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Chip interviews Sean McDowell to tackle the conflict between the Bible and modern culture on sex and gender. They offer parents a practical roadmap to guide their children with biblical truth and compassion.Key Topics:Your Initial Response: How to lead with love and preserve the relationship.Giving Yourself Grace: Avoiding the trap of self-blame and the "perfect parent" myth.Moving Forward: The power of asking questions and listening to understand.Holding Firm: How to balance unconditional love with biblical conviction.A Proactive Culture: Creating a safe home for conversations about faith and sexuality.Defending God's Design: Answering the "outdated Bible" objection with Scripture and reason.Actionable Steps for Parents:Lead with Unconditional Love: Affirm your relationship first to establish a foundation of safety and trust.Listen More, Lecture Less: Ask thoughtful questions to understand their heart and experience, not just to correct them.Hold Firm with Grace: Maintain your biblical convictions with compassion, establishing loving boundaries without compromising truth.Build a Culture of Conversation: Intentionally create a home where it's safe to discuss any topic before it becomes a crisis.Know the "Why": Be ready to explain the goodness and purpose behind God's design, not just the rules.Use Their Interests as a Bridge: Use your child's passions (movies, hobbies, etc.) as a natural starting point for deeper conversations.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Chip Ingram continues his conversation with apologist Sean McDowell, offering guidance for parents whose child is struggling with their gender identity or sexuality. They explain how to reject parental guilt, adopt a long-term perspective, and initiate dialogue rooted in both love and biblical truth.Key Topics:Your Initial Response: How to lead with love and preserve the relationship.Giving Yourself Grace: Avoiding the trap of self-blame and the "perfect parent" myth.Moving Forward: The power of asking questions and listening to understand.Holding Firm: How to balance unconditional love with biblical conviction.A Proactive Culture: Creating a safe home for conversations about faith and sexuality.Defending God's Design: Answering the "outdated Bible" objection with Scripture and reason.Actionable Steps for Parents:Lead with Unconditional Love: Affirm your relationship first to establish a foundation of safety and trust.Listen More, Lecture Less: Ask thoughtful questions to understand their heart and experience, not just to correct them.Hold Firm with Grace: Maintain your biblical convictions with compassion, establishing loving boundaries without compromising truth.Build a Culture of Conversation: Intentionally create a home where it's safe to discuss any topic before it becomes a crisis.Know the "Why": Be ready to explain the goodness and purpose behind God's design, not just the rules.Use Their Interests as a Bridge: Use your child's passions (movies, hobbies, etc.) as a natural starting point for deeper conversations.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Chip Ingram continues his conversation with apologist Sean McDowell, offering guidance for parents whose child is struggling with their gender identity or sexuality. They explain how to reject parental guilt, adopt a long-term perspective, and initiate dialogue rooted in both love and biblical truth.Key Topics:Your Initial Response: How to lead with love and preserve the relationship.Giving Yourself Grace: Avoiding the trap of self-blame and the "perfect parent" myth.Moving Forward: The power of asking questions and listening to understand.Holding Firm: How to balance unconditional love with biblical conviction.A Proactive Culture: Creating a safe home for conversations about faith and sexuality.Defending God's Design: Answering the "outdated Bible" objection with Scripture and reason.Actionable Steps for Parents:Lead with Unconditional Love: Affirm your relationship first to establish a foundation of safety and trust.Listen More, Lecture Less: Ask thoughtful questions to understand their heart and experience, not just to correct them.Hold Firm with Grace: Maintain your biblical convictions with compassion, establishing loving boundaries without compromising truth.Build a Culture of Conversation: Intentionally create a home where it's safe to discuss any topic before it becomes a crisis.Know the "Why": Be ready to explain the goodness and purpose behind God's design, not just the rules.Use Their Interests as a Bridge: Use your child's passions (movies, hobbies, etc.) as a natural starting point for deeper conversations.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Chip interviews Sean McDowell to tackle the conflict between the Bible and modern culture on sex and gender. They offer parents a practical roadmap to guide their children with biblical truth and compassion.Key Topics:Your Initial Response: How to lead with love and preserve the relationship.Giving Yourself Grace: Avoiding the trap of self-blame and the "perfect parent" myth.Moving Forward: The power of asking questions and listening to understand.Holding Firm: How to balance unconditional love with biblical conviction.A Proactive Culture: Creating a safe home for conversations about faith and sexuality.Defending God's Design: Answering the "outdated Bible" objection with Scripture and reason.Actionable Steps for Parents:Lead with Unconditional Love: Affirm your relationship first to establish a foundation of safety and trust.Listen More, Lecture Less: Ask thoughtful questions to understand their heart and experience, not just to correct them.Hold Firm with Grace: Maintain your biblical convictions with compassion, establishing loving boundaries without compromising truth.Build a Culture of Conversation: Intentionally create a home where it's safe to discuss any topic before it becomes a crisis.Know the "Why": Be ready to explain the goodness and purpose behind God's design, not just the rules.Use Their Interests as a Bridge: Use your child's passions (movies, hobbies, etc.) as a natural starting point for deeper conversations.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Chip interviews Sean McDowell to tackle the conflict between the Bible and modern culture on sex and gender. They offer parents a practical roadmap to guide their children with biblical truth and compassion.Key Topics:Your Initial Response: How to lead with love and preserve the relationship.Giving Yourself Grace: Avoiding the trap of self-blame and the "perfect parent" myth.Moving Forward: The power of asking questions and listening to understand.Holding Firm: How to balance unconditional love with biblical conviction.A Proactive Culture: Creating a safe home for conversations about faith and sexuality.Defending God's Design: Answering the "outdated Bible" objection with Scripture and reason.Actionable Steps for Parents:Lead with Unconditional Love: Affirm your relationship first to establish a foundation of safety and trust.Listen More, Lecture Less: Ask thoughtful questions to understand their heart and experience, not just to correct them.Hold Firm with Grace: Maintain your biblical convictions with compassion, establishing loving boundaries without compromising truth.Build a Culture of Conversation: Intentionally create a home where it's safe to discuss any topic before it becomes a crisis.Know the "Why": Be ready to explain the goodness and purpose behind God's design, not just the rules.Use Their Interests as a Bridge: Use your child's passions (movies, hobbies, etc.) as a natural starting point for deeper conversations.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

If you can crush it at work but feel lost at home, this episode is your blueprint to restore emotional safety in marriage—fast.Attachment specialist Adam Lane Smith joins host Greg Denning to decode why so many driven men struggle with intimacy, connection, and calm at home. You'll learn how early attachment patterns wire your nervous system for constant cortisol and how to retrain it so your wife and kids finally feel safe with you. Adam lays out the four levels of safety every husband must provide (physical, resource, emotional, bonding) and the four levels of peace a wife can return (calm, gentle speech, loyal partnership, executive co-leadership). You'll discover practical, science-backed tools—co-regulation, oxytocin/vasopressin bonding, and negotiation frameworks—that turn conflict into teamwork and stress into stability.Whether you're an entrepreneur or a busy professional, you'll walk away with step-by-step tactics to regulate your nervous system, communicate like a CEO/COO team with your spouse, and build a legacy your kids will carry for generations. If “being present,” “bonding,” and “feeling close” have felt vague or unreachable, this conversation makes them actionable.Key Takeaways✅ Attachment styles significantly influence how we connect with others.✅ Men often struggle with emotional safety due to their upbringing.✅ Emotional safety is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships.✅ Men must provide four levels of safety for their partners.✅ Women need to feel safe to express their emotions and concerns.✅ Building a legacy starts with creating a secure family environment.✅ Personal sovereignty is essential for mature masculinity.✅ Nervous system regulation is key to emotional health.✅ Healthy relationships require effort and intentionality from both partners.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Attachment Theory02:24 Understanding Attachment Styles06:02 The Importance of Emotional Connection09:15 Actionable Steps for Men10:52 Four Levels of Safety for Relationships21:48 The Role of Women in Emotional Safety29:42 Navigating Chaos Together30:12 The Power of Physical Connection32:16 The Four Levels of Peace in Relationships35:40 The Role of Fathers in Building Trust37:20 Executive Partnership in Marriage39:54 The Legacy of Family Dynamics42:39 The Importance of Healthy Family Structures44:33 The Reality of Big Families48:49 The Path to Personal Sovereignty58:09 Mature Masculinity and Legacy BuildingResources for Adam:Use Code: BETHEMAN10 for 10% off!Homepage: https://adamlanesmith.com/?utm_source=betheman&utm_____medium=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliateCourses:https://adamlanesmith.com/product/the-attachment-bootcamp/?utm%20source=betheman&utm%20_%20_%20medium=affiliatehttps://adamlanesmith.com/product/how-to-love-an-avoidant-man/?utm%20source=betheman&utm%20_%20_%20medium=affiliatehttps://adamlanesmith.com/product/how-to-build-a-secure-marriage/?utm%20source=betheman&utm%20_%20_%20medium=affiliateCoaching:https://adamlanesmith.com/private-coaching/?utm%20source=betheman&utm%20_%20_%20medium=affiliatehttps://adamlanesmith.com/attachment-repair/?utm%20source=betheman&utm%20_%20_%20medium=affiliatehttps://adamlanesmith.com/group-coaching/?utm%20source=betheman&utm%20_%20_%20medium=affiliateRESOURCES FOR GREG:Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader:Free course! Adventuring With Your ChildrenFree! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠Get Greg's NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!Join Greg's  90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! Podcast: The Formidable Family Man PodcastCheck out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life PodcastJoin the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal

I'm Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I've spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter, more successful businesses.In this episode, I dive into what it really takes to scale a restaurant successfully—and why opening a second location isn't always the right next step. I break down how to strengthen your systems, master your financials, and get your house in order before expanding. I share the key lessons I've learned about maximizing one restaurant's potential first, so growth becomes sustainable, not stressful.  TakeawaysExpansion isn't a milestone; it's a multiplier.A second location doubles your overhead, not your skill.Scaling inside one location is smarter, cheaper, and faster.Most operators have 30 to 40% more revenue potential in their existing location.If you can't take a two-week vacation without issues, you're not ready to multiply.Expansion is math, not momentum.You need a minimum of 18% net profit margin before expanding.Having a cash cushion of six months of operational costs is crucial.You should have a leadership team that can clone themselves.Focus on maximizing current revenue before considering a second location.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Restaurant Success01:51 The Myths of Expansion05:40 Preparing for Expansion07:07 Actionable Steps for GrowthIf you've got a marketing or profitability related question for me, email me directly at josh@joshkopel.com and include Office Hours in the subject line. If you'd like to scale the profitability of your restaurant in only 5 days, sign up for our FREE 5 Day Restaurant Profitability Challenge by visiting https://joshkopel.com.

Tazmin brings the BrightonSEO stage to the podcast, as she shares a behind the scenes preview of her upcoming talk, The Mindset for Career Success. She walks listeners through ten key mindset shifts to help them take ownership of their careers, build confidence, and create success on their own terms. This episode is packed with practical insights and gentle encouragement for anyone ready to design their next chapter with intention.About 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Resources used for episodeThe Mindset for Career Success - Take ownership of your career and mindset! Find the tools and resources your need to inspire you and help you advance your career. Resources available: - A Curated podcast playlist - episodes that take you from how to plan your career to personal branding. -12 Steps To Career Success Email Course starting in the New Year, including worksheets, reflection prompts and a bonus podcast episode -3 x Masterclasses, and a Live goal setting workshopCopyright 2025 Sarah & Tazmin Mentioned in this episode:Clear Narrative MediaLooking to create awareness, build visibility and enhance growth for your business, organisation or yourself? Introducing Clear Narrative Media. A purpose-led media and marketing agency that transforms how founders, creatives and organisations share their stories online. Dedicated to assisting you with all your marketing, content and strategy needs. You can find them on all social media platforms or using the link below:Clear Narrative MediaSupport...

Send us a textYou've felt it: that moment when someone walks into a room and shifts the entire energy. Or when you catch yourself in the same destructive pattern with different people. Or when you finally spoke a different truth about yourself and things started to change. But did you know there's actual science behind all of it?In this eye-opening solo episode, Alison Lager breaks down the physics, neuroscience, and quantum mechanics that prove one undeniable truth: your thoughts, words, and beliefs are literally shaping your reality—and they're doing it right now. She goes deep into real, measurable science (not metaphors) to show you exactly how your brain generates electromagnetic waves, how your heart broadcasts a field 5,000 times stronger than your brain, and why the words you use trigger actual biochemical changes in your nervous system.But this isn't just theory. Alison gives you concrete, actionable practices you can start today to rewire your programming, override the beliefs that have been holding you back, and step into the life you're actually meant to live. This episode is a wake-up call disguised as a science lesson—and she's not holding back about why this information has been kept from us.Key HighlightsThe scientific truth: thoughts produce measurable electromagnetic waves that broadcast beyond your bodyYour heart's electromagnetic field is 5,000 times stronger than your brain—here's what that meansWords restructure your nervous system: negative words increase cortisol, positive words increase dopamine and serotoninThe programming trap: how childhood beliefs continue to run your life (and how to identify yours)The cancellation technique: how to override limiting beliefs moment by moment using languageQuantum physics proves it: observing a thought changes matter (and energy follows intention)The water study and what it means for your body (you're 70% water)Practical daily practices: setting intentions, reframing negative events, and commanding your reality instead of begging for itWhy you're not attracting what you want—you're attracting who you areThe role of gratitude and "yes" statements in rewiring your nervous systemHow pain can be a transformational tool if you choose to use it that wayWhy changing even one thought changes the landscape of your brainConnect with Alison LagerInstagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager LCSW CASACBook: "The Wake Up Call"Facebook Groups: Alison Answers Group | Women of ExcellenceTopics, Themes, and TagsTopics:Neuroscience of thought and beliefElectromagnetic waves and the brainHeart's electromagnetic fieldWords and nervous system restructuringProgramming and limiting beliefsQuantum physics and reality creationNeuroplasticity and rewiringIntention setting and energy flowCortisol vs. dopamine and serotoninWater crystallization studiesPain as a transformation toolPersonal agency and accountabilityThemes:Science meets spiritual

aWhat happens when your best employees become your worst managers? Across corporate America, we're facing what experts call the "Accidental Manager Crisis." A staggering 60-80% of new managers receive ZERO formal leadership training before being thrown into people management roles.The result? Burned-out managers, disengaged teams, and cultures quietly crumbling from the inside. Your top performer just got promoted—but technical excellence doesn't equal leadership ability. Without the right training, support, and mindset shift, you're setting them up to fail.This isn't just an HR problem. It's a business crisis that costs organizations millions in turnover, lost productivity, and damaged culture.

Send us a textToday, we're joined by Associate Professor Kathleen Bachynski from Muhlenberg College. Her research explores injury prevention, sports safety, and youth health, examining how communities perceive brain injuries in sports—as accidents or preventable public health issues. She is the author of No Game for Boys to Play: The History of Youth Football and the Origins of a Public Health Crisis (2019), winner of the 2020 North American Society for Sport History Book Award, and a widely cited expert in the field. (01:30) How Dr Kathleen Bachynski Become Involved in Public Health Ethics/ History?(04:00) What is a Concussion (05:20) What is CTE? (07:20) History of Youth Football(11:47) Historical View of Helmets in Football(18:46) Media and Marketing of Helmets in Football Causing Confusion(23:25) Start of Litigation on Helmets and Mix Messaging(27:10) Chocolate Milk Preventing Concussion and Pseudoscience of Devices(32:08) Consent and Ethics(38:40) Actionable Steps to Make Football Safer(43:15) Where Can We Find and Help Support Associate Professor Kathleen Bachynski  Kathleen Bachynski: Muhleberg College: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/facultysearch/facultyresults/kathleenbachynski/No Game for Boys to Play: The History of Youth Football and the Origins of a Public: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/No-Game-Boys-Play-Football/dp/1469653702University of North Carolina Press: https://uncpress.org/9781469653709/no-game-for-boys-to-play/Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4eagFpAAAAAJ&hl=en  Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weekly Social media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

I'm Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I've spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter, more successful businesses.In this episode, I dive into how to turn restaurant events into true profit centers instead of simple marketing stunts. I explain why events should be treated as products with clear margins and measurable results, and how that mindset shift can transform your bottom line. I walk through the systems I use to plan, price, and evaluate events so they drive both revenue and brand loyalty.  TakeawaysEvents should make money twice: at the ticket sale and through repeat customers.A great event is a product with a defined cost and profit margin.Hope is not a strategy; measurement is essential for success.Predictability in events leads to increased profitability.Full rooms do not guarantee profit; focus on fat margins instead.Every event should have a clear conversion goal.Delete 'awareness' from marketing vocabulary; prioritize revenue.Audit past events to understand profitability.Create a 12-month event calendar with repeatable, profitable events.Reprice events for margin, not just fill rate.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Restaurant Marketing Strategies01:50 Transforming Events into Profit Centers05:44 Actionable Steps for Event ProfitabilityIf you've got a marketing or profitability related question for me, email me directly at josh@joshkopel.com and include Office Hours in the subject line. If you'd like to scale the profitability of your restaurant in only 5 days, sign up for our FREE 5 Day Restaurant Profitability Challenge by visiting https://joshkopel.com.

In this episode of the Drop In CEO Podcast, Deb Coviello explores the power of fractional leadership for businesses facing crisis or transformation. She shares practical strategies for leveraging outside expertise, discusses the value of upskilling through curated audio mini-courses, and offers actionable steps for leaders to assess and fill skill gaps within their teams. Episode Highlights Introduction to Fractional Leadership [2:00] Deb introduces the concept of fractional leaders as a secret weapon for navigating business crises and explains her role as the Drop In CEO. Why Leaders Wait Too Long to Ask for Help [2:18]Discussion on the pitfalls of pride, the importance of timely support, and how fractional leaders can fill critical gaps. Real-World Success Story [7:29] Deb shares a client case study on using fractional leadership to achieve food safety certification and organizational growth. Actionable Steps for Leaders [11:13]Step-by-step guide for assessing team skills, identifying gaps, and deciding when to bring in fractional expertise. For more information about my services or if you just want to connect and have a chat, reach out at: https://dropinceo.com/contact/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scaling your business means nothing if you lose yourself—or your family—along the way.In this special keynote from the Tulum Retreat 2025, Rich welcomes Mikey Taylor—former pro skater turned real estate entrepreneur and mayor of Thousand Oaks—for a raw and tactical deep dive on building a thriving business without sacrificing your faith, family, or purpose. From raising capital to managing investors, leading teams, and maintaining marriage through chaos, Mikey lays out the roadmap for winning in life and business.They cover:The mindset and systems behind scaling a $400M real estate portfolioHow to raise capital ethically and attract the right investorsThe secret to building investor trust through communication and communityWhy your spouse is your greatest business asset (and how to keep it that way)How faith and family create long-term clarity and resilienceIf you're an entrepreneur chasing growth but craving balance—this is the blueprint to build wealth with purpose.Let's go.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

While everyone is focusing on EV cars, who is looking out after the charger network to power all those cars? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down here in Los Angeles, with Kameale Terry, the humble and innovative CEO of ChargerHelp, to explore the surprising gaps in clean energy infrastructure — and her teams' bold ideas to build the diverse workforce needed to fix them. From her unexpected path out of retail banking to becoming a clean energy leader, Kameale shares what it takes to build a business, a movement, and a future-ready workforce in the clean energy space. Whether you're pursuing a career in clean energy, or are starting or investing in the green tech companies, or are an EV owner, wondering how we'll keep your cars running across the nation, this episode brings fresh insight and practical takeaways.Feel free to follow and engage with KAMEALE here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamealecterry/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kameale.christinia/Website: https://www.chargerhelp.com/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinkers03:39 Meet Kameale Terry: A Leader in Clean Energy09:46 The Future of EV Charging Infrastructure12:49 The State of EV Adoption and Infrastructure17:49 Global Perspectives on Clean Energy Innovations23:42 Workforce Development in Clean Energy29:47 ChargerHelp: Revolutionizing EV Charging Services35:48 The Future of Clean Tech and Smart Cities39:44 Navigating Political Challenges in Clean Energy44:43 Personal Reflections and Insights from Kameale49:36 Actionable Steps for Entering the Clean Tech Industry

SUMMARY In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Sadhbh O'Flaherty takes over the mic to interview Scott McInnes about his recent research titled 'Mind the Gap.' The research explores the cultural challenges organisations face today, particularly through the lens of Chief People Officers (CPOs) in Ireland. The conversation delves into the motivations behind the research, key findings, and actionable insights for organisations looking to improve their culture. Key themes include leadership skill and will, the role of managers, the importance of learning and development, accountability for values, and the challenge of disconnection in the workplace. Scott emphasises the need for intentionality in creating a strong organisational culture that aligns with business strategies.  Mind The Gap Research: http://bit.ly/4gXtNp2    TAKEAWAYS Connection among HR leaders is crucial.  Understanding culture challenges requires frontline insights.  Leaders set the tone for organisational culture.  Everyone in the organization owns the culture.  Managers play a key role in translating values to teams.  Learning should be prioritized beyond formal courses.  Accountability for values strengthens organisational culture.  Feedback is essential for personal and professional growth.  Intentionality is key in fostering workplace connections.  Culture impacts business outcomes significantly.    CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Research 02:02 The Motivation Behind the Research 04:28 Leadership Skill and Will 06:55 The Manager Factor 10:54 Skills for Today and Tomorrow 15:09 Accountability for Values 20:54 The Challenge of Disconnection 27:22 Surprises from the Research 29:18 Connecting Themes to Business Outcomes 32:34 Actionable Steps for Organisations 

Send us a textWhen to Let Go: Traps to Avoid and Signs to Watch for in Stock InvestingIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and founder of Palmen Valley Wealth Management, discusses the critical decision of knowing when to let go of a stock. Hunter covers emotional and financial traps that keep investors holding losing stocks, including the sunk cost fallacy and emotional attachment. He also explores how to identify changes in a company's fundamentals and the impact of taxes on investment decisions. Hunter shares strategies on how to make smarter stock selling decisions and highlights the importance of a disciplined, systematic approach to investing. The episode concludes with Hunter offering actionable insights and inviting listeners to share their best financial decisions.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:57 The Emotional Traps of Holding Stocks02:53 Recognizing When to Sell: Emotional and Fundamental Indicators11:05 The Impact of Taxes on Selling Decisions17:48 Actionable Steps for Selling Stocks27:27 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsCheck out the Palm Valley Wealth Management WebsitePalmValleywm.comCheck us out on InstagramLinkedIn FacebookListen to the Podcast Here! AppleSpotify

When crisis strikes, will your business be ready?In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I sit down with Mike Swenson to uncover what every small and mid-sized business must know about crisis management. Mike shares his 30+ years of experience in public relations and walks us through a five-step framework for creating a crisis plan that actually works. From social media slip-ups to data breaches, we explore real-world scenarios that can put your reputation at risk—and how to protect it before it's too late.We also talk about why a crisis communication plan should be considered part of your marketing strategy, not just your PR playbook.What You'll Learn:The biggest mistake small businesses make when it comes to crisis planningWhy your credibility is your most valuable asset—and how to protect itThe five must-have steps in a crisis management planThe importance of designating a crisis team (even if you're a team of 5!)How communication can make or break your business during a crisisTimestamps:00:00 Introduction: Facing a Business Crisis00:45 Welcome to Rocky Mountain Marketing01:23 Meet Mike Swensen: Crisis Management Expert03:02 The Importance of a Crisis Plan08:01 Steps to Create an Effective Crisis Plan12:05 Real-World Examples and Lessons18:25 Actionable Steps for Entrepreneurs22:28 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWhether you're a solopreneur or scaling a business, this episode will leave you thinking differently about how to prepare for the unexpected.Visit Mike Swenson:Website: https://crisistrak.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeswenson1/Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social & Podcasting:Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/Website: https://yournextstep.agency/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkleyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Identity at the Center podcast delves into the complex topic of death and the digital estate (DADE). Jim McDonald hosts Dean Saxe, Heather Flanagan, and Mike Kiser, who discuss the importance of planning for digital assets after death, the cultural implications of digital identity, and the evolving role of technology in managing these assets. They emphasize the need for individuals to take proactive steps in documenting their digital estate and the challenges posed by varying legal frameworks and cultural perspectives. The conversation also touches on the future of digital identity in the age of AI and the ethical considerations surrounding it.Episode Links:Death and the Digital Estate (DADE) Community Group: https://openid.net/cg/death-and-the-digital-estate/Connect with Dean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanhsaxe/Connect with Heather: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hlflanagan/Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kiser/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.comChapters00:00 Introduction to Identity at the Center Podcast00:10 Introduction to the Death and Digital Estate (DADE) group03:07 The Role of Identity in Digital Estates06:01 Understanding Digital Estate and Its Components09:09 Community Groups vs. Working Groups in Standards11:59 The Importance of Digital Estate Management15:09 Cultural Perspectives on Digital Death18:12 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Digital Estates20:59 Future of Digital Estate Planning24:03 Conclusion and Call to Action31:33 Cultural Frameworks and Digital Estates35:12 The Importance of Protocols in Digital Estate Management39:30 Navigating Digital Wills and Estate Planning42:19 Challenges in Digital Recovery and Access45:18 Actionable Steps for Digital Estate Planning48:52 Personal Reflections on Digital Legacy50:57 The Future of Digital Remembrance54:25 Final Thoughts and Community EngagementKeywordsdigital estate, death, identity management, OpenID Foundation, digital assets, cultural perspectives, technology, legal considerations, AI, planning guide

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Darian Kovacs. In this episode, we explore the future of workforce development and how Canadian SMEs are central to talent growth, innovation, and economic resilience.Our guest is Mark Beckles, CEO of Palette Skills and Upskill Canada, a leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformative initiatives in financial services, non-profits, and workforce development. Mark has led programs like RBC Future Launch and RBC Upskill, supports inclusive prosperity through advisory roles, and is recognized as one of Canada's most influential Black Canadians.Key Highlights:1. Vision for Workforce Development: Mark shares his 3–5 year plan for Palette Skills and Upskill Canada, focusing on scaling SME impact and talent growth.2. Upskilling SMEs: How tailored training programs help small and medium businesses unlock opportunities and deliver measurable results.3. Balancing Policy & Practice: Insights on aligning federal funder expectations with the everyday realities of SMEs.4. Inclusivity in Skills Development: Supporting diverse communities, including Indigenous businesses, newcomers, and rural SMEs, through targeted programs.5. Actionable Steps for Business Owners: Concrete ways to access Upskill Canada's resources and future-proof your workforce in the era of AI and digital transformation.Special Thanks to Our Partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAGoogle: https://www.google.ca/A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

KeywordsCommunication, conflict resolution, self-expression, relationships, expectations, personal growth, honesty, trust, clarity, connectionSummaryThis episode introduces the critical role of mastering communication along with building and maintaining relationships. The conversation emphasizes the importance of expressing oneself clearly, tolerating conflict, and clarifying expectations to foster trust and respect. Through personal anecdotes shared, it is revealed how the consequences of avoiding difficult conversations and the power of open dialogue can shift ones perspectives. The episode concludes with actionable steps for listeners to improve their communication skills and strengthen their connections with others.TakeawaysUnspoken expectations lead to disappointments.Success is about how you connect with others.Handling conflict is essential for lasting relationships.Clarifying expectations eliminates hidden assumptions.Avoiding conflict can weaken relationships.Silence may feel safe, but it hinders progress.Expectations without communication lead to confusion.Creating safe spaces for honesty is critical.Effective communication is key to personal and professional success.Sound bites"Unspoken expectations are just preloaded disappointments.""You cannot have expectations without conversation.""Silence might feel safe, but expression creates impact."Chapters00:00 Mastering Communication and Connections07:08 The Importance of Expressing Yourself09:30 Expectations and Communication: A Reflection11:07 Actionable Steps for Better Communication

What are some proven strategies to manage our stress? Host Tina Yeager is joined by Gaylyn Williams—president of Relationship Resources, author of 41 books, and a renowned motivational speaker—who brings proven, practical strategies for managing stress in our increasingly fast-paced world. Gaylyn shares insights from her work with over 50,000 people worldwide, highlighting how pervasive stress has become, how we can recognize its impact in our lives and relationships, and most importantly, how we can take actionable steps to build resilience and find peace amidst life's chaos. From shifting your focus and internal perspective to identifying triggers and embracing realistic coping mechanisms, Gaylyn's advice is both biblically grounded and easy to apply. Whether you feel overwhelmed by everyday pressures or just want to boost your well-being, tune in for uplifting, hope-filled tips you can start using today.

Join host G Mark Hardy on CISO Tradecraft as he welcomes Patrick Garrity from VulnCheck and Tod Beardsley from Run Zero to discuss the latest in cybersecurity vulnerabilities, exploits, and defense strategies. Learn about their backgrounds, the complexities of security research, and strategies for effective communication within enterprises. The discussion delves into vulnerabilities, the significant risks posed by ransomware, and actionable steps for CISOs and security executives to protect their organizations. Stay tuned for invaluable insights on cybersecurity leadership and management. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:57 Meet Patrick Garrity: Security Researcher and Skateboard Enthusiast02:12 Meet Todd Beardsley: From Hacker to Security Research VP03:58 The Evolution of Vulnerabilities and Patching07:06 Understanding CVE Numbering and Exploitation14:01 The Role of Attribution in Cybersecurity16:48 Cyber Warfare and Global Threat Landscape20:18 The Rise of International Hacking22:01 Delegation of Duties in Offensive Warfare22:25 The Role of Companies in Cyber Defense23:00 Attack Vectors and Exploits24:25 Real-World Scenarios and Threats28:46 The Importance of Communication Skills for CISOs31:42 Ransomware: A Divisive Topic38:39 Actionable Steps for Security Executives

Join host G Mark Hardy on CISO Tradecraft as he welcomes Patrick Garrity from VulnCheck and Tod Beardsley from Run Zero to discuss the latest in cybersecurity vulnerabilities, exploits, and defense strategies. Learn about their backgrounds, the complexities of security research, and strategies for effective communication within enterprises. The discussion delves into vulnerabilities, the significant risks posed by ransomware, and actionable steps for CISOs and security executives to protect their organizations. Stay tuned for invaluable insights on cybersecurity leadership and management. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:57 Meet Patrick Garrity: Security Researcher and Skateboard Enthusiast 02:12 Meet Todd Beardsley: From Hacker to Security Research VP 03:58 The Evolution of Vulnerabilities and Patching 07:06 Understanding CVE Numbering and Exploitation 14:01 The Role of Attribution in Cybersecurity 16:48 Cyber Warfare and Global Threat Landscape 20:18 The Rise of International Hacking 22:01 Delegation of Duties in Offensive Warfare 22:25 The Role of Companies in Cyber Defense 23:00 Attack Vectors and Exploits 24:25 Real-World Scenarios and Threats 28:46 The Importance of Communication Skills for CISOs 31:42 Ransomware: A Divisive Topic 38:39 Actionable Steps for Security Executives 45:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join host G Mark Hardy on CISO Tradecraft as he welcomes Patrick Garrity from VulnCheck and Tod Beardsley from Run Zero to discuss the latest in cybersecurity vulnerabilities, exploits, and defense strategies. Learn about their backgrounds, the complexities of security research, and strategies for effective communication within enterprises. The discussion delves into vulnerabilities, the significant risks posed by ransomware, and actionable steps for CISOs and security executives to protect their organizations. Stay tuned for invaluable insights on cybersecurity leadership and management.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:57 Meet Patrick Garrity: Security Researcher and Skateboard Enthusiast 02:12 Meet Todd Beardsley: From Hacker to Security Research VP 03:58 The Evolution of Vulnerabilities and Patching 07:06 Understanding CVE Numbering and Exploitation 14:01 The Role of Attribution in Cybersecurity 16:48 Cyber Warfare and Global Threat Landscape 20:18 The Rise of International Hacking 22:01 Delegation of Duties in Offensive Warfare 22:25 The Role of Companies in Cyber Defense 23:00 Attack Vectors and Exploits 24:25 Real-World Scenarios and Threats 28:46 The Importance of Communication Skills for CISOs 31:42 Ransomware: A Divisive Topic 38:39 Actionable Steps for Security Executives 45:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In a world full of fake filters, highlight reels, and leaders hiding behind spin, people are starving for realness. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel gets raw about why transparency and authenticity aren't weaknesses. They're your superpowers. From leading through lawsuits, addiction, and business crises, Kelly reveals the battle-tested blueprint for building trust, inspiring loyalty, and leading powerfully from the trenches. If you've ever felt pressure to “fake it till you make it,” this episode will show you a better way: lead with truth, scars and all. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Links:Book a call:⁠ https://www.innerconfidence.com/communityGet NewBrew: ⁠https://www.drinknewbrew.com/Timestamps:00:00 Body Positivity and Height Bias06:07 Dating Challenges in Small Cities08:13 "Balancing Attraction Criteria"11:03 "Level Up: 10 Actionable Steps"14:32 Meeting Fashion Minimums for Success19:18 Confident vs. Nervous Attraction22:24 Mastering Conversation for Attraction24:06 "Master Conversation and Instagram Skills"27:16 Curated Instagram for Online Dating32:02 "Effective Dating Confidence Strategy"33:21 "Remote Work for Passport Bros"37:56 "Traditional Masculinity vs. Feminism"39:52 Don't Pedestalize Her42:22 Authentic Life Beats Fake Image46:20 "Join Elite Social Circles"Connect w/ Robbie: Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/robbie_kramer/TikTok:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@robbie.kramerYouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/innerconfidence

In this episode of "Coaching for Healthcare Leaders," Dr. Lisa interviews Dr. Mary Fleming, an OB/GYN, health equity advocate, and president of Reede Scholars. Dr. Fleming shares her leadership journey, shaped by family influences and a commitment to serving marginalized communities. She discusses her clinical, nonprofit, and educational roles, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, self-care, and actionable steps to advance health equity. Dr. Fleming highlights her work with the Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Healthcare program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and offers practical advice for making a local impact in healthcare and beyond. Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00:02) Dr. Lisa introduces the podcast and welcomes Dr. Mary Fleming, providing a brief overview of her background. Dr. Fleming's Leadership Journey (00:01:43) Dr. Fleming shares her leadership journey, family influences, and early experiences shaping her path. Transition to Health Equity and Clinical Practice (00:04:43) Dr. Fleming discusses her clinical work, health policy fellowship, and transition to locum and global work. A Day in the Life: Current Roles and Flexibility (00:06:52) Dr. Fleming describes her varied workdays, roles in clinical practice, leadership, and the importance of flexibility. Impacting Communities and Health Equity (00:11:16) Discussion on how Dr. Fleming's work addresses health disparities, especially in maternal health and diverse communities. Broadening Health Equity Conversations (00:12:58) Dr. Fleming explains efforts to make health equity an everyday conversation and the importance of community engagement. Innovative Solutions and Leadership Development (00:14:00) Overview of the annual health equity symposium and leadership program to foster broader, systemic change. Actionable Steps for Change (00:15:46) Dr. Fleming offers practical suggestions for individuals to make an impact in their communities. Self-Care and Sustaining Leadership (00:19:01) Tips on managing overwhelm, self-care, and maintaining balance as a leader. Upcoming Events and Staying Connected (00:21:46) Dr. Fleming shares ways to connect, upcoming events, and opportunities for involvement. Closing Remarks (00:22:55) Final thoughts, gratitude, and mutual encouragement between host and guest.

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days   The women who flourish in the second half of life? They're not gripping tightly to old routines or outdated roles. They're the ones who hear God's whisper and have the courage to pivot—with purpose, with grace, and with bold faith. Midlife isn't a breakdown; it's a divine breakthrough. That stirring in your spirit? It's not a crisis—it's a calling. It's the Holy Spirit nudging you toward deeper purpose, richer joy, and a life that reflects who you're becoming in Christ. This episode is your invitation to realign, to rise, and to walk boldly into the next season He's preparing for you. Today, we're talking about building a life that actually lasts. Not one built on hustle or striving, but on wholeness. Not juggling a million things, but living with joy and intention. Because this next chapter? It's not about chasing titles or collecting trophies. It's about showing up—fully, faithfully—for what truly matters. Timestamps: (05:30) - Your Legacy Isn't Someday: It's Being Built Right Now (06:25) - Your Calling Grows & Evolves as You Grow (07:49) - The Healthiest Leaders Prioritize Their Peace (09:03) - 5 Simple, Actionable Steps to Start Building Your Legacy This Week   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE     Links to great things we discussed:    Alli's Product Recommendation - Bug Bite Thing   I hope you loved this episode!

I dive into why many men feel invisible to women in the dating world and relationships, exploring the concept of sexual marketplace value. I break down the reasons behind this invisibility and share practical steps to stand out, from auditing your personal presentation to building a strong social network. Join me as I discuss how focusing on self-improvement naturally boosts your attractiveness and visibility to women.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction to Male Invisibility00:52 - Understanding Sexual Marketplace Value03:11 - Why Most Men Are Invisible04:43 - The Choice Paradox in Dating05:32 - The Storefront Analogy07:23 - Importance of Presentation09:20 - Value Dynamics for Men and Women11:44 - Social Networks and Social Skills13:12 - Actionable Steps to Stand Out14:41 - Building Scarcity in Interactions16:38 - Investing in Long-Term Assets19:17 - Improving Physical Presence20:38 - Signaling Value, Not Selling22:09 - Overcoming Mediocrity***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

A Broken Investment environment is an “Everyone” problem! What if the next big idea never gets off the ground — simply because the founder (maybe you?) doesn't look like a ‘typical' entrepreneur? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down with Allison Byers, founder of Scroobius, to unpack the hidden barriers in startup funding and how to think differently about this reality. From the unfair distribution of capital to the impact of policy changes like SB 54 in California, they explore how the system can evolve to support all entrepreneurs. Allison shares how Scroobius is helping diverse founders connect with investors — and why a more inclusive funding landscape leads to stronger businesses, communities, and economies.Feel free to follow and engage with ALLISON here:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-byers/- X: https://x.com/apbyers- Website: https://www.scroobious.com/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinkers06:17 The Table of Innovation Funding09:58 The Importance of Equitable Funding16:27 The Business Case for Diversity in Funding19:16 Personal Journey and Insights28:28 Legislative Change: SB 54 Overview34:53 The Impact of SB 54 on Venture Capital40:48 State-Level Policy and Its Implications43:39 Introducing Scroobius: A New Venture Capital Approach47:52 The Evolution of Venture Capital and Its Challenges01:00:33 The Future of Entrepreneurship and Capital Access01:11:22 Actionable Steps for Founders Seeking Capital

In this episode of the 10X Growth Strategies podcast, host Saradha interviews Dr. Edie Goldberg, a renowned talent management expert and co-author of 'The Inside Gig.' With over 20 years of experience in industrial organizational psychology, Dr. Goldberg discusses how companies can unlock untapped talent within their existing workforce. The conversation explores how the concept of 'inside gigs' can transform traditional job postings into dynamic, project-based opportunities. The episode underscores the evolving landscape of work, especially in light of remote work and technological advancements, advocating for a flexible and skills-based approach to talent management. Topics: 00:00 Introduction  00:13 Meet Dr. Edie Goldberg: Talent Management Expert 00:55 The Concept of the Inside Gig 03:46 Implementing the Inside Gig in Organizations 10:56 Real-World Success Stories 16:01 Overcoming Challenges in Talent Mobility 23:51 Future of Internal Talent Mobility 26:26 Actionable Steps for HR Leaders 32:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Urgency is the sneaky thief that convinces high-achievers they're productive while quietly stealing their joy, energy, and the luxury of truly living.   Corinne Morahan is joined by her friend and COO of her company, Briggs Rolfsrud, for a conversation about how urgency creeps into our lives and disrupts our ability to feel successful, present, and fulfilled. They discuss why high-achieving women often fall into a relentless cycle of “getting things done,” even when they have the resources to delegate and create ease. Corinne shares how this constant urgency becomes a default setting for many of her clients, while Briggs brings her perspective on why learning to turn urgency on and off is essential for a life that feels both productive and joyful.   Together, they unpack how external pressures to achieve often morph into self-imposed expectations that no longer serve us. Through stories about missing meaningful family moments and ignoring life's simplest joys, Corinne and Briggs reveal how urgency robs us of deeper impact, thoughtful work, and true satisfaction. The conversation leads to a redefinition of luxury, not as material flexes, but as the freedom to choose how we spend our time and energy. With strategies to help listeners break free from urgency, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to reclaim their life, realign their priorities, and experience success on their own terms.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcoming Briggs Rolfsrud 01:01 The Hidden Cost of Urgency 02:17 Briggs on Finding Balance with Urgency 06:06 Why Outsourcing Doesn't Solve the Urgency Trap 10:10 Building Self-Trust to Release Urgency 12:02 How Urgency Diminishes Impact and Quality 14:30 Redefining Success Beyond Constant Productivity 21:16 What It Really Means to Live a Luxury Life 23:06 Actionable Steps to Break Free from Urgency 27:22 Invitation to the Glam Life Experience   Links If you're ready to make bold moves, join me in the Glam Life Experience starting TODAY! You can join us here: https://www.gridandglam.com/glam-life-experience   Connect With Corinne: Grid & Glam Website Corinne Morahan Website Instagram - Grid & Glam Instagram - Corinne Morahan LinkedIn Facebook Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

A few years after being voted 'least likely to succeed' in high school, Brandon Dawson defied expectations by scaling his first company from zero to $75 million. Since then, he has built and sold multiple nine-figure businesses. As the co-founder of Cardone Ventures, he helps entrepreneurs build wealth, scale effectively, and lead with purpose. In this episode, Brandon reveals why 97% of businesses fail and shares how to beat the odds and achieve business growth. He also discusses his core leadership principles and the key traits of a great business partner. In this episode, Hala and Brandon will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:21) His Early Life and Entrepreneurship Journey (09:27) Bootstrapping a Startup vs. VC Funding (19:10) Why Entrepreneurs Should Prioritize Cash Reserves (26:14) Scale vs. Scaling: Redefining Business Growth (36:48) Why 92% of Businesses Fail to Scale Past $3M (40:25) The ‘Law of the Lid' in Leadership (45:47) Actionable Steps to Improving Leadership Skills (55:46) Building 9-Figure Businesses with Grant Cardone (01:03:01) The Key Traits to Look for in Business Partners Brandon Dawson is an entrepreneur, scaling expert, and co-founder of Cardone Ventures. As CEO of Sonus Corporation, he grew it to over 1,400 locations and raised $58 million. He later founded Audigy Group, scaling it from $500,000 to $35 million before selling it for $151 million. With over 30 years of experience, Brandon helps businesses scale using data-driven strategies, navigate breakpoints, and avoid common pitfalls. Sponsored By: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/profiting Airbnb - Find a co-host at airbnb.com/host  Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at ⁠⁠mercury.com/profiting⁠⁠  Policy Genius - Secure your family's future with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/profiting  Framer - Launch your site for free at Framer.com, and use code PROFITING Resources Mentioned: Brandon's Website: bdawson.com  Brandon's Book, Nine-Figure Mindset: bit.ly/9FigureMindset Brandon's Podcast, Building Billions: bit.ly/BuildingBillions-Apple  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell: bit.ly/21-Laws  Good to Great (6 book series) by Jim Collins: bit.ly/GTG-Series  Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki: bit.ly/CashQuadrant  Sell or Be Sold by Grant Cardone: bit.ly/Sell-Be-Sold  Start The Work by Natalie Dawson: bit.ly/StartTheWork  Three Feet from Gold by Sharon L. Lechter: bit.ly/3-Feet-Gold  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Passive income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Founder, Networking

Ever wonder what happens after extreme diets, bodybuilding shows, or intense fitness challenges? I'm sharing my personal post-show struggles, from body image and food obsession to social anxiety, and how to recover without shame. This episode is perfect for women over 40, athletes, or anyone navigating life after big fitness goals. Learn practical tips to balance your body, mind, and health after extreme training or dieting! #WomenOver40Fitness #WomenEmpowerment #BodybuildingRecovery   ✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS:  00:00 Intro - Keeping Your Routine Real After 40 00:28 Hey! Welcome Back to Boss Bitch Radio 01:40 The Mental Rollercoaster After Diets and Competitions 02:52 My Story and Why You Can Trust Me 03:43 The Struggle of Sticking to Extreme Diets 06:35 Why Realistic Health Goals Matter 13:31 How Coaching and Support Make a Difference 21:26 Actionable Steps for Lasting Health 22:13 Healthy and Hot Challenge – Here's What's Coming 27:31 Wrap-Up – Come Join the Challenge   Links Mentioned:  Sign up to our Healthy & Hot Challenge kicking off this September 22nd! Learn more here: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/healthy-hot-challenge   Become a member of our Facebook group - The Boss Bitch Besties Fitness Community w/Diane Flores IFBB Pro: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianefloresifbbpro/ I'm loving this Cathy Heller's program is packed with gems. Check it out here! https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/thisabundantlifebycathyheller/kLZu9Gj7RIEtBF2Q   Join the Iconic Coaching Academy! Limited 1:1 spots available - https://www.bossbitchradio.com/iconic-coaching    Hey! Have you heard of ClassPass? They're giving an exclusive free trial (with 20 bonus credits!) only available to friends of mine. https://classpass.com/refer/U37R31GQ30  

265. Servant Leadership, Mentoring, and Actionable Steps with Kathryn Spitznagle   2 Timothy 2:2 (NIV) "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."   **Transcription Below**   Questions and Topics We Cover: What are some servant leadership principles you've learned over the years? How did you learn forgiveness is part of leadership? Will you elaborate on a leadership tool mentioned in your book, which is called the "Hero Page?"   Thank You to Our Sponsor: WinShape Marriage   Kathryn Spitznagle is the author of "Rock Star Millennials--Developing the Next Generation of Leaders," and the companion workbook, "Rock Star Millennials Toolkit." She is a professional coach and the founder of Mentoring Women Millennials, LLC. She has 30+ years of mentoring, coaching and leadership development in corporate, small business and not-for-profit environments as well as 10+ years of mentoring cancer survivors and their families throughout their journey. Her mission is to foster the personal and professional development of leaders... for the life they lead today...and the one they want tomorrow.   Savvy Sauce Episodes Mentioned in Episode: Being Intentional with Marriage, Parenting, Rest, Personal development, and Leadership with Pastor, Podcaster, and Author, Jeff Henderson Biblical Principles as Wise Business Practices with Steve Robinson   Additional Previous Episodes on Business and Leadership on The Savvy Sauce: The Inside Scoop on Chick-fil-A with Mark Dugger How to Apply Successful Business Principles to Your Life with Dee Ann Turner Leadership Principles and Practices with Former NFL Player, J Leman How to Lead When You're Not in Charge with Author and Pastor of North Point Community Church, Clay Scroggins Understanding the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator to Improve Your Marriage, Family, and Work Relationships  Thriving at Work, Home, and Life with Author, Blogger, Podcaster, and Business Owner, Crystal Paine Energy to Spark Success in Your Business with Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Podcaster, Christy Wright How 2 questions can grow your business and change your life with author, pastor, and podcaster, Jeff Henderson Radical Business and Radical Parenting with Gary & Marla Ringger, Founders of Lifesong for Orphans Stewardship as the Daughter of Chick-fil-A Founders with Trudy Cathy White Living Intentionally with Shunta Grant Generational Differences in the Workplace with Haydn Shaw Pursuing Your God-Given Dream with Francie Hinrichsen Leadership Training: Five Key Elements for Creating Customer Loyalty in Your Business with Elizabeth Dixon  Uncover Your Purpose with Clarity with Isimemen Aladejobi Unlocking Meaning and Purpose in Your Life and Overcoming Burnout with Dale Wilsher Leading Your Family, Marriage, and Self with Justin Maust Divine Productivity with Matt Perman 223 Journey and Learnings as Former Second Lady of the United States with Karen Pence Patreon 27 Re-Release: Purposeful and Practical with Emily Thomas Special Patreon Re-Release: Creativity and Career While Raising a Family with Jean Stoffer   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   **Transcription**   Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger:  (0:12 - 1:20) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.    I'm thrilled to introduce you to our sponsor, WinShape Marriage.    Their weekend marriage retreats will strengthen your marriage while you enjoy the gorgeous setting, delicious food, and quality time with your spouse. To find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org/savvy.    Kathryn Spitznagle is my enchanting guest for today, and her resume is quite impressive, but what actually is even more of a standout is her humble heart.   So, if you are one who learns from stories and encouragement, and you also appreciate actionable, practical tools, this conversation is definitely for you. Here's our chat. Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Kathryn.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:21 - 1:24) Oh, thank you, Laura. Appreciate you having me.   Laura Dugger:  (1:24 - 1:32) Well, I'd love for you just to start us off by giving us a snapshot of your background and also your current phase of life.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:33 - 6:47) Okay, lots of seasons. Yeah, learned, you know, you learn something from all of them. So, I started out in journalism.   I've kind of come back to my roots interviewing folks. I was a sports writer, so I grew up in a family with four brothers, so when I went to college, I knew sports, and at the time, that was unusual to have a female sports So I did that, and then went into publishing after I got my journalism degree, and since I'd been a sports writer, they put me in the men's division of this magazine publishing company. So, I started out learning, I started out working for a helicopter magazine, and I was an editor, and the only one that did know how to fly, and so they sent me to flight school in order to be a better editor and, you know, learn how to communicate with our readers.   And again, then because I'd done that and was in the men's division, they moved me then to shooting times, which was hunting and sports shooting. So, then I learned how to shoot guns and reload in that whole industry. From there, I went to fashion.   So, I went to the women's division, and at first they said, you know, are you sure you want to do this? And I said, well, this will be the first job you've put me on that won't kill me. You know, I've learned how to fly planes and shoot guns.   You know, let me have a shot at that Singer sewing machine. And I was a terrible seamstress. And they said, really, what we want you to do in fashion is to create a presence in New York, in Manhattan.   And so, the publisher was in Peoria, Illinois, but they wanted a presence in Manhattan. And so that's what I did for three years, worked remotely back and forth, and created that presence, joined the Fashion Group International. They hired three consultants to fix me up.   And so, I laugh if you've ever seen the movie Miss Congeniality, that was me. So, you know, learned all about the fashion industry and built those relationships with our advertisers. And also, then we went into television and did a lifetime, the TV show, weekly TV show on Lifetime called Make It Fashion.   And we're trying to blend that the home sewing industry with the fashion industry. So, if you saw this on the runway, in Milan, or in New York, or in Paris, this is how you can make it yourself, be your own designer kind of thing. So that was my journalism start, then moved to St. Louis, got married, had babies, and went into corporate communications, worked for Purina in St. Louis, where I learned so much about leadership, moved back to Peoria, and I went to work for Caterpillar. And when I retired from Caterpillar, then I started this business, Mentoring Women Millennials. And I have such a heart for this generation. I think they're so bright and smart and creative and entrepreneurial, and they get a bad rap.   And so, I wanted to have a platform to lift them up, and also to give them tools. So, the first year I wrote a book, Rockstar Millennials, Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. And what I found, there were so many really sharp, bright millennials that had never had good leaders.   They never had a mentor. They didn't have the tools. Many of them were entrepreneurs.   They didn't intend to lead people. They had a craft. They started a business, and it grew.   And they're like, now I got people. What do I do with people? And as I was out speaking about my business, I found the audience very consistently had two types of attendees.   One was what I would call a seasoned leader, who said, for helping the millennials, thank you. Something along that line. And then I would have a young person stand up and say, “Do you have a book”?   And after that happened several times, okay, Lord, I got this. Yeah, write a book. And I remember saying, “That's a good idea, God, but I don't have time.”   And so if you want to know why COVID happened, it was me. Because the good Lord said, hey, it's February of 2020. It looks like you have time right now.   And so I hired an editor. We wrote a book in four months and published it at the end of the year. And in 2021, then started the podcast.   Laura Dugger:  (6:48 - 7:04) Well, that's an incredible resume and such a whirlwind to getting here today. But you mentioned some leadership principles, especially at Purina. So, Kathryn, what are some of those servant leadership principles that you've learned and acquired over the years?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (7:04 - 9:34) Over the years, yeah. Just some amazing leaders at Purina. Their culture was very much a servant leadership culture.   Purina as a company was created in the 1950s by an independently wealthy gentleman, William H. Danforth. And he created the Youth Foundation in St. Louis. And he found once he got kids out of gangs and out of jail and off drugs, nobody would hire them. So, he created a company to hire those kids, Purina. And so, they, yes, told us that, you know, the first day he said, you know, this is never confused what we make with why we're here.   We were here, we were created to develop people for life. What we make will change. But the reason we're here will not.   And Danforth also wrote a book called I Dare You. I Dare You to be the best you can be and help someone else do the same. And so that very first day we were told the story of the genesis of Purina, we were given that book, I Dare You.   And when we left orientation, we met, they had 360-degree mentoring. And they said, “This is how we create this culture. And we continue this for generations through mentoring.”   So, when you leave orientation, you're going to meet your leader mentor, your peer mentor, and in 90 days, you'll be mentoring. Everyone at Purina mentors, and we all learn from each other constantly. So that was the platform.   And that was the culture. And when you think about feeling cherished, and valued, that's how they did it. Because if you're going to mentor someone, and someone's going to mentor you, you have value.   And the people you're working with have value. And so that creating a cherished culture was their legacy. And then it's something that I took on to Caterpillar.   And I continue now, in my keynote speaking, that's one of the most popular is how to create a cherished culture in the boardroom, in the living room, and in the classroom. Hmm.   Laura Dugger:  (9:35 - 9:47) And so, I won't ask for the entire keynote speech then, but is there an overview that you can give us of those things that we could implement that you've learned to implement over time as well?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (9:47 - 11:29) Yes, some of the tools. And, and that was another wonderful thing about Purina that I saw then, and haven't seen it since. You know, it seemed unique to me at the time.   Fast forward a few years, and it was like, yeah, that was very unusual leadership. And one of the things that they valued was, know your people, understand them, know their needs, know their wants. Even at this point, so, you know, I'm talking 30 years ago, I went to work there in 1990.   They were talking about purpose. What's your purpose? Purina had a very specific purpose.   We are a purposeful company. We're here to develop people for life. And, and they even said, I thought this was unique to it at orientation.   They said, and we hire bright, smart people, and we don't expect you to stay here very long. Our job is to send you off better than we found you. And with a positive impression of Purina.   And here's why. When you leave here, you may go to another Fortune 50 company, which I did. You may be in a position to impact a merger or acquisition.   You can buy and sell our stock. And at the very least, when you go to the grocery store, you can buy dog food. And we want it to be Purina.   Laura Dugger:  (11:31 - 11:36) That's incredible. That actually happened then with you taking that forward.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (11:37 - 16:07) And all of those lessons learned. So, when I talk about creating a cherished culture, Purina, one of the things they did very well was to introduce a concept, illustrate it with a story, and then activate it with a tool. So mentoring, they talked about here is the platform on which our company is built, developing people for life.   And they told us that story then about Purina. Then they gave us the book. And then they gave us a mentor that we were meeting with each week.   And they gave us a, what do I want to say, an outline. So, when you meet with your mentor or mentee, here are questions to ask. Here's a way to go about this.   And the number one reason people do mentor is because they don't know how. What's a process? And so how smart?   Purina's like, here. Here's an outline. Here are things to ask.   Here are discussion topics. And here are different tools we're going to give you as you progress in leadership. And they're designed for you then to pass on.   And so those are some of the tools when I talk about creating a cherished culture. One of the tools is here are questions to ask. Here's how to have that dialogue.   Here are discussion topics. When you're developing a relationship with this person, ask about their life outside of work. Ask about their family and friends and whatever, as much as they'd like to share.   Not everyone does. That's okay too. Ask about their best day at work.   What's a bad day at work? What's their best boss like? How do they like to be recognized?   What's their purpose? One of the most insightful questions they asked at Purina was, why do you want to succeed? And why do you want this company to succeed?   And those two questions give insight to someone's purpose. And so, then if you frame discussions around their purpose and their values, it is exponentially more meaningful to them. So, when I talk about how do you lead millennials and how is it different?   Those are a couple of the things. Understand their purpose. Understand their life. Their values outside of work, and frame things within their purpose.   Here's an example and or their values. If someone says, my values are hard work and transparency. I want people to be honest. Those are a couple of my values.    Okay. So, if I were leading that person and I saw them being transparent with someone else, being open and honest, I would recognize them for that.   Not just recognize them for the work, but recognize them for their value, demonstrating their value. I saw you be open and honest with that person. Thank you for that.   If kindness is a value, I saw you. I saw what you did there today to help someone out without being asked. Thank you for that kindness.   That resonates on a whole different level. And if you have to have a tough discussion with that person to say, frame it in those words. I know you value honesty, and I do too.   And so, we need to have an honest conversation. And here's some things that I'm seeing in your behavior, in your leadership, or in your work style that can hold you back. So, let's fix this whole different way to lead.   Laura Dugger:  (16:09 - 16:39) Absolutely. And I love how some of these even one-page practical tools you've included in the back of your book. So, it's a plug and play, but I'm even thinking back to your mentoring relationships where you had this circle of mentors and you were mentoring.   I think it's also helpful to get to hear one another's mistakes. So, are you comfortable sharing any mistakes that you've made along the way that actually even turned out to be beneficial learning opportunities?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (16:40 - 20:32) Absolutely. Loads of them. I've got loads of them.   And one of the women I mentor has said, I think I've advanced my career 10 years by learning from your mistakes. And I love that. And she's like, now I'm going to make plenty of my own, but I'm not going to make yours.   And I said, “Good. That's the point of all this.” One of the big ones I made at Purina.   I think a lot of places I would have been fired, probably should have been. I was working in the marketing group, and we were like an internal marketing. So, we did the new product introduction, point of purchase, point of sale materials, the legal documents that went out, the whole packet that would go out to a distributor, a grocery store.   And EverReady Battery was one of our product lines. So, we had internal clients. And as they had new product introductions, we'd get the materials together.   We had in-house printing, all of the things, graphic design, and that was all under my purview. The letter, there's a letter that went out to distributors that was a legal document and had a number. And I pulled the wrong letter, the wrong number.   And it wasn't discovered until last minute. And we sat down with the client and they're like, oh my gosh, this is the wrong legal letter. And I, you know, I'm the account rep, that was on me.   So, I had to go back, I had to go to Neil Lewis, my boss and say, “Okay, we've got to pull this back before it all goes out, reprint, which is going to be all our expense. We're going to have to have people working off shifts and all that sort of thing to do it quickly. And then reassemble all these Eveready Battery packets and, you know, do as close as we can to meeting their deadline.”   And so basically it's going to eat up our margin and we're going to have more printing expense. We're going to have more labor and we're going to have some unhappy people. And our client's not real happy either.   And that was all me. And Neil said to me, “You know, I learned something today. And he said, until today, I thought you walked on water.”   And he said, “Now I know you're human, just like the rest of us.” And I thought, oh, my word. And he's like, okay, so what happened?   That was a mistake. How are we going to fix it? And I said, “I've already pulled the right letter, getting it reprinted. Here's the, additional time and money. Here's how it's going to impact our margin.” And he said, “You know, can we do it? And can we satisfy the customer and get, if not meet their deadline very close?”   And I said, “We can meet their deadline if we have people work third shift.” And, you know, and he said, “Okay, let's do it. That's the right thing to do.” And, and he said, Kathryn, “I told you what I learned today. What did you learn?”   And I said, “I learned how to be the kind of leader I want to be when someone makes a mistake.”   Laura Dugger:  (20:36 - 21:05) Wow. The humility in that is incredible. And thank you for sharing.   Stories are so memorable. It makes me instantly reminded of two previous episodes. I'll make sure I link in the show notes, both with Jeff Henderson and Steve Robinson, accomplished businessmen, but who were also willing to share stories and how just like you, it actually made them a better, more relatable leader.   And so that's encouraging.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (21:06 - 21:34) And I knew when I got to Caterpillar and, uh, particularly when I was running the Caterpillar visitor center, because that was so new and never been done in Caterpillar. And so, we're going to make some mistakes and we're going to learn, you know, along the way. And there was more than one occasion where I was reminded of Neil Lewis.   And I said, okay, I learned something today. You are human. Just like the rest of us.   Now, how are we going to fix this?   Laura Dugger:  (21:35 - 23:48) And then what did you learn?    Let's take a quick break to hear a message from our sponsor.    Friends, I'm excited to share with you today's sponsor, WinShape Marriage. 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During your time away in this beautiful place, you and your spouse will learn from expert speakers and explore topics related to intimacy, overcoming challenges, improving communication, and more.   I've stayed on site at WinShape before and I can attest to their generosity, food, and content. You will be so grateful you went. To find an experience that's right for you and your spouse, head to their website, to find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org/savvy. That's W-I-N-S-H-A-P-E marriage.org slash S-A-V-V-Y. Thanks for your sponsorship.   You've had so much experience in different areas and as a corporate leader. So what is it that drew you specifically to have a heart for millennials, which we can define as those approximately born between the 1980s and early 2000s?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (23:50 - 28:18) I really started working with them. My last role at Caterpillar, I was a director of global sustainability and it was within public affairs. So, we were leading, Caterpillar was leading a natural infrastructure coalition.   I was working with a lot of different entities, public, private, governmental. We're trying to get language passed into law. That was a big portion of my job.   Another portion of my job was to be out speaking about what Caterpillar was doing in the world of sustainability. And I loved that. What I found was the sustainability groups of Caterpillar employees all around the world, we do a global call quarterly, learning what everybody was doing.   They were all this age group. And when we would do the river cleanup on Saturday, these are the people that showed up with their kids. And when we do tree plantings, these are the people that showed up with their kids.   It's like, okay. And I remember saying to my peers, you know what, this group of employees, these young people are not going to retire with a pension like we are with health care like we do. There's so many things that we have garnered through our career appropriately.   They don't have that. What drives loyalty for them and what engages them with Caterpillar are these things. These things we're doing through the foundation where we're giving back and improving the world and the things we're doing in sustainability, giving back, improving the world.   They are so much more engaged in our company through these things. And so, I kind of knew, I thought, okay, I'm not sure exactly where the Lord is leading, but it's going to be with those people. And that was the thing I knew when I retired that, okay, this is what I want to do.   And then the more I worked, you know, I started the business mentoring women millennials. The more I worked with these young women, the more I saw, yes, there's a need. There's a need here.   And I always, you know, again, people would ask, why? Why are you so connected? And I said, first of all, I saw the value in them.   But secondly, I think I was one. My husband and I laughed that we never really fit in with our generation. And here's why.   We both were out of school and working on our careers when we met. And in our generation, you got married right out of high school, or at the very least right out of college. And so, you know, our families had given up.   They're like, they're never going to get married. They're working. They got this whole career thing going.   And so, when we got married, well, then we didn't have children until we were in our 30s. You know, highly irregular for our generation. We were entrepreneurial.   So, we were looking at franchises in our 20s. And our families were like, just get a job. What is this?   You got to buy something and then you buy something else. And my husband owned a business, his first business in his 30s. We both had side hustles.   Again, friends and family were like, just do one job. What is with you guys? Always got all these things, you know, going.   And then when I took the job in fashion, and I was working in Manhattan and living in Peoria, like, what do you even call that kind of work to call it remote? Working remotely? Yeah.   And so, I think part of my heart for them is I was one. And so, when they talk about some of the struggles and the things that are endearing to them, like, I got you. I felt like that, too.   Laura Dugger:  (28:20 - 28:57) That is incredible. And I think it really does make you the perfect person for that mentor mentee relationship. And I kind of want to camp out on that further, because we've alluded to it.   And some of these tips are in your book, where you highlight those discussion topics that give people the tools. But then if we take it a step further or personalize it, how can all of us as listeners begin a mentoring relationship like the one you've described? And I'm even thinking of the beginning point.   Do you think it's up to the mentor or the mentee to initially reach out?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (28:58 - 33:07) Either one. Yeah, either one can work. When I left Purina, having had this wonderful leadership experience and mentoring environment, I thought, well, this must be what all corporations are like.   No. Doesn't make them bad. They're just different.   So, when I got to Caterpillar that was male, very male dominated, I remember calling my mentor at Purina, who is still my mentor today. She mentored me for 22 years at Caterpillar after I left Purina. And then was one of the biggest proponents of me writing my book and starting my business.   And we still get together today. So, when they talk about developing people for life, they're very serious about that. And so, when I got to Caterpillar, I thought, well, they don't seem to have this.   I think I'll start a mentoring program. Well, I was, you know, some little gal in marketing. You're not going to start a mentoring program for a Fortune 50 company out of that spot.   It comes up through HR and Office of Business Practices and Legal and all of that. Anyway, I called my mentor at Purina, very frustrated, and I said, “Lynn, you and Neil make a place for me. I'm coming back.   They don't have a mentoring program here.” I don't, you know, and she said, “Okay, first of all, we didn't train you up to come back. Your job is to take this forward.”   And she said, “Are there young women there?” Yes. And she said, “Mentor them.”   And she said, “Are there leaders that need support?” And I said, “Yes.” And she said, “Okay, support them.”   She said, “Are there teams that need to be built?” And I said, “Yes.” And she said, “Then you have good work to do there.”   Go. And she hung up. I thought, OK.   And so, from that moment on, when I would see an announcement that would come through email where a woman was being hired into Caterpillar, I would reach out to her and just say, do you have a mentor or would you like one? And for 22 years, they all said yes. And so that's what I did.   I worked with those women. And, you know, here's another God wink when my announcement went out, then that I was retiring. These women all started coming back to me wherever they were in the nation and even in the world.   Many of them had gone on to do other things, bigger, better things. And they all started reaching out to me. Someone had forwarded the announcement to them and said, “We want you to start a business, a mentoring business and help others just like you helped us, and we will help you.”   And one said, “You need to write a book, and I'll write the forward.” Another one said, “Yes, and you need to do podcasts and I'll be on one.” Another one said, “I know what's going to stop you at your website, so I'm going to help you with your website.”   Another one said, “You're going to need testimonials.” So, she posted on social media that anyone that's ever been mentored by Kathryn Spitznagel, leave a message here. Very humbling.   And another one said, “I'm now VP of a big company in Chicago and I will hire you.” And so, I retired one day and started a business the next.   Laura Dugger:  (33:09 - 33:30) Incredible how that all came back around. And I gleaned so much from your stories in your book, and then even getting to connect with you before today. But there's another story about servant leadership that you shared from the man who you've named your previous boss, Neil Lewis.   Will you share? Do you know which one I'm thinking of?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (33:31 - 36:35) Yeah. You need to know three personal things about everyone who works for you. Okay.   So, Neil Lewis had leadership meetings. There were 12 of us were his leadership team every Monday morning. He was also a minister outside of work.   So, a lot of times we would laugh that we were getting the rehash of the sermon from yesterday as part of his leadership. But he often gave us assignments. And one Monday morning, he said, okay, here's your assignment.   I want you to know three personal things about everyone who works for you. And they need to be things that aren't in their personnel file. And he said, I'm going to ask you sometime this week about one of those people, but you won't know which one.   So, you need to know all of them. And I, you know, lousy leader, I was just learning. And I said, Neil, I have 10 people, three things, 10 people, that's 30 things I got to know.   And he said, Kathryn, good math. You have some work to do. So, I went back, and I interviewed each one of my 10 people, three things, found him out, followed the assignment.   And I was ready. And I saw him in the hall later in the week. He said, “Kathryn, walk with me. I'm going to the next meeting.” I said, “Okay.” Tell me three personal things about Kathy, who works for you. I said, “Okay.”   Kathy has recently divorced. Uh, she has an 18-month-old baby, and she is moving to a new apartment. And he said, “What have you done to help her?”   And honest to God, I said, “That wasn't part of the assignment.” And he looked at me and I said, “No, wait a minute. I did help her.   I changed her hours. She has a longer commute now into St. Louis. So, she's going to come in at 8:30 am and work till 5:00 pm.”   And I was feeling pretty proud of myself, like bonus question. And he said, “Did she come to you, or did you go to her?” And I said, “Well, she came to me, but I said, it was okay.”   So, Kathryn know your people. If you don't know your people, you don't know what they need. And if you don't know what they need, you can't help them.   And if you can't help them, what in the world are you doing here? It says leaders were here to serve. And if you're not here to serve, you need to step out.   I became a different leader that day. One who chose to lead by serving.   Laura Dugger:  (36:38 - 37:17) I just wanted to let you know there are now multiple ways to give when you visit thesavvysauce.com. We now have a donation button on our website and you can find it under the donate page, which is under the tab entitled support. Our mailing address is also provided.   If you would prefer to save us the processing fee and send a check that is tax deductible. Either way, you'll be supporting the work of Savvy Sauce Charities and helping us continue to reach the nations with the good news of Jesus Christ. Make sure you visit thesavvysauce.com today. Thanks for your support.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (37:18 - 38:19) You know, the other piece, uh, the other thing that he taught me there, uh, Laura, as we continued to walk, uh, because he always wanted to bring things back around to, to a positive. He was going to make his point, but he was not going to leave me there, you know? He said, Kathryn, “Do you understand what you missed there?”   It was such a missed opportunity with Kathy, um, to engage her and to help her feel cherished. He said, “That's the difference when you anticipate someone's needs and you go to them before they ask. That's the opportunity.”   That's the gold. That's what engages people and, uh, garners their loyalty. And that's when they feel cherished.   That was the real missed opportunity.   Laura Dugger:  (38:23 - 38:35) And that never left you. And that's probably blessed so many people hearing that. What about lessons of forgiveness in leadership as well?   Do you have any stories to illustrate that?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (38:35 - 42:28) Yes. And that's another lesson from, from Neil Lewis that was a profound lesson for me that I've never heard anywhere else. Forgiveness is part of leadership. So, I learned this, um, again, lousy leader just starting out.   And, um, when he put me into leadership, I was like, how hard could it be? Tell people what to do. They do it.   And then came my first employee opinion survey results and they were bad. The numbers were bad. The comments were bad.   The people were unhappy. Um, and the comments to me were, were hurtful. They were justified, but they were hurtful.   And so, when I got, uh, you know, got all the information, I left, I was upset. The next day when I came into the office, I just went into my office and closed the door. I thought they don't want to talk to me.   I don't want to talk to them. That's fine. I was working here.   So, Neil gave me a little time to cool off. And then he came in and, um, on my desk, uh, one of the things that they, um, Purina does in terms of creating that cherished culture is, um, to have things around you that revitalize you. And so, they ask you one of the first days about what, what are things that revitalize you?   And I said, okay, uh, fresh flowers revitalize me. They remind me of my grandmother, nanny, and being in the garden. Um, notes are cards from handwritten, you know, from friends and family and a walk outside.   Those are three things that revitalize me. Okay. So again, I registered with Neil Lewis.   He knew that was a way to frame things for me. So, when he came in that morning, he picked up one of the cards from my desk and he handed it to me and he said, to read that card. And I said, you can read it.   He said, “No. No, I'm asking you to read it out loud to me.” So, it was a card from someone on my team, very complimentary about my leadership style and what it, how it impacted them. And he said, “Is that the leader you are today?”   And I said, “No, but in fairness, they were mean to me. They said some very hurtful things and yeah, I'm not happy.” He said, “Okay.”   And he said, “Kathryn, as leaders, our job is to give first and give again”. And he said, “Do you know what the bridge is between giving first and giving again?” And I said, “No.”   I said, “Neil, I'm not tracking with you.” And he said, “Forgive.” And I said, “Oh, forgiveness.”   And he said, “Nope. Forgiveness is something someone else does. That's a noun. Forgive is a verb. And that's what I need to see you do. Forgive.”   He said, “Kathryn, forgiveness is a big part of leadership and it's something that will hold you back for the rest of your life. So, I am asking you today to be the leader I know you to be and forgive them.”   Laura Dugger:  (42:32 - 42:52) Well, in even the way he modeled that in the way you shared that story, it also reminds me of another leadership tool that you mentioned in your book, which I think if somebody is experiencing this, that could be a really practical next step. So, it's called the hero page. Will you elaborate on that for us?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (42:52 - 52:07) Yes. And so, at Purina, when they talked about having these one-on-ones with your team, with your mentees, with your mentors, kind of framing the dialogue in three buckets, called it three bucket exercise. And I still, this is how I still mentor today.   Uh, so the first thing we ask people to come prepared with is bucket one. What are we celebrating? What have you learned? What have you accomplished? What has gone so well?   Um, since the last time we spoke, because we, as people, but particularly as women pass through things very quickly and go, yep, done good onto the next. Yeah. We don't take that time to celebrate.   And Purina was very focused on what they called reveling. Take just a minute to revel. That was good work, did good work, but whatever was accomplished personal and professional, it was, there were things at home, baby slept four hours straight.   Okay. So, bucket one, what are we celebrating?    Um, so bucket one, they called aha.    Bucket two, they called, hmm, what is, uh, what's out there that you need to, um, do, you know, what's on your to-do list. Is there something you need to get a plan for?   Um, is there something that you want to talk through that's kind of on your assignment board, something like that. And we'll talk through some tactics.    Bucket three is what in the world.   So, anything that seems overwhelming, uh, caught you by surprise. You didn't know it was part of the job. You didn't know it was part of life.   Those are the things we want to talk about in bucket three, every time. So, you want me to tell you the things that are overwhelming me and that I don't know where to start. Yes.   Yes. Every week, because here's what we'll do. We will take the power out of that.   Once you, that's it. We're going to fix it and say, okay, this is what's overwhelming me. This is what I'm anxious about.   This is what caught me by surprise. And we're going to figure out how to break it down into something actionable. And then we're going to move it to bucket two.   And next week, we're going to be talking about those action steps and pretty soon it's going to move to bucket one. There you go. We're celebrating that process that I learned at Purina still did at Caterpillar and doing today.   Um, that just warms my heart. Uh, when I see, um, the folks that I've worked with who've now gone on to do other things. And, uh, one of the guys on my team at Caterpillar, um, now works for McDonald's in Chicago.   And he said that Kathryn, that's our onboarding process. And so, anybody that comes through his team in McDonald's, that's what they learn how to do. And he said that it was just gold.   And you can talk about creating a safe space, but again, the difference with Purina was they gave you a tool, not ours, we are a cherished culture. We create a safe space. And you know what, here's how, by asking this question and by setting aside time to answer it and wrestle with it and work through it.   Now, having said all that, where do you put this information as you're learning this about this person? Uh, you're learning what they're celebrating. You're learning, um, what their values are.   You're learning what they like to do outside of work. What's important to them learning about their purpose. That's a hero page.   And so, they gave us a tool and they said, you know, it's very simple, a hero page. You, you just record things that you have learned about this person that you respect and admire about them. And you can do one for yourself.   They ask you to do the first one for you. Um, but then also to do them for, you can do them for a peer or a leader. Um, you can also do them for someone you're struggling with because oftentimes we aren't really looking for the positives in that person.   So, the, uh, the logic behind the hero page is once you've created it, uh, you're going to look for things to put on it. Positives, all positives, negatives we remember. Positives we're looking for and that's the first reason.    The second reason for a hero page is you may have a tough day with that person sometime. And if you do, you go back and look at your hero page and it puts things in perspective.   Yeah, this isn't going well today, but here are the things I respect and admire about this person. And yes, um, perspective.    The third reason is they may have a tough day sometime and what an incredible gift you can be to them.   Here's an example. When I worked at Caterpillar, um, had wonderful leaders, some remarkable women leaders at Caterpillar, I think because there were so few of them, they were rock stars. And one that I worked for, uh, was sent to Beijing, China on a short term, like a, I don't know, six month or one year assignment as it at the same time, I was also mentoring someone in that Beijing office and it was very remote.   They were, in a remote area, creating an office, creating an HR office, you know, where they, where there's a factory and the person I was mentoring said, you know, let me give you an idea of what we're struggling with here. What kind of, what our situation is. And I'm at corporate and I said, well, whatever it is, I think I could send you some of our signage, some of our value signs.   Those are, those are, that's what you need. I'll send you some value signs. You can put them up on your walls.   And she said, Kathryn, we don't have walls. We're working out of a tent. And she said, each morning we send a bus out to the rural areas here in China and it stops to pick up workers.   And if dad can't go, he sends mom. And if mom can't go, she puts a couple of kids on the bus. And we never know from day to day who's coming to work.   What we do know is that the bus will be full. They will get two meals while they're at work, breakfast and lunch. And then when it returns them home, they will have gotten paid.   She said, we are all but paying people and chickens. Do you understand the situation, the gravity of what we're trying to do to come in here and create an office and HR processes? And she said, first, we're trying to determine who our employees are.   I said, “Oh, our leader is struggling”. And she said, “Will you get on a call with her today?” I said, “Give me a minute.”   And she said, “You're going to get her hero page.” So, we got on the call. Lois, “Kathryn, is this the woman that led one of the first NPI projects for Caterpillar as a woman with our flagship tractor?”   And she said, “Yes.” I said, “Is this the woman who was handed a belt buckle and a t-shirt and created global merchandising stores all around the world?” And she said, “Yes.”   I said, “Is this the woman who has been married 30 plus years happily, raised two remarkable children and showed us all it was possible?” Yes. I said, “I don't know what you're struggling with today, but I do know the woman who did these things can tackle this.”   What a gift you would be to another leader on the day that they needed it in that moment, just to remind them of their value.   Laura Dugger:  (52:10 - 52:40) That encouragement is so powerful. And you're such an engaging storyteller. And like you had mentioned previously, you've gone on from corporate America to now beginning your own business, including your podcast that will link to Rockstar Millennials.   So, I'm curious, Kathryn, are there any stories from those podcast episodes that really come to mind as you think of any standout lessons or your favorites?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (52:41 - 55:51) Oh my gosh. There are so many. It just seems like when I think I can't meet someone any more incredible, I do.   And again, good Lord's hand, they come from all different paths. We're international now. A couple of them that really stand out to me, Michael Kuzma,: he invented the self-playing guitar.   He knew people in his life who had either never been able to play the guitar and wanted to, or they had experienced some sort of an injury or illness that then prevented them from doing what they loved. And so, he created this and just said, “I want this to bring joy and be fun for people.” And I guess the part of the platform that I have for the podcast is purpose.   How are you living your purpose? Khushi Shah is 19 years old. So, she's a little bit younger than a millennial even.   Created a company called Drizzl and it is an informed, what I want to say, it's an irrigation company. And she created this as a science project in grade school. She's now in college at MIT and Harvard and Northeastern.   So, she's attending classes at all. She went to a science and math school in Chicago for high school, finished early and took a gap year at 17. And I said, “So you traveled?”   And she said, “Nope, I decided I'd just run that business full-time, Drizzl.” And so, her families of Indian descent. They'd gone to India and seen the need for water, clean water.   And she said, coming back to the States, I saw sprinklers, lawn sprinklers running and it was raining. And I thought, I need to fix that. There are products on the market that will turn a sprinkler off if it's raining.   Her product is predictive. She's 19. Yeah.   So, folks from St. Jude, folks from Midwest Food Bank, just incredible. Obviously, I can't name one.   There are so many. And those who are living their purpose in all walks of life, in all places around the world, I want to talk to.   Laura Dugger:  (55:52 - 56:07) Wow. And Kathryn, you've invested in so many people and highlighted so many people through your podcast. As you look back, what are you happiest that you invested your life in?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (56:09 - 57:07) Well, I'm a mom, boy mom. So that would have to be my first, my boys. Again, one of the women that I mentor said to me early on, Kathryn, one of the things I love the most is you're from the other side.   I said, Kelsey, what does that mean? I'm from the other side. And she said, you've already done all of this.   You've done the corporate life. You understand small business. You have a decades long, happy marriage.   You've raised your boys. They're happy. They're successful.   If you did this, we can do this and you can help us. And so that investment on so many levels, yeah, is coming back.   Laura Dugger:  (57:08 - 57:19) I love that. And would you be willing just to share anything else about your business or what all you have to offer so that we can continue learning from you after this conversation?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (57:20 - 1:00:49) Oh, absolutely. So, the book that you mentioned, Rockstar Millennials, Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. That's the book.   And it recounts so many of these leadership stories. And then in the back, as you said, are the different tools. And I have to credit the Caterpillar engineers because when I went to Caterpillar and I would tell these stories about Purina or I would live something that they had taught me.   Very early on, in the meeting, or after the meeting, some of these gentlemen came up to me and said, “That thing you just did in that meeting, can you write that down? Like what?” And they said, “Like the words and or the process.”   And so, it began. So, I'd start writing down the words and they might put a graphic with it or somehow improve it. And so, through the years, this same group kept coming back to me.   And when they saw the announcement that I was retiring, they showed up again and said, “Okay, we need one more thing, a spreadsheet.” What do you mean a spreadsheet? They said, “You know, all through the years, we have all of these tools now that we've created out of your head on this paper that we can use and we're using.”   If you can give us a spreadsheet that says, “If you're having this leadership issue, use this tool.” So, God bless the engineers.   So, I credit them, and the tools are in the back of the hard book.   What I found when I started doing workshops was people didn't want to write in the book and they also wanted something bigger and they wanted a place to make notes and doodle and that sort of thing. So that's why we have the book and then the toolkit. So, my business is Mentoring Women Millennials and I do one on one mentoring with individuals, small business primarily.   They'll bring me in to work with their women leaders, but also just individuals who are in some sort of a transition in life or that have never had a mentor and would like one. And so, I do the one-on-one mentoring also with nonprofits. And I'm now an 18-year breast cancer survivor, still in treatment.   And I also mentor breast cancer survivors. And keynote speaking. I work with the Capital City Speakers Bureau.   And so, I do speaking there and I'm prepping for a TED Talk. So those are the next things.   Laura Dugger:  (1:00:50 - 1:01:16) I love it. Always something up your sleeve. We will link to your website so that people can follow up and get in touch if that would be a good partnership.   And you may already be familiar that we're called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or insight. And so as my final question for you today, Kathryn, what is your Savvy Sauce?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:01:18 - 1:01:49) Um, when I left Purina, um, I asked Neil, “You know, how do I ever repay this company that has given so much to me?” And he said, “Take what you've learned and help someone else.” And so, if you learn from me, that would be my ask, help someone else.   Laura Dugger:  (1:01:50 - 1:02:05) I love that. Amen. Great Savvy Sauce.   And Kathryn, you're just so poised and classy and full of insight. And it was an absolute pleasure to get to host you as my guest today. So, thank you for being my guest.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:02:05 - 1:02:07) Thank you. Thank you for having me.   Laura Dugger:  (1:02:09 - 1:05:52) One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term gospel before?   It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior. But God loved us so much, he made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus.   We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished if we choose to receive what He has done for us. Romans 10:9 says, “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” So, would you pray with me now?   Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you. Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life?   We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.   If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me, so me for him. You get the opportunity to live your life for him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason.   We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you ready to get started? First, tell someone.   Say it out loud. Get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes & Noble and let me choose my own Bible.   I selected the Quest NIV Bible, and I love it. You can start by reading the book of John. Also, get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ.   I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps, such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you. We want to celebrate with you too, so feel free to leave a comment for us here if you did make a decision to follow Christ. We also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “In the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

You know those people who just get you? The ones you can be your messy, unfiltered, totally human self around? Yeah… those relationships are pure gold. In this episode, I'm diving into why authentic connections are literally the key to opportunities you can't even see yet. I'm talking about the doors that swing open because someone thought of you, recommended you, or pulled up a chair for you at the right table—simply because you've shown up as YOU. We're talking: ✨ Why small talk isn't where the magic happens ✨ How to stop “networking” and start connecting ✨ The ripple effect of showing up fully as yourself This one's for anyone who's tired of surface-level relationships and ready to start building the kind of connections that change everything. Join the Mindset Accelerator Program here: http://kathireutertraining.com/enroll Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Back to Do Life Big! 01:14 The Importance of Disconnecting to Reconnect 02:43 Playing the Long Game in Relationships 04:43 The Power of Entrepreneurial Connections 07:25 Three Types of People in Business 10:36 Building Authentic Relationships for Long-Term Success 16:26 Actionable Steps to Strengthen Your Connections 19:04 Closing Thoughts and Community Invitation Hey there! Thanks for listening! ⭐ Help me spread the word about Do Life Big! Take a screenshot and post it to your Instagram Stories or feed, and tag me @katherinereuter! A review also puts rocket fuel on getting our message of living your best freakin' life possible out there! Go to kathireuter.com/itunes, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Listen to the Do Life Big Podcast: Listen on iTunes --> kathireuter.com/itunes Listen on Spotify --> kathireuter.com/spotify Listen on Google Podcasts -->kathireuter.com/googlepodcasts Have a topic you'd like to hear about? Shoot me an email at hello@kathireuter.com!

YOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY Episode Overview: In this episode, Jen addresses a listener's question about the anxious-avoidant dynamic in relationships, specifically regarding how disagreements tend to escalate quickly between them and their partner. Jen explores the underlying attachment styles at play, offering practical advice on how couples can break free from this exhausting cycle and communicate more effectively despite their nervous system reactions. Key Takeaways: The anxious-avoidant dynamic is a common issue in relationships and can be understood through attachment theory. One partner may feel a need to get closer during conflict (anxious), while the other shuts down to cope (avoidant). Understanding this dynamic is the first step towards healing. Creating pauses and giving each other space to regulate your nervous system can help break the cycle. Jen outlines a few strategies to manage your nervous system in the heat of the moment, including grounding techniques and gentle movements to interrupt the freeze state. Reframing the conflict by naming the cycle and seeing it as a shared experience can lead to more compassion and connection. Jen's Response: Jen dives into the listener's experience, explaining how both anxious and avoidant attachment behaviors stem from a deep desire for safety and connection, albeit in different ways. She encourages listeners to pause in the middle of conflict, use a “safe word” to de-escalate, and regulate their nervous systems before continuing the conversation. She also suggests reflecting on the cycle together outside of the argument, creating space for both partners to recognize their emotional triggers and meet each other with understanding. Actionable Steps for Breaking the Cycle: Create Pauses During Conflict: Use a pre-agreed "safe word" (like "Abacus") to signal when a break is needed. Care for Your Nervous System: Practice grounding exercises such as feeling your feet on the floor, using calming scents, or small intentional movements. Reframe the Cycle: Discuss your patterns when you're calm, acknowledging both partners' triggers and reactions. Communicate from a Place of Safety: Share needs like reassurance or time to reflect on the argument in a compassionate way. Resources Mentioned: Free Relationship Cycle Worksheet: Track Negative Cycles Workbook – A downloadable resource to help couples map their communication patterns and break the cycle. Jen's Weekly Class: Weekly Masterclass on love, attachment, and trauma healing – Join Jen live every Monday at 7:30 AM (Australia) or Sunday at 5:30 PM (Eastern Time, US) for in-depth discussions on healing attachment patterns. Work With Jennifer: Jennifer Nurick works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S. Book your session: psychotherapycentral.health Connect With Psychotherapy Central: Email: Join the Mailing List Website: psychotherapycentral.health Instagram: @psychotherapy.central Facebook: Psychotherapy Central YouTube: Psychotherapy Central

In this episode of 'Passports, Profits, and Pixie Dust,' host Lindsay Dollinger delves into the transformative power of the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, and its application to growing a travel business. Lindsay shares personal insights and actionable strategies on how focusing on the top 20% of activities can yield 80% of your results, helping you streamline your efforts, boost efficiency, and increase revenue. Key topics include identifying high-impact marketing channels, fostering valuable relationships with clients and suppliers, optimizing tech tools, and eliminating common time wasters. Tune in to learn how to grow your business smarter, not harder. 00:00 Introduction to Passports, Profits, and Pixie Dust 00:42 Understanding the 80/20 Rule 02:47 Applying the 80/20 Rule to Marketing 09:23 Maximizing Relationships and Partnerships 14:24 Optimizing Your Tech Tools 20:44 Eliminating Common Time Wasters 22:37 Actionable Steps and Conclusion

ResourcesEpisode 214.  Does Permissive Parenting Help or Hurt?  Discover How to Know and GrowRaising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John GottmanLove and Logic Parenting Method  - Love and Logic is a research-driven, whole-child philosophy founded in 1977. This authoritative approach is used by parents and leading educators worldwide.Episode 184. The Heart of Motherhood:  Navigating Messy Moments with Empathy and LoveEpisode 187. Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1 of 2)Episode 205. 4 Facets of Parenting:  What Bio Parents Need to Know to Achieve Best Outcomes (Part 2 of 2)Episode 168. Actionable Steps for Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem SolveEpisode 172. 2 Key Elements to Resolve Your Parenting Style Differences - And Get UnitedEpisode 124. How to Effectively Parent Through Each Stage of Development - And Reduce Painful Interactions (Part 1 of 2)Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question  Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-callSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us to read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

Missing a lead is expensive, but missing follow-up might be costing more than you think.Welcome to Gym Marketing Made Simple, your go-to podcast for cutting through the noise and getting real strategies that grow your gym and boost your revenue. If you're tired of guesswork and want marketing that actually works, you're in the right place.Episode HighlightsThis episode breaks down what most gyms get wrong about lead follow-up and how to fix it. You'll hear proven techniques that drive higher conversions, why speed and clarity matter more than fancy marketing, and how to get your sales team aligned with a repeatable process that works before you ever run an ad.Key InsightsResponding to leads within 5 minutes can increase conversions by up to 80%.Most sales happen between the 5th and 18th follow-up; consistency is everything.A simple, clear offer wins over clever words and complexity.Role-playing and objection-handling scripts are non-negotiables for growing revenue.Build your pipeline first, then turn on paid traffic when your sales system is ready.Episode Chapters00:00 Intro00:05 Lead Follow-Up and Its Importance02:38 The Impact of Quick Response05:11 Building Trust and Clarity13:50 Implementing a Sales System18:41 Optimizing the Sales Pipeline21:47 Actionable Steps for Improvement23:45 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsRefining how leads are handled can change everything. If this episode helped reframe your approach, share it with someone who needs to hear it, or leave a review so more gym owners can take advantage of smarter systems.

Teams want certainty, but in an uncertain world, how can you deliver it? Find out how in this episode. We dive deep with Mike Mears, Leadership Theoretician, former GE change-agent under Jack Welch, and ex-CIA Chief of Human Capital. Mike Mears reveals the neuroscience backed rituals and intelligence inspired frameworks that clear away uncertainty, sharpen your focus, and unleash your team's full potential. From GE's “Workout” sessions to CIA secure briefings, Mike unpacks his three-pillar “Certainty” method. Mike shares the mindset pivots that turn cautious managers into bold innovators, and the battlefield lessons of building true psychological safety, even in the most critical situations. Tune in to discover how these proven insights can elevate your leadership, strengthen your culture, and drive transformative results, starting today. Journey Highlights & Story Beats GE's “Workout” Revelation: Rebecca and Callum discover Mike's first “aha” moment under Jack Welch, how a noisy, chaotic workshop taught him that culture change starts with listening, not lecturing. CIA's Safe-House Confession: Mike recounts the night an agent risked their career to report a critical encryption error, because Mike had built a “safe house” of trust. That moment taught him that psychological safety isn't a luxury; it's a survival tool. Military Roots & Dual-Engine Leadership: From survival-of-the-fittest drills to commanding a nuclear missile site, Mike learned that drive alone breeds burnout and only paired with genuine empathy will people truly follow. Key Takeaways Certainty Overrides Fear Our primitive “survival” wiring clings to the status quo. Weekly 5-minute, agenda-free check-ins and timely praise rewire brains toward confident change. Psychological Safety as a Secure Briefing Room In covert ops, absolute trust saves lives. In business, it unleashes candid feedback and breakthrough ideas. Start small, smile at every team member, ask one open-ended question, then listen. Insight Prompts: Your CEO “Ask” Inspired by CIA Director's, assign each direct report a single, high-stakes question. Give them a week to reflect, and then collect ten ideas back. Dopamine-driven “aha” moments follow. The Dual-Engine Model: Drive + Empathy Military toughness and modern leadership demands both relentless mission focus and genuine concern for people's well-being. Notable Quotes “Great bosses don't force change; they engineer certainty so teams feel safe innovating.” “You don't need all the answers, just the right questions and the space for insights to emerge.” “Pair relentless drive with real empathy, then watch your people follow you anywhere.” Actionable Steps for Leaders. Implement CIA-Style Check-Ins: Five-minute, no-agenda chats each week with every direct report: What's top of mind? How can I support you? Rotate Your Ops: Structure work into three phases, core execution, innovation sprint, and recovery to maintain peak performance and morale. Launch an Insight Prompt: Give each team member one strategic question, set a deadline, reconvene for accountability and harvest high-impact ideas. Connect & Continue the Conversation Mike Mears on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/mike-mears-leadership-theoretician-4627a889 Email: https://www.mikemears.com Tune in to discover how to harness certainty and lead with the confidence of a CIA strategist—wherever you are in the world.   ----more---- Connect with the show hosts below. Callum Jenkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/callumjenkins/ Rebecca Jenkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccajenkins-rjen/   Subscribe & Follow: If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and follow the Lead to Succeed podcast for more insights on leadership and business growth.   The podcast is brought to you by RJEN https://RJEN.co.uk Strategic Revenue Transformation Gain Access to the CEO Revenue Architecture Briefing 2025 Elevate your revenue engine with the CEO Revenue Architecture Briefing, the definitive executive briefing revealing the essential moves for impactful, strategic growth. A crisp, insightful read for senior leaders delivering: Claim your FREE copy today and start driving results.            

In this episode, Marcus Aurelius Anderson discusses the popular advice 'never meet your heroes' and why he believes it is overly simplistic and often misleading. Drawing from his own experiences as a leadership coach, author, and speaker, Marcus shares the lessons he learned from meeting his heroes, such as the co-founder of Quest Nutrition, Stephen Pressfield, and other prominent entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of seeing heroes as humans, not placing them on pedestals, and understanding that success requires hard work, not handouts. Marcus provides actionable advice on how to approach meeting your heroes and underscores the need for focused action and dedication to achieve personal success. Episode Highlights: 00:47 Why 'Never Meet Your Heroes' is Bad Advice 01:46 Personal Experiences with Heroes 02:54 Advice on Meeting Your Heroes 05:08 Actionable Steps for Personal Growth Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Notes: A Couple of Rad Techs PodcastEpisode Title: What Burnout Really Means for Rad TechsHosted by ChaunEpisode Summary: Are you a radiologic technologist or radiation therapist feeling more “tired” than usual? Ever question if there's more to your career than the daily grind? In this episode, Sean gets real about burnout in the medical imaging and radiation therapy community. He unpacks why burnout goes deeper than physical exhaustion, how the ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists) helped him rediscover purpose and connection, and shares tangible steps you can take to protect your peace and grow in your career.Key Topics Covered:Beyond Exhaustion:Burnout isn't just about long hours or heavy workloads (although those don't help). Sean discusses how feeling stuck and lacking growth opportunities hits medical imaging professionals hard, often leading to disengagement and questioning one's path.Personal Breaking Points:Sean shares candid stories about his own burnout moments, including struggles with certification and feeling unseen in the workplace. If you've ever sat in your car after a shift, wondering if anyone notices your effort, this conversation will resonate.How the ASRT Makes a Difference:Discover how connecting with others through the ASRT changed the trajectory of Sean's career and mindset. From volunteer opportunities and mentorship to leadership development and advocacy, the ASRT provides valuable resources for technologists at every stage.Actionable Steps for Rad Techs:Learn simple steps to reenergize your career—whether it's attending an ASRT event, volunteering, participating in a networking group, or exploring leadership training. Community, growth, and a sense of purpose are essential antidotes to burnout.Takeaways & Resources:Burnout often looks like silence, disengagement, or “going numb”—not just physical fatigue.Growth and connection are vital: You're not lazy or broken if you crave change.The ASRT offers more than CE credits: think advocacy, volunteer roles, networking, and leadership programs.Take the step: Visit asrt.org, explore events, directed readings, and volunteer possibilities.“Connection is the antidote to burnout.” Share this episode with a colleague who needs to hear it.Recommended Links:ASRT Events & ConferencesASRT Volunteer PathwaysASRT Leadership Development ProgramA Couple of Rad Techs Podcast – More EpisodesIf This Episode Helped You:Hit subscribe, leave a review, and share with another rad tech or therapist who might feel alone in their struggles. Your peace is the most important protocol you'll ever protect.Connect with Us:Comment your burnout stories below—how did you make it through?Follow for more honest, practical conversations about life in radiologic technology.SEO Tags: radiologic technologist burnout, radiation therapist career growth, ASRT, medical imaging community, fighting burnout in radiology, professional development for rad techs, radiologic tech support, radiology CEU, imaging technologist...

Becoming parents is one of life's biggest transitions — and it can shake even the strongest relationships. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tarah and E.J. Kerwin, licensed therapists and founders of the Relationship Renovation Counseling Center, to dive into practical, heart-centered ways couples can stay connected after having a baby.We cover:- How to maintain open, intentional communication in the postpartum period- Real strategies for carving out quality time (yes, even with zero energy)- Why expressing daily appreciation is a relationship game-changer- Navigating the invisible mental load of parenting- How to nurture emotional and physical intimacy during this major life shiftTarah and E.J. share their expert insights, plus small, actionable steps you can take today to start rebuilding connection — even if you're running on 2 hours of sleep.Whether you're in the thick of newborn life or preparing for the road ahead, this episode is packed with tools to help you grow together.Connect with Tarah and E.J. Kerwin from Relationship Renovation:Relationship RenovationPodcast: Relationship RenovationYoutube: @RelationshipRenovationFB: Relationship Renovation CounselingIG: @Relationship_RenovationTikTok: @RelationshipRenovation relationship after baby, postpartum marriage help, reconnect with partner after baby, mental load parenting, postpartum intimacy, parenting and marriage, Tarah and E.J. Kerwin, Relationship Renovation podcast, couple communication after childbirth, strengthening marriage with kids, intimacy after babywww.NewMomTalk.comBuy Me A CoffeeIG: @NewMomTalk.PodcastYouTube: @NewMomTalkMariela@NewMomTalk.comInterested in being a guest? Shoot us an email!- best parenting podcast- best new mom podcast- best podcasts for new moms- best pregnancy podcast- best podcast for expecting moms- best podcast for moms- best podcast for postpartum- best prenatal podcast- best postnatal podcast- best podcast for postnatal moms- best podcast for pregnancy moms- new mom - expecting mom- first time mom

What if I told you that every time you slather steroid cream on eczema, you're essentially putting a band-aid on a house fire burning in your gut? Nearly 80% of your immune system lives in your gut, and when that ecosystem gets disrupted, your skin becomes the battlefield. In this short episode, I'll go through the solutions that can help support histamine metabolism and address the root nutritional deficiencies, which can be effective for treating eczema. Remember: Your skin is a reflection of what's happening inside your digestive system.  Ready to take back control of your cellular biology? Join my FREE 3-Day Ultimate Detox Challenge starting June 23rd. I've taken the exact protocols I use with pro athletes and CEOs and simplified them for everyday implementation. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ZgCW4u Join the Ultimate Human VIP community and gain exclusive access to Gary Brecka's proven wellness protocols today!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Thank you to our partners: H2TABS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - USE CODE "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E COLD LIFE - THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP - GET 1 FREE MONTH WHEN YOU JOIN!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y VANDY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/49Qr7WE AION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD HAPBEE - FEEL BETTER & PERFORM AT YOUR BEST: https://bit.ly/4a6glfo CARAWAY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC HEALF - GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S BIOPTIMIZERS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4inFfd7 RHO NUTRITION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/44fFza0 GENETIC TEST: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 Watch  the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:10 What is Eczema? 01:51 Gut-Skin Axis 02:55 Histamine Build-Up Causing Eczema 04:08 Role of Micro-Nutrients to Treat Eczema 07:00 Actionable strategies for healing eczema 08:30 Stress management and sleep strategies 09:30 Actionable Steps for Eczema Treatment The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I've spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter, more successful businesses.In this episode, I make the case for connection over content. Because here's the truth: most restaurant owners are focused on chasing new customers when the gold is sitting right in front of them — the people who already love what you do. I dig into how to build deeper relationships with your existing guests by creating personalized experiences and engaging directly. When we stop broadcasting and start actually connecting, that's when the magic happens. I walk through the exact steps to create marketing that feels personal, meaningful, and intentional — the kind of stuff that makes your best customers feel seen, valued, and eager to come back. If you're ready to stop shouting into the void and start turning loyal guests into your biggest advocates, this episode's for you.Takeaways:You can run a successful restaurant without running a successful restaurant business.Marketing isn't about content. It's about connection.Focus on frequency rather than new customer acquisition.Mass content doesn't create loyalty. Connection does.Your guests aren't looking for noise. They're just looking for a reason to come back.Connection comes from direct engagement, not volume.Create personal one-to-one moments with your customers.Your best customers just need a reason to come back.Make a list of your top guests, create that personalized offer.The math on this is compelling.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Restaurant Profitability01:06 The Importance of Connection in Marketing03:02 Personalized Marketing Strategies for Customer Retention05:55 Actionable Steps for Engaging Your Best CustomersIf you've got a marketing or profitability related question for me, email me directly at josh@joshkopel.com and include Office Hours in the subject line. If you'd like to scale the profitability of your restaurant in only 5 days, sign up for our FREE 5 Day Restaurant Profitability Challenge by visiting https://joshkopel.com.

In this episode, Nick & Tyler talk through the emotional side of building a business — the doubt, the grind, and the quiet moments where it feels like nothing is working. Inspired by a post that hits close to home, they open up about the mental weight of leadership, how to tell when “hard” is part of the process or a sign to pivot, and why success comes not from certainty, but from showing up anyway. Show Notes:  Work-Life Balance and Defining Success (0:00) Sponsor Announcements and Work-Life Balance (1:48) Challenges of Pricing and Market Conditions (12:59) Balancing Business and Personal Life (17:30) The Role of AI in Business Efficiency (54:50) Actionable Steps for Business Growth (57:30) Future Plans and AI in Construction (1:03:13) VIdeo Version https://youtu.be/UPRf5g4Z8v8   Partners:  Andersen Windows Buildertrend Velux Harnish Workwear  Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear   The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts:  Nick Schiffer  Tyler Grace  Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

In this poignant episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler delves into the pitfalls of people-pleasing, drawing from personal reflection. He identifies five critical signs—saying yes when you mean no, avoiding conflict, feeling responsible for others' emotions, tying self-worth to praise, and feeling burned out or resentful. Michler shares candid insights, referencing No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover and Let Them by Mel Robbins, offering practical anecdotes to break the cycle. Through raw honesty, he encourages listeners to set boundaries and prioritize self-care to become their authentic selves. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:19 - Introduction to People-Pleasing 04:53 - Recommended Resources 07:21 - Sign 1: Saying Yes When You Should Say No 09:49 - Sign 2: Avoiding Conflict at All Costs 13:25 - Sign 3: Feeling Responsible for Others' Feelings 18:53 - Sign 4: Struggling with Self-Worth Without Praise 28:04 - Sign 5: Feeling Burned Out, Resentful, and Unseen 34:50 - Actionable Steps and Closing Thoughts Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler explores the concept of self-betrayal, defining it as failing to act on known responsibilities or instincts. He discusses its consequences, including anxiety, poor relationships, and unfulfilled potential, and identifies emotional signs like frustration and impatience. Ryan provides actionable steps to overcome self-betrayal, such as listing neglected tasks, taking immediate action, and journaling emotions. Encouraging listeners to align actions with their values, he offers resources at orderofman.com. Tune in to learn how to bridge the integrity gap and live a more fulfilled life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction to Self-Betrayal 02:55 - Sources of Intuition and Emotion 05:19 - Consequences of Self-Betrayal 07:44 - Recognizing Self-Betrayal Symptoms 12:30 - External vs. Internal Factors 19:25 - Actionable Steps to Overcome Self-Betrayal 26:05 - Journaling and Reflecting 28:30 - Additional Resources and Closing   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready