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Sometimes interviews are so good you have to share them twice. This week on The Relevant Leadership Podcast, I'm re-sharing my interview with Jena Hausmann, President and CEO of Colorado Children's Hospital. I originally titled this episode Dang Good Leadership Advice and I'm sticking with it. Jena Hausmann is the President and CEO of Children's Hospital in Colorado, one of the leading children's hospitals in the world.  Jena is a tremendous leader and an even better person.  As I listened back to this interview I thought, “This is dang good leadership advice!”  Jena shares her knowledge on women in leadership, being aware of the culture you are creating, the importance of being authentic in leadership, how important failure can be and much more.  Find our more about Jena at https://www.childrenscolorado.org/about/news/2015/april-2015/jena-hausmann-ceo/

Last week we lost my good friend, Mark Eaton, suddenly. He was a great man, husband, speaker, author & athlete. To honor him I wanted to reshare my podcast interview with Mark. Mark has an amazing story of grit and scrappiness that got him to the NBA and fueled a career as a speaker and the author of Four Commitments of A Winning Team. We talked basketball, teamwork and what it takes to be an all star in whatever you do.

On this episode, I'm talking to two therapists - Jennifer Dobberfuhl-Quinlan & David Macfarlane. This is an important conversation and, this month being Mental Health Awareness Month, I hope it creates more conversations about the mental health of those around you. Learn more about what Jennifer and David do at https://www.hoperecoveryandhealing.com/

On this the podcast I'm breaking down winning communication. If you want to better your relationships & improve your leadership – this quick hitting podcast is for you.

Clint Pulver is an Emmy Award-winning keynote speaker, author, musician, and workforce expert. His new book, I Love It Here hit number one on Amazon and Clint and I talk all things connecting with people and creating a work environment that your employees don't want to leave. Get your copy at https://clintpulver.com/book/

Speaker, author and thought leader, Heather Younger and I discuss her new book, The Art of Caring Leadership. This book lays down exactly what we need from leaders, especially right now given the current circumstances of the world. Heather beautifully explains how leading with heart fosters productivity, customer satisfaction and employee engagement. Get your copy at http://theartofcaringleadership.com/

Giving compliments is an integral part of making connections, but not all compliments are created equal. Learn how to make the most of the compliments you give to increase the impact they have – a definite way to win with people.  

This episode is fun because my wife, Sarah, and I are being interviewed by speaker, author, podcaster and connection expert, Julie Lee. We discuss empathy, validation and several ways to win with people! Check it out. You can learn more about Julie at www.julieleespeaks.com

I'm talking with NY Times bestselling author David Horsager about his new book, Trusted Leader, and the role trust plays in being a relevant leader. This episode kicks off my series, Winning With People, and David drops some bombs on how to gain and keep trust. A must listen for anyone that values their role as a leader. Learn more about David and Trusted Leader at www.trustedleaderbook.com/

Ty Bennett (successful entrepreneur, bestselling author & keynote speaker) shares the key to achieving any goal, business or otherwise. Ty shares the four levels of the commitment scale that will help you realize those lofty goals you have for yourself. Whether you're setting new goals or working on old ones, don't sell yourself short, listen and implement these tactics and see what you can do!

Would you like to be more creative? Would you like more insights & aha moments? This is a fascinating rebroadcast conversation about the brain, creativity & inspiration with Craig Case, author of Big Ideas. Now more than ever, creativity and reinvention are extremely important. Discover the three ways to access the subconscious mind and learn the reasons you aren't as creative as you would like to be. From parents to entrepreneurs to leaders, everyone can benefit from accessing more of their creativity. Find out more about Craig and his book, Big Ideas at https://bigideastraining.com/

Wally Roskelley. Wally is the owner of The Ninja Playground, he has been on the show American Ninja Warrior & he is my boy's ninja coach. In this interview we talk about encouragement and Wally shares his coaching recipe - progress, connection & belonging. This episode is full of nuggets - enjoy! Find Wally on Instagram @theninjaplayground

On the podcast today I'm teaching a storytelling technique of how to sell yourself without bragging. This is an essential skill - great for interviews, sales, and relationships & it's a quick listen. Enjoy.

Listen as I share insights from a couple CEOs, two Bestselling Authors, a Mental Performance coach and an Executive VP on what it takes to be a relevant leader in today's world. These insights are worth listening to, worth writing down, & worth acting on. The world changes so quickly and leaders have to keep up to stay relevant. Find out how from some of the best.

I'm resharing one of my favorite interviews I've done and one of our most popular episodes. Angela Alanis, an Assistant Vice President, tells me her story about climbing the corporate ladder and shares some of the best leadership advice I've ever heard. Angela's story about owning and embracing who you are as a leadership tool will certainly change your mindset. Angela Alanis currently serves as an Assistant Vice President leading a team of 500. In her 20 plus years she has assumed various roles of increasing responsibility within multiple business areas from frontline associate to the executive position she holds now. Angela's personal leadership journey is a testament that climbing the corporate ladder is not impossible.

I'm talking to Caroline de Posada about her new book – Looking Over The Edge. Caroline is just one of those people that shine.  We cover everything from trials to parenting to living a meaningful life. This conversation is extremely relevant to what's going on in the world & worth listening to. Learn more about Caroline at https://carolinedeposada.com/ And check out her book, Looking Over the Edge - https://carolinedeposada.com/looking-over-the-edge/

I get to work with a lot of companies and I'm often impressed with the leaders I see. A few months ago I spoke for Nature's Sunshine & their CEO Terrence Moorehead blew me away. So I sat down with Terrence for an awesome leadership conversation - this is a good one!

With all the change and uncertainty in the world right now, many are turning towards more entrepreneurial endeavors. As a life long entrepreneur, today I'm giving 3 Pieces of Advice Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear. But don't pass this one up if you don't consider yourself an “entrepreneur.” These can definitely be universally applied.

You know how energy can be contagious? So can attitude & leadership for that matter. That's why you need to listen to today's podcast with Founder & CEO and all around female phenom, Britney Vickery. Her energy, attitude and leadership approach will inspire you - I promise! Follow Britney on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/britney_vickery/

This episode is something a little different as we are sharing an episode from Cultivate A Good Life Podcast where I am the guest. Becky Proudfit & Becky Higgins host an amazing podcast that I highly recommend & many of the things we discuss are very timely & there is a fun surprise that actually happens in real time in this conversation. Hear more from Becky and Becky at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultivate-a-good-life/id1438937435

One of the simplest & yet most impactful concepts that I have taught for years is to Focus on Being Interested, Not Interesting. This quick podcast explains the concept & some important applications that will better your interactions with others. See tybennett.com for more.

On this podcast I'm talking with bestselling author Mark Hunter about his new book A Mind For Sales. This is a great interview & an even better book. Learn more about Mark at https://thesaleshunter.com/

This week I'm talking to Dave Hollis (husband to Rachel Hollis) about his new book Get Out of Your Own Way. This book is taking off similar the way Rachel's books have & it's a great read. This podcast was done a few months ago but with the release of the book - I wanted to share it again. It's a fun listen. Be sure to get a copy of Dave's best selling book at https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Your-Own-Way/dp/1400215420

My friend Grant Baldwin just launched a great book - The Successful Speaker. So today we are talking about How To Present. This episode is full of great ideas and tools for anyone who gives presentations. Find out more about Grant at http://grantbaldwin.com/

I think we could all use an uplifting story and this is the one of the best I've ever heard. I am talking to my friend Amy Downs - Her story is amazing! It is an incredible journey of a 355-pound college dropout who survived the Oklahoma City bombing and became a CEO and Ironman Triathlete. This is a rerun of her episode but since her book just launched I wanted to reshare. Listen to the podcast and then get her new book - Hope is A Verb at https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Verb-Journey-Impossible-Transformation-ebook/dp/B085N234DW/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=love+is+a+verb+amy+downs&qid=1584469482&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmr0&swrs=5A1BEED2D03194560F26F6153BAD0D93

On this episode, I sit down with someone I've admired for a long time, Jeanette Bennett (no relation). Jeanette is a successful entrepreneur and a master at networking and building relationships. We talk about her entrepreneurial journey, seeing life through different lenses, and what she's learned interviewing some very fascinating people. This episode is gold! Find out more about Jeanette on Instagram @jeanettewbennett

Any investor knows that the success of an investment depends on the ROI, the Return On Investment. ROI is a performance measure used to judge the efficiency of an investment. What do you get in return? When you invest in integrity, your ROI comes by way of increased trust, credibility and reputation, three of the major tenets of lasting influence. On this podcast I share 7 Investments You Can Make In Your Integrity

Tim Gard is one of the funniest people in the world and I sit down on The Relevant Leadership Podcast to talk about how leaders can use humor as a skill to build connections, share insights and be more relatable. This is a fun podcast. Find out more about Tim at Timgard.com.

On this episode I'm sharing 19 Life Lessons that were shared with me by a friend a mentor named Richard Ellis. There is a lot of wisdom in this episode.

I love talking Leadership and on this episode, I sit down with best selling author Michael Rogers to talk about his new book Do You Care To Lead? - if you want to be a better leader, listen in for helpful insights and practical tips. You can find out more about Michael at https://www.michaelgrogers.com/ or order his book at https://www.amazon.com/You-Care-Lead-Results-Focused-Organizations/dp/1119628415/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

If you know me, you know I'm fascinated with and passionate about storytelling. Today on the podcast, I'm talking to Brent Dykes about his new book, Data Storytelling. Brent gives some great ideas for anyone who needs to present data - helping to bring the story out of it & make it actionable. Find out more about Brent at http://www.analyticshero.com/

One of my favorite leadership books of 2019 is Management Mess To Leadership Success by Scott Miller, head of Thought Leadership for Franklin Covey. It's real, it's raw & it's powerful. On the podcast, Scott and I talk in depth about the book and you will love this interview. Find out more about Scott and his book at https://managementmess.com/

On this podcast episode, I'm sharing Four Must Read Books From 2019. I get asked all the time about recommended reading so this is a quick podcast that will introduce you to some great books. It's not just my opinion - I've invited some friends to recommend their favorites as well - Becky Proudfit, Jesse Allen, Liz Hall.

One of my favorite book series is The Go-Giver series. Have you read it? Bob Burg is an amazing guy who shares incredible insights as we dive into the Go-Giver approach on the podcast today . This is a great listen. Find out more about Bob and the Go-Giver series at https://thegogiver.com/

You're only as good as your communication. Do you agree? It's true because without the ability to communicate your value it's hard for others to fully understand it. On this episode, I'm talking to Vinh Giang who shares awesome insights into communication. How to use your voice, keys to body language & much more. I promise you will benefit from this episode. Find out more about Vihn and his program at stageworkshop.live

As we begin a new year I wanted to share the secret ingredient to success & dissect it in a way that allows you to assess & apply the level of commitment you need. This is a quick but important podcast for anyone who wants to make 2020 great! To read more about this check out https://tybennett.com/the-commitment-scale/

Sometimes you come across a story so inspirational that you can't help but share it and that's just what this episode is. My friend, Donney Salazar, overcame all odds and found the Courage To Stand Tall. His story is incredible and definitely something you need to hear for yourself to believe it. Find out more about Donney and his new book, Courage to Stand Tall at donneysalazar.com.

A few months ago I spoke at an event with Dr. Susan Madsen, one of the leading researchers & advocates for women in leadership. She was super impressive & so I asked if we could sit down & record a podcast. Susan shares some of the latest research & some great action steps for women & men to take. Find out more about Susan at http://madsengloballeadership.com/ or follow her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-r-madsen-301a3914/?trk=hp-identity-name

We live in a digital world and we all want to be more influential and persuasive so on the podcast I'm talking to the author of Digital Persuasion - Erin Gargan King. Erin offers up some fantastic, practical advice in this interview - definitely worth a listen. Find out more about Erin and her fantastic book at https://eringarganking.com/

If you watch America's Got Talent then you know the name Kechi. Her story is remarkable as she was one of two survivors of a plane crash that burned 65% of her body. But in this podcast you will get to hear how she has overcome that trial and how through the hardship she literally found her voice. Get some tissues and listen in to the podcast. Find out more about Kechi at https://www.kechiofficial.com/welcome

I'm talking Culture and Leadership with my friend Jim Knight, author of Culture That Rocks. Jim draws on his 21 years with The Hard Rock Café to help other businesses shape, inspire and ignite their own cultures. Lots of great insights and practical takeaways from Jim in this episode. Find out more about Jim at https://www.knightspeaker.com/

I love words. My life revolves around words as an author, speaker & podcaster, but I love the power that words have to connect, to influence & to impact people. On this episode I share 3 Words That Every Leader Needs To Know. Two of the words you are familiar with but I will share some new insights to what they really mean. One of the words will be new. It is of Indian origin and is powerful. If you like words - you will love this podcast.

On this episode, I am talking to Hall of Fame speaker and all around great guy, Mark Sharenbroich about the skill of validation, what it does for relationships & how it impacts leadership. Listen in for solid leadership advice - this is podcast gold. Find out more about Mike at https://nicebike.com/

Chad Hymas is one of my favorite people in the world. The Wall Street Journal named him one of the 10 Most Inspirational People & I agree. Chad is a quadriplegic who travels the world to share a message of hope. Anyone who listens to this podcast will gain a great deal from Chad's perspective. Find out more about Chad at https://www.chadhymas.com/

Are you funny? Most people aren't overly funny but humor is something you can learn as a skill and use to make better connections, to stand out & to deliver a message that people pay attention to. In this episode, I'm talking to Drew Tarvin, author of Humor That Works. Drew shares great ideas that you can use! Find out more about Drew's book at https://drewtarvin.com/, on Twitter @drewtarvin and his Ted Talk at https://www.humorthatworks.com/how-to/the-skill-of-humor-tedx-talk/

This podcast is a quick, powerful episode with Three Pieces Of Advice That Will Make You A Better Human Being. This advice comes from: Bestselling Author Neen James, Pro Basketball Player Jimmer Fredette and World Record Holder Brad Barton. Listen in & let me know which piece of advice resonates with you the most.

On this episode, I am talking to Hall of Fame Speaker & Presentation Coach, Patricia Fripp. If you ever give presentations or want to know how to communicate more effectively, listen to this masterclass. Patricia teaches important concepts clearly that anyone would benefit from, in and out of business. Plus she is just a powerhouse herself. Find out more about Patricia at https://www.frippvt.com/

We all want to feel motivated & as leaders we want our people to be motivated everyday. But what drives motivation? And how do we increase motivation? I'm talking to bestselling author & Hall of Fame speaker Jim Cathcart who offers some great insights into motivation.   Jim is the epitome of motivation & what he shares in the episode is very practical. Find out ore about Jim and his books at https://cathcart.com/

Dave Hollis left a senior leadership position at Disney to become the CEO of his wife's small company, The Hollis Co. His wife is Rachel Hollis, author of Girl, Wash Your Face. Dave is a great guy, a great businessman & in this podcast we discuss leadership at a large corporations and what he's learning as he is now running a small business. Find more about Dave at https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/get-out-of-your-own-way/ or on Instagram @mrdavehollis

Do you watch American Ninja Warrior? Last night was the season finale & I won't spoil it but it's worth watching. On this episode, I'm talking to Sandy Zimmerman who became an inspiration this season on the show as she became the first mother to make it up the warped wall! Sandy shares her story, how she continues to work to overcome a hard childhood & what drives her as a competitor. You don't have to be a fan of the show to appreciate Sandy's story & perspectives but if you have watched the show you will absolutely love this interview. You can find Sandy on Instagram at zimmpossible

This episode is a quick Leadership lesson where I break down the Three Types of Influence. If you are an influencer as a leader, teacher, speaker, parent or in sales - this is for you. Learn what type of leader you are and what type of leader has the most lasting influence.