it takes to be successful. If you truly want to get amazing results in your life you need to understand the commitment and sacrifices that you will need to make. This podcast will be a real eye-opener for many. This episode will provide the mindset and tools you need to take another step in your journey to leveling up and designing a dynamic life. Listen and find out how you can win a free, signed copy of my book, Along Came a Leader, and hear the teaser about next month's give away. Learn what the two "D's" are to true work/life balance. It isn't what you think. Thanks for tuning in. Mentioned in this podcast:  Here's the link to leaving an iTunes Review of this podcast, and once you do, email me and let me know you did, to enter yourself for a chance to win a copy of my book. This is the link to the Tom Brady video I mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/tomvstime/ Books I am reading:  My favorite read from last year: The Daily Stoic. Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuck, and his new book, Crushing It! will be out this month. Kelly Croy Inspirational Speaker & Performance Artist www.KellyCroy.com Click Here to email Kelly.  1-800-831-4825  Should I hire a coach? Yes, but only if you can afford it. You can accomplish much with the right resources. (If you are interested in working with me as your coach this year, please send me an email.)

Everyone wants to know the answer to the question, "What does it take to be successful?" Too few people, I fear, actually ask themselves this question, and even fewer try to discover the answer. In this episode, I share my thoughts on how to better frame this question, and offer you some insight on how to make significant progress in achieving your goals. I'll explain: why you need a proverbial "leg day", how to make sure you have the advantage of an end-of-year review statement on yourself, the questions you really need to ask yourself, and offer up some advice on some things you really need to stop doing. Mentioned in this podcast: My favorite read from last year: The Daily Stoic. Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuck, and his new book, Crushing It! will be out this month. The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast by Tim Ferriss The Focus 3 Podcast by Tim and Brian Kight A book mentioned by Terry Crews, The Master Key System. And many updates on my book Along Came a Leader, and my speaking. (Remember to leave a review of this podcast for a chance to win a copy of Kelly's book.)  Kelly Croy Inspirational Speaker & Performance Artist www.KellyCroy.com Click Here to email Kelly.  1-800-831-4825  Should I hire a coach? Yes, but only if you can afford it. You can accomplish much with the right resources. (If you are interested in working with me as your coach this year, please send me an email.)

This fourth episode of The Future Focused Podcast is all about How to Turn a Setback Into a Power Move. I don't want you to simply recover from a setback, I want you to be able to turn into something you can benefit from and catapult yourself into even a greater success. Yes, a setback really can become a power move with the mindset, systems, actions, and tips discussed in this episode. I was sure to give you genuine examples and everything is actionable. Listen to this podcast because you will experience a setback at some point. It's not if it's going to happen, it's just a matter of when. Will you be prepared? You will if you listen to this podcast. Also, I have book giveaway opportunity mentioned in this podcast as well as a reveal of what my next publication will be. I hope you will take a listen and follow along at www.KellyCroy.com. Mentioned in this podcast: Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss This is the book I am currently reading! Along Came a Leader by me, Kelly Croy: This is my book! A Reveal of My Next Project www.KellyCroy.com Book Kelly Croy to be the speaker at your next event. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelly Croy Inspirational Speaker & Performance Artist www.KellyCroy.com Click Here to email Kelly.  1-800-831-4825  Should I hire a coach? Yes, but only if you can afford it. You can accomplish much with the right resources. (If you are interested in working with me as your coach this year, please send me an email.)

This third episode of The Future Focused Podcast examines how we can be better accountable to fulfilling our goals and building the daily habits needed to design a dynamic life. I share several systems that you can employ immediately to start making progress on your goals and resolutions, including: The Tom Hanks Method, Accountability Partners, The Utility Bill Method, Event Deadlines, The Kaizen Way, and more. I also share some amazing resources, tools, and apps you can use to level-up and get an edge on making significant progress. I emphasis the concepts: that we must master our devices, or they will master us, where we find success, we also find consistency, and discipline can be strengthened with clarity and repetition. You are going to enjoy this podcast and immediately begin to take action and get results with all you learn. Mentioned in this podcast:  Moleskine Journal: This is the journal Kelly uses to brainstorm, plan, set goals, and stay on track. Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss, is one of the books Kelly is reading right now. The Millionaire Mind by Thomas J. Stanely Apps I use for accountability and habits: Things 3, Coach.me, Commit to 3, Time, Forest, Evernote, Day One, Scrivener, Udemy, Hootsuite, Pocket, Thanks for taking time out of your busy week to get FOCUSED on your FUTURE. ~Kelly Kelly Croy Inspirational Speaker & Performance Artist www.KellyCroy.com Click Here to email Kelly.  1-800-831-4825  Should I hire a coach? Yes, but only if you can afford it. You can accomplish much with the right resources. (If you are interested in working with me as your coach this year, please send me an email.)    

In this episode of the Future Focused Podcast Kelly will guide you through a powerful goal setting workshop. He will show you how to get your goals down on paper and prioritize them into a workable plan. This workshop will help put you on the path to a life you will be excited about living and offer you the ability to make a meaningful impact in the people you love. Goal setting is an art the Kelly has been practicing for decades.  Whether this is your first time setting goals, or whether you are a veteran goal setter, this podcast will provide some great take-aways and value to help plan your year. Mentioned in this podcast: Moleskine Journal: This is the journal Kelly uses to brainstorm, plan, set goals, and stay on track. The Daily Stoic: This is Kelly's Favorite Book from 2017. Special Index Cards To-do List: This is what I use to use with a special lined surface on front & back. Things 3: A To-Do App for Mobile Devices   Kelly Croy Inspirational Speaker & Performance Artist www.KellyCroy.com Click Here to email Kelly.  1-800-831-4825   

Welcome to the Future Focused Podcast, Episode Number 1. In this episode: speaker, author and artist, Kelly Croy shares with you three absolute musts for setting your goals. This episode will help you set some great goals for the new year, design a dynamic life, provide you with three tools to help keep you on track and accountable, and an inspirational edge that may just push you to accomplishing something that has escaped you time and time again. Kelly shares his vision for the Future Focused Podcast and outlines what he aims to accomplish in this new endeavor. Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com to learn more. Mentioned in this podcast: Moleskine Journal: This is the journal Kelly uses to brainstorm, plan, set goals, and stay on track. Special Index Cards To-do List: This is what I use to use with a special lined surface on front & back. Things 3: A To-Do App for Mobile Devices The Wired Educator Podcast