The LIFE WORKS Podcast - Lessons From the Trenches of Life & Business

From Heartbreak to Hope: Lauren Anderson's Mission to Change Teen Mental Health Summary: Dive into an inspiring conversation with Lauren Anderson, as she opens up about turning personal tragedy into a transformative mission for teens' mental well-being. Through @OurMindsMatter, Lauren empowers students nationwide to lead mental health movements, battling stigma and building supportive communities. Tune in to learn about her secrets to resilience and success! #OurMindsMatter #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #YouMatter #KeepGoing #EndTheStigma #SuicidePrevention #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone

The Bottom Line Up Front In this episode of the LIFE WORKS podcast, Dr. Lisa Koche discusses her integrative approach to health, emphasizing the importance of addressing underlying causes rather than just symptoms. She shares insights from her experience during the pandemic, highlighting the value of personal health responsibility, preventive measures, and critical thinking. Dr. Koche stresses the significance of community, self-care, and the power of natural remedies. The interview provides a holistic perspective on maintaining well-being and navigating health challenges in a post-pandemic world. Time Stamps [00:00:00] - Introduction [00:01:00] - Historical Context [00:02:00] - Global Uncertainty [00:04:00] - Narrative Shifts [00:05:00] - Inconsistencies in Messaging [00:07:00] - Preventive Measures [00:09:00] - Immune System Strength [00:11:00] - Vaccine Observations [00:13:00] - Cumulative Effects of Injections [00:15:00] - Lessons Learned [00:17:00] - Government Advice [00:18:00] - Data and Research [00:20:00] - Personal Research Approach [00:21:00] - Self-Care Recommendations [00:24:00] - Key Takeaways About Dr. Lisa Koche Dr. Lisa Koche is the Executive Director and a key figure at Spectra Wellness. She is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and bariatrics. Dr. Koche is known for her integrative approach to medicine, blending traditional medical practices with functional and holistic treatments to provide comprehensive care for her patients. Background and Qualifications Education: Dr. Koche received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. Training: She completed her residency in internal medicine at Emory University and has additional training in functional medicine. Certifications: Dr. Koche is board-certified in internal medicine and bariatric medicine. Dr. Koche's professional focus includes: Functional and Integrative Medicine: She emphasizes a holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on the whole person rather than just symptoms. Preventive Care: Advocating for preventive measures and lifestyle modifications to maintain health and prevent disease. Patient Education: Empowering patients with knowledge and tools to take control of their health. Innovation: Staying at the forefront of medical advancements and incorporating new techniques and treatments into her practice. About Spectra Wellness Overall, Spectra Wellness under Dr. Lisa Koche's leadership is dedicated to offering patient-centered, integrative healthcare that combines the best of conventional and alternative medicine to support overall health and well-being. Spectra Wellness is a health and wellness center located in Tampa, Florida, that focuses on a comprehensive and integrative approach to healthcare. The center provides a variety of services aimed at optimizing the health and well-being of its patients. These services include traditional medical treatments, functional medicine, nutritional counseling, and wellness programs that emphasize preventive care and holistic approaches. Services Offered at Spectra Wellness Functional Medicine: A personalized approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease.Nutritional Counseling: Guidance on proper nutrition and diet plans tailored to individual needs. IV Therapy: Intravenous therapies to support hydration, nutrient absorption, and detoxification. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: Hormone replacement treatments using hormones that are chemically identical to those the human body produces. Weight Management Programs: Comprehensive plans for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Anti-Aging Treatments: Therapies aimed at promoting longevity and addressing the signs of aging. Mental Health Services: Support for mental and emotional well-being, including stress management technique. Advanced Diagnostic Testing: Utilization of cutting-edge tests to better understand patient health and guide treatment plans.

In this episode, we talk about what all great projects have in common. Specifically, we focus on the three most important aspects of every well-run project. 00:00 LIFE WORKS Podcast_Great Projects 00:00 Welcome 00:35 In my 25 year career 01:25 How do you know if a project well? 01:49 How do you know if you're current project is going well? 03:11 What's really at stake with this project 03:56 What to do if things aren't going well 05:13 The consequences of thinking short term 06:03 How do you measure project success? 06:13 Tell a Friend! 06:29 Our Sponsor To connect or work with Mark Botros: https://markabotros.com https://marble.app/markbotros YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/markbotros Instagram: @markabotros Twitter: @markbotros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessstrategist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/ Email: mark@markabotros.com iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Music Credit(s): Theme - “American Idle” by RKVC "Classical Vibes 4" - Mixkit Many thanks to our Sponsor, PeterMark Consulting, LLC. About the LIFE WORKS Podcast Started in 2018, The LIFE WORKS Podcast is becoming an alternative for in-depth discussion with leaders and luminaries on relevant (often under-reported) topics that impact life, business, health, politics, and society-at-large. The podcast is an agnostic, general interest, non-partisan platform with a long-term vision to become an alternative outlet to mainstream media. The podcast uses both short-form monologues (average 8 minutes), and long-form interviews with published and pre-published experts alike (average 50 minutes). Where You Can Find The LIFE WORKS Podcast Web - http://markabotros.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/markbotros iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-works-podcast-lessons-from-trenches-life-business/id1475582936 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpo35jY1rUBGab3olfeeW About the Audience The LIFE WORKS Podcast currently reaches about 10,000 people across all platforms. It has a wide age demographic of men and women aged 20-80+ (average is 40 years old)) but generally targets smart, critical-thinking people who are looking for “more to the story” – context, background, and unique insights they can use to feed their personal / professional learning, growth, and development. The audience includes Authors, Coaches, Medical, Legal, and Engineering Professionals, C-Suite Executives, Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Professional Sports players, and all manner of High-Achievers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

LIFE WORKS Podcast_What to do when our mobile devices lose power or service [00:00:00] Mark Botros: Hello, and welcome to the Life Works Podcast where we share lessons learned from the trenches of life and business, to help you achieve more, live more, and be more. I am your host, Mark Botros. [00:00:19] Mark Botros: In this episode, I want to talk about what to do when our mobile devices lose power or service. [00:00:26] Mark Botros: Specifically, I want to talk about seven, no tech strategies to overcome the Death Angel of Boredom when it comes near. [00:00:35] Mark Botros: In a previous episode, "Why we Need a Holiday from our Screens" I talked about what we gain when we consciously turn our screens off. Including a number of alternatives to spending time on our screens, but what happens when the unthinkable happens? When our mobile device has no service? Or battery life? [00:00:58] Mark Botros: And we have no [00:01:00] choice, but to switch it off. What do we do then? [00:01:03] Mark Botros: What follows are some alternatives to consider? [00:01:07] Mark Botros: One. Sit and think. If you stop and think. Without the assistance or stimulation of an electronic device, you will see that your mind is actually a very busy place. You would be amazed at the things that consciously run through your mind when you have nothing to distract it. This is a great time for daydreaming envisioning different aspects of your future. [00:01:33] Mark Botros: Planning or reflecting on the day's events, or contemplating ourselves, our existence, character, and our life. Two. Meditate and breathe. [00:01:45] Mark Botros: Meditation has numerous benefits, not just stress reduction, but it reaches down to the cellular and DNA levels. In another post, "My Personal Meditation" I share what I do [00:02:00] personally for my own meditation. And I share a link in that post to a Deepak Chopra video listing the many benefits of meditation. [00:02:08] Mark Botros: My meditation is usually about seven to eight minutes per day. There's no wrong way to meditate. So if you're ever stuck without a device, meditation would be a really good option. [00:02:19] Mark Botros: I reflect on good things. My wife and I developed this as a regular practice to change our focus from the negative circumstances in our life. To the innumerable positives in our life. We also use it with our kids to help them focus on the positives in their lives. [00:02:40] Mark Botros: The technique is simple. We ask what are 10 good things in our day? Or what are 10 good things about fill in the blank. Or we say 10 good things, which is our code for shifting our focus to something positive. But we always take a moment to [00:03:00] list 10 good things. You would be amazed how this simple technique can transform how you experience your life on an ongoing basis. [00:03:10] Mark Botros: Honestly, it's one of the secrets to my own sense of personal gratitude and happiness. [00:03:15] Mark Botros: Four. Take a nap. [00:03:18] Mark Botros: Yes, you heard right. Take a nap. If your device loses power or connectivity, and if you have no other priorities, it's a perfect moment to take a nap. It doesn't have to be a long nap, maybe 20 minutes or so. Naps can be super refreshing. They give your body some much needed decompression. They give you a good reset and help restore your energy. [00:03:42] Mark Botros: Five. Talk to someone. If you're among other people, like in a waiting area, you can talk to the people around you. Despite our cultural shift to be more isolated, electronic and text-based in our conversations, talking in person is by far [00:04:00] the best mode of communication. And that will never go out of style. [00:04:05] Mark Botros: You might be amazed how willing people are to engage, and how quickly you can get to know someone. [00:04:12] Mark Botros: Six. Talk to yourself, or pray if you're alone. You can talk to yourself, or your higher power. There seems to --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

LIFE WORKS Podcast - What to do when our mobile devices lose power or service [00:00:00] Mark Botros: Hello, and welcome to the Life Works Podcast where we share lessons learned from the trenches of life and business, to help you achieve more, live more, and be more. I am your host, Mark Botros. [00:00:19] Mark Botros: In this episode, I want to talk about what to do when our mobile devices lose power or service. [00:00:26] Mark Botros: Specifically, I want to talk about seven, no tech strategies to overcome the Death Angel of Boredom when it comes near. [00:00:35] Mark Botros: In a previous episode, "Why we Need a Holiday from our Screens" I talked about what we gain when we consciously turn our screens off. Including a number of alternatives to spending time on our screens, but what happens when the unthinkable happens? When our mobile device has no service? Or battery life? [00:00:58] Mark Botros: And we have no [00:01:00] choice, but to switch it off. What do we do then? [00:01:03] Mark Botros: What follows are some alternatives to consider? [00:01:07] Mark Botros: One. Sit and think. If you stop and think. Without the assistance or stimulation of an electronic device, you will see that your mind is actually a very busy place. You would be amazed at the things that consciously run through your mind when you have nothing to distract it. This is a great time for daydreaming envisioning different aspects of your future. [00:01:33] Mark Botros: Planning or reflecting on the day's events, or contemplating ourselves, our existence, character, and our life. Two. Meditate and breathe. [00:01:45] Mark Botros: Meditation has numerous benefits, not just stress reduction, but it reaches down to the cellular and DNA levels. In another post, "My Personal Meditation" I share what I do [00:02:00] personally for my own meditation. And I share a link in that post to a Deepak Chopra video listing the many benefits of meditation. [00:02:08] Mark Botros: My meditation is usually about seven to eight minutes per day. There's no wrong way to meditate. So if you're ever stuck without a device, meditation would be a really good option. [00:02:19] Mark Botros: I reflect on good things. My wife and I developed this as a regular practice to change our focus from the negative circumstances in our life. To the innumerable positives in our life. We also use it with our kids to help them focus on the positives in their lives. [00:02:40] Mark Botros: The technique is simple. We ask what are 10 good things in our day? Or what are 10 good things about fill in the blank. Or we say 10 good things, which is our code for shifting our focus to something positive. But we always take a moment to [00:03:00] list 10 good things. You would be amazed how this simple technique can transform how you experience your life on an ongoing basis. [00:03:10] Mark Botros: Honestly, it's one of the secrets to my own sense of personal gratitude and happiness. [00:03:15] Mark Botros: Four. Take a nap. [00:03:18] Mark Botros: Yes, you heard right. Take a nap. If your device loses power or connectivity, and if you have no other priorities, it's a perfect moment to take a nap. It doesn't have to be a long nap, maybe 20 minutes or so. Naps can be super refreshing. They give your body some much needed decompression. They give you a good reset and help restore your energy. [00:03:42] Mark Botros: Five. Talk to someone. If you're among other people, like in a waiting area, you can talk to the people around you. Despite our cultural shift to be more isolated, electronic and text-based in our conversations, talking in person is by far [00:04:00] the best mode of communication. And that will never go out of style. [00:04:05] Mark Botros: You might be amazed how willing people are to engage, and how quickly you can get to know someone. [00:04:12] Mark Botros: Six. Talk to yourself, or pray if you're alone. You can talk to yourself, or your higher power. There seems t --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

FULL INTERVIEW - https://youtu.be/NumWyzE7-Ss Do you want to learn secrets of the top 1% high performers? Brian Decker spent his entire career at the top echelons of the US Military and Professional Sports. As a former officer in Special Forces, and now the Director of Team Development for the Indianapolis Colts, Brian's interview is a masterclass on elite performance. The incredible insights he shares in this special interview YOU MUST SEE. Don't miss out on this amazing episode of the LIFE WORKS Podcast. HASHTAGS #nfl, #nflplayers, #highperformers, #highperformance, #motivation, #personalresponsibility, #top1%, #mentalgame, #slump, #peakpotential, #eliteperformers, #olympics, #specialforces, #gameday, #dailyrituals, #habits, #dailyhabits, #dailyroutines, #routines, #metaltoughness, #ironman, #confidence, #culture ABOUT THE PODCAST About the LIFE WORKS Podcast- On the LIFE WORKS Podcast, every episode is a Masterclass. Since 2018, The LIFE WORKS Podcast has been a platform for in-depth discussion with today's leaders and luminaries on relevant (and often under-reported) topics that impact life, business, health, politics, and society-at-large. The podcast is an agnostic, general interest, non-partisan platform with a long-term vision to become an alternative outlet to mainstream media. The podcast uses both short-form monologues (average 8 minutes), and long-form interviews with published and pre-published experts alike (average 50 minutes). Each episode is a masterclass with some of today's highest achievers in their fields. The LIFE WORKS Podcast can be found at: * Web - http://markabotros.com * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/markbotros * Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpo35jY1rUBGab3olfeeW * iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-works-podcast-lessons-from-trenches-life-business/id1475582936 About the Audience - The LIFE WORKS Podcast currently reaches about 5000 people across all platforms. It has a wide age demographic (Age 20-80+ (average is 40 years old)) but generally targets smart, critical-thinking people who are looking for “more to the story” – context, background, and unique insights they can use to feed their personal / professional learning, growth, and development. The audience includes Coaches, Medical, Legal, and Engineering Professionals, and Non-Profit C-Suite Executives, Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Authors, and all manner of High-Achievers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

FULL INTERVIEW - https://youtu.be/NumWyzE7-Ss Do you want to learn secrets of the top 1% high performers? Brian Decker spent his entire career at the top echelons of the US Military and Professional Sports. As a former officer in Special Forces, and now the Director of Team Development for the Indianapolis Colts, Brian's interview is a masterclass on elite performance. The incredible insights he shares in this special interview YOU MUST SEE. Don't miss out on this amazing episode of the LIFE WORKS Podcast. IN THIS INTERVIEW [00:00:00] Welcome Brian Decker [00:00:44] Behind the Scenes of an NFL Team [00:02:42] What do you look for in a player? [00:06:01] You need to be able to handle the highs and the lows [00:08:06] How would you know if you were part of the top 1% of high performers? [00:11:30] The importance of the mental game [00:12:40] How to geet out of slump [00:15:32] The 1 key to unlocking peak potential [00:17:24] Game Day Rituals [00:21:40] What the top 1% high performers do to start their day (Brian's daily habits) [00:23:57] Brian's Special Forces career [00:28:19] How to develop mental toughness [00:30:37] Confidence [00:34:05] Building a culture of high performance at an enterprise or international level HASHTAGS #nfl, #nflplayers, #highperformers, #highperformance, #motivation, #personalresponsibility, #top1%, #mentalgame, #slump, #peakpotential, #eliteperformers, #olympics, #specialforces, #gameday, #dailyrituals, #habits, #dailyhabits, #dailyroutines, #routines, #metaltoughness, #ironman, #confidence, #culture ABOUT THE PODCAST About the LIFE WORKS Podcast- On the LIFE WORKS Podcast, every episode is a Masterclass. Since 2018, The LIFE WORKS Podcast has been a platform for in-depth discussion with today's leaders and luminaries on relevant (and often under-reported) topics that impact life, business, health, politics, and society-at-large. The podcast is an agnostic, general interest, non-partisan platform with a long-term vision to become an alternative outlet to mainstream media. The podcast uses both short-form monologues (average 8 minutes), and long-form interviews with published and pre-published experts alike (average 50 minutes). Each episode is a masterclass with some of today's highest achievers in their fields. The LIFE WORKS Podcast can be found at: * Web - http://markabotros.com * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/markbotros * Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpo35j... * iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... About the Audience - The LIFE WORKS Podcast currently reaches about 5000 people across all platforms. It has a wide age demographic (Age 20-80+ (average is 40 years old)) but generally targets smart, critical-thinking people who are looking for “more to the story” – context, background, and unique insights they can use to feed their personal / professional learning, growth, and development. The audience includes Coaches, Medical, Legal, and Engineering Professionals, and Non-Profit C-Suite Executives, Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Authors, and all manner of High-Achievers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

Are you one of the world's top 1%? You'll find out in this interview. Brian Decker spent his entire career at the top echelons of the US Military and Professional Sports. As a former officer in Special Forces, and now the Director of Team Development for the Indianapolis Colts, Brian's interview is a masterclass on elite performance. The incredible insights he shares in this special interview YOU MUST SEE. Don't miss out on this amazing episode of the LIFE WORKS Podcast. IN THIS INTERVIEW [00:00:00] Welcome Brian Decker [00:00:44] Behind the Scenes of an NFL Team [00:02:42] What do you look for in a player? [00:06:01] You need to be able to handle the highs and the lows [00:08:06] How would you know if you were part of the top 1% of high performers? [00:11:30] The importance of the mental game [00:12:40] How to geet out of slump [00:15:32] The 1 key to unlocking peak potential [00:17:24] Game Day Rituals [00:21:40] What the top 1% high performers do to start their day (Brian's daily habits) [00:23:57] Brian's Special Forces career [00:28:19] How to develop mental toughness [00:30:37] Confidence [00:34:05] Building a culture of high performance at an enterprise or international level HASHTAGS #nfl, #nflplayers, #highperformers, #highperformance, #motivation, #personalresponsibility, #top1%, #mentalgame, #slump, #peakpotential, #eliteperformers, #olympics, #specialforces, #gameday, #dailyrituals, #habits, #dailyhabits, #dailyroutines, #routines, #metaltoughness, #ironman, #confidence, #culture, #life #athletes #soldiers #colts #team #podcast #performance Special thanks

PREVIEW - The Emerging Kingdom w/ Author Scott Smith (The LIFE WORKS Podcast w/ Mark Botros) In this captivating interview: Scott Smith is an entrepreneur, author, and managing member of the C Squared Fund. He was an early pioneer in structured finance on Wall Street, originating the first mixed-property commercial mortgage conduit and securing a billion-dollar line of credit from DLJ. He developed the model for securitizing loans that became the cornerstone for mortgage-backed securities today. Scott also helped structure the financing for the first phase of President Nelson Mandela's Redevelopment Program, which provided affordable housing for some 11,000 families near Soweto, South Africa, and paved the way to provide housing for many more families throughout the nation. While still in finance, Scott founded Kidz Magazine in 1995, an early example of user-generated content. The monthly publication invited students to submit content that ranged from stories and poems to puzzles and drawings. The publication grew from a local magazine to an international publication with an audience in the millions that spanned 30 nations. Scott's work in education led him to co-found two Colorado charter schools, Summit Middle School and Peak-to-Peak Charter School, the latter of which is ranked among the top schools in the nation by Time Magazine and U.S. News & World Report. As an entrepreneur Scott is a co-founder of Massively Parallel Technologies and Fathym, as well as the founder of FinaTech. Massively Parallel is the developer of Blue Cheetah, a software platform that automates the analysis and modernization of legacy code, so it can be migrated to the cloud. Fathym is a low code/no code platform that enables the rapid development of enterprise IoT solutions for the cloud. Scott developed FinaTech's Augmented ROI ® solution, which dramatically improves yields for investors in Private Equity funds. His latest book, "The Emerging Kingdom" explores the relationship between money, the economy, and our personal wellbeing. It also explores the spiritual realm, free will, and how wildly off-track our opinions can be. It turns out we are running our technologically advanced economy on an outdated operating system. With the right upgrade, we have the potential to live in a new era of prosperity that few imagine possible today. The LIFE WORKS Podcast can be found at: * Web - http://markabotros.com * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/markbotros * iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-works-podcast-lessons-from-trenches-life-business/id1475582936 * Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpo35jY1rUBGab3olfeeW About the Audience - The LIFE WORKS Podcast currently reaches about 10,000 people across all platforms. It has a wide age demographic (Age 20-80+ (average is 40 years old)) but generally targets smart, critical-thinking people who are looking for “more to the story” – context, background, and unique insights they can use to feed their personal / professional learning, growth, and development. The audience includes C-Suite Executives, Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Authors, Coaches, Medical, Legal, IT, and Engineering Professionals, and all manner of High-Achievers. To connect with Scott Smith: Website: https://www.thefoundationforabettereconomy.org/ To connect with Mark Botros: https://linktr.ee/markbotros HASHTAGS #NoMoreIncometax #freehealthcare #FreeCollege #USBudgetSurplus #BasicIncomeForAll #EmergingKingdom #ScottSmith #LifeWorks #MarkBotros #FinancialFreedom #inflation #Economy #NoNewTaxes #Welfare #DangerousIdeas #Banking2.0 #MediciFamily #Finance #Financiers #VentureCapital #VentureCapitalist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

FULL INTERVIEW - The Emerging Kingdom w/ Author Scott Smith (The LIFE WORKS Podcast w/ Mark Botros) In this captivating interview: [00:00:00] A revolutionary idea that will put more money in your pocket, and eliminate income tax [00:02:23] What is the Financial Freedom Act? [00:09:17] How Much are we Spending, Taxing, and Collecting? [00:12:18] A New Source of Inflation [00:15:06] Who stands to pay the most under the new tax arrangement? [00:17:47] Who would be against this? [00:19:10] The infrastructure is already in place to make the whole country wealthier [00:21:06] The people who collect our taxes, would also administer basic income for all [00:21:24] Doing Away with Welfare [00:22:59] Who knows about this incredible secret? [00:25:02] Would this idea get you killed? [00:25:36] What can people do to support this idea? [00:26:06] How long would this take to implement? [00:26:38] Banking 2.0 and 0% Interest [00:28:47] The Medici Family could do more in the 14th Century than we today due to Regulation [00:32:22] The U.S. could be the financiers of the world [00:33:16] The Farmer, The Hunter, and the Handyman [00:36:23] We are our own worst enemy [00:36:50] To be continued... Scott Smith is an entrepreneur, author, and managing member of the C Squared Fund. He was an early pioneer in structured finance on Wall Street, originating the first mixed-property commercial mortgage conduit and securing a billion-dollar line of credit from DLJ. He developed the model for securitizing loans that became the cornerstone for mortgage-backed securities today. Scott also helped structure the financing for the first phase of President Nelson Mandela's Redevelopment Program, which provided affordable housing for some 11,000 families near Soweto, South Africa, and paved the way to provide housing for many more families throughout the nation. While still in finance, Scott founded Kidz Magazine in 1995, an early example of user-generated content. The monthly publication invited students to submit content that ranged from stories and poems to puzzles and drawings. The publication grew from a local magazine to an international publication with an audience in the millions that spanned 30 nations. Scott's work in education led him to co-found two Colorado charter schools, Summit Middle School and Peak-to-Peak Charter School, the latter of which is ranked among the top schools in the nation by Time Magazine and U.S. News & World Report. As an entrepreneur Scott is a co-founder of Massively Parallel Technologies and Fathym, as well as the founder of FinaTech. Massively Parallel is the developer of Blue Cheetah, a software platform that automates the analysis and modernization of legacy code, so it can be migrated to the cloud. Fathym is a low code/no code platform that enables the rapid development of enterprise IoT solutions for the cloud. Scott developed FinaTech's Augmented ROI ® solution, which dramatically improves yields for investors in Private Equity funds. His latest book, "The Emerging Kingdom" explores the relationship between money, the economy, and our personal wellbeing. It also explores the spiritual realm, free will, and how wildly off-track our opinions can be. It turns out we are running our technologically advanced economy on an outdated operating system. With the right upgrade, we have the potential to live in a new era of prosperity that few imagine possible today. The LIFE WORKS Podcast can be found at: * Web - http://markabotros.com * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/markbotros * iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-works-podcast-lessons-from-trenches-life-business/id1475582936 * Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpo35jY1rUBGab3olfeeW About the Audience - The LIFE WORKS Podcast currently reaches about 10,000 people across all platforms. It has a wide age demographic (Age 20-80+ (average is 40 years old)) but generally targets smart, critical-thinking people who are --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

In this episode, Mark Botros and Tom Phelan talk through an Economic Update including Real Estate, Stock Market, Supply Chain, Industries that are thriving, and what Tom sees going forward. This is a preview of that episode. Tom Phelan ("Fay-len") Is the controversial author of numerous best-selling eBooks “The Reluctant Realtor Who Won't Buy Investment Property©2021” “A Teacher's 403(b) – Why Is Real Estate Missing©2021” And on Amazon Kindle eBooks: “The Big IRA Gamble” and “401(k) Roulette ©2020” Tom says estimates show 45 million people have invested $10 trillion dollars in IRAs and another 30 million 401(k)s Owners are gambling $8 trillion dollars in Wall Street. Wow, Wall Street “Fees” are almost incalculable on $18 trillion dollars with hundreds of billions being added annually. From years of experience Tom believed far too many IRA and 401(k) Owners are apathetic about their Wall Street investments, a fact Wall Street counts on … a lack-of-personal involvement. But there is hope Tom says, if people will listen and choose Wall Street alternatives to avoid the needless Risk of IRA and 401(k) funds. Armed with this new-found knowledge Tom will show people how to strategize how to retire years younger and with more retirement income dollars, possibly Tax Free Income dollars. Oh and if you've ever had a dream of owning a vineyard in Argentina, Tom has a few 5-acre Boutique Malbec vineyards your IRA or Individual 401(k) can buy...no...he really does. He says he has the solution for investing, living, and retirement, but only those who will step off their Hamster Wheel and listen. To connect with Mark: https://linktr.ee/markbotros --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

In this episode, Mark Botros and Tom Phelan talk through an Economic Update including Real Estate, Stock Market, Supply Chain, Industries that are thriving, and what Tom sees going forward. Time warps for the busy and powerful: [00:00:00] Welcome Back, Tom, a lot has happened in 10 months [00:02:29] The impact of remote work and unemployment [00:02:48] Supply Chain impacts [00:03:14] Panic Buying Coffee [00:03:55] They're begging me for my used car [00:04:39] Where are we in the cycle? [00:06:07] It's like a balloon [00:06:55] What going on in Real Estate? [00:12:59] What's going on in the Stock Market? [00:16:32] Should we really be considering Real Estate -- NOW?? [00:19:49] Is now a good time for people to pay down their first mortgage? (LIRP, Reverese Mortgages) [00:23:28] The Ideal Portfolio [00:24:57] Thanks for watching, Don't forget to subscribe, Check out these other clips and episodes fromthe podcast Tom Phelan ("Fay-len") Is the controversial author of numerous best-selling eBooks “The Reluctant Realtor Who Won't Buy Investment Property©2021” “A Teacher's 403(b) – Why Is Real Estate Missing©2021” And on Amazon Kindle eBooks: “The Big IRA Gamble” and “401(k) Roulette ©2020” Tom says estimates show 45 million people have invested $10 trillion dollars in IRAs and another 30 million 401(k)s Owners are gambling $8 trillion dollars in Wall Street. Wow, Wall Street “Fees” are almost incalculable on $18 trillion dollars with hundreds of billions being added annually. From years of experience Tom believed far too many IRA and 401(k) Owners are apathetic about their Wall Street investments, a fact Wall Street counts on … a lack-of-personal involvement. But there is hope Tom says, if people will listen and choose Wall Street alternatives to avoid the needless Risk of IRA and 401(k) funds. Armed with this new-found knowledge Tom will show people how to strategize how to retire years younger and with more retirement income dollars, possibly Tax Free Income dollars. Oh and if you've ever had a dream of owning a vineyard in Argentina, Tom has a few 5-acre Boutique Malbec vineyards your IRA or Individual 401(k) can buy...no...he really does. He says he has the solution for investing, living, and retirement, but only those who will step off their Hamster Wheel and listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

The 3 Dirty Little Secrets of Failure was talk given by Mark Botros at the Light the Fire Conference 2022, Sponsored by Proceed2Lead. For those who actually read details, the dirty little secrets are: Dirty Little Secret #1: Failure is a frame not the whole movie Dirty Little Secret #2: The road to Success is paved with Failure ... among other things Dirty Little Secret #3: You may not embrace Failure, but the greats do To connect with Mark Botros: https://linktr.ee/markbotros --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

Kip Knight is in the top tier of marketing leaders in the world today. Kip's amazing career spans decades in senior marketing and executive roles for Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, KFC, Taco Bell, eBay, and H&R Block. He’s even been a consultant to the Whitehouse. Today, he's an operating partner with Thomvest, a Venture Capital firm in Silicon Valley. He is also the CEO and Founder of CMO Coaches, where he works with aspiring marketing leaders around the world. Kip just released his latest book “Learn to Leap”- How Leaders Turn Risk into Opportunity. In this book, he talks about the many lessons he's learned over the course of his illustrious career. Come and learn from one today's leading marketing minds. IN THIS FANTASTIC INTERVIEW: [00:00:00] Welcome to the LIFE WORKS Podcast[00:00:45] A Kidnapping[00:04:09] Why Kip Wrote “Learn to Leap”[00:06:20] Kip’s Best Lesson[00:08:55] A Really Painful Lesson[00:11:35] What saved Mark during his own tough time[00:14:01] Kip Made ebay ebay[00:15:14] Are there more good bosses or bad bosses out there?[00:16:32] The Truly Great Managers[00:17:17] The Questions Every Good Manager Asks Their People[00:21:11] Humanizing the Manager-Employee Relationship[00:22:18] How to Turn Risk Into Opportunity[00:24:19] Kip’s Main Cause in Life[00:25:28] What Kip is Most Concerned About For the World[00:27:30] Kip’s Parting Advice to the World[00:29:56] Your Moment of Zen[00:32:30] Closing Calls to Action BIOKip Knight is currently the Operating Partner at Thomvest Ventures (a $300M evergreen fund based in San Francisco). In addition, he's the founder and CEO of CMO Coaches, which works with aspiring marketing leaders (www.cmocoaches.com). He is an independent board member with 5.11 Tactical and Netbase.com. Kip started his career in marketing research at Burke Marketing Research in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over the past 40 years, he has worked in over 60 countries around the world. He spent 10 years in brand management at P&G. He worked for 10 years in PepsiCo's international restaurant division in a variety of marketing and general management roles, including GM of North Latin America, as well as head of marketing for KFC International. Kip also served as Chief Marketing Officer for Taco Bell. Kip worked at eBay, where he was vice-president of marketing for North America. He was also responsible for managing eBay Canada. He was the first head of international marketing as well as serving as Regional Vice President for eBay International for Latin America, Australia and Taiwan.Kip served as president of H&R Block the world's largest tax preparation company. He was also head of their international and ex-pat businesses.He has been a featured speaker at numerous conferences, such as Business Week's Global Brand Conference, the Association of National Advertisers Annual Conference, the Silicon Valley Technology Conference, the Global Innovation Summit in Dubai, The Economist Digital Forum, The American Marketing Association and HP's Global Marketing Congress. Kip is the founder of the USMCC (US Marketing Communication College) which has trained hundreds of diplomats at the US State Department on how to create effective communication strategies and programs. He's the co-author of Crafting Persuasion: A Leader's Handbook to Influence Minds and Change Behavior. He earned his B.S. degree from LSU in marketing and his MBA from the University of Cincinnati. He is married and has two sons. To connect with Kip Knight: Websites: https://www.thomvest.com and https://www.cmocoaches.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kipknight/Email: kipknight@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

George Randle is a former US Army Officer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Talent War Group and Co-Author of “The Talent War”. With a 20 year career in talent acquisition George has hired over 80,000 people. He and his co-author (Ex-Navy Seal, Mike Saraille) say that many organizations are losing the war for talent, and because of that, they are not only losing their best people, but also competitive advantage, market share, and are in danger of going out of business. But they also say there is a solution, but only for those who are smart enough — to listen. In this interview George offers career-altering advice as employees (and employers) everywhere navigate “The Great Resignation”. In this interview we get into the following topics: [00:00:00] Employees are leaving their jobs in hordes. Why? [00:03:09] Employees are highly disengaged, is it the leader’s fault? [00:05:57] Are these major job market shifts positive? [00:07:10] How are companies responding to the Great Resignation? [00:09:35] How Leadership is responding to the Great Resignation [00:11:37] How effective is Zoom-communication REALLY? [00:14:01] Resumes – what would immediately disqualify a candidate? [00:16:38] How do the elite prepare for an interview? [00:21:42] Universal interview questions everyone should be able to answer [00:24:25] GOLD – George’s last thoughts on the Great Resignation MUST SEE! To connect with George: https://talentwargroup.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgelrandle/Instagram: @g.randle To connect with Mark Botros: https://marble.app/markbotros Music Credit: Theme: American Idle – RKVC

What is an entrepreneur? An entrepreneur is someone who operates a business while taking on greater than normal financial risk – ok that's the dictionary definition. An entrepreneur is also an artist who sees, gaps, opportunities and angles where other people simply see problems. 00:00 FULL INTERVIEW_Lessons in Wine, Life, and Business with Wine Mogul Chris Pearmund00:07 Introduction00:43 The Challenge of Making and Selling Wine02:26 Chris’s brilliant marketing summary03:51 Chris Pearmund’s Surprising Take on Entrepreneurship06:43 What Chris gave up to be an entrepreneur09:22 Does Chris Recommend Entrepreneurship to Everyone?10:43 Finding “Gaps”13:11 We are not in the Information Age, we are in the Decipher Age14:06 Chris’s Closest Friends14:26 Chris Greatest Life Lessons14:38 What it takes to be wildly successful17:40 How Chris learned fearlessness and confidence18:54 Chris’s Final thoughts…How he wants to be remembered Welcome to a very special edition of the LIFE WORKS podcast. We went on location to talk with wine mogul, Chris Pearmund at Pearmund Cellars Winery in Broad Run, Virginia. Chris Pearmund – from as early as 7 years old, Chris always had an eye for seeing opportunities and solutions wherever he was. In his first business he turned an avocado tree in his back yard into a thriving enterprise – and that was just the start, he's come a long way since that first Avocado tree. Today, he owns, manages, and consults with wineries across the country. In fact, he helped start nearly 20 wineries in Virginia alone. His headquarters is Pearmund Cellars, in Broad Run, VA, where we went on location to meet this incredible man. If you thought you knew wine, life, or business – think again, because when your with one of the country’s leading wine masters there is so much more to learn — and Chris is just the man to teach us how to drink wine. Even if you don't drink, don't miss this incredibly fun and informative episode where we get into wine, life, business, and what it takes to be wildly successful.

Welcome to a very special edition of the LIFE WORKS Podcast. We went on location at the Pearmund Cellars Winery in Broad Run, Virginia. [00:00:12] Welcome to a Special Edition of the LIFE WORKS Podcast[00:01:05] The History of Virginia Wine[00:02:35] The difference between Old World and New World Wines[00:03:52] What makes a “good” vintage[00:05:58] How many pounds of grapes to make a single bottle?[00:07:41] The surprising controversy in the world of wine right now[00:11:28] The most mind-blowing thing about wine making[00:12:28] About the wine-drinking demographic[00:13:51] How to drink a glass of wine[00:16:28] Is Virginia the Napa of the East?[00:19:48] In the Wine Chiller Room[00:20:30] In Vino Veritas[00:22:55] How Chris Got into Winemaking[00:28:04] The Complex Flavors of Wine…and, Can Wine Hurt You? Located between Washington DC and the Shenandoah Mountains, it offers year-round wine for all palettes, and all types of people. Regardless of whether you drink wine or not, Pearmund Cellars offers something for everyone, not just wine, but incredible history, incredible background, incredible views, as you can see behind me and incredible company. What is an entrepreneur? An entrepreneur is someone who operates a business while taking on greater than normal financial risk – ok that's the dictionary definition. An entrepreneur is also an artist who sees, gaps, opportunities and angles where other people simply see problems. Chris Pearmund is just such an artist – from as early as 7 years old, Chris always had an eye for seeing opportunities and solutions wherever he was. In his first business he turned an avocado tree in his back yard into a thriving enterprise – and that was just the start, he's come a long way since that first Avocado tree. Today, he owns, manages, and consults with wineries across the country. In fact, he helped start nearly 20 wineries in Virginia alone. His headquarters is Pearmund Cellars, in Broad Run, VA, where we went on location to meet this incredible man. If you thought you knew wine, think again, because when your with one of the country’s leading wine masters there is so much more to learn — and Chris is just the man to teach us how to drink wine. Even if you don't drink,don't miss this incredibly fun and informative episode where we get into wine, business, and what it takes to be wildly successful.

R&B Star, Marcell Russell shares his incredibly pragmatic insights on Life, Business, Wealth, and Time. Marcell Russell is a man of many many talents. A minister turned professional musician, Marcell experienced a meteoric rise in the music industry. Having written over 800 songs, he became the most awarded independent R&B artist in the city of Baltimore, Maryland –Getting critical acclaim from BET, The People’s Choice Awards, and ECHOES magazine, just to name a few. In fact, the music industry nicknamed him “The Voice” – and he was The Voice BEFORE it was a hit reality TV show. Today, he’s the CEO of a 50 person financial services firm. As a minister, musician, and entrepreneur, Marcell’s insights on life, wealth, and business are unique and worth listening to. 2020 sparked global conversations (and even protests) about race, police, and implicit bias. But it also shined a light on diversity, equity, and inclusion. And at the center of those conversations were black and minority communities. As someone so embedded within the black community as a minister, musician, and today as CEO of a 50 person financial services firm, Marcell has an incredibly unique perspective that I think we all need to hear. You may think you’re “woke”, and you may think you already understand black culture — think again, because it is so much more. TIME CUTS 00:10 Mark’s Opening question and Monologue01:11 Is it a good time to be Black in America today?02:53 The Flea and the Jar – The limits we place on ourselves03:45 Two incidents05:04 White Supremacy is Narcissism05:55 Superiority over Melanin…Really06:40 The Black Community is the 10th Wealthiest Nation in the World07:15 Ignorance and Fear is passed down08:53 You don’t have 24 hours in a09:13 Why fathers matter10:48 Wealth is lost within 2 generations11:28 Take care of your own house first12:54 Sentiment in the Black Community16:10 2020 in the Black Community16:29 I got pulled over 5-8 times per year17:55 It’s not because you’re black18:48 The real colors you need to worry about are not black and white19:12 The positive things never get mentioned20:04 White people are saying I’m sorry, and are asking, “what do you want me to do?”21:11 What Marcell really thinks of Black Lives Matter (BLM)21:44 Where is BLM’s money going?23:27 I’m proud about what blacks are doing24:17 Misconceptions about the black community26:52 They clump groups together27:50 Blaxploitation and efforts to undermine the Black Community30:33 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives – a good idea?33:14 The Victim Agenda33:55 The New Slavery34:20 A United Black Community – what would that look like?35:43 Trends in the Black Community37:04 Real Wealth37:33 Takeaways from 202038:15 To be continued… Connect with Marcell: Instagram: @marcellthevoice Connect with Mark Botros: https://marble.app/markbotros Music Credit: * Theme: “Fond Memories” – SYBS* Preview: “Lifelong” – Anno Domini Beats Photo and Media Credit(s): * Marcell Russell* Oak Hill Music* Teddy Douglas* Alexandra Koch* Bamner* CityXcape* Mikhail Nilov* Ketut Subiyanto* KIndel Media* KoolShooters* Los Muertos Crew* Marco Allasio* Michael Kuelbel* Monstera* RODNAE Productions* Freepik* Joseph Redfield* Artem Podrez* Joseph Eulo* Engin Akyurt* Baris Seref* Cottonbro* Diva Plavalaguna* Tony Schnagl* Kampus Production* Anastasia Shuraeva* August de Richelieu* Purplehorse* Vecteezy* Pexels* Terje Sollie* Tima Miroshnichenko* Flea V... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW LINK Sheri Smith and I have known each other since college, and we actually worked together for several years while we were coming up professionally. She’s always impressed me as one of the smartest people I know. She’s done graduate work at Georgetown, she worked for Hillary Clinton for a time, and now she’s the founder and CEO of The Indigo Project, an education company that does extensive assessment and consulting work in the education space both at the high school level and college level. I wanted to have Sheri on the podcast for two reasons one because she’s a longtime friend and I’ve been wanting to catch up with her for years, and two because she has unique insight into the education system at large, and I think we all can agree that the education system needs to change, and I also think the pandemic showed the cracks and faults in the education system much more clearly. Sheri and her company have a unique approach to working within the education system to help change it from the inside out. Her method is unique, her perspective is hopeful, and her approach may be just what we need to change the education system from within. As kids and their parents are figuring out the new normal of education once again, this interview could not come at a better time. Interestingly oldest daughter took one of the indigo assessments for herself and found it to be mostly accurate and on point. Now for those of you who are business leaders or you’ve already grown your children, you might be tempted to click away thinking this may not have anything to do with you. Quite the contrary actually. Assessments like the ones we’re about to discuss have relevance to everyone not just students. If you’re looking to unlock high performance from your team, this may be a compelling tool to consider regardless if you’re running a small start up or a Fortune 500 company. Self awareness is everything — it’s the key to humility, interpersonal relationships, effective leadership, growth and learning, and– top performance. For those in business, this interview will give you insight into the future of work – both the workforce and the kind of functions that is coming up now and in the next several years and decades. After watching or listening to this episode you, if are interested in assessment services either for your high school or college student — or for yourself, or your company or business please reach out to me. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Would you like to better understand the whole Afghanistan situation from someone who was actually on the ground? If you have questions about Afghanistan, and why it such a big deal right now, this is the video for you. In this interview we discuss: * The decision of the Biden Administration to pull out of Afghanistan with a veteran of the war* A history lesson on what motivated the United States, and its allies to go into Afghanistan in the first place,* What the US/Allies objectives were* What it was really like to be there from someone who was actually on the ground working directly with the Afghan people* What the implications are of the United States and allies pulling out at this point On April 13, 2021, the Washington Post reported that the Biden Administration had decided to pull US troops out of Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of fighting, spending 1 Trillions, and losing over 2,312 American lives. Laszlo Palko is a veteran of two tours in Afghanistan. After his support of he later earned a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, where he also did an internship with the late Senator John McCain's office. Laszlo now serves as the City Manager for Manassas Park, Virginia, a suburb of Washington DC. In this interview we'll learn from a real-live veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom about what it was like to be on the ground in Afghanistan, why we were there, and what the impact is of us pulling out after 20 years. TAGS AND HASH-TAGS #Afghanistan #news #politics #lifeworks #MarkBotros #veterans #middleeast #taliban #AlQaeda #evacuation To connect with Laszlo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laszlo-palko-48a84746/ To connect with Mark Botros: https://marble.app/markbotros Music Credit: Fond Memories – SYBS Photo and Media Credit(s): Laszlo Palko

Would you like to know how the SUPER WEALTHY invest their money? Don’t miss this important episode. Build wealth faster, retire more securely, and learn what others don’t know about investing Tom Phelan (“Fay-len”) Is the controversial author of numerous best-selling books: * “The Reluctant Realtor Who Won't Buy Investment Property©2021”* “A Teacher's 403(b) – Why Is Real Estate Missing©2021”* “The Big IRA Gamble” and “401(k) Roulette ©2020” Tom says estimates show 45 million people have invested $11 trillion dollars in IRAs and another 30 million 401(k)s Owners are gambling $8 trillion dollars in Wall Street. Wow, Wall Street “Fees” are almost incalculable on $18 trillion dollars with hundreds of billions being added annually. From years of experience Tom believed far too many IRA and 401(k) Owners are apathetic about their Wall Street investments, a fact Wall Street counts on … a lack-of-personal involvement. But there is hope Tom says, if people will listen and choose Wall Street alternatives to avoid the needless Risk of IRA and 401(k) funds. Armed with this new-found knowledge Tom will show people how to strategize how to retire years younger and with more retirement income dollars, possibly Tax Free Income dollars. Oh and if you’ve ever had a dream of owning a vineyard in Argentina, Tom has a few 5-acre Boutique Malbec vineyards your IRA or Individual 401(k) can buy…no…he really does. He says he has the solution for investing, living, and retirement, but only those who will step off their Hamster Wheel and listen. TIME JUMPS FOR THE BUSY AND POWERFUL 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast!02:00 Why is conventional investing wisdom wrong? And why are tens of millions of people gambling their money away in 401ks and IRAS?03:11 The shocking truth about historical tax rates04:47 A case of two brothers and a comparison of Roth and Traditional IRAs06:08 There are no guarantees except this one…06:40 Myths and misconceptions of 401ks and IRAs11:17 The History of current investment vehicles19:20 Investments available to wealthy individuals that are unknown to the average person27:05 Why people default to traditional tax-deferred investment vehicles31:07 Why do you think people don’t know about these other investment options34:02 What Tom thinks of Dave Ramsey and Suze orman37:31 Why real estate and related tax loopholes are a more effective way of investing for retirement43:37 Audience Question: What about REITs? Are they better than owning physical property?46:54 A quick side by side pros and cons of real estate investment54:14 Audience Question: Where and how should we invest our money for the best return?56:40 Audience Question: Would you invest in cryptocurrency and electric car stocks and where would you put a thousand dollars or even $10,000?58:34 Closing thoughts and thanks Audience Questions * Actual REAL PROPERTY ownership or REITs? * Where and how should we invest our money for the best return? * What do you do when you live in an expensive area? How do you invest in Real Estate given that situation? * Would you invest in crypto currency and electric car stocks (like Tesla) and where would you put $1000 (or even $10,000) today? To connect with Tom Phelan: Websites: https://www.daretocomparelivingbenefits.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-phelan-13979ba/Email: tomphelany@yahoo.com To connect with Mark Botros: https://marble.app/markbotros --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

There is a 100% probability that you and I are going to face death one day. Our mortality is a fact we don't like to face, and often do little to prepare for until it's too late. In fact, caring.com did a study in 2021 and found that 67% of American adults don't even have a will. Mary Beth Simon was preparing to retire from a 31 year career at Vanguard when her friend, Sue was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Sue asked Mary Beth to help her husband navigate the beneficiary process if she didn't survive. Sue eventually passed away, and Mary Beth spent 3 months working with Sue's husband to recreate their entire financial landscape. You see, Sue managed the finances and investments, not her husband. The pain of watching her friend pass on, and the pain of putting the pieces together of an entire life made Mary Beth realize that we all need to do a better job empowering our loved ones and business partners to take over for us in our absence. Don't miss this incredibly important interview it could save your family and your business. TIME JUMPS FOR THE BUSY AND OVER-COMMITTED 00:00 Mark's personal true story, why this episode is so relevant03:22 Two-thirds of all American adults don't have a contingency plan and WHY05:16 The price of not having a contingency or estate plan05:25 What’s the price of them not doing it?06:28 The benefits of having a contingency plan08:00 The people who prepare – this is what they are like08:57 The people who prepare – this is what they all have in common09:28 The AWARE contingency planning framework for our personal lives11:00 The COPE framework for business continuity12:48 The complete everything checklist14:08 Annual reviews – when to do them14:29 Digital or physical storage17:53 The largest obstacles for getting started…and finishing19:13 The password book20:28 The second in command – What qualities should they have?22:05 The contingency plan in action – it really works23:46 Resources Mary Beth offers free and otherwise24:45 Your next three moves26:39 Speed Round31:48 The one secret of success32:23 The greatest lesson from life and business33:06 If Mary Beth could offer one bit of advice to the world33:59 Mary Beth's final thoughts34:32 Where people can find and connect with Mary Beth online To connect with Mary Beth: Website: https://nichepartnershipconsulting.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-simon-npc/Email: mbs@nichepartnershipconsulting.net To connect with Mark Botros: https://linktr.ee/markbotros Music Credit(s): Intro and Outro: “Fond Memories” – SYBS Photo and Media Credit(s): * Mary Beth Simon* Karolina Grabowska* Pexels* Pixabay* Freak* Pch.vector* Dooder* CityXcape* Aghyad Najar* Engin Akyurt* Olia Danilevich* Anastasia Shuraeva* Kindel Media* Yaroslav Shuraev* Roman Odintsov* Taryn Elliot* SwissHumanity* Ivan Khmelyuk* Thirdman* Mego-Studio Attribution Links Medical vector created by freepik – www.freepik.comPeople vector created by pch.vector – www.freepik.comBackground vector created by dooder – www.freepik.comWater photo created by mego-studio – www.freepik.com

Rich Jacques is in the top echelon of business leaders today. His incredible career spans decades and includes senior leadership roles at Belcan and Booz Allen Hamilton, where he spent 21 years. Today, he's the Vice President of Intelligence and Law Enforcement at Noblis, a non-profit advisory company that specializes in cutting-edge science and technology solutions and independent research. In 2020, Rich was named one of the Top 5 Executives in Intelligence Contracting by the Potomac Officers Club. And it's no surprise, Rich is easily one of the most subtle, savvy, and intelligent leaders out there today. Come and get an insider’s look at how the most savvy and sophisticated professionals think, act, lead, and move their careers and lives forward. Pull out your journal, and take good notes as we do a deep-dive into, “The Savvy Professional”. TIME JUMP TO THE FUTURE OR THE PAST 00:00 Opening Teaser and Welcome02:05 How do you define a savvy or sophisticated?03:06 How Rich does savvy03:42 Can you develop sophistication?05:29 How much time do you spend planning and thinking ahead?07:01 The pie chart of how Rich spends his time08:21 Executive presence10:29 An interesting phenomenon … senior people in management who really shouldn't be there, how do you explain it?12:17 How to become the influential voice in the room13:22 Was confidence something that you always had, or did you have to develop it?14:49 Where do you derive your confidence from?15:38 A typical day for Rich18:57 What are the things that have really propelled your career forward the most?23:31 How important is someone’s network in helping them advance their career or business?25:52 How do to keep up with folks in your network?27:21 How to be a brilliant conversationalist29:12 FUN! Speed round.32:00 Rich's one secret of success32:14 What’s the greatest lesson learned32:49 Rich's one piece of advice to the world35:37 Rich's final thoughts, what he wants most in life To connect with Rich: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquesconnected/ To connect with Mark Botros: https://linktr.ee/markbotros Music Credit(s): Intro: Inception – Aakash GandhiOutro: “Don't Turn Back” Silent Partner Photo and Media Credit(s): AdyligouAnna ShvetsArtem PadresBooz Allen HamiltonCottonbrofauxelsJosé Alfredo Munguía LiraKelly Lacykhonkangrua_VideoMiguel Á. PadriñánMrColoNazar MatveichevNoblisPexelsPixabayPolina KovalevaPrakasit KhuansuwanPressmasterRich JacquesRODNAE ProductionsRon LachSumoyutTiger LilyTom FiskTreedeo FootageVecteezyVideezyVidevoZen Chung

How You Know a Reward is a Good Reward I'm a huge fan of productivity, but I'm an even bigger fan of giving yourself rewards when you've really earned them like overcoming procrastination and taking action on something you've been putting off. What follows is a list of ideas to reward yourself in a healthy, fun, and sustainable way. Admittedly, these are small rewards that have particular appeal to me personally. So what may be a reward to me, may be the complete opposite for you. The idea here is to help spark your own ideas for good self-rewards. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

Before COVID, my daughters were both competitive swimmers. One day I was volunteering as a timer at one of their divisional swim meets. While standing in the lane getting more and more wet with every passing heat (i.e. a group of swimmers who are lining to compete for their race), I saw hundreds of kids line up to swim that day. There were two children in particular, both were the same age, both came from the same socio-economic strata, both had about the same athletic level, same team, same coach, and even had the same color hair. But there was a key difference in the two children.

From Colored School in the South to Bank President, Annella Metoyer's story is compelling, inspiring, and full of hard-fought wisdom. Don't miss this incredible interview! Annella Metoyer came from humble beginnings. Starting out in a colored school, Annella didn’t quite fit in due to the color of her skin, yet when she transitioned to a white (or integrated) school, she didn’t quite fit in there either. She faced daily challenges, yet remained ever curious, determined, and driven. She rose through the ranks of the banking industry to become the city president of one today’s major banks. Her inspiring story is found in her #1 best-selling book, “Dare to be the Change”. Annella has a unique perspective on leadership, race, diversity, and what it takes to be successful. She says that every challenge carries within it the seeds of an advantage. She has devoted herself to sharing her story of adversity, of hope, and tackling the fear that often grips us. As a veteran of the business trenches she has a ton of life-changing insights to share. Don’t miss this incredible interview where we cover leadership, coaching, communication, motivation, influence, and confidence. TIME WARPS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SEE THE FUTURE 00:00 Opening Teaser02:41 Why Annella wrote Dare To Be The Change03:21 How her grandson being bullied inspired Annella to write another book05:41 Ten-year-old Annella leaves the colored school, but it doesn't get better for her07:50 Annella's adversities growing up09:16 How to turn adversity into your advantage10:34 What kept Annella from becoming angry and bitter11:30 Do you think that we have evolved as a society or do you think that we have a better veneer for racism in our country today?13:01 How to become a bank president15:22 What Annella did better than everyone else17:33 The power of intentional brand identity18:30 Annella's father gives her sage advice19:11 Complex challenges at the top, including turning around adversaries22:51 The greatest lessons from 40 years in banking24:15 Annella's coaching method26:08 Becoming the key voice in the room30:41 How a person discovers their strengths to become that voice in the room34:41 Taking someone to their next level36:47 What is forward feed?39:11 How to build that high performance teams at every level44:17 What is feminine fear?48:05 What are the root causes of fear?48:39 Power sources and levels of power51:00 One secret of Annella's success51:19 Annella's one piece of advice to the world51:28 Annella's greatest lesson52:30 What Annella wants most for her life TAGS AND HASH-TAGS leadership #race #diversity #bosses #success #inspiration #fear #advice #coaching #communication #motivation #influence #confidence #business #culture #teamwork #strengthsfinder #executivepresence #power #highperformer #highpotential To connect with Annella: Website: https://annellametoyer.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annellagmetoyer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annella.metoyerTwitter: @MetoyerAnnellaInsta: @annellametoyer To connect with Mark Botros: https://linktr.ee/markbotros Music Credit: Intro: Immortality – Aakash GandhiOutro: Don't Turn Back – Silent Partner Photo and Media Credit(s): Anna ShvetsAnnella MetoyerAdaliton BatistaCottonbroDaniel RecheJoao JesusLaterjay PhotographyMarkus SpiskeMaxim AntipovMiriam EspacioPaul DaleyPavel DanilyukPixabay.comPexels.comTaryn EliotTima MiroshnichenkoTom FiskTomislav JakupecU.S. National Park ServiceVlada Karpovich --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

The murder of George Floyd set off a firestorm of protests, riots, and social action in a pandemic environment where people were already afraid, angry, and uncertain. Derek Chauvin, the police officer responsible for George Floyd's death, was tried and found guilty on three counts. Because this case was historic on so many levels, we pulled a together a panel of three phenomenal people to provide their reactions to the verdict: * Walter Powell – A decorated 20 year police officer* Mimi Geerges – The Founder and President ofPapyrus Media Group, and Former Host and Executive Producer of the “Mimi Geerges Show” which aired on SiriusXm and PBS for over 16 years* Dr. Marisela Martinez-Cola – An Attorney who became a professor in the areas of Race, Racism, and Social Movements. She is the author of “The Bricks Before Brown”, which discusses the legal cases leading up Brown vs Board of Education in 1954 Don't miss this incredible discussion where we get into police, legal, media, social, and historical perspectives on this landmark case. TIME JUMPS FOR THE BUSY AND POWERFUL 00:00 Opening Hook00:33 Introducing your panel01:59 Was Derek Chauvin's verdict a foregone conclusion?05:00 Was it possible to find an unbiased jury?07:06 What if this wasn’t caught on camera? Would the outcome be different?08:25 What does this mean for law enforcement going forward?09:00 How do you think the media handled coverage of this trial?10:00 What is Derek’s legal recourse at this point?10:48 Derek Chauvin can still cry foul11:47 if you’re Derek Chauvin, what are you thinking right now?12:12 Did Derek Chauvin get a fair trial?15:19 Did he have malicious intent?16:23 What was the key deciding issue in this case?18:00 What are you hoping that people will take away from all of this?21:56 How significant is this trial historically speaking, how do you think it will be recorded in history?29:11 what are other police saying about this case?29:33 Why didn’t any of the other cops that were standing around? Say anything?34:26 10 years from now, what significant change are you hoping to see as a result of this moment in history? Photo and Media Credit * Videvo* Etemaad Daily* ABC News* SoCast* Village Media Canada* MahoningMatters* CourtTV* Associated Press* Kelly Lacy* Ekaterina Bolovtsova* Walter Powell* Mimi Georges* Marisela Martinez-Cola, J.D., Ph.D* Pickarick Music Credit * Intro – “Eyes of Glory” – Aakash Gandhi* Outro – “Don't Turn Back” – Silent Partner

George Randle is a former US Army Officer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Talent War Group and Co-Author of “The Talent War”. With a 20 year career in talent acquisition George has hired over 80,000 people. He and his co-author say that many organizations are losing the war for talent, and because of that, they are not only losing their best people, but also competitive advantage, market share, and are in danger of going out of business. But they also say there is a solution, but only for those who are smart enough — to listen. TIME JUMPS FOR THE BUSY AND POWERFUL 00:00 Opening Hook / Teaser Introduction02:03 How The Talent War book came together03:01 The problem they were trying to solve with The Talent War03:18 I fell backwards into HR04:15 You have to be masochistic to survive 20 years in talent acquisition05:01 The secret thing businesses don't know they are doing wrong when it comes to talent06:36 The Talent Mindset, a core theme of The Talent War07:17 This is how you know your organizations has a talent mindset09:17 The problem is that people over-index on …09:51 Organizations that are doing talent right and those that aren't11:50 The advice George gives for attracting and keeping talent12:28 What top talent really wants14:07 How important leadership is in the talent equation14:49 George's secret sauce in working with companies19:04 80,000 hires later – how George reads a resume, and what he looks for22:57 Is one type of resume better than another?25:30 How George assesses for character / behaviors in an interview29:15 What employers really care about when they look at your resume31:40 Speed Round…and boy was this fun37:19 George's one secret of his success38:07 George's most important lesson39:37 George's one piece of advice to the world40:59 What George wants most for his life42:07 George's final thoughts…the ecosystem To connect with George: Website: https://www.efoverwatch.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgelrandle/Instagram: @g.randle To connect with Mark Botros: https://linktr.ee/markbotros Music Credit * Intro: Eyes of Glory – Aakash Gandhi* Outro: Don't Turn Around – Silent Partner Photo and Media Credits* * George Randle* Mike Sarraille* Mikael Blomkvist* Pexels* Talent War Group* Lioncrest Publishing* Ron Lach* Edmond Dantes* Cottonbro* SebisSport Travel* Twilightmoon* Vecteezy* Videezy *Out of respect for the artists, we made a genuine attempt to appropriately source and cite all media used incur videos. Where an artist was unnamed, we simply cited the site where the item came from. If a piece of media was not sourced or cited appropriately, please let us know in a direct message, and we will be sure to add the appropriate credit.

We’re living in a time of converging crises amid a pandemic, economic uncertainty, cries for social justice, riots, insurrections, and a frontline battle of truth and misinformation. We're living in a time where the media itself, has become as much of the focus as the news it covers. Mimi Geerges is a veteran broadcaster in TV and Radio, She was the Host and Executive Producer of the “The Mimi Geerges Show”, which was aired nationally for almost 16 years on SiriusXM Radio and PBS. Her show featured some of the most influential Washington DC power brokers, as well as leaders and luminaries from around the world. Mimi is also the Founder and President of Papyrus Media Group. In this interview, we discuss how the media really works from a real media insider. Does the media have its own agenda, or are they giving us EXACTLY what we want? YOU decide. TIME CUTS 00:00 Converging crises, the Media, and introducing Mimi02:11 Mimi's transition from an engineering job to nationwide broadcasting05:31 About The Mimi Geerges Show06:42 How the Middle East has changed in the last 10 years08:44 Israel normalizes relationships with UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan09:38 Why the show was eventually discontinued10:06 What Mimi learned from 16 years in broadcasting?11:08 Mimi's view on the government, government leadership, and the country as a whole?12:51 The Media Agenda14:00 What news should we listen to?14:52 News Imposters15:10 How to be a savvy media consumer16:03 The real customer of the media17:00 Does The Media have a liberal bias?17:53 How The Media prioritizes news stories19:10Mimi's reaction to all the recent news (e.g., The Contentious Election, The Capitol Riots)21:40 Is someone like Donald Trump good for The Media?23:08 The United States reputation on the world stage today24:37 Mimi's two secrets of success25:02 Mimi's most important lesson you’ve ever learned either in life or in business?25:34 Mimi's one piece of advice to the world25:47 What Mimi learned from interviewing Former NY Governor, Mario Cuomo26:24 Where to find and connect with Mimi online To follow Mimi https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMimiGShow To follow Mark https://linktr.ee/markbotros Podcast Music Credit * Intro – “Invisible Forces” (Videvo)* Outro – “Don’t Turn Back” – Silent Partner (Youtube Audio Library) Photo and Media Credit* * ALB* Aluhut* All-free-downloads* Connor Danylenko* Eugene Vasilevich* Joseph Eulo* Melissa Cofie* Mimi Gereges* PBS* Rodnae Productions* SiriusXM* Pexels* Videezy* Videevo *Out of respect for the artists, we made a genuine attempt to appropriately source and cite all media used incur videos. Where an artist was unnamed, we simply cited the site where the item came from. If a piece of media was not sourced or cited appropriately, please let us know in a direct message, and we will be sure to add the appropriate credit.

Kip Knight is in the top echelon of marketing leader in the world. Kip's phenomenal career spans decades in senior marketing and C-Suite roles for Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, KFC, eBay, and H&R Block. He’s even been a consultant to the Whitehouse. Today he's an operating partner with Thomvest, a Venture Capital firm in Silicon Valley, among many other pursuits. In 2019, he co-wrote the book “Crafting Persuasion” (Crafting Persuasion book cover) with Bob Pearson (Another guest of our show). In this book, they outline the secret sauce of high-impact marketing ampaigns. Kip has launched and led some of the worlds most well-known brands. Get an insider’s look at company brands and the perception they create, as we dive into “How Marketing Really Works” TIME JUMPS FOR THE BUSY AND OVERCOMMITTED 02:02 The Chihuahua Sacrifice03:39 What is a brand and what makes a good brand?05:08 The CMO's Job06:23 What brands are really doing well right now in your mind?07:39 What brands that should be concerned right now?08:38 The marketing landscape today vs 25 years ago10:22 Why Kip co-wrote the book, “Crafting Persuasion”12:14 The call from the White House14:13 The ABCDE model for marketing and outreach campaigns16:14 The HIGH price organizations WILL pay if they didn’t follow the model as outlined17:40 Marketing Missteps and 100,000 TV commercials later19:50 Kips favorite campaigns21:27 Post-Mortem of a particular ad that failed spectacularly23:42 Marketing misconceptions26:00 The biggest piece of advice Kip would offer CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers) and their C-suites.27:50 Kip's marketing advice to younger companies in his venture capital portfolio30:09 The critical role of data32:34 Kip's next book35:31 Speed Round43:55 Kip's one secret to his success46:38 Kip's final thoughts48:12 Where to connect with Kip HASHTAGS #tacobell #yoquierotacobell #dropthechalupa #brands #branding #marketing #communications #strategy #CMOs #apple #gamestop #trends #craftingpersuasion #bobpearson #thewhitehouse #nsc #abcde #commercials #campaigns #failure #success #advice #lessonslearned #pepsi #csuites #venturecapital #data #dataanalytics #linkedin To connect with Kip Knight Websites: https://www.thomvest.com and https://www.cmocoaches.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kipknight/Email: kipknight@gmail.com To connect with Mark Botros https://markabotros.comYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/markbotrosInstagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessstrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Music Credit(s) Intro: “Vikings” – Aakash GhandiOutro: “Don't Turn Back” – Silent Partner Photo and Media Credit(s) Kip KnightPexels.comKetut SubiyantoAaron KittredgeJose FranciscoKhaled HossainMikhail NilovMartin Pechy

Maureen Kures spent 35 years as an oncology, hospice, and ICU nurse. This specialized work has given Maureen a unique perspective on life and death. She has seen first-hand the devastation that can happen when families aren't prepared for death. So she decided to devote herself full time to helping families to prepare more proactively, and cope more positively with the transition of a loved one. TIME CUTS FOR THE BUSY AND OVER-COMMITTED

5 Ways to Develop Resilience for Tough Talks and Other Tough Things One of my observations of our current society is that we have lost the sense of thick skin that I feel we used to have. There is such a heightened sense of political correctness and hypersensitivity, that we have created “safe spaces” and have new labels like “micro-aggression” to insulate us from what someone would have called “direct communication” just 5 or 10 years ago. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

Joseph Jaffe is a serial entrepreneur, master provocateur, innovator, and author of 5 best-selling books including his latest, “Built to Suck”. He has been featured on CBS, ABC, Bloomberg, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Fortune, Newsweek, and many others. Joseph says that every company and even every industry sucks and is destined to fall. He says that the key to success is to SUCK LESS. He has a solution, but for those who are smart enough to listen. In this episode: 01:37 Joseph is the prophet of the coming Corpapocalypse01:55 The 4 Horsemen of the Corpapocalypse02:05 Joseph at 14 years old03:55 Joseph's dream as a child, and his epiphany04:50 Joseph meets his heroes and idols07:52 What younger Joseph would tell older Joseph of today09:01 Joseph gets laid off…and it changed everything10:33 Joseph gets laid off…again…but this time he was ready to pivot12:38 The CoronaTV Story18:18 Some of CoronaTV’s Guests19:56 What Joseph has been learning from CoronaTV21:34 Things that surprised Joseph from CoronaTV24:24 Enjoy it time now, we may never have it again24:57 Validation and true perception of reality25:45 Are people really ready for Inclusivity, fairness, common threads, and adaptation?26:50 Those who didn't change during COVID27:44 Why Joseph wrote “Built to Suck”31:56 What about Apple, Google, Amazon, and Disney – are they inevitable?33:44 The kiss of death for a company is…34:16 The keys to thrival…they sound crazy36:28 What companies can do to get a real sense of where they are38:58 The key sign of the “point of no return”40:11 Where is the “rot” in companies that suck? + How you sell this to all your stakeholders42:20 Joseph's biggest [unfounded] fear43:22 “Speed Round”45:35 Joseph's formula for success45:57 Joseph's greatest lesson46:54 Joseph's dream for his life48:10 Joseph's final thoughts – make use of this time + the greatest piece of advice ever49:34 An incredible insight about virtual connection50:22 Where to find Joseph online To connect with Joseph Website: https://josephjaffe.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaffejuice/You can also find Joseph on CoronaTV every day 2PM Eastern on LinkedIN To connect with Mark Botros https://markabotros.comInstagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessstrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Podcast Music Credit “Don’t Turn Back” – Silent Partner“The Awakening” – Patrick Patrikios Photo / Media Credit VICE NewsMicah Williams

Mike Sarraille is an Ex-Navy Seal. George Randle is a Ex- US Army Officer. Together they are on a mission to take on one of today’s most critical issues in the workplace – the assessment, selection, development – and deployment of Talent. Drawing on decades of experience in the special forces and working with elite organizations, they outline the problem in their new book “The Talent War”. Mike and George say that many organizations are already losing this war, and as a result they are not only losing their best people, but losing competitive advantage, market share, and ultimately are in danger of going out of business. But they also say there is a solution for those who are willing to listen. In this Interview: 02:03 An Ex-Navy Seal's opinion on the Capitol Riots04:45 What does it take to become a Navy seal?”08:03 “Their hiring process is the most robust behavioral interview in the world, that no company can replicate “08:46 “The training is designed to make sure everyone fails”08:53 “There’s so many things the business world misses out on that they could learn from the military”10:00 “The enemy get to vote much like your competition…”11:16 Why Mike and George wrote the Talent War?12:40 “oh no HR is a revenue generator”13:24 The greatest force in the world14:28 “we’re pretty damn good”15:03 “Enterprise is the basis of our American democracy”15:39 “America that’s pretty damn awesome”15:46 what’s a special about Special Operations Forces?16:19 “We’ve gotten very good at selecting people based on their potential, not industry experience”18:21 The core attribute needed by every position18:55 Talent Profiles19:19 The surprising difference between industry and Special Operations hiring21:02 Why does industry default to industry experience to select high performers?22:23 This is the kind of person you want to hire22:50 The Talent Mindset23:53 Quality is more important than quantity24:11 Yes, but will it scale at an enterprise level? The surprising answer25:24 The thing every business leader wants, but is also wildly problematic27:41 Hiring advice for every company and organization28:40 Are you a Talent Magnet? Here's the litmus test30:05 When you make your people a priority this is what happens30:19 How to change culture to adopt a Talent Mindset30:30 A case study – Netflix vs. Enron (i.e., Netflix culture deck)31:51 Your Talent is judging your culture too32:20 Counterintuitive advice if you take a bad job with a bad culture33:02 if you have a toxic culture that lacks ethics…you reap what you sew33:43 Example of failed companies…even Amazon isn't safe34:45 Succession planning (industry vs. the military approaches)37:20 “The military is the greatest leadership training program there is”37:29 “MBA programs do not produce leaders, they produce business practitioners”38:25 Hire for character and train for skill41:00 IQ is not necessarily a predictor of high performance45:50 Murder Boards and useful hiring pro-tips48:17 A surprising, underused, and valuable approaches to behavioral interviewing49:11 The problems with traditional hiring51:02 What's the next action after reading “The Talent War”52:01 The war that can't be won52:34 Mike's secret to his success53:58 Mike's greatest lesson54:22 “run towards the sounds of gun fire”55:39 Mike's one piece of advice to the world56:45 Where to connect with Mike

4 Steps To Start Your Week Even When You’re Not Ready Have you ever felt the “Sunday Night Dread”? The “Sunday Night Dread” is a phrase I coined to express the feeling you get every Sunday night before going into work on Monday morning. It's that feeling of not looking forward to what you're going to face the next day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

Col. Tom Connally, is a retired United States Marine Corps officer; He's the Founder and President of Connally Consulting; and the author of the breakthrough leadership book, “Becoming a Leader – A Roadmap for my Daughter and the Aspiring Leader”. In this episode he teaches us everything we need to know about being an effective and successful leader. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS INTERVIEW 01:22 Col. Tom's Backstory07:58 What is a leader vs what is a manager?10:28 Overview of key concepts in the book, “Becoming a Leader”12:38 The #1 thing you can for your people as a leader14:23 “Chaplin” Connally17:06 Leadership is an apprenticed vocation17:37 How leaders build culture17:57 Leadership is contextual18:51 Personal Leadership – We need to lead ourselves first21:43 Passions get you in a ditch real fast22:44 You need more than goals – you need these as well23:53 you can't choose what kind of leader you need to be25:54 Most battles are lost by commanders who give, not when they are beaten27:28 When our will is strongest28:52 What causes us to follow other people?29:57 4 types of leaders (Competence and Character)31:37 Are you supposed to be the leader?33:04 Do bad leaders out number the good ones?35:19 The misconceptions about Leadership35:52 Can anyone lead?37:47 How to change culture in an organization42:28 What leaders need to give their people all the time43:30 A Case Study in Culture Change: Deploying to Iraq46:47 How to assess an organization to improve its performance and make it better52:18 Why most leadership training is worthless52:50 What our leaders need from US54:44 Can anyone become a better leader at any point in their career, especially later?55:31 Don't sell the lawnmower58:49 Where to find and connect with Col. Tom To connect with Tom Connally Website(s): https://connallyconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-connally-08488711/Instagram: connally_consultingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/247leadership To connect with Mark https://markabotros.comInstagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessstrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Podcast Music Credit Track: InvincibleArtist: Aakash GhandiUsed under YouTube License Track: Memories — INOSSI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/GePAKPB6vQYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/MemoriesUsed under Creative Commons License Photo Credit Jordan Madrid

I think we can all agree that 2020 was an unexpected year on so many levels. We saw a once in a century global pandemic, we saw an economic collapse, where in the United States alone more than 33 Million jobs vanished within a matter of weeks, we saw George Floyd and the social justice protests and riots that came about as a result. In the midst of all that, we also lived through a highly contentious presidential election. This year I really sought to make sense of all this for myself — and for you. So I decided to invite experts to talk to me, and what I’ve compiled are 10 of the lessons and takeaways from those interviews in 2020. 00:00 Intro00:45 Lesson 10: How to Prevent Covid-19 (Dr. Lisa Koche)02:28 Lesson 9: The Fountain of Youth (Olivia Sheldon)03:57 Lesson 8: Never Ever Give Up (Andre Watson)05:43 Lesson 7: Follow Your Curiosity (Lorraine Rise)07:32 Lesson 6: An Exercise in Humility (Dr. Dan Hill)08:48 Lesson 5: Suffering and Identity (Professor Myles Eldreth)09:43 Lesson 4: How the Media Skews Reality (Dr. Victoria Romero)11:43 Lesson 3: How to Turn Down the Social Media Volume (Bob Pearson)12:31 Lesson 2: The Impediment to Confidence (Michael Hertz, Ph.D)13:31 Lesson 1: A Life Well Lived (Katiusca Guzman, Esq.) Did any of these resonate with you? Put it in the comments below. Were there more lessons? Absolutely, you bet there were. Over the holidays, I invite you to look into these interviews if you have some time. I promise you, they will not be a waste of your time. If you love to learn as much as I do check out the full interviews you won't regret it. To follow Mark Instagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessstrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Media Credits * CDC* Jon Sailer* Kilian Figueras Torras* Pixabay* Pressmaaster* Victor Varetto Special Thanks To All Guests in 2020 * Dr. Lisa Koche* Olivia Sheldon* Andre Watson* Lorraine Rise* Dr. Dan Hill* Prof. Myles Eldreth* Dr. Victoria Romero* Bob Pearson* Michael Hertz, Ph.D* Katiusca Guzman, Esq.* Tim Clark, Ph.D* Garry Golden* Marti McEwean* Walter Powell* Dr. Marisela Martinez-Cola

Psychologically, why do we follow someone? In this interview, Dr. Victoria Romero helps us understand why and how we are persuaded and influenced, and what the psychological underpinnings are. Dr. Victoria Romero is a researcher, consultant, and speaker in the areas of neuroscience and human behavior. She is the Chief Behavioral Scientist for CACI, where she focuses on using both social and data science to better understand information transfer and social influence. IN THIS INTERVIEW 01:21 How Victoria got into her field03:05 The intersection between marketing and national security04:09 The psychological components of persuasion and influence04:50 Categories05:50 Types of ideas we encounter today06:07 Generalization06:58 Heuristics (aka Mental Shortcuts)08:09 Car Accidents09:09 How the news media really works, and how it doesn't line up with reality at all09:45 Fear of terrorist attacks vs. falling in your bath tub10:26 Medical Errors vs Gun violence11:34 Common biases (in and out groups)14:06 You can't get rid of biases14:53 How we develop biases (the blank slate vs. the evolution of the ability to have biases)16:40 Speaking and categorization17:06 Emotion and influence and persuasion18:24 How we actually make decisions18:52 How to persuade purely on logic, reason, and thinking – but usually…20:49 How we are persuaded emotionally22:04 Does the brain buy into “fake news”? The answer will surprise you23:50 The truth about fake news24:41 The truth about memory in persuasion and influence (our own “fake news”)28:42 Definition of Schemas (Mental Framework and Scripts; e.g., Restaurants and Political Parties)31:57 Changing Schemas (e.g., perceptions of LGBTQ population over time)33:41 Psychological identity35:19 Individualism vs. collectivism39:08 Moral foundations, values, and sacred values47:06 Examples of highly effective persuasion and influence campaigns (e.g., Taking down the Marlboro Man)48:00 If you want to make real change…51:26 The Truth Campaign53:10 How suggestible are you?54:20 Age, suggestibility, and inhibition56:00 You are more suggestible when…56:34 How to think critically about information we encounter (“counter-heuristics”)58:35 Have some grace with others, we're more alike … in our brains59:24 How to build a persuasion or influence campaign1:02:00 Pro-Vaccination vs. Anti-vaccination1:03:47 Victoria's one secret of her success1:05:04 Victoria's greatest lesson1:06:35 Victoria's one piece of advice to the world1:07:45 Victoria's legacy CONCEPTS TO GOOGLE HeuristicsBiasesAvailability BiasIn Groups / Out GroupsCognitive PsychologyConfirmation BiasSchemasIndividualismCollectivismMoral FoundationSacred ValuesThe Truth CampaignSuggestibilityTip of the tongue phenomenon To connect with Dr. Victoria Romero LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaromero/Email: victoria.romero@caci.com To connect with Mark Botros https://markabotros.comInstagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessstrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Podcast Music Credit Track: Memories — INOSSI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/GePAKPB6vQYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Memories Photo Credit Todd Poirier

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my morning routine is daily meditation. The first documented practice of meditation dates as far back as 1500 BC. So it's not a new fad, it's an enduring ancient practice of pursuing inner peace, and its benefits are well-documented. I had a fairly well-established morning routine, and as someone who measures the return on investment of time very carefully, I didn't see the immediate value of meditation at first, but then I thought to try it to see how it would work for me, and I was amazed by what it did for me. Meditation did not produce any measurable scientific results, but what I got out of it was a greater sense of peace, stillness, and gratitude. I was also able to face the stress and the intensity of my daily life with greater ease, poise, and strength. I have come to depend on meditation for daily centering, and I feel the difference on the days that I don't. I've come to find that there is no right or wrong way to meditate. The key is that by the end, you feel more grateful, centered, and at peace than when you started. For me, meditation is about breathing and allowing my mind to go where it will within some straw-fences. Meditation experts say that I should probably clear my mind, but for someone like me whose mind is like New York City, I've let go of trying to shut down my mind but rather focus on several key items. I'm someone who enjoys both structure and a little free play, so my meditation is a balance of structured thinking and mindful wandering. What I do for my own personal meditation is: * Think about 3 things I am grateful for right now * Think about who I am, and the best version of myself I want to become * Think about what I want most for myself and my life * Think about a moment where I recently felt overwhelmed by love or gratitude * Concentrate on my breathing and heartbeat, and then allow myself to settle so I can sense my heartbeat pulsating in my hands. And that where I typically finish my meditation. Are you wondering how long all this takes? I set aside 8 minutes every day. That's it. Remember, I want to do this daily so it has to be doable and sustainable. At an average of 8 minutes, it totally is. I've learned meditation doesn't need to be a daily marathon, just a few minutes a day sets me on the right foot, and the long term effects on my mind, soul, and body can't be measured. After all, how do you measure feeling centered, present, joyful, and at peace (well actually I'm working on a set of measures for those very things) If I'm honest, It helps me to be a better human being, and truly that is the outcome that truly matters. “Your meditation worked if you are you more at peace than when you started it.”Mark Botros

After being diagnosed with leukemia at age 15, and struggling through a life time of devastating illnesses and diagnoses, Dr. Lisa’s journey through medicine has mirrored her own self-healing path. Today she is “younger” and healthier than ever before. Dr. Lisa Koche is a triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Bariatrics, and Anti-Aging & Regenerative medicine. She is the medical director and founder of Spectra Wellness Solutions. She is also the Best selling author of the breakthrough book, “GET LIT”. What's in it for the Audience: We're living in arguably and measurably one of the worst health crises in over 100 years. In this WOW interview, Dr. Lisa gives us real guidance and strategies for making our bodies, minds, souls, and spirits strong, healthy, and younger, so that we can actually thrive during this time instead of just surviving. IN THIS INTERVIEW 01:34 Dr. Lisa's Childhood leukemia and her journey through medicine06:01` Dr. Lisa's “road less traveled”07:48 Dr. Lisa's entry into Functional Medicine10:16 Enter the “Witch Doctor”13:53 Traditional medicine and the focus on symptoms vs. causes15:37 The impact of insurance on real care16:53 The success rate – 8000 patients says it all17:07 People are smarter than big institutions give them credit for18:12 COVID-1919:47 Dr. Lisa's cocktail for COVID-19 prevention21:33 Other things we can do to help prevent COVID-19 and keep ourselves strong24:21 Dr. Lisa's calling to bring medical truth to the public27:58 2.5 million views29:17 Information, Misinformation, and Trusted Sources33:02 What everyone needs to know about COVID-1934:03 The “V” word35:20 Working on the pathogen vs. working on the host37:17 Dr. Lisa’s Book “GET LIT”37:52 What GET LIT means and how to get there38:36 Biohacking 10141:47 “The perfect day” and optimal health routine45:13 THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH46:32 The Ketogenic Diet49:25 The Human Diet50:27 Keto for kids?51:17 Doing Keto wrong51:40 Keto long term52:34 Intermittent fasting, benefits, and viability long term55:04 Dr. Lisa's one secret of success55:29 Dr. Lisa's greatest lesson56:27 Dr. Lisa's one piece of advice56:41 What Dr. Lisa wants most for her life57:04 Dr. Lisa's final thoughts – live out loud58:17 Where to connect with Dr. Lisa CONCEPTS TO GOOGLE * Functional Medicine* COVID-19 prevention* Vitamins* Biohacking* The Ketogenic Diet* Intermittent Fasting To follow Dr. Lisa Koche Website(s): https://spectrawellness.com/http://spectrawellness.com/keto-ish/Instagram: @dr.lisakoche To follow Mark https://markabotros.comInstagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessstrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Podcast Music Credit Track: Memories — INOSSI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/GePAKPB6vQYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Memories Photo Credit Kristina V. | Unsplash.com

We all have a little bit of Stage Fright. Whether we are interviewing, introducing ourselves in a meeting, giving a big presentation, writing a blog post, or singing in front of hundreds or thousands, we all have a little bit of stage fright. Stage Fright expert, Marti MacEwan, defines stage fright, performance anxiety, and imposter syndrome; uncovers the source of those concepts, talks about what is actually happening biologically when we get stage fright, and offers a real solution for curing it. Marti MacEwan is a licensed, professional counselor and coach who specializes in stage fright, performance anxiety, and fear of public speaking for people in business, the arts, the professions, politics, and academics. She is the author and creator of, “The Stage Fright Cure” In This Interview 01:10 Marti discovers the source of her own struggle with Stage Fright03:57 A key insight started it all (brain vs. body)05:58 Definitions of Stage Fright, Performance Anxiety, and Imposter Syndrome09:29 The source of Stage Fright, Performance Anxiety, and Imposter Syndrome13:49 Getting out of stage fright is not just a cognitive decision process14:36 The connections between perceptions of past experiences and stage fright16:37 How the meaning of events change after you do “the work”17:41 Why people have stage fright18:17 What we carry with us over the years19:08 Holographic plates and our perceptions21:00 An example of someone who suffered from stage fright, and why22:37 The good news is…22:48 What is happening biologically when we have stage fright29:32 “Cafeteria plates”30:40 Why it's important to overcome stage fright33:30 Unimpeding energy36:23 The benefit of getting over stage fright37:41 The secret of this “cure”38:40 The Rapid Relief Process Framework41:22 How the Stage Fright Cure differs vastly from other stage fright solutions42:24 4 aspects of getting over Stage Fright45:30 An eye-opening take on “confidence”49:30 A case study of a dramatic turnaround51:51 How long does it take to get over Stage Fright?54:15 Marti's 1-2-3 success formula56:58 Marti's greatest lesson learned57:40 Marti's goal58:18 How to connect with Marti CONCEPTS AND RESOURCES TO GOOGLE * The Stage Fright Cure* Thought Field Therapy* Dr. Roger Callahan* The Rapid Relief Process* Stage Fright* Performance Anxiety* Imposter Syndrome* Amigdala* Hippocampus* Thalmus* Pituitary Glands* Adrenal Glands* Cortisol* Pre-Frontal Cortex* Vagus Nerve* Polyvagal System* Sympathetic Nervous System* Parasympathetic Nervous System* Autonomic Nervous System* Acupuncture System* Meridians* Chakras* Auric Field

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We live in the most connected time in our history. With mobile devices, search, mainstream and alternative media, social media, streaming, and gaming – people's access to information, content, and news is unprecedented. In addition, the barrier to entry to create and publish content is perhaps the lowest it has ever been. However, it has become increasingly difficult for consumers of content (all of us) to distinguish trustworthy information from misinformation or disinformation. Bob Pearson helps us to understand what misinformation and disinformation is, how to identify it, techniques for thinking critically, and where to find reliable information. GUEST BIO Bob Pearson is an expert in the areas of communication, marketing, social and digital media, as well as current and future trends in all of those areas. He is the author of four books, including his latest, “Crafting Persuasion”. He currently serves as Senior Technology Advisor to the State Dept's Global Engagement Center – whose mission is to help the Federal Government recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining or influencing the policies, security, or stability of the United States, and its allies. In this interview 00:59 What’s in it for me? / Why this interview? Why now? (Purpose of the interview)01:56 About Bob Pearson03:58 The definition of Disinformation04:24 The major players in the disinformation space04:58 The definition of Misinformation05:30 Examples of Misinformation and Disinformation07:07 The goals of Disinformation campaigns08:35 Disinformation tactics10:45 The 1, 9, 90 Model of Influence12:14 The Disinformation landscape, and how “Disinformers” work14:12 Is there Disinformation in the mainstream media?15:19 How do we find reliable information?17:08 How to architect an influence campaign19:31 What Bob considers reliable information21:41 How can we identify Disinformation?23:19 What are deep fakes?25:22 What social media platforms (Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Youtube) are doing to shut down Disinformation27:46 How do we think critically about information?31:27 A really sensitive question…freedom and censorship33:23 Current and future trends playing out — we can actually fight Disinformation, here's how…34:53 The advice Bob gives to the U.S. Government about Disinformation36:01 What we can actually do day-to-day to “Turn down the volume” Disinformation37:00 One secret of Bob's success38:23 Bob's greatest lesson in life and business – do good…today!40:06 Bob's one piece of advice to the world – we're ALL the same…41:27 What Bob wants most for his life – impacting as many lives as possible42:50 Final thoughts – Influence, analytics, and continual learning45:14 Where to find Bob Pearson online45:53 A beautiful story To connect with Bob Website(s): nextpracticegroup.comhttps://www.craftingpersuasion.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobpearson/Twitter: @bobpearson1845 To connect with Mark https://markabotros.comInstagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessstrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Podcast Music Credit Track: Memories — INOSSI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/GePAKPB6vQYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Memories Photo Credit Adnan Khan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

Andre Watson, a Commercial Real Estate Broker, and Managing Director of KW Commercial in Philadelphia, PA. He specializes in investment sales on behalf of business owners and investors, He also consults with clients on commercial market evaluation, lease analysis, and contract negotiations. In this interview, we cover: 00:16 Commercial real estate trends00:48 Blood on the streets01:52 Rental properties03:04 The [BIG] shift to work from home07:35 The Exodus from Cities08:40 Optimism for the future, and the safest place to invest in dirt

Andre Watson’s story is incredible. It is a classic American Dream, rags-to-riches story that is full of broken dreams, tears, lonely park benches, betrayal, and tragedy. But it is also a story of redemption, re-commitment, and one where God, love, and persistence conquer all. This interview is full of humor, depth, wisdom, and inspiration. If you want to see two close friends of 30+ years bantering about the important things in life, you are in for a treat. Don't miss this interview. GUEST BIO Andre Watson is a Commercial Real Estate Broker, and Managing Director of KW Commercial in Philadelphia, PA. He specializes in investment sales on behalf of business owners and investors, He also consults with clients on commercial market evaluation, lease analysis, and contract negotiations. In this interview 02:14 Andre's humble beginnings07:33 The High School Years08:22 Early insecurities09:00 Andre's first dream for his life10:25 The acting years14:29 Why Andre got out of acting15:21 The moment Andre decided to go into real estate16:50 Low points, turning points, and defining moments19:04 Andre walks out21:03 Betrayal and tragedy25:39 Andre's formula for success27:44 The drawbacks of colleges and universities28:30 Recognize, identify, and pursue your skillset29:38 The most important thing when it comes to being a success30:23 Two of Andre's great success traits30:40 One of the best movie lines31:13 Showing up and not giving up31:44 Don't care about how others define success31:59 You don't work you don't eat32:19 Get knocked down, get back up32:22 What Abraham Lincoln and Mike Tyson have in common32:45 Andre's Happily Ever After36:35 How Andre met the love of his life38:15 Arranged marriages and the wisdom of parents38:50 How marriage and parenthood changes you40:40 The plight of single parents41:16 Andre's advice to his younger self42:47 Coping with challenges43:20 The ONLY thing you control completely43:32 The greatest lesson learned, preparing for the end, and Fatih as the foundation of it all46:12 What Andre wants most for his life48:00 Final thoughts48:15 Find your “one thing”, learn history, learning about the greatness of your society, the importance of your friendships, making peace with God50:50 How to connect with Andre To connect with Andre Watson Websites: https://brevitas.com/u/andre-watson/yK5dh3Khttp://www.kwcommercialglobalpartners.com/agent/BL2015-2530-1449543ccfb78bac5_Andre%2BWatson.htmlhttp://www.crephilly.com/https://www.crexi.com/profile/andre-watson-andrewBlog: https://www.andrewatson.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-watson-13793a9/Email: andre_watson@kw.comTwitter: @BrokerDre To connect with Mark Botros https://markabotros.comInstagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessstrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Podcast Music Credit Track: Memories — INOSSI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/GePAKPB6vQYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Memories Photo Credit Andreas Weilgunyhttps://unsplash.com/@aweilguny

Dr. Timothy Clark is the Founder and CEO of LeaderFactor, a leadership consulting and training organization headquartered near Salt Lake City, Utah. He is an international authority in the fields of senior executive development, strategy acceleration, and organizational change. Dr. Clark earned a triple degree, as an All-American football player at Brigham Young University, he completed his doctorate in social science at Oxford, and was both a Fulbright and British Research Scholar. Dr. Clark is the author of five books on leadership, including his newest release, “The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation.” In this AMAZING interview we cover the following: 01:11 Psychological Safety02:15 The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety05:11 Where The 4 Stages came from06:00 The 4 Stages, Maslow, and other Needs-Based Psychological Models07:25 Corporate Cautionary Tales – Companies that died…and why08:25 How leaders can kill an organization09:45 “The Fear Button” and what it does to an organization10:45 “The Lubricating Oil of Collaboration”, The key to remaining competitive11:14 Psychological Safety at scale and How to change culture in an organization14:59 A positive example of superb corporate culture16:22 “Project Aristotle” – What Google learned by studying 180 of their teams for 2 years19:42 The best leaders in the world do this…21:28 “Bowling lanes and Gutters”23:00 The normalization of exploitation24:09 How Millenials are transforming the workplace25:06 The two forces driving the need for Psychological Safety26:56 The limitations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts28:47 The perfect leader35:58 The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety at home in the family36:41 The goal of Parenthood38:46 What The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety looks like in the family39:35 Every 26 seconds…40:12 The two aspects of the learning process41:00 The value of teaching children about work ethic41:49 Challenger Safety and the balance in raising Teenagers44:20 The 4 Stages applied to our current times and environment49:27 Tim's advice regarding Leadership and Influence51:10 One of Tim's greatest lessons learned52:06 Tim’s definition of success53:05 Tim's parting thought about leadership CONCEPTS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Psychologist, Carl Rogers Herbert SimonThe 5 Principles of the Mars Corporation “Project Aristotle” and the 5 Success Characteristics Resources at LeaderFactor.com Tim's Latest Article on Forbes – How to Choose the Right Executive To connect with Tim Clark: https://www.leaderfactor.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyrclarkTwitter: @timothyrclark --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

All of us are plagued by something that we don't want to do, and we've been putting it off for some time. It may be starting a business, going back to school, pursuing a new certification, taking a compliance training, starting a workout regimen, re-organizing the garage or our personal space, balancing our checkbook, or maybe estate planning. Whatever it is, it is unsavory to us, but we also know it is important, and that's why we've been putting it off. We know we need to do it. As a recovering procrastinator myself, these are the techniques I use personally to avoid relapse. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markbotros/message

In this interview, I am on the other side of the microphone with Dave Brown (CEO, DSB Leadership Group) as my gracious host. In this Facebook LIVE interview, we talk about a variety of speaking-related topics including:   * Overcoming speaker anxiety* Crafting on-target messages * Speaking in the virtual world * …And much more Time jumps (time cuts are approximate): * 01:12 About Mark * 04:23 WHY Mark started the LIFE WORKS Podcast * 09:23 Mark's greatest personal challenge with public speaking * 10:33 Overcoming speaker anxiety * 16:58 Really connecting with your audience…virtually * 22:08 Crafting messages that resonate with every audience * 24:40 Mark's surprising and counterintuitive advice to all speakers (experienced and otherwise) * 27:13 Q&A – The greatest issue/topic that we are all facing today * 29:03 The societal need for dialog and expanding our thinking * 29:53 How to contact Mark

Joining me today is my longtime friend and colleague Myles Eldreth, College Professor, and Senior Manager with Transunion. He is an absolute ROCKSTAR. In 2014, he was given the “Outstanding Service to the College” award by The Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation. In 2016, he was nominated for the George B. Vaughan Leadership award by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). He has a surprising blend of superpowers. By day he is a government contracts and compliance expert, and by night he teaches business, finance, economics, international affairs, management, accounting. He also is podcaster, career coach, and avid gardener. He is also one of the most astute observers of current events that I've ever known. You've heard of Futurists? Myles is the consummate Now-ist. Purpose/Intention: The world is going through a hard time right now, and and Myles shares experiences and observations for dealing with tough times in light of his own recent challenges. In this interview, we cover the following (time cuts are approximate): 01:58 Myles shares about some of his own challenges over the last few years06:39 How to get through hard times11:50 The purpose of difficulty, pain, suffering, challenges, and hard times15:02 The good in suffering17:45 What we learn from challenges20:34 How Myles absorbs and moves forward through challenges22:20 (through 24:40) Myles shares an insight about how your identity changes when you go through difficulty22:46 Sometimes you need to actively avoid certain emotional triggers – maybe even move away24:40 The importance of personal responsibility and getting through hard times25:00 Micro-decisions and their cumulative effect25:35 …more on getting out of unhealthy patterns / habits / vices when we go through hard times26:09 The current health, political, and social environment stems from a lack of empathy and personal responsibility27:37 Why we go through hard times29:15 The need to get help from others, and the consequences if we don't31:53 Myles shares more than one secret of success34:34 The circle of Kharma35:30 The greatest life lesson Myles has ever learned38:00 Myles takes about what he wants most for his life40:15 Myles one piece of advice to the world43:10 How Myles wants to leave the world better45:20 Your first job will not be your last46:10 Myles final thoughts on digging further into what makes you truly happy, taking calculated risks, dopamine, and life's positives To connect with Myles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myles-eldreth-6063724/ To connect with Mark: https://markabotros.comInstagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Podcast Music Credit: Track: Memories — INOSSI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/GePAKPB6vQYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Memories Photo Credit: Chip Vincent

Joining me today Katiusca Polanco-Guzman – Attorney, Photographer, Artist, Spiritual Advisor, Life Coach, Social Media Personality, and Host of the Podcast, “Between These Stitches”. In this podcast we talk about personal reinvention, authenticity, self-reflection and confidence. Why you want to tune into this podcast. In this interview, we cover the following (times are approximate): * 03:04 Why people choose certain paths for their life, and how life paths happen* 06:49 Why Kati decided to go to Law School* 08:32 Why Kati left law to pursue the life of an artist* 13:36 Why people want to reinvent themselves, and how to start that process* 16:07 Why [self] Authenticity is so important * 18:01 The balance of Authenticity and Compromise* 19:54 Kati’s habit of self-work* 20:57 How a person can become more self-aware* 22:09 How to develop confidence and what gets in people’s way* 24:03 Why Kati went all in on Fiber Arts* 25:46 Why Kati started the “Between These Stitches” Podcast* 26:30 The surprising racism, ageism, sexism, classism, and exclusivity in the Fiber Arts community* 31:58 Kati’s secret to success* 33:00 What Kati wants most for her life – Joy* 34:13 Kati’s one piece of advice to the world* 35:13 How Kati wants to leave the world better* 35:49 Kati comes full circle and describes the pillars of confidence and reinvention To connect with Kati:www.betweenthesestitches.comwww.katiuscaguzman.comInstagram: @betweenthesestitches To connect with Mark:https://markabotros.comInstagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Music Credit:Track: Memories — INOSSI [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/GePAKPB6vQYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Memories Photo Credits: David Clode and Katiusca Guzman

Joining me today is Olivia Sheldon Barnett, the CEO and Founder of Positive Energy Yoga. Olivia began her passion for fitness and health at an early age. At 15, she became a Black Belt in Karate and continued on her fitness path: teaching kickboxing, women’s self defense, and later starting Positive Energy Yoga®. She has been teaching for over twenty years. You will benefit from this interview. We cover: * Olivia’s observation about how people are doing in general* How to remain positive even under the worst circumstances* How to get centered every day* Why morning and daily routines are so important* How to develop a positive state of mind and a sense of confidence* How small actions can add up to transformative effects* The necessity of health as a foundation for success* Why the “dailyness” of healthy habits is vital* A major misconception people have about fitness and wellbeing* Advice on food and eating* How to tap into the “Fountain of Youth”* A technique to help feel peaceful under any circumstances* And much more… About Olivia: Olivia Sheldon Barnett began her passion for fitness and health at an early age. At 15, Olivia became a Black Belt in Karate and continued on her fitness passion path: teaching kickboxing, aerobics, women’s self defense classes, and working at a Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. She became certified in 1999 as a yoga teacher. From her own experience and inspiration, Olivia created Positive Energy Yoga®. She has spent the last two decades teaching in the Washington D.C. area in corporate settings, gyms and to private clients. She specializes in catering to each individual's unique needs and enjoys a playful, light-hearted approach to the practice. After many injuries from years of wear and tear, and after receiving a diagnosis of hypermobility (explaining many aches and pains), Olivia transitioned to a new-found appreciation of fitness, health and yoga. Less is more. Balance is best. Olivia's Mantra: Humility. Integrity. Perseverance. Heal thyself. DO YOU! SHINE ON! To contact Olivia: www.positiveenergyyoga.comoliviaPEY@yahoo.comFind her on: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn To contact Mark: https://markabotros.comInstagram: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/Email: mark@markabotros.comThe LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Music Credit: Track: Memories — INOSSI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/GePAKPB6vQYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Memories Photo Credit: Jesse Bowser Tags: #how #how to #people #yoga #peace #positive #confidence #centered #routine #yoga #energy #cumulativeeffect #detachment #health #wellness #gratitude #appreciation #habits #misconceptions #food #foodie #eating #diet #lifestyle #fitness #wellbeing #advice #fountainofyouth #covid #pandemic #stress

Joining us today is Rock Star Futurist, Educator, and Consultant, Garry Golden, CEO and Founder of Forward Elements Inc. He co-wrote the book, Designing Your Future, as well as several white papers including the Future of the Social Web and the Future of Green as a Business Strategy. Garry is also an adjunct professor with the University of Houston Futures Studies program, and was Founding Editor of The Energy Roadmap.com. He also has been a guest analyst on the national radio show The Takeaway.In this interview we talk about: * Garry's fascinating round the world adventure* What a Futurist does * Common misconceptions about Futurists* How a Futurist thinks* The Futurist thought process, and how they look now, ahead, and draw conclusions on any given topic* Different processes and frameworks for futuristic analysis* How to know what or who is worth following* The Futurist view of COVID 19, Healthcare, and Heath Insurance * Typical time horizon that a Futurist looks out* What the world looks like in 2027 * Emerging Technologies like Tik-Tok* Advice to Policymakers around Futurism and Foresight* How we as individuals or organizations can develop more innovative or futuristic / forward thinking? #travel #future #futurist #futurism #thinking #perspective #foresight #forwardlooking #lookingahead #forwardthinking #conclusion #prediction #thought #following #covid19 #healthcare #healthinsurance #pandemic #world #tiktok #advice #leadership #government #policymakers #2027 #innovation #bigpicture #stardust To contact Garry:Web: www.garrygolden.com Twitter: @garrygolden Email: garrygolden@gmail.com To contact Mark:https://markabotros.comInstagram: @markabotros Twitter: @markbotros LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbotros/ Email: mark@markabotros.com The LIFE WORKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-works-podcast/id1475582936 Music CreditTrack: Memories — INOSSI [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/GePAKPB6vQY Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Memories Photo Credit Canva.com