Living Like a Leader

Responsibililty in managing our behavior, emotions and responses will help us to achieve our dreams. Controlled emotions can be used to add a lot of value to our lives. Uncontrolled emotions can also bring a great deal of pain to people's lives and needs to be addressed. Join Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder for this values adventure.

Constructive criticism can be a useful tool to help us bring correction to important areas of our lives. It can be a difference maker and should be viewed as an opportunity for growth. If you are giving criticism, give it when you have another person's best interests at heart. Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder offer valuable insight as they explore this value.

When we are transparent we express ourselves honestly. This means people do not hear one thing from us and see something different. We have no hidden agenda. Because people trust our motives, we can positively influence and help them. Join trainers Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder as they reveal the truths of transparency.

There are many different ways in which we can prepare, but they all have one thing in common—they require time and commitment. The bigger the opportunity, the more preparation time that s required. The better prepared we are, the more efficient and excellence we will perform. Some opportunities are once in a lifetime, and when they are gone, they may never return. Be prepared. Join trainers Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder to learn more about how to be prepared for the opportunities that come your way.

The value of ownership is both internal (personal) and external. Personal ownership involves taking responsibility for our attitudes, actions and reactions. It is the realization that the only person who really controls how I feel or what I do is me. Join trainers Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder as they unpack this value and its benefits.

One of the biggest challenges regarding restraint is remembering we do not have to communicate everything that comes to our minds. The tone, expression and attitude with which we convey our thoughts speaks volumes and has tremendous impact on the listener. The right words, at the right time can breathe life and energy into a person like nothing else. Join trainers Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder as they discuss this important value!

A quick response can ruin everything! Listen to the value of Restraint as read by author Dawn Yoder, and hear a little piece of the history of how the value was birthed. We hope you enjoy this value along with our other 45+ values. Workbooks for your live or virtual RoundTable™ are available at https://resources.globalpriority.org/. Also, find more episodes available on our podcast "Living Like a Leader", available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms. If you'd like to attend a training visit www.globalpriority.org for more information—we'd love to hear from you!

There is a clear difference between pressure and stress. We all should live under pressure but that should not be confused with living under personal stress. We put ourselves and others under positive pressure to meet standards, achieve goals and avoid disaster. Join trainers Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder as they discuss the benefits of living under pressure.

Because motives stem from our desires, needs and emotions, they need to be examined on a regular basis and put to the test. The decisions we make and the things we do will eventually turn to us, so we must make sure we are doing the right things for the right reasons. Join trainers Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder as they put the spotlight on motives!

People can be highly educated and still not practice values-based common sense. When we are living by values, our common sense is a combination of balanced thinking along with our convictions of how a life is lived well. Often, doing something simple like asking yourself, "what is the right thing to do?" is the best solution. Join trainers Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder as they lead you on the path of common sense!

Inspiration can come both to us and through us! When we endeavor to inspire others we stimulate that person's mind and spirit, giving them hope for a beneficial future. There may also be times when we are the ones in need of inspiration. Take the responsibility to establish a good environment, setting goals and disciplining yourself to take the first step. Join Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder as they discuss the benefits of inspiration and how it affects our lives. For more information and resources go to www.globalpriority.org.

Excellence is about giving our best efforts every time and growing a little bit every day. A spirit of excellence inspires us to work toward reaching new personal bests. This requires grit, which is perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Join Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder a they break down the value of Excellence and how to apply it to your life! Find more resources at www.globalpriority.org.

When we have healthy ambition, we believe that we have value and the ability to improve ourselves and our circumstances. We invest in ourselves so we have more to give away. We can use our ambition not just to get ahead, but to make a difference. Join trainers Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder as they discuss the balance of a type of ambition that allows us to enjoy our goals. For more resources from Global Priority Solutions go to www.globalpriority.org.

The way we use and handle words may determine war or peace, friends or enemies, and failures or successes in life. The answer to dealing with confrontation well starts with managing and controlling what we say and how we say it. This is true at home, at work and in any relationship. Confrontations are a reality, but try to remember that disagreement does not equal rejection. Join trainers Bernie Torrence and Dawn Yoder as they walk through how to handle difficult situations. Visit www.globalpriority.org for more leadership values.

While team is important, individuals are what make up the team, bringing their own personalities, talents and experiences. If any team is going to work together, there have to be straightforward objectives with honest, direct communication. When we operate as both an individual working on a personal project and a team member who wants to see people succeed, we can bring out everyone's greatest potential. Join trainers Mike Poulin and Dawn Yoder on this discussion of the value of Teamwork. Go to www.globalpriority.org for resources to build your team.

Forgiveness requires one thing: a decision to let go of past hurt. If we use our energy to be angry, we cannot use that energy to reach our potential and make the most of our future. This does not mean denying a person's responsibility in a situation, and it doesn't minimize the wrong that was committed. Hear Mike and Dawn share stories of forgiveness and the freedom you can enjoy. Visit www.globalpriority.org for more resources on the critical conversations of life.

How you handle the debts in your life speaks a lot about the larger areas of your life. In this episode Dawn Yoder and Mike Poulin unpack how debt affects our life and the value of being responsible with our finances as well as our emotions. Debt stress is among the top reasons people divorce and relationships fall apart. Join us in reviewing this value and how to find peace in your life.

Each one of us is a creative person and capable of producing on our own, but when we bring multiple people together our creative power will be much stronger. We can put creativity to use in all areas of our lives, including business, relationships, communication and personal fulfillment. Join Mike and Dawn as they talk about what creativity looks like in our lives and steps to take to increase in this value. Look for more resources at www.globalpriority.org.

Hope is a major difference-maker in our lives. Having hope means we are focusing on what we can do instead of fixating on what we cannot do. We must remove our blinders of fear, insecurity and disappointment and realize that, regardless of circumstances, today matters. Hope is the tipping point between impossible and possible. When you remove the word impossible from your thinking, you automatically raise your potential for achieving. For more information on values visit www.globalpriority.org.

Do you identify with a person's emotions, desires and situations? Do you remain non-judgmental while trying to feel what someone feels, thinking what they think and seeing what they see? Join trainers Dawn Yoder and Mike Poulin as they discuss what Empathy is and how to grow in this value. For more values and resources, visit www.globalpriority.org.

Every person has value. Many of us share similar interests and talents, but each of us is an original; not one of us is exactly the same. Because of that, we all have the potential to bring something unique to our environment. When we have healthy self-esteem and we see the value that is in us, we can contribute what we have and make a difference in others. Join us as we discuss the value of Self-Esteem and how we can grow in this value.

Respect is an attitude that we choose and is the ultimate requirement in any relationship. Threatening someone does not earn their respect, it creates fear. The more intimidating, demeaning or threatening a person is, the less respected they actually are. Perhaps the more powerful ways to show respect are by listening, honoring, encouraging and giving credit to others. Join us as we discuss how respect creates respect.

The little thing that makes a BIG difference! Listen to the value of Attitude as read by author Dawn Yoder, and hear a little piece of the history of how the value was birthed. We hope you enjoy this value along with our other 45+ values. Workbooks for your live or virtual RoundTable™ are available at https://resources.globalpriority.org/. Also, find more episodes available on our podcast "Living Like a Leader", available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms. If you'd like to attend a training visit www.globalpriority.org for more information—we'd love to hear from you!

Forgiveness is as much about you as it is the other person! Listen to the value of Forgiveness as read by author Dawn Yoder, and hear a little piece of the history of how the value was birthed. We hope you enjoy this value along with our other 45+ values. Workbooks for your live or virtual RoundTable™ are available at https://resources.globalpriority.org/. Also, find more episodes available on our podcast "Living Like a Leader", available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms. If you'd like to attend a training visit www.globalpriority.org for more information—we'd love to hear from you!

Generosity is about more than money! Listen to the value of Generosity as read by author Dawn Yoder, and hear a little piece of the history of how the value was birthed. We hope you enjoy this value along with our other 45+ values. Workbooks for your live or virtual RoundTable™ are available at https://resources.globalpriority.org/. Also, find more episodes available on our podcast "Living Like a Leader", available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms. If you'd like to attend a training visit www.globalpriority.org for more information—we'd love to hear from you!

Listening is more than hearing—it is hearing to understand! Here is the value of Listening as read by author Dawn Yoder, and hear a little piece of the history of how the value was birthed. We hope you enjoy this value along with our other 45+ values. Workbooks for your live or virtual RoundTable™ are available at https://resources.globalpriority.org/. Also, find more episodes available on our podcast "Living Like a Leader", available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms. If you'd like to attend a training visit www.globalpriority.org for more information—we'd love to hear from you!

Creating boundaries is more than just making rules; it is setting up a system where we can experience success. In short, knowing our boundaries gives us a clear vision of what to do and the freedom to do it. Join us as we discuss what healthy boundaries look like in our personal and professional lives.

Often, Dependability is more valuable than talent or intelligence. We cannot reach our potential if we don't practice, study or show kindness to others. If we have problems with following through on our commitments, we may need to decide what is most important and plan out our promises accordingly. Join us as we discuss the busyness of life and how to juggle the many commitments with promises.

Though the hard facts are important and necessary, general data does not always completely describe the reality. There are many instances where we need to take the human factors into account, such as beliefs, emotions, energy and communication styles. Jump into our discussion about the value of facts and making decision wisely.

Crawl into someone's else's skin! Listen to the value of Empathy as read by author Dawn Yoder, and hear a little piece of the history of how the value was birthed. We hope you enjoy this value along with our other 45+ values. Workbooks for your live or virtual RoundTable™ are available at https://resources.globalpriority.org/. Also, find more episodes available on our podcast "Living Like a Leader", available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms. If you'd like to attend a training visit www.globalpriority.org for more information—we'd love to hear from you!

You were made to connect! Listen to the Value of Connection as read by author Dawn Yoder, and hear a little piece of the history of how the value was birthed. We hope you enjoy this value along with our other 45+ values. Workbooks for your live or virtual RoundTable™ are available at https://resources.globalpriority.org/. Also, find more episodes available on our podcast "Living Like a Leader", available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many other platforms. If you'd like to attend a training visit www.globalpriority.org for more information—we'd love to hear from you!

Emotional connections help us to heal our minds, bodies and souls and enable us to live in happiness and hope. They can motivate us to grow and expand our horizons. Connecting opens our hearts to emotions like compassion and joy. Join us as we share some practical tips on improving your ability to connect in your relationships and your life.

It is important to remember that every person has at least four basic needs: to be appreciated, to experience a sense of achievement, to have a sense of belonging and to feel secure. Making an effort to understand others is a way to show that we care, and it will often change the way they feel about us. Join the conversation about how understanding people can help you affect and motivate them positively.

We can choose to let conflicts polish our character or we can allow them to make us angry at life. It is good to prepare for conflict with the intent of finding a resolutions—the best answer is often a compromise or finding the solution that is best for the greater good. Journey through the value of Resolving Conflict with us to discover the positive impact it can have in our lives.

Generosity causes us to actively look for ways to invest in the development of a person or an idea. It is treating others better than they treat us—and leaving situations and places better than we found them. Join us as we explore what generosity looks like in our everyday lives.

When we are patient, we allow things to take their course and allows us to discern the right time to act. Setting proper expectations helps our relationships to grow and for trust to be built. We welcome you into the conversation of growing in patience and the benefits to our life, both personal and professional.

When we are responsible, other people and circumstances no longer have control over us, our emotions, our decisions, or our future. We, and we alone, choose who we are and what we do. When we are responsible we tend to feel contentment and satisfaction because we know that we give our best in everything we do. Join us as we discuss how to make positive choices to make life work because "better is possible".

Saving means only one thing—consuming less in the present in order to have more in the future. It is an attitude of making the most of what we have and what others have entrusted to us. Join us as we discuss the very practical value of saving and the many benefits of thinking about the future.

The process of setting goals helps you choose where you want to go in life. By knowing what you want to achieve, you'll recognize where you need to concentrate your efforts. Join us as we talk about the "becoming" part of setting goals and how our passions help us achieve those goals.

By becoming better listeners, we can greatly improve our effectiveness in our personal and professional relationships. This means we are fully engaged and fully present while the other person is talking. Join us as we explore steps to improve your listening skills immediately, which in turn improves your life.

Honesty is the basis for healthy relationships at work and at home. We communicate in an open and upfront way without falsifying information or manipulating the truth. But can a person be too honest? Join us as we take a look at the benefits and whether “honesty is the best policy”.

Hard Work is not just time spent on a task—it is an opportunity for personal growth and a better future. Our value as a person is about more than doing a job and getting a paycheck. We are valuable to others because we are contributors. Join us as we take a bird's eye view of Hard Work and how it affects our everyday life as well as our future success.

Being positive is more than just repeating words of affirmation. It is looking for the opportunity in every situation and recognizing that each experience gives us an opportunity to grow and learn. Join us as we share some practical tips on improving your attitude, your relationships and your life.