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Allen Gannet is the founder and CEO of Trackmaven, a company that works with large brands to help them uncover the meaning, revealed by patterns, in their marketing data. In working with major brands like Microsoft, Marriott, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Home Depot, Gannett noticed a significant pattern: most marketers, event well-known ones, weren’t hitting their goals. While their ad campaigns demonstrated creative thinking, their commercial success often fell short. He asked himself, could there be a method to combining creative and commercial success? FREE Creative video shared on the show:  angusnelson.com/creativity In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What is the method of creative greats The power of structure Why education has actually stifled our creativity The FOUR Laws to creativity How “Creative Genius” is a social phenomenon The importance of timing Campus Network vs. Facebook How so many of the greats are copycats and much more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Go and BUY your copy now: The Creative Curve: How to develop the right idea at the right time NEED A SPEAKER AT YOUR EVENT?  Topics include: •Honing Your Humanity with New marketing strategies to create brand influence • Influence Building: Growing your confidence, career, and income •Future of Work: Managing Millennials CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION  Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “

Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author. She’s built a reputation as a fresh, modern voice in the business world by pairing her scientific grounding in human behavior with a pragmatic approach to solving problems. Over her 15-plus-year career, she’s helped thousands of professionals—from Fortune 500 executives to early stage entrepreneurs—improve their self-awareness and success. She has contributed to The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, and CNBC, and her work has been featured in Forbes, Fox Business, and Fast Company, as well as peer-reviewed journals. She has been named a “Top 100 Thought Leader” by Trust Across America, a “Leader to Watch” by the American Management Association, and one of Denver Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.” Her 2014 TEDxMileHigh talk has been viewed more than one million times. On this show we discuss great leaders like Ford Motor Company’s Alan Mulally and Apple’s Angela Ahrendts. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What is self-awareness Why self-awareness is the meta-skill of the 21st century Alarm clock events in your life The seven insights The courage or respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently Cult of self CEO disease Dinner of truth The Candor Challenge and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: BUY your copy now: Insight: Why We’re Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life Take the Enneagram Test: https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test-2.php NEED A SPEAKER AT YOUR EVENT?  Topics: • Honing Your Humanity with New marketing strategies to create brand influence • Fear of Success • Managing Millennials • Networking with Authenticity Click for More...

Jen Sincero didn’t always have money. Yet, now she’s a #1 NY Times Bestselling Author of “You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life”. After all of the success of that book, we get to discuss her follow up book, “You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth” And while you might think this book is about 401k’s and mutual funds, it’s actually about far deeper, transformational realities. She’s spoken on stages all over the world and has coached full-on super heroes, helping her clients build their dream businesses, become NY Times Bestselling authors, navigate million dollar business deals, find their soul mates and forgive their bitchy mothers who they now realize were doing the best they could. Jen has run her business from all corners of the globe and is really sick of writing in the third person. On this show we talk about healing your relationship with money, believing that money is for “me”, and making the right changes in your life to move you towards wealth… if this sentence bothers you – it did me too at first. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Our struggle with the filth factor around money Wanting money more than your issues Addressing our limiting beliefs around money Connecting with the things that money makes possible “I love money because it helps me live my fullest life” Hiring a coach The full-blown meltdown when confronted to write this book and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: BUY your copy now: You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth NEED A SPEAKER AT YOUR EVENT?  Topics: • Career Proof for the Next Economy • Fear of Success • Managing Millennials • Networking with Authenticity

Are you facing difficulty right now? Challenges in your relationships, marriage or parenting? Maybe your management or leadership? Or maybe, it’s not even having a job at all? Every one of us have seasons in life where circumstance seem too hard; the voices get too loud; and the self-doubt feels paralyzing… these are the times where you perceive that the thing you’re facing is bigger than you. This is your giant. In this episode, I candidly share with you what I’ve faced and how I’ve overcome… and continue to battle when necessary. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What will you choose to do in influencing your tomorrow… today? How I fell flat on my face trying to start at coaching business The trials of entrepreneurship The gift of T.O.D.A.Y. Why there’s always a giant to kill before you go to the next level Greatness is on the other side of inconvenience. In order to achieve anything, you must first overcome something. and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: No links were shared this show, but here’s a fun video! NEED A SPEAKER AT YOUR EVENT?  Topics: • Career Proof for the Next Economy • Fear of Success • Managing Millennials • Networking with Authenticity Click for More Information Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Perri Chase had wealth, has lost wealth… now, she’s a Transformational Coach who knows that what “got you this far, won’t get you the whole way”. She specializes in working with clients who want to unlock that next level of possibility, energy and break the “old pattern” operating systems we all carry through life. Perri works with people who want to have a large impact on humanity through building and leading companies and being in service to others. She has a deep personal practice in all the methods she uses with clients, and has coaches and teachers that support her so that she can support you. Prior, Perri had a long career in the talent space as an Executive Recruiter working with financial institutions in New York, Europe and Asia.  She also spent time as the founder of two startups, Unroll.me (acquired by Rakuten) and Archively.  More recently she has successfully worked with startups on strategic positions like VP of Engineering, VP of Data Science, and VP of Marketing. She has a deep understanding of organizational structure, talent strategy and has negotiated more than 50 million dollars worth of salary in her career. On this show we discuss the election, boundaries, and finding our way. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Pontificating the nuance of the election Shadow in your life blocks your from what you want Sometimes things have to get messy before they get clean Money doesn’t bring happiness nor freedom We’re more alike than we are different Why your beliefs and fears create your world around you Shutting down her company without saving ego Why boundaries, saying yes or no, is not an act of commerce Resistance can look like avoidance, self-sabotage, perfectionism, superiority, and criticism Receiving vs Gripping Why you need to be open Doing indulgent things to start your day Feeling is healing The power of the feminine quality – emotions, feelings, and the less structured. and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: http://perrichase.com The DNA Journey Video It’s not about the nail video Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and...

Emotions are an incredibly powerful part of our humanity. They can move you to phenomenal heights of achievement or draw you into self-destructive behaviors. What if you could turn those negative emotions around? So many people simply yield to these fear-filled compulsions by default… when they don’t have to. You can, instead, use proven, intentional techniques to redirect your focus and mindset. On this show I discuss my own vulnerability and how you are not alone in your struggle. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Our cruise with Regent Cruise Lines Why you’re not alone in your struggle Facing your own fears and insecurities The stress of the entrepreneur Becoming intentional grow, self-care Three ways to overcome negative emotions Action, Focus, & Speech Motion influences emotion Overcoming imposter syndrome Feeling is healing Master your emotions and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Regent Cruise Lines Podcast with Ann Handley, Imposter Syndrome Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Dave Sanderson was the last person off of the plane, US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson.” Within only a few moments in the air, two engines went dead and Captain Sully glided into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. The movie Sully, starring Tom Hanks, is about this story. Dave was the last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane. Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing. That experience profoundly changed his life and today he travels the globe sharing his inspirational and motivational leadership messages to help people make a difference in how they do business and live their lives. On this show we discuss entrepreneurship, teamwork, and his newest book, Moments Matter. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Dave and Captain Sully share the same birthday You’re never too big to do menial work How can you serve the customer at a higher level Working for Tony Robbins as head of security The crash of the plane into the Hudson “Do the right thing and God will take care of you.” Faith, assessing risk, leadership, teamwork, communication Check your ego at the door Flight plan for your personal plane crash Never be afraid to ask questions and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Dave’s Twitter,@DaveSanderson2 Dave’s website: davesandersonspeaks.com Dave’s Book:  Moments Matter Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot...

Bryce Prescott knows that the rules of success are more than principles of business, but executing through the challenges, trials, and emotions. In late 2014, Mr. Prescott started what became The Rules of Success Podcast as an outlet to share his perspective about life and all of it’s challenges and blessings. The show focuses on the areas of health, spirituality, relationships and business. The purpose is to provide the listener a fast track to both enjoy quicker success and to avoid unnecessary pitfalls. The success he has enjoyed has come with it’s fair share of failure and embarrassment, and it is the polarity of his experiences that is the basis for his refreshing take on balance, success and true achievement. On this show we discuss persevering through business challenges, mindset, and healthy living. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Being the right person at the right time, at the right place Maintaining an abundant mindset Why you don’t have to have all of the answers Masterminds, Coaching, and Meditating Success leaves clues Life has a clock on it, cancer Eating healthy Using creativity to cleanse yourself of fear and resentment and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Bryce’s Twitter, @iamMrPrescott Bryce’s website: iammrprescott.com Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks

Jonathan Fields has cracked the code on living a good life. He’s a dad, husband, serial entrepreneur, growth strategist and award-winning author, Jonathan Fields inspires possibility. He currently runs mission-driven media and education venture, Good Life Project®, where he and his team lead a global community in the quest to live more meaningful, connected and vital lives. You can find him regularly featured in the media, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, FastCompany, Inc., and thousands of other places that sound cool, but don’t impress his daughter all that much. On this show we discuss talking about living a life of intention with vitality, contribution, and connection. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Vitality: optimizing your physical and mental well-being Contribution: the way you bring your gifts to the world Connection: the in-between of you and everyone else The power to choose our response Your state of mind and state of being have no separation, constant feedback mechanism Taking care of your animal Positive affect has a very real role in your physiology, your cognitive function, and your creativity Emotional contagion – the team takes on the emotional state of the leader We are wired to require love and belonging We know ourselves so poorly – we are better served to study what The sense of safety you have when you find your tribe When you kill the uncertainty, you kill the possibility Certainty is a closing of the mind Comparison kills and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: TheGoodLifeProject.com JonathanFields.com Jonathan’s new Book: How to Live a Good Life: Soulful Stories, Surprising Science, and Practical Wisdom Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review...

Dana Oliver used emotionally intelligent leadership at Medtronic to grow his business unit from $100million to $2billion in annual revenues. Sometimes, leadership looks like a self-advancing bully. Other times, leadership is an empowering opportunity for ownership and investment. As the Senior Director of Research & Development at Medtronic, Dana wrote a book, “Mantra Design”, revealing the secrets for profitable and lasting innovation, including how to identify your customer’s unmet needs and how to expedite new product development. He provides an easy to understand methodology in the form of 14 quick, digestible mantras that highlight the power of true innovation. On this show, we discuss the powers of innovation, customer service, and emotionally intelligent leadership. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Who do you want to be? Who is your customer? Three kinds of technology for innovation: Customer focused, Technology focused, or hap-hazard Starbucks and Victoria’s Secret created an ecosystem of experience Mantra: “On the bus early, off the bus early” When you invest in exceptional people, you can increase your productivity by 30% Leadership is all too often focused on their own self-advancement EI should be considered more than a skill, but think of it as a style and a philosophy Culture is a bi-product of leadership If a company grows beyond $500million, they should consider carving out parts of the business People need to feel like someone has an interest in their career 1. Invest 10% of company revenues should be invested back into organic research and development 2. Develop your product through your customer’s eyes 3. Focus on the strategically few core platforms that can move your annual operating plan needle 4. Hire ambitious, get-it-done people, but then lead with emotionally intelligent leadership skills Don’t ask for responsibility, take it It begins and ends with your customers and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Dana’s email:  dana@mantraleadership.com www.mantraleadership.com Dana’s book:  Mantra Design – Innovate, Buy or Die!: Discover the Secrets for Profitable and Lasting Innovation Primal Leadership, With a New Preface by the Authors: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

Matt Miller started a business and became an entrepreneur out of necessity. His finances weren’t matching his family’s needs and the economy wasn’t pushing business forward. In over the span of a week, four children knocked on his door selling things to raise money for their schools… Matt got an idea. His business Today, Matt and his team provide passive fundraising for over 2000 schools in over 23 states. Selling spirit stickers through vending machines, his company is supporting school needs while providing a living for his family. On this show, we discuss the challenges of building a business, getting a coach, and challenging your own limiting beliefs. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: When the economy changed, I had to change Helping schools raise money to support school activities through selling spirit stickers Getting into schools were challenging until we got into an education tradeshow Learning how to shift to a Franchise model helped The speed of the group is set by the speed of the leader Coaching helped me, as an outsider, see things I was blind to Too many people expect things to change overnight and it’s simply not true Using a creative approach to teach positive lessons If you have an idea, start moving forward with it and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Free ebook, Live Your Dreams: Top 10 Reasons Why You Need To Start A Vending Business Matt@ssvbusiness.com http://ssvbusiness.com Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki Book: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for...

While my family visited the island of Oahu, an old friend that was in my youth group 25 years ago invited me on to speak to the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion. I absolutely agreed to present and instead of talking about leadership or technology or any of the things I speak about professionally.. I spoke about some really uncommon topics for the military, because I felt it necessary to help them connect with their mindset and soul. It was so warmly received, I was given permission to share it publicly… and that’s what we’re going to do today. I’m sharing with you, the recording of that speech with soldiers of the US Army base in Hawaii. Not only did it impact them, I believe it will be encouraging to you too. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Angus’ story of failure and self-sabotage Manhood Matrix Realizing you’re not along in your situation The power of sharing with someone else and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Jeff Brown has been practicing excellence and consistency for the past 29 years behind a microphone; first as an award-winning broadcaster and now as a successful podcaster, business and podcast coach, and speaker. Since July 2013, Jeff has served as host of the Read to Lead Podcast, a three-time Best Business Podcast nominee, featuring interviews with today’s best business book authors including, Seth Godin, John Maxwell, Gary Vaynerchuk, Simon Sinek, Chris Brogan, Brian Tracy, Dan Miller, and over 100 more. Jeff and his work have been featured in Inc. and Entrepreneur, the blogs of Seth Godin, Chris Brogan, Jeff Goins and Social Media Explorer, as well as publications like The Nashville Business Journal, The Tennessean, and over 100 other blogs and podcasts. On this show we discuss the power of reading, lifelong learning, and planning your next career before you need to. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Learning to read a book a week Jeff’s story of becoming a podcaster Getting laid off of his job Finding peace with a scary place of unemployment Podcast shows that Jeff was listening to in the beginning Practice excellence with consistency – over time that will pay off Learning tricks to calm myself when interviewing influencers Sharing with young people how different they world has been afforded them Passing on experiences with the next generation Being a lifelong learner Advancing your career through reading – accelerating yourself over 90% of the competition “Be so good that people can’t ignore you” Steve Martin Planning your next move of career NOW, before you have to Make it a practice to share other people’s work more than your own and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: @TheJeffBrown Jeff@readtoleadpodcast.com Jeff@podcasteracademy.com Pat Flynn – Podcasting resources Cliff Ravenscraft’s podcasting resources Success Magazine Article – You Economy Book: The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do Book: The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom Without the 9-to-5 Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright...

Chris Marlow, in 2007, met a starving young orphan living in an abandoned gas station in Zimbabwe. That encounter compelled him to start Help One Now and dedicate his life to seeking justice by empowering leaders and organizing tribes to launch global movements that do good. On this show we discuss making small actions to create huge impact in eliminating global poverty. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The world needs all of us do small things Success is great, but success that makes a difference in the world is better How do we tackle big issues without losing ourselves in the mass need The business community is so important to dealing with extreme poverty We can’t simply throw money at problems, we must be strategic Investing in local, high-capacity leaders is what brings change and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Immigration, World Poverty and Gumballs Twitter: @ChrisMarlow Help One Now Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Kevin Roberts is, personally, experiencing a fail of his own creation. Recently, he did an interview for Business Insider and, unfortunately, was quoted saying some very irresponsible comments regarding gender equality in the advertising industry. This fail has cost him his roles as Chairman Saatchi & Saatchi, and Head Coach Publicis Groupe. This interview was recorded before his career went sideways and I wrestled with publishing this show. In fact, I did reach out to his team to offer an opportunity for Kevin to share his side of the story.  Unfortunately, they did not reply. Regardless, I believe the content shared in this conversation is still packed with valuable content. I ask that you provide a level of grace to this man for a mistake he’s made and trust that this was a lesson for him to learn and grow… we all deserve that. On this show, we discuss Kevin’s new book, 64 Shots, the rapid changes in today’s world, and approaching it differently and positively. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: VUCA world – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, & Ambiguous Why it’s about execution, pivot, responsiveness, leadership at every level Super VUCA world – Vibrant, Unreal, Crazies, Astounding Paradox of business bloodsport and leadership by compassion Play the beautiful game, not the brutal The power of making happy choices IQ + EQ + TQ + BQ + CQ The need for talent inspiration Create better leaders, not better managers HR administrators, Responsibility, Learning, Recognition, and Joy and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Twitter: @KRConnect 64 Shots: Leadership in a Crazy World Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work. 

Michael Bungay Stanier states that leadership is often missing the coaching opportunities that truly make managing easier and leading more empowering. In his new book, The Coaching Habit, Michael gives super practical direction on how to  effectively interact with your team. Our guest is the founder and Senior Partner of Box of Crayons, a company that helps people and organizations all over the world do less Good Work and more Great Work. Box of Crayons is best known for its coaching programs that give busy managers the tools to coach in 10 minutes or less. On this show we discuss gaining more time, leading well, and empowering you employees… all by instilling a smart coaching habits. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Being more coach-like in your leadership Why your should stay curious a little longer before rushing to solve issues Be lazy, be curious, and be often Your advice monster needs to back down Being more coach-like in your leadership Why your should stay curious a little longer before rushing to solve issues Be lazy, be curious, and be often Your advice monster needs to back down The brain is always seeking to be safe – sense of tribe, expectation, rank, & autonomy Karpman drama triangle – victim, persecutor, and rescuer and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Twitter: @boxofcrayons Michael’s Company:  Box of Crayons Michael’s Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to...

It’s the Fiftieth episode and I wanted to do something a little different. For many of you that don’t know me, I wanted to have someone else ask me the tough questions, to get me to share a deeper side on myself. So I got in the hotseat. As such, I asked my friend Peter Awad, host of the Slow Hustle podcast to come and ask me the tougher questions. You may remember him from episode #033. His line of questioning takes you into my past, my background, and story. If you’re new to the show, you’ll gain insights into how I got to where I am and how unusual this crazy journey has been for me and my family. On this show we discuss talking about yourself, building a personal brand, and putting yourself “out there”. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Defending the underdogs Countering the feelings of being isolated Why you’re alone in your struggle There’s more to your story Angus’ back story in the hotseat Learning that you’re loved because of who you are, not what you do A peak into my new book, Empowering Work What Angus started Up In Your Business What Angus’ twelve month plan is Angus singing some classical music and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Peter Awad’s podcast, Slow Hustle Episode #033 with Peter Awad Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Living in the present is an easy concept to understand, but not always an easy one to walk out. For many, the past keeps us in a state of longing or regret. We either want to get back to the “good ol’ days” or feel crippled by the pain of some negative experience. For others, the future is a perpetual pursuit for “this”, the thing that once you achieved, isn’t as good as the “next” thing. We endlessly chase after the role, relationship, position, income, accolade, or pinnacle that will bring happiness. Life is often a distraction of comparison, and the pressures of “perfection’. On this show I’m flying solo to share with you some life-giving encouragement, connecting you to your inner core of power, and cultivate a sense of life satisfaction. You’ll need these: Info on my Coaching products Coaching and Mastermind assessment:  www.EmpoweringMastermind.com In This Episode, You’ll Discover: A note from one of our listeners Joseph Campbell said, “In the cave you fear lies the treasure you seek.” Two perspectives to living in the past The exhaustion of living in the future Today – The Only Day Actually Yours Facing fears Empowering visualization exercise Stop feeling trapped Angus’ coaching and mastermind The visualization exercise that changed Angus’ life and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jeff Brown and his Read to Lead Podcast Coaching and Mastermind assessment:  www.EmpoweringMastermind.com Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe...

Hans Early-Nelson inquired with coaching needs. He’s an artisan metalsmith from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who specializes in custom metal fabricating, blacksmithing and jewelry.    In the email Hans sent me, he posed some initial questions around business struggles he was having. I replied with my initial thoughts and then offered to do a pro-bono coaching call to see if we could explore his challenges a little more deeply. I think his experience equals a number of entrepreneurs I’ve talked to and wanted to capture his words so you could see you’re not alone if you have the same challenged. Hans allowed me to record it for the show – the call has been slightly edited for time, but not for content. On this show we discuss trying to find creativity, being inspired, and how to leverage what you have in order to grow and and move your company forward. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The difficulties of staying focused on your products Being routinely inspired Staying enthusiastic about old products while trying to develop R&D on new products Improving conversion to buyers Nurturing customers Why saying YES to one thing requires saying NO to something else and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Primitive Precision Custommade Etsy Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely...

Gary Vaynerchuk believes self-awareness is a critical component to success. But what does in mean to be aware of self? Gary started off trading baseball cards, sold wine for his father’s business, started a Youtube channel called Wine Library for said Father’s brand and then turned it into a $60 Million phenomenon. Then he launched a media company, invested in a bunch of startups and co-launched a $25 Million VC seed fund. In his book, #AskGaryVee, Gary states the only chapter that should be read twice is chapter 17 – Self-awareness. On this show, we talk about family and the impact of being self-aware. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why Gary doesn’t communicate with his family when he travels Gary knows this lifestyle isn’t sustainable for his children Teaching there’s winners and losers Being kind to every person no matter who they are and what they do Building enormous amounts of self confidence in my kids Gratitude, empathy, and self awareness are the billion dollar coconut water idea When you know who you are, everything changes Knowing and accepting who you are Working really hard does not include mismanaging your personal relationships The wartime general you want around you when times are difficult and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Twitter @garyvee Website: www.garyvaynerchuk.com Youtube: Gary Vaynerchuk Gary’s book: Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on...

Dale Richardson has always lived from a place of leadership. Even as the youngest of four growing up in Virginia, he relentlessly pursued to lead in college, social organizations, law school, and his law firm. Why? Influence. However, after a tragic accident, he was given a second chance. The idea of influence transitioned a him to a motivation of helping others. Dale become a John Maxwell Team certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach to impact people on an entirely new level. In addition, he began hosting his own podcast, Live The Goals, inspired by Maxwell’s book, the “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” On this show, we have a powerful discussion around current events, leadership, race, and seeking to understand one another in a world of misunderstanding. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How leadership plays in all aspects of our life and family “Leadership is influence, Nothing Less, Nothing More.”– John Maxwell Developing influence with people Why you can only lead people to the level you are The Law of process and achieving the goals we want The Law of sacrifice, giving up to go up Not living for goals but living the goals Seeking to understand before we judge Perspective from proximity, the closer you are, the more you understand Our culture of criticism Giving second chances and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Quote: “Nobody has it easy, everybody has issues. You never know what people are going through. So pause before you start judging, criticizing, or mocking others. Everybody is fighting their own unique war.” ~ author unknown Dale Richardson Twitter: @LiveTheGoals His podcast: Live the Goals Book Mentioned: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition) Dales Mastermind: livethegoals.com/freeclass Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work. 

Kelly Roach developed her mindset as a young child growing up with little resources. As she got older, tenacity and perseverance carried her through college, NFL cheerleading, and being a Fortune 500 executive. Now, she’s the host of the top rated Unstoppable Success Radio podcast, an International best-selling author, and the CEO of Kelly Roach Coaching. On this show, we discuss growing us as a Pastor’s kids, building a business, and developing the effective selling skills. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Growing up without a lot of money Mindset before mechanics You decide between success and sabotage Worthiness and gratitude Learning an entrepreneurial spirit There is no perfect situation to start a business Sales is serving Results-based selling and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Twitter @kellyroachint Website: kellyroachcoaching.com Free Report:  Automation-Secrets.com Text “AutomateReport” to 44222 (all one word) Kelly’s Book: Unstoppable Her podcast: Unstoppable Success Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Scott Monty built his own personal brand and then left the corporate world to build his own company, Scott Monty Strategies. He offers wise, actionable insights to help you build your own. Scott spent six years as an executive at Ford Motor Company, as a strategic adviser on crisis communications, influencer relations, customer service, innovative product launches and more. He speaks to groups and advises brands and agencies to help them embrace the fundamentals of human communication in the digital age. His clients have included Walmart, IBM, Coca-Cola, American Airlines, T-Mobile and GE Software. Scott has been ranked by The Economist as number one atop the list 25 Social Business Leaders and by Forbes as one of the top 10 influencers in social media. He’s an internationally recognized leader in digital communications, digital transformation, social media and marketing. As a little treat, you’ll also hear him speak about his ongoing affinity and podcast, I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. On this show we discuss talking about yourself, building a personal brand, and putting yourself “out there”. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why the term “Expert” should be granted by peers There’s a thought leader and a thought doer Platforming employees as a voice of the brand How Marketers have ruined everything Authentic brand building Doing the work The terrifying and liberating experience of your own company Putting yourself out there Not B2B or B2C, but B2I – Business to individual Why you should learn from your mistakes The fear of succeeding and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ScottMonty.com Twitter: @ScottMonty The Full Monty Newsletter I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere podcast Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each...

Martin Keen was an innovation leader for Saucony, Timberland and several other shoe companies before he developed his own hybrid brand, Keen Footwear. After selling his Keen Footwear ownership to his partner, he left to create a new office furniture dedicated to a healthier style of working. His company Focal Upright builds adjustable stand-up desks and chairs to create an active office with the mission to make work play. On this show, we talk about creativity, the difficulty of corporate innovation, and building businesses. Shop Focal Upright today. (affiliate link) In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How we’ve changed the physical features of our species through footwear and chairs Building the best products are typically born of your own need What it’s like working with your spouse to build a business How to get into creative flow The 110% of starting a business How  awareness of your feelings and thoughts can help you be more productive Martin Keen’s AHA moment after September 11 How to minimize your risk by doing your homework The power of feedback Surrounding yourself with people smarter than you are Why being cheeky and a little irreverent can be a good thing in a conservative market Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Email:  martin@focalupright.com Twitter:  @MartinKeen Shop Focal Upright today. (affiliate link) Support:  info@focalupright.com Keen Footwear Venture for America Program Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks...

Thomas Knoll has seen his share on both sides of leadership, well versed on the impact of actions, decisions, and techniques for leading teams well. His background is one of a human focus – community building, customer care, and emotional intelligence. As such, his philosophy of people has become the forefront of his skill set. Thomas helps teams level-up as an Executive Advisor & Business Coach at Revelry Labs. His resume also includes companies like Primeloop, 500Startups, LaunchRock, Zappos, UserVoice, and Seesmic. On this show we talk about how to make better decisions, building teams, and servant leadership. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Creating entrepreneurial advantage by having startup mentors How leaders communicate to build trust How to overcome hesitation in decision making process Why all successful people always try to grow in new areas Why a great entrepreneur needs to let go on their vision, communicate and open up Empower your team to do great things Definition of servant leadership Why people with humility improves in performance and have more inner peace The positive side of change and how change is vital to professional success How flexibility is key to healthy team building Developing team’s shared values The metaphor of leading business and parenting Why do you say, “I want to be better”? Showing up and doing the work Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Book Mentioned:  Five Love Languages – a non-business book that is really helpful in leadership Thomas’ Twitter: @thomasknoll Thomas’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasknoll His phone number: 415-935-3547 Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the

Ryan Holiday witnessed, first hand, the destructive force of ego when his boss and mentor unraveled from leadership at American Apparel – destroying his company and reputation. Throughout history, leaders have wrestled with the nature of their own egos – most of all in the spoils of success. In Ryan’s book, Ego is the Enemy, he takes us along a journey of mythology, history, and leadership to reveal the greatest challenge to our own success – we are the potential chaos to our own story. I loved this book – Ego is the Enemy, releases June 14th. His strategies are used as case studies by Twitter, YouTube and Google and have been written about in AdAge, the New York Times, Gawker and Fast Company. He’s advised many bestselling authors and multi-platinum musicians and became the Director of Marketing at American Apparel, where his work in advertising was internationally known. On this show we talk about ambition, the power of humility, and accepting the possibility of plain ol’ dumb luck. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Wrestling with wanting to accomplish great things and stay small The paradox misery and motivation… only to perpetuate more disappointment How humility and self-awareness actually helped historic leaders do amazing things How our positive and negative influences affects us and why we should watched both sides How can someone be the best at what they do but not feel that they are special or better than everyone else? Can one do ambitious things without being an ambitious person? The power of servant leadership Difference of celebrity and leadership Things that you need to know before writing a book. How to process and overcome your ego. Fights against your ego and make sure it is not the one that is making decision for you. How Lifestyle decisions can help deflect ego Happiness is not something to be chased chased and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Ryan’s Website: ryanholiday.net Twitter: @RyanHoliday Ryan’s e-mail: ryanholiday@gmail.com Ryan’s Book:  Ego is the Enemy Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to...

Stacia Pierce started her first business after a divorce. She turned her pain and passion into a business that profits. Since then, she’s helped others turn their obstacles into opportunities, been a lifecoach for twenty years, and written 21 books. She’s been seen on the Steve Harvey show, works with celebrities, and enables entrepreneurs to success worldwide. On this show, we talk about launching a business, starting before you’re ready, and the simple, but most important act of showing up. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Going from breakdown to breakthrough, from the lowest point in Stacia’s life Transforming others lives while transforming your own Teaching women how to start their first business, turning their passion into profit The power of writing on a bathroom mirror Why dreams die between what to do and how to do it The power of showing up Why you should start before you’re ready How coaching helps speed your journey, cutting down time, and reducing mistakes Getting through those dark and difficult times Why failure is not the end of you and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Stacia’s Website:  http://lifecoach2women.com Twitter : @lifecoach2women Women’s Conference Website:  http://womenssuccessconference.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Joel Boggess believes that if you have something to say, podcasting is a great medium to share it. And after half of his life in media, this is the space he’s found himself most successful. Joel is also the go-to guy for clarity, confidence and direction. He’s the guy people call when they’re feeling stuck, under-challenged or overwhelmed. He’s written a book called, “Finding your Voice”, that hit the #1 spot on Amazon. And his podcast, ReLaunch, was named by Podcasters’ Paradise as “Best Overall” podcast of 2014 and “Most Inspirational” podcast for 2014 and 2015; and has recently passed the one million listens mark. On this show we talk about being passionate, living your purpose, and being the best you that you can possibly be. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Eight trys that failed before the ReLaunch – many practice swings Getting in the reps in before you can get to success Being more determined to share your message than afraid of other people not listening Learning that podcasting is only a piece of the business Deciding what kind of change do you want to bring to the world? Make the decision before the work starts – that you’re going to pull this off, wildly successfully How podcasting is the funnel for all kinds of opportunities Your responsibility to be the best you the you can most possibly be.  The importance of asking feedback about ourselves Learning to delegate to build your business and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Relaunch Show Michael Port – The Steal The Show Podcast Joel’s book: Finding your voice Episode 36 – Dr. Henry Cloud, Why the best leaders in the world need the help of other people Episode 23 – Ann Handley, Kicking imposter syndrome’s ass  Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

When Terry Lancaster talks about happiness and being better at developing yourself, he’s talking practical, achievable, and purposeful brilliance. With humor and snark, he delivers a smart guide on determining for yourself, the best approach to improving your life – whether health, finances or relationships. Author of the #1 best selling book, BETTER! Self Help For The Rest Of Us, Terry writes and speaks on the power of habit and focus, helping salespeople and entrepreneurs people build better lives and better careers, one minor adjustment, one focused action, one better habit at a time. On this show, we talk about building automatic habits, quantum physics, and the science of happiness. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why motivation is a depletable asset Building the habits that take you forwards The power of automaticity Happiness isn’t an external function The power of small wins over big ones Finding meditation, gratitude, and being present Why worry is a waste of waste of time Quantum physics and super science of the brain Why you have the responsibility to to tell a better story with your life and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Twitter:  @terrylancaster Terry’s book:  Better!: Self Help For The Rest of Us Daniel Gilbert’s book:  Stumbling on Happiness Amy Cuddy’s Ted talk:  Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are My Networking Episode – How to effectively Network events with credibility #008 Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Why must anything require being patient? It’s a junky thing to have to wait for anything – I want it NOW… right? The most well intentioned people will tell you, “good things come to those that wait” or “patience is a virtue”. But that doesn’t resolve the anxiety I’m feeling or the urgency to see this situation resolved. However, in the pain, fear, and frustration there is a way to rise above to make more effective decisions for you and the people you love. On this show we talk about hating your current situation, pushing past our need for control, and the art of patience. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The dangers of choosing here and now instead of “there” and “when it’s right”. The impact of desperation in your decision making Why chaos creates more chaos, lack more lack versus abundance creating more abundance The art of patience and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Angus’ Twitter:  @angusnelson Free ebook: Networking with effectiveness and credibility Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Dr. Henry Cloud works with leaders – a clinical psychologist with an extensive background in both the clinical and professional consulting world, and he has a well-established private practice in California. He is an international in-demand speaker and bestselling author whose titles include: The One-Life Solution , Integrity, Boundaries, Nine Things You Simply Must Do, Changes That Heal, and numerous others. He has been a guest on numerous television and radio shows and written for many publications. He lives in Los Angeles. On this show, we discuss Dr. Henry Cloud’s newest book, The Power of the Other – the startling effect other people have on you, from the boardroom to the bedroom and beyond – and what you can do about it. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The Mind/Body problem – How do you get past your current limit? The Triangle: your brain, your mind (software), and the relationships you’re in Where am I?, Where’s the enemy?, and Where’s my buddy? The four corners of relationship Why “fourth corner” relationships fuel your brain to the highest performance Why the great leaders were always connected Go hard on the issue and soft on the person The three keys to leading performance: freedom, responsibility, and love New patterns of behavior require a relationship with a person Pixar rule: “Say it with respect, but say it all” The highest performing leaders in the world have someone to speak into their life The lowest performers live in a closed circle, the highest, an open system model “Every successful person is standing on the top of a big pile of failures” That first step will never get you “there” The power of feedback in your leadership Difference between a fixed mindset or a growth mindset The three things your brain works on – Oxygen, glucose and relationship The power of clear expectations How to have continuous feedback When leadership needs to be actionable What is the “right kind of push” from the outside Why the best way to get over fears is to actually expose yourself to them Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: @DrHenryCloud Dr. Cloud’s Book:  The Power of the Other: The startling effect other people have on you, from the boardroom to the bedroom and beyond-and what to do about it http://drcloud.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please...

Amber Hurdle certainly didn’t expect “greatness” when she became pregnant at Sixteen years of age. Yet, despite the challenges she faced, she persevered to earn her diploma, a college degree, and become a coach to Fortune 500 companies. She is the founder of Bombshell Business Bootcamp, owner of both Moxie Internal Relations and Leadership Success Academy. On this show we talk about developing company culture, releasing your inner greatness, and the core issues to leadership and influence. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why leadership is about influence Your work is an expression of your greatness Managing up – having influence on those that lead you and still be servant minded, respectful and honorable Following the breadcrumbs of your life to see what you were made for Why there’s always someone out there to listen to you. Honoring yourself and digging yourself out of the dark Why it’s important to do what you know is right for you Knowing and standing your own truth, integrity, and values Knowing yourself inside and out, helping you understand the people you lead Why everything revolves around love The power of communication Becoming a “miracle worker” Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Amber’s Website: http://amberhurdle.com Amber’s Twitter: @amberhurdle Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

David Ryan Taylor a amazing at photography. But he’s struggled with striving for perfection, being a mediocre businessman and often being terrible self-critic. An internationally award-winning photographer, the challenges of building an actual business have been a strain on his creativity. Like many of us, he’s never fully given himself permission to commit one way or the other – build a sustainable photography business or treat his passion for what it is, a glorified hobby. It seems too scary to walk away from the safety and comforts of his plan-B, day job. Yet, maybe he doesn’t have to. Today, we talk about facing our limiting beliefs, being our own worst critic, and the steps necessary to being your most effective self.  In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Being a continuous learner Why is it important to have an understanding of the essential business principles and strategies on starting your business Limiting beliefs that are keeping you from your best self Conquering the self-doubt How to motivate yourself and teach yourself to succeed You’re artitry is one in seven billion Why self awareness is important for people who lead Why our thoughts are what defines us There’s always enough pie to go around Why we stay in the same cycles over and over again? Why it pays to get happy for other people’s success Perfection is the enemy of good-enoug Finding the real you is where you get satisfaction of fulfillment When humility helps us to finally see the world is bigger than you Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: David Ryan Taylor’s Website:  http://www.davidryantaylor.com/ Podcast #25 with Shawn Matthews: What if today is the day you change your life? #025 Book Mentioned:  Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Peter Awad hosts the Slow Hustle podcast and thrives on wrestling for the things in life that really matter – specifically, freedom. He and his wife have taken a year off to travel the country, experiencing new cities, people and adventures… all while running multiple businesses. Peter’s focusing on what’s important, implementing on great systems, and pursuing a life of freedom. Today, we talk about managing business, batching and blocking, and true happiness. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why owning a business is like a roller coaster ride Power is learning how to manage your life Realizing how life experiences teach us what we really want How to find things that bring true happiness Why we should have a dream and a vision on what we are really love to do Losing money hurts, but losing time hurts a lot more No matter what the industry you’re in and no matter where you are- we all have the same issues Learning how other people manage their stresses and routine Why we don’t necessarily need a million dollars Happiness is to have the freedom to do the things that you love Why technology affects human relationship Having a business that has some meaning and purpose behind it Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Book: The Lean Start Up by Eric Ries Book: Miracle Morning Twitter: @slowhustle Website: Slowhustle.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slowhustlepodcast/ Productivity tool:  Pomotodo.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

John Henry decided early on to change his tomorrow on a daily basis. His amazing story to gives us insight to the powerful choices he made, allowing him to succeed. From Jazz musician to doorman, each step prepared for the next on the way to becoming a successful entrepreneur. At age 23, John Henry has founded an on-demand laundry company, sold it, opened a non-profit tech accelerator called Cofound Harlem, and, most recently, he’s launched Harlem’s first Venture Capital fund. On this episode you’ll learn how his humble beginnings, entrepreneurial passion, and positivity led him to become a great businessman at such a very young age. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How your attitude and spiritedness influences your success to work. How little and simple daily decisions lead to motivation. How energy and rapport attracts the type of people you’ll work with. Find out if you are born with entrepreneurial DNA. Why it doesn’t matter how you do it, it only matters that you do it. The best indicator if you found the right person for the job. Learning how asking questions can lead to important discoveries. What is effective leadership. Knowing the principle that you should not view yourself in world’s perspective. The importance of values in a company and understanding value based leadership. and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Cofound website:  Cofound.co AREA Accelerators ‘s Website: https://gust.com/organizations/area/ John’s Twitter: @JohnHenryStyle John’s -e-mail: jh@cofoundharlem.com Book:  5am Miracle Aruba Tech Conference Website: www.atechconference.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Living your life shouldn’t be a competition with those around you. Nor should it be a competition with other people in the world. The only person you should be in competition with is yourself. You can have a life worth living. No matter where you are today and what you’re experiencing, you can level up to an effective, transformational future. On this show, I share the two truths that create a life worth living. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Life is full of paradoxes The two paradoxical truths of life Life is not about me: The opposite of life is selfishness A talk on “me” Good things happen when you get out of the way Life is all about me: You have one life to life You are one in Seven Billion There is no other you that do what only you can do Our problem is that we don’t live for us, we live for others. We’re far too busy trying to impress, compete, and conquer others Life is like golf: the harder you try, the worse you do What if, instead, you lived trying to impress, compete, and conquer YOUR SELF? Finally, you are life itself: Fill yourself up and give yourself away Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Come and join the Up In Your Business private group on Facebook. Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Contact” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me for this episode. Until next time!

Ted Rubin had to learn an incredible lesson in unconditional love – both for his kids and for himself. Working through divorce, anger, and pain, any one of us can grow to become more grateful, whole, and equipped to deal with life’s challenges more effectively. Ted is a leading Social Marketing Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Brand Evangelist and Acting CMO of Brand Innovators. Author of the books, “Return on Relationship” and “How to Look People in the Eye Digitally” “Relationships are like muscle tissue, the more you engage them the stronger and more valuable they become” On this show we talk about building relationships, fatherhood, and defaulting your life to happy. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: There’s no let up in life Build relationships through a point of emotional connection Social has made the ability to connect with people more accessible than ever before Divorce was not the problem, it wasn’t until after the divorce that it become difficult Our nation has a real problem with child alienation after divorce Giving up custodial rights robs you of decisions over daily life How Ted processed the anger he was experiencing The importance of surrounding yourself with great friends The wake up call of deciding not be anger anymore The wake up call of deciding not be anger anymore Default to happy Changing your expectations, especially with your kids Looking for micro, connection moments – more important than milestones Divorced dads don’t travel when it’s their time with their kids Do what you can when you can Why you should stop being angry or jealous Ted’s phone number Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: @TedRubin TedRubin@gmail.com 516-270-5511 http://tedrubin.com Ted’s book: Return on Relationship Ted’s book: How to Look People in the Eye Digitally Book referenced: “Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder” Book referenced: “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck Book referenced: “What You Can When You Can: Healthy Living on Your Terms” by Carla Birnberg  and Roni Noone Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave

No one can predict the future, but you can influence your own. It was only five years ago that I began a journey that has coincided with the SXSW Interactive festival in Austin, Texas. Last week, I attended this event again, only to be reminded of how amazing this journey has been. On this show, I share the specific principles that I believe directly impacted my life… and I believe, will transform your own future. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: SXSW Pranks with my identical twin brother Self-Learning Relationships My failing forward Persevering through the tough times Born to make a difference Being Present (and patient) Gratitude and abundance Getting coaching The importance of execution and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Networking Episode 008 My Ebook, Networking With Effectiveness and Credibility Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you to our guest for joining me for such a great episode. Until next time!

Brian Tracy knows how to think. Best-selling Author and Professional Speaker, he’s helped over 5 million people achieve their goals. His goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. If you’ve never heard of Brian before, you’ll certainly take note of him after this show. His contemporaries include Zig Ziglar and John Maxwell. Make sure you’ve got something to take notes while listening to this show. Today, we talk about his newest book, “Get Smart!: How to Think and Act Like the Most Successful and Highest-Paid People in Every Field”. His other books include “Eat That Frog!” and “Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life”. Brian’s also written for Entrepreneur, Success, Fast Company, and Forbes among many others. On this episode, we explore why most businesses fail, how much of our adult chaos is connected to childhood, and the difference one thought can make. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The false premise you must get good grades, go to college and you’ll succeed Everything is about beliefs – change the inside, change the outside Everyone has the ability to be successful Successful people do the same things over and over The difference between short term and long term goals WWH2H formula – What Would Have To Happen? All business success is based on this  What do you really, really, really want to do in life? Asking yourself the brutal questions The number one reason a business is struggling The power of happiness CANEI – Continuous And Never Ending Improvement The impact of poor parenting and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Link to Brian’s book:  Get Smart!: How to Think and Act Like the Most Successful and Highest-Paid People in Every Field Brian’s Twitter: @BrianTracy www.BrianTracy.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely...

David Armano is a mentor. Yet, a mentoring role wasn’t something he initially quested, but came to discover.  It was supposed to be his opportunity to give back. He never imagined the impact it would have on himself. David is the global strategy director for Edelman. His marketing genius has worked with HP, Kellogg’s, eBay, Adidas, Hilton, and many more. In addition, he’s contributed articles to the Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, Businessweek, AdAge, Adweek and others. On this show, we talk about millennial leadership, the dual nature of mentoring, and getting your eyes off of yourself. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Trying to maintain a sane personal life amongst a busy work schedule Learning an immigrant, hard work mentality The epiphany of you having to seek it Organic nature of mentoring, reaching beyond professional to the personal Millennials are often hungry to learn, craving relationship Being generous with others, takes the focus off yourself Increasing longevity of millennials in the workplace through mentoring Why it’s always worth it to invest in someone The power of your story can be the best guidance Even those in the C-suite need mentors Knowing your motivations is important We are all involved in mentoring all the time, we just don’t realize it You have to give yourself permission to be human Why you shouldn’t confuse mentoring with networking and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Harvard Business Review article, “CEO’s need mentors too“ Twitter @armano David’s blog: Logic + Emotion Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you to our guest for joining me for such a great episode. Until next time!

CC Chapman is trying to find focus while seeking the next cause, searching for that next big thing. And the journey from where we are to where we know we want to be is challenging… for all of us. Focus is the key to getting you through the “dip”, that challenging valley between. He’s is a New England raised storyteller, explorer and humanitarian. He’s a thought leader in the online marketing space – author of two books, Content Rules and Amazing Things Will Happen. He’s worked with a variety of clients including Nike, HBO, American Eagle Outfitters, ONE, Verizon FiOS and The Coca-Cola Company. On this show, we talk about how to find a cause and getting through the difficult dip along the way. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Driven by fulfillment How “Content Rules” came to fruition The book CC always wanted to write The similarity of growing up in a small town and social media The power of giving back  Cause marketing, working on the One Campaign How humility gets in the way of business development The impact of losing focus “Your work matters”, the power of these three words to each other Transformation comes from who believes in you Why we need others around us to help make success happen How listening and kindness are necessary Experiencing the “Dip” Making sure you facing up the right hill Asking the tough questions to your great ideas and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business Amazing Things Will Happen: A Real-World Guide on Achieving Success and Happiness CC’s Photo on Instagram Twitter: @cc_chapman www.cc-chapman.com Networking Ebook:  www.angusnelson.com/networking Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “

Shawn Matthews is a talented creative ready for change. At 45, he’s tired of doing things without passion, ready to explore what the next steps for him might be. When time and money are eliminated from the excuses, the only remaining quotient to change is conviction to carry out that change? Do you have that conviction? On this call, I’m coaching the CEO of Swagbot Creative, a digital & product development studio from Springfield, Missouri. He’s a creative director that’s worked on projects for O’reilly Auto Parts, Odesk, Fox Television and Wikipedia. And recently, he produced Scope Out America, the first ever, cross-country, scavenger hunt broadcast live on Periscope and sponsored by eHarmony, Branson Missouri, Surf Air, Pro Bar and the House of Blues New Orleans. On this show we talk about dream, conviction, and the power of coaching. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Shawn sharing his readiness to do what he’s passionate about The power of vulnerability between friends Working through how to monetize his passions Shawn admitting he knows how to help clients, but doesn’t know how to do it himself That thing you’re wrestling with, you’re not alone Three elements of Shawn’s learnings today The Three things of life that bring fulfillment and abundance and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Shawn’s Twitter: @shawncmatthews www.shawnmatthews.com Shawn’s T-shirt Company, Swagbot Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you to our guest for joining me for such a great episode. Until next time!

We all recognize our leadership can be better. However, few are willing to take the steps necessary to change poor habits, bad techniques, or ineffective strategies. Becoming intentional starts with gaining an understanding of why it’s so important. This episode is designed to paint a picture of how your framing of a situation, reaction to a challenge, and words in frustration can dramatically impact others very negatively. However, once you’ve mastered how to motivate those around you in a healthy fashion, everything changes – both for you and those you lead. On this show, I use the metaphor of parenting to show how we, as leaders, are actually capable of cultivating the behavior we seek and the leadership we’re training. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How parenting taught me how to lead Children develop their personality by first grade Using negative motivation to manipulate behavior Most people struggle with fear in some form or another The healthy way we motivate the desired behavior we’re seeking Cultivating behavior is a heart issue, not a behavioral issue Why you shouldn’t react immediately… to anything and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Article about children’s personalities Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you to our guest for joining me for such a great episode. Until next time!

Ann Handley posted a question on her Facebook feed, “So who *doesn’t* feel like they have Imposter Syndrome? (Or hasn’t at some point.)” What transpired was a barrage of other influencers identifying with the struggle. On this show, joined by my twin brother Marcus Nelson, we offer refreshingly candid discussion around our personal journeys with imposter syndrome, how it’s both normal and necessary. Ann Handley is the author of Wall Street Journal’s bestseller Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content (September 2014, Wiley) and co-author of the best-selling book on content marketing, Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business (2011, Wiley). She is the Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs; a columnist for Entrepreneur magazine; a LinkedIn Influencer; a keynote speaker, mom, and fantastic writer. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How professional setbacks create emotional challenges in future successes Overcoming the tendencies of introversion The vulnerable feeling of putting yourself out there Many of the internal questions we ask ourselves How the feelings of “imposter syndrome” can be used positively, for motivation Understanding that sometimes you need others to believe in you The paradox of our inert desire to feel known How some measure of imposter syndrome makes you normal Surrounding yourself with people that make you feel safe, find your squad Being careful with who you share with The need to identify with those who share your struggle, “me too!” The power of the words, “I believe in you” Putting too much pressure on yourself The discovery that you’re “not alone” Our deepest fear by Marianne Williamson When something scares you, it’s often the very thing worth doing and much more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: @AnnHandley @MarketingProfs Ann’s latest book: Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content Book:  Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business AnnHandley.com @MarcusNelson The Pancake Artist’s rendition Amy Cuddy, “Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest...

Jason Miller brought a rockstar attitude to his career, he never imagined how much success it would bring. Author of the Amazon #1 Best Seller Welcome to the Funnel, he leads Global Content Marketing for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions. Prior, he lead company global content and social media efforts for Marketo. But his real passion, music, began with ten years at Sony Music developing and executing marketing campaigns around the biggest names in music. Jason successfully aligns his personal passions with his career to find fulfilling, creative expression to all he endeavors. And when he’s not building campaigns, creating remarkable content, and tracking the ROI of social, he is winning awards as a concert photographer, singing 80’s metal karaoke, and Seinfeld trivia phenom. Today, discover why your passion projects are critical to fueling to your career, and personal life satisfaction. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What a little bit of ambition can do to transition a career If you have the passion, everything else can be learned How bringing your personality and passion to work creates opportunities and creativity Why ambition, drive, smarts, and a desire to learn trump any resumé Why no one cares about what you “want to do”, but only what you’ve done. “Don’t leave me inspired without giving be a next step” Why you should learn something new everyday… and learning cross functionally Why our should ask yourself, “what do I want to be known for?” – go learn that Why you should chase down the influencers, your heroes, and connect with them by to adding value How you can find a virtual PHD on the web, all for free Why you need to put yourself out there, get things out of your head and see who responds The challenge of learning how to ask people for help The 4 – 1 – 1 rule How your passion projects and creativity dramatically improve your day job Why there’s no such thing as work/life balance, but alignment How Megadeath ties back to B2B marketing Why job titles don’t mean a thing – “don’t worry about job titles, but getting paid what you’re worth” and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jason’s Twitter:  @jasonmillerca His music blog: Rock n’ Roll Cocktail Jason’s Book – Welcome to the Funnel: Proven Tactics to Turn Your Social and Content Marketing up to 11 Book refered:  Content Rules by Anne Handley and CC Chapman Joe Pulizzi,

An effective leader knows how to listen. Really exceptional leadership listens for what’s said while not being spoken. Many a large company and organization is being led today by people who know how to leverage influence, chase ambition, and wield political control within a group of people. However, though this may assert a leadership role it does not constitute a person knowing how to lead others with impact. Today, discover how to listen to those around you for ways to empower, inspire, and build great teams. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: My own mistakes in not listening The inefficiencies of big organizations Where is the distinguishing difference between you and those you might rather complain about? A manager that ran his restaurant like an eighth grade football team – when leadership is abuse The Sounds of the Forest parable Why we must all change The three steps to learning to listen and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Parables of Leadership from HBR – The Sounds of the Forest Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you to our guest for joining me for such a great episode. Until next time!

Lance J. Richards knows millennials – a global workforce futurist and consultant, leveraging a 25+ year career in global human resources and workforce strategy. A sought-after speaker, presenting at conferences and corporate events worldwide including General Motors, Nissan, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Halliburton, PG&E, Johnson & Johnson, and many more. He’s a former VP of Innovation at Kelly Services and now serves as the Director, Human Resources & Risk Management at Town of Avon overlooking the beautiful Beaver Creek ski resort. Today, we discuss how to lead millennial employees, prepare for the future of work, and his book, “Gen Now: Understanding the Multi-gen Workforce and the Coming Leadership Deficit”. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Being a self-learner Lance’s book Gen Now: Understanding the Multi-gen Workforce and the Coming Leadership Deficit Why we need millennials more than they need us Understanding the mindset and expectations of most millennials Some of the five pet peeves that most people have of millennials Why millennials require management to offer immediate feedback to be effective How millennials have developed a healthy cynicism of jobs, the workplace, and companies The paradox in the future of work Understanding the flexibilities of jobs – access, location, and office space In a college grad, the actual major is becoming secondary The importance of learning to play well with others Leadership is less about authority and more about developed soft skills The difference between skills versus behaviors and competencies Being constantly aware that you are your own company and brand How Lance has reprioritized his life to focus on family and much more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Lance’s email:  ljrichards@outlook.com  Twitter  @LanceJRichards Lance’s book: Gen Now: Understanding the Multi-gen Workforce and the Coming Leadership Deficit Atlantic article: Why Are American Colleges Obsessed with Leadership?  Buffer’s no office policy Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, 

Carol Roth knows business. She’s a CNBC Contributor (TV), Radio Host, Recovering Investment Banker, Brand Spokesperson, and NY Times Bestselling Author of “The Entrepreneur Equation”. Carol has worked with hundreds of companies, ranging from a single entrepreneur with an idea to Fortune 500 businesses, on all aspects of business and financial strategy. Collectively, she has helped her clients complete more than $2 billion in deal transactions, including raising more than $1 billion in capital, completing $750+ million in mergers and acquisitions, securing high-profile licensing and partnership deals and creating 7-figure brand loyalty programs. On this show we discuss some of the smartest and most critical elements to starting and running a successful business. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The ongoing argument between Carol Roth and Piers Morgan – a gift that keeps on giving The story behind creating Carol’s CNBC show, “DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB … YET” The Rule of Three in starting business Critical components to giving yourself the ability to build a business wisely Understanding the GAGOOS What often keeps us from actually executing on our plans Power of self-awareness Tools for finding your strengths and those of your team Being open to do what my brain was telling me were silly and stupid to get a business coach Training yourself in the basic skillsets and business logic that will never go away Take a step back to take a giant leap forward Learning to get out of your own way Building a team with people different than yourself The number one let down of our school system in understanding failure How to fail in the correct way Telling other people, committing you to sink or swim Carol’s floppy failures Check your ego – ROE, Return on Ego and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Author of The Entrepreneur Equation @caroljsroth www.carolroth.com www.futurefile.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the...

2016 could be the year of your life – the year you discover fulfillment! On this show, I encourage you to get uncomfortable, push past your fears, and be the person you’ve always wanted to be. I want to talk straight with you… I hope that’s alright. And while I’m sure you want a life that’s impacting. And I’m positive you want to make a difference in the lives around you. Are you ready to do something to make this a reality? I’m coming along side you to assist along the way. Today, I share what I’m doing this year to impact my life and, in addition, offer you perspective on how you can do the same. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why you shouldn’t try to figure it all out My “one thing” I’m focusing on in 2016 P-Diddy, P-Diddy, A The power of discipline… even if I despise it What is most important and when it’s important The opportunities to crush your fears The little secret of every person that “makes it” Three things I’m, personally, addressing Why you should simply act on what you’ve already learned The importance of taking the first step Why you shouldn’t set a specific goal of expect a certain path or time frame What will you accomplish in the next 8760 hours? and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The NeuYear Calendar I ordered. UIYB 009: How to maximize productivity in your life, the 5am miracle with Jeff Sanders Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you to our guest for joining me for such a great episode. Until next time!

Jay Baer is a marketing and customer experience expert, global keynote speaker, the New York Times bestselling author of five books, a technology investor, and the most retweeted person in the world among digital marketers. He and his consulting firm, Convince & Convert, advise some of the most iconic brands and organizations in the world, including The United Nations, Oracle, SAP, and Cabela’s. He is also a contributor to Inc., Entrepreneur, and Forbes. His Convince & Convert Media division produces the world’s #1 content marketing blog, and Jay’s Social Pros podcast was recently named best marketing podcast by the Content Marketing Awards. Today, we talk to Jay about his new book, “Hug Your Haters”, leading remote teams, and keeping your marriage and family in tact when career requires travel. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why Customer service is the new marketing Details around the ‘Hatrix” from Jay’s book, “Hug Your Haters” The difference between onstage and off-stage haters The difference between haters that want an answer vs those that want an audience Why customer service is a spectator sport Why you should never reply more than twice on a public forum The missing ingredients to customer service The power of empathy and humanity in yielding better customer outcomes The simple way to increase customer advocacy by over 30% Who the single most important customer you have are How the biggest opportunity today is to simply engage with people online Putting your content to the “mom test” Techniques for working with remote teams The secret of hiring for passion, training for skills Why you should avoid hiring those that require a lot of encouragement Ideas for mentoring employees to advance their own careers How you can dimensionalize fears to change the impact of pressure Contending a career that requires extensive traveling The mentality of letting things play out Effective leadership like water inspires and empowers and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jay’s newest book: Hug Your Haters: How to Embrace Complaints and Keep Your Customers Youtility: Why Smart Marketing Is about Help Not Hype The NOW Revolution: 7 Shifts to Make Your Business Faster, Smarter and More Social Jay’s consulting company, ConvinceAndConvert.com Jay’s Twitter: @JayBaer Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. And...

Mark W. Schaefer knows about building your personal brand. He’s a globally-recognized author, speaker, educator, and business consultant who blogs at BusinessesGrow.com — one of the top marketing blogs of the world. He teaches graduate marketing classes at Rutgers University and has written five best-selling books including The Tao of Twitter (the best-selling book on Twitter in the world) and Return On Influence and most recently, The Content Code: Six essential strategies to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business. His clients include Pfizer, Dell, Adidas, and the US Air Force. He has been a keynote speaker at prestigious events all over the world. And has appeared as a guest on media channels such as CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and CBS News. Today we talk about understanding the future of work, how companies will be hiring less full-time employees, and why it’s critical you build your personal brand now to prepare for it. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How curiosity and self-learning helped Mark iterate his career Getting people to share and become advocates for your company The formula for BADASS marketing Why your personal brand is the only transferable asset you have for your career Advice for building your own personal branding Creating your authority The future of work – contract labor will be predominant The power of being prepared when speaking on a stage, moving from teacher to entertainer Knowing the key to entrepreneurship, only making mistakes you can recover from The dangers of entrepreneurship when don’t include wisdom, humility, and asking for help The crises on digital marketing education in university education and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Link to Mark’s Twitter Profile Mark’s website: www.businessesgrow.com The Content Code: Six essential strategies to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business The Tao of Twitter, Revised and Expanded New Edition: Changing Your Life and Business 140 Characters at a time Return On Influence: The Revolutionary Power of Klout, Social Scoring, and Influence Marketing Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each...