Podcast appearances and mentions of alex dorr

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 20:55

What happens when your team stops trying - not because they can't, but because they've decided it won't matter anyway? Alex Dorr, CEO and host of the Reality-Based Leadership Podcast, unpacks the psychological phenomenon behind stalled accountability: learned helplessness. It's the belief that your actions no longer shape your outcomes. It's contagious. And it's often hiding in plain sight, disguised as "that's just how things are here." Alex walks through two classic experiments to show how deeply this pattern gets wired in, then turns the mirror on himself with a personal story about a phantom leg cramp that limited him for six years. From there, he offers three practical techniques leaders can use immediately: naming excuses and asking "what else could we try," swapping victim-questions for ownership-questions, and reframing impossible goals into small, doable next steps. Learned helplessness isn't a character flaw. It's a habit. And habits can be broken. Listen in, then go work on it with your team this week. Episode Highlights 00:02:27 What learned helplessness actually is 00:04:02 The flea experiment 00:06:38 The five monkeys experiment 00:08:27 Phrases that signal learned helplessness 00:10:03 Alex's personal story: the lunges that haunted him 00:14:04 Technique 1: name the excuse, ask what else 00:15:08 Technique 2: swap why and who for what and how 00:17:41 Technique 3: thinking inside-the-box

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115: What Would Great Look Like - One Question to Stop Drama in 10 Seconds or Less

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 21:29

Are you or your team stuck in frustration when things go wrong — blaming circumstances, venting, or spiraling instead of moving forward? In this episode of the Reality-Based Leadership Podcast, Alex Dorr shares the single most powerful coaching question every leader should have in their back pocket: What would great look like? It sounds simple. But used at the right moment, it can shift someone from full-blown drama mode to clear, accountable action in seconds. Alex takes you behind the scenes of a real event-day crisis — a billing error, a leader on the verge of a meltdown, and a colleague who chose to coach instead of fix — and breaks down exactly why this question works, when to use it, and how to make it land. If you're a leader, manager, or team member who wants to stop spinning in frustration and start adding value in messy moments, this episode gives you exactly what you need. Because the goal isn't a perfect reality. It's knowing what great looks like — and choosing to go be it. Episode Highlights: 00:01:12 - The one coaching question every leader needs 00:01:27 - The three ways to ask it 00:02:04 - The certification event story begins 00:03:20 - The billing error crisis 00:04:15 - Spiraling into low self 00:05:31 - The colleague who coached instead of fixed 00:06:25 - Why relationship matters before using this question 00:06:44 - The question lands — and shifts everything 00:08:17 - "Sounds like you already know what great looks like" 00:09:15 - Why typical "got a minute?" meetings cost you more 00:10:13 - Accountability after the moment passes 00:11:40 - Why this is the most powerful coaching question 00:12:09 - Low self vs. high self explained 00:14:08 - How the question moves us from ego to self-reflection 00:15:49 - Using it on yourself when you want to disengage 00:16:16 - Why fixers and over-functioners need this question most 00:18:49 - We all already know what great looks like 00:19:33 - Your assignment and takeaways

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114: How to Stop Arguing With Reality and Keep Teams From Endless Frustration

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 22:55

Are you or your team stuck in frustration over things you can't control? Do small disruptions turn into outsized stress, blame, or wasted energy? In this episode of the Reality-Based Leadership Podcast, Alex Dorr tackles one of the most common and costly workplace habits: arguing with reality. When you argue with reality, you lose 100% of the time. And yet, it's where leaders and teams spend hours every day. We resist delays, complain about changes, question decisions we weren't part of, and wish things were different… instead of focusing on what we can actually impact. Alex breaks down how this shows up in real time - from everyday workplace frustrations to a behind-the-scenes story of a scheduling breakdown that could have spiraled into blame, stress, and lost trust. Instead, it became a case study in shifting quickly from reaction to leadership. The shift starts with one simple question: given this, what would great look like? From there, we explore two practical frameworks you can use immediately: The Three Lanes: how to stay focused on your business instead of getting pulled into others' responsibilities or fighting reality itself. The Space for Impact: how to move from an unpreferred reality to an ideal outcome by focusing only on where you can add value. If you're a leader, manager, or team member navigating constant change, unexpected problems, or daily frustration, this episode will help you stop the spiral and start leading forward. Because the goal isn't to avoid hard realities; it's to respond to them in a way that actually moves things forward. Episode Highlights: 00:01:20 - Why leaders are struggling more than ever 00:02:30 - Back to basics: Reality-Based Leadership 00:03:15 - What arguing with reality looks like at work 00:05:30 - The truth: you lose 100% of the time 00:06:15 - The Three Lanes framework 00:08:30 - Stop judging, start helping 00:09:00 - Real story: scheduling breakdown 00:12:00 - The Space for Impact model 00:14:00 - "Given this, what would great look like?" 00:17:30 - Avoiding the post-event drama spiral

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113: Why Great Teams Always Give Benefit of the Doubt

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 20:35

In this episode of the Reality Based Leadership Podcast, Alex Dorr shares the surprisingly simple technique that helped a stuck team finally break through: giving the benefit of the doubt. Here's what was happening. This team felt like everyone was against them. Every step hit a barrier. The departments there to support them felt like roadblocks. The "no people." It's a pattern Alex sees constantly, and it almost always points to the same root cause: stories. Not the facts. The stories we layer on top of the facts. The victim story. The villain story. The helpless story. And because of our biology, that ancient fight-or-flight wiring still running in the background, we jump straight into the worst-case version of events every single time. The fix? You don't have to change the situation. You don't have to change the other person. You just have to change the story. Alex walks through the exact mechanics of how our thinking creates our feelings, drives our actions, and ultimately shapes our results. And how a single pivot toward assuming noble intent can completely change the outcome of an interaction, a relationship, or a team's entire culture. Episode Highlights: 00:01:20 - What this podcast is built to do and why this episode goes back to basics 00:02:24 - The client story: a team where everything felt like a roadblock 00:03:04 - Introducing the technique: giving the benefit of the doubt 00:05:26 - The three stories: victim, villain, and helpless 00:07:04 - The biology behind negative thinking and the saber-tooth tiger effect 00:09:16 - Co-creation: how your story changes the interaction 00:10:23 - The walk-by-without-a-hello example, both sides 00:12:48 - The shadow side and edge cases 00:13:06 - The "edit your story" technique in practice 00:16:27 - The event cycle visual: thinking, feeling, action, results 00:19:07 - Your reflection and call to action

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112: Why Great Leaders Lead First, Manage Second

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 14:11

Is your best employee secretly your biggest drain? Are your top performers spending more time policing their teammates than actually helping them? In this episode of the Reality Based Leadership Podcast, Alex Dorr introduces one of the most powerful overlooked shifts a leader can make: lead first, manage second. Here's the hard truth: most of us are managing first and hoping there's time left over to lead. We investigate problems, firefight circumstances, and chase accountability — while the real opportunity, the person standing right in front of us, goes uncoached. Alex shares a story that perfectly captures this trap. A top performer discovers a colleague is fudging their time sheet — and instead of saying something, they launch a full workplace stakeout. Surveillance. Witnesses. A formal report. The cost of the "crime" they uncovered? About $150. The cost of catching it? Over $1,500 — plus a culture quietly drifting toward judgment instead of helping. The fix isn't complicated. It starts with one question: what did you do to help? We cover two immediately applicable ideas: Lead First — how to coach the person in front of you before you ever touch the circumstance, using simple questions that build accountability without drama. Manage Second — how to lock in 7 to 10 non-negotiables around process so your management runs efficiently and you actually have time to lead. If you're a team leader, people manager, or culture builder who feels buried in firefighting and wants to finally get ahead of it — this episode gives you the mindset shift and the practical tools to do it. Episode Highlights: 00:01:10 – Leadership vs. management: What's the real difference? 00:02:04 – The story begins: A top performer brings a problem to Alex 00:02:42 – The workplace stakeout unfolds 00:04:51 – Whose crime is bigger? Doing the math on drama 00:06:09 – The better question: "What did you do to help?" 00:06:31 – What a truly supportive team culture looks like 00:07:09 – Breaking down the two roles: leadership and management defined 00:09:13 – The non-negotiables framework: how to manage efficiently 00:12:25 – Closing thoughts: Find your firefighting moments and lead instead

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110: Why Opinions No Longer Add Value at Work

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 11:38

In this episode, Alex Dorr tackles one of the most overlooked culture killers in leadership today: allowing opinions to replace expertise in team conversations…In this episode, Alex Dorr tackles one of the most overlooked culture killers in leadership today: allowing opinions to replace expertise in team conversations without even realizing the damage it's doing. Alex breaks down why the most experienced, most passionate people on your team are often the ones derailing your meetings. Not because they don't care, but because they're bringing gut feelings instead of frameworks, resistance instead of recommendations, and backstory instead of solutions. He draws a clear line between opinions focused on why it won't work and expertise focused on how it could work given the concerns. He then gives listeners two simple but powerful tools to shift the dynamic. The "We Could If" reframe interrupts the "we can't because" spiral and redirects the same energy into forward momentum. The SBAR framework (Situation, Background, Analysis, Recommendation) turns venting into value by structuring conversations around data, best practice, and actionable next steps. The result is a team where the loudest voice is no longer the most resistant one, but the most informed one. Where preference stops trumping potential. And where leaders stop managing drama and start pulling greatness out of the people already in the room. Alex closes with a challenge that lands hard: if you have a lot of passion and a lot of input but nobody seems to be listening, that's not a communication problem. That's an expertise problem. And this episode gives you the tools to fix it. Episode Highlights: 00:00:38 – Core principle: expertise over opinions 00:01:53 – Opinions = why it won't work; Expertise = how it could work 00:02:22 – The experienced-but-resistant team member problem 00:03:18 – Opinions vs. expertise defined 00:04:07 – People with the most opinions often have the least expertise 00:04:33 – Tool #1: "We Could If" reframe 00:05:31 – How the reframe unlocks contribution 00:06:23 – Tool #2: SBAR framework 00:06:43 – S = Situation 00:07:07 – B = Background 00:07:41 – A = Analysis (the expertise section) 00:09:40 – R = Recommendations 00:10:34 – Leader's responsibility to model expertise

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Why Accountability Drives Results

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 27:01

In this episode, Alex Dorr simplifies one of the most misunderstood concepts in leadership: personal accountability. Far from being a buzzword or a blame tool, Alex reframes accountability as a mindset that directly drives happiness, engagement, and results. He breaks down why accountability has been watered down in leadership conversations—and why that's a problem. Drawing on research and real-world leadership patterns, Alex introduces a powerful framework built on four key elements: commitment, resilience, ownership, and continuous learning. Together, these form the foundation of high-performing, highly engaged teams. The episode ultimately challenges leaders to stop avoiding accountability conversations and instead coach it intentionally, using simple but powerful questions that shift teams out of excuses and into ownership and action. Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 — Why accountability has become overcomplicated—and why it's not a dirty word. 00:01:30 — The problem: accountability as a buzzword that leaders ignore or misunderstand. 00:03:00 — The truth: accountability is a mindset, not a skill set. 00:05:30 — Internal vs. external locus of control and how it shapes performance. 00:07:30 — The 50-10-40 model: where happiness and results actually come from. 00:10:30 — Why accountability drives both engagement and performance. 00:13:00 — The four factors of accountability: commitment, resilience, ownership, and learning. 00:17:30 — The danger of "conditional buy-in" and how it leads to excuses. 00:21:00 — Coaching accountability: asking "Are you all in?" and getting real commitment. 00:24:30 — Practical questions leaders can use to build accountability on their teams.

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108: Suffering at Work is Optional

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 16:14

In this episode, Alex Dorr tackles a foundational mindset shift that can radically change how leaders experience work: suffering is optional—and often self-imposed. Through relatable stories and practical frameworks, Alex unpacks how most workplace stress doesn't come from reality itself, but from the stories we attach to it. He introduces three common patterns—pre-suffering, post-suffering, and group suffering—that quietly drain energy and derail teams. From "Sunday scaries" to reliving past frustrations, these habits keep leaders stuck in cycles of unnecessary stress. Alex challenges listeners to separate facts from the narrative their minds create, using simple tools like asking, "What do I know for sure?" to interrupt reactive thinking. The result? Clearer decisions, better energy management, and more engaged teams. Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 — The core idea: you can choose to experience work with joy or misery. 00:01:30 — Why suffering at work is often self-imposed, not caused by reality. 00:03:00 — Pre-suffering: stressing about future events before they even happen. 00:04:30 — Post-suffering: reliving past problems that are already resolved. 00:05:45 — Group suffering: how teams normalize negativity and shared frustration. 00:07:00 — The real source of stress: the story you tell yourself—not the situation itself. 00:08:30 — The "tape vs. rat" story: how quickly we escalate harmless situations into crises. 00:10:30 — A practical tool: separating facts from assumptions to reduce emotional reactivity. 00:12:00 — How teams turn simple changes into worst-case scenarios. 00:14:00 — Why energy management—not circumstances—is the real competitive advantage.

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107: Stop Judging, Start Helping

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 21:35

In this episode, Alex Dorr zeroes in on one of the most powerful and transformative principles in leadership: "stop judging, start helping." If there were only one mindset shift to improve culture, collaboration, and results, this would be it. Drawing from real-world leadership moments, Alex explains how quickly teams fall into judgment—blaming others, telling negative stories, and disengaging from solutions. But the moment leaders interrupt that pattern and redirect toward helpful action, everything changes. From workplace dynamics to personal relationships to innovation, this simple principle unlocks clarity, accountability, and forward momentum. Ultimately, this episode challenges leaders to make "stop judging, start helping" a daily, non-negotiable habit that reshapes how teams think, communicate, and perform. Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 — The one principle that can transform your team: stop judging, start helping. 00:01:00 — Why leaders default to thinking "someone else needs this" instead of applying it themselves. 00:03:00 — The core truth: the moment you start judging is the moment you stop leading. 00:05:00 — Brain science: why you can't judge and help at the same time. 00:07:30 — How judgment spreads through teams and shapes culture ("where the leader goes, so goes the team"). 00:10:00 — Coaching in real time: shifting a high performer from judgment to helpful action. 00:12:30 — Breaking silos and conflict by replacing blame with collaboration. 00:15:30 — How removing judgment unlocks creativity and innovation in teams. 00:18:30 — Setting boundaries in life: using "start helping" to redirect negative conversations. 00:20:30 — The practical takeaway: make "stop judging, start helping" a team-wide habit.

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106: AI for Leaders: Better Decisions Faster

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 16:17

In this episode, Alex Dorr explores a forward-thinking leadership topic: how to use AI to enhance decision-making, reduce workplace drama, and unlock better solutions. Drawing from a recent live event, Alex walks through how modern leaders can combine Reality Based Leadership tools with AI to break through stuck thinking and accelerate progress. Rather than replacing human insight, AI becomes a powerful thought partner—helping teams generate ideas when energy is low, accountability is avoided, or creativity stalls. Alex highlights how tools like "thinking inside the box" and SBAR can be supercharged with AI to move teams from "why we can't" into "how we could." The episode ultimately reframes AI as a leadership advantage: not just for efficiency, but for expanding thinking, increasing accountability, and driving next right action. Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 — Introducing the idea: using AI to enhance leadership and ditch workplace drama. 00:01:30 — Why modern leaders are shifting from managing work to managing energy and thinking. 00:03:30 — The opportunity: combining AI with Reality Based Leadership tools. 00:06:00 — How the "thinking inside the box" framework helps teams move from excuses to solutions. 00:08:30 — When teams get stuck: the role of ego, avoidance, and lack of willingness. 00:10:30 — Using AI as a creative partner to generate breakthrough ideas within constraints. 00:12:30 — The key insight: AI never runs out of ideas—even when teams do. 00:13:45 — Identifying the real blockers: skill gaps, outdated approaches, or lack of willingness. 00:14:45 — Enhancing the SBAR framework with AI to improve analysis and recommendations. 00:15:45 — Why AI should support (not replace) human thinking and collaboration.

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105: Why High Performers are Hard to Lead (and How Great Leaders Handle It)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 17:04

In this episode, Alex Dorr explores a nuanced leadership question: why can high performers be difficult to lead? Drawing from conversations sparked by viral social content and years of Reality Based Leadership work, Alex distinguishes between high performance and high accountability—two traits that often overlap, but are not always the same. He explains how strong performers can become challenging when they slip into righteousness, start judging others, or resist the responsibility to help elevate the team around them. Alex also unpacks how shifting workplace realities, evolving standards, and rapid change can expose whether someone is truly adaptable—or simply relying on past success. The episode ultimately challenges leaders to create cultures that support excellence without enabling drama, and to ensure their highest performers remain grounded in accountability, not just output. Episode Highlights with Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Introducing the question: why are high performers often difficult to lead? 00:02:24 — The important distinction between high performance and high accountability. 00:04:21 — Why the same workplace cannot satisfy both high-accountability and low-accountability mindsets. 00:05:45 — How some high performers become difficult when they step out of accountability. 00:07:10 — The danger of "judging the judges" and when top performers start creating drama. 00:10:00 — Why performance is increasingly becoming pass/fail in a changing, AI-shaped workplace. 00:12:15 — How yesterday's top performer can become average if they are not ready for what's next. 00:13:10 — High-accountability people get nervous when change is not happening. 00:14:30 — Why great performers want leaders to hold the standard, not lower it. 00:15:45 — Helping high performers lead with mentorship instead of judgment. Follow Alex on social media: @alexmdorr

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104: Feeling Disengaged at Work?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 29:30

In this episode, Alex Dorr tackles a challenge that impacts nearly every workplace: disengagement. Prompted by sobering data that nearly 70% of employees feel disengaged at work, Alex unpacks why this happens—and more importantly, how to break the cycle. He reframes engagement as a personal choice, not just an organizational outcome, and challenges listeners to stop waiting for perfect conditions before leaning in. Through practical frameworks and real-world examples, Alex explains how stress, change, and "unpreferred reality" tempt people to mentally check out. Instead of falling into complaint or avoidance, he introduces a more empowering path: finding the "space for impact"—the narrow but powerful place between current reality and what great could look like. The episode is packed with actionable tools to help individuals and teams re-engage, take ownership, and rediscover purpose in their work. Ultimately, this conversation is both a wake-up call and a roadmap: engagement isn't about circumstances—it's about how you choose to show up within them. Episode Highlights with Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Why this episode matters: addressing widespread disengagement at work. 00:02:00 — The reality of disengagement: Gallup data and the cost of employees mentally checking out. 00:05:30 — Engagement is a choice—even in difficult or imperfect environments. 00:08:45 — Where disengagement begins: stress, change, and "unpreferred reality." 00:10:30 — The trap of arguing with reality vs. taking responsibility for impact. 00:12:00 — Finding the "space for impact" between current reality and what great looks like. 00:14:30 — The "given that" framework: shifting from excuses to action. 00:18:30 — Editing your story: separating facts from assumptions to unlock clarity. 00:22:00 — Practical tools for teams: inside-the-box thinking and crowd-sourcing solutions. 00:25:00 — Shared accountability: what leaders and teams must both own to create engagement.

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103: How Drama Multiplies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 25:26

In this episode, Alex Dorr explores a powerful and often overlooked leadership question: does drama have an even bigger impact than we think? Building on Reality-Based Leadership's well-known 3X drama multiplier, Alex breaks down how drama doesn't just affect individual performance—it compounds across teams, cultures, and especially leadership levels. He introduces a simple but revealing equation for understanding the total value someone brings to a team: current performance + future potential – drama quotient. Through real-world examples, Alex highlights the danger of the "toxic high performer" and why technical skill alone isn't enough to define value. The conversation takes a deeper turn as he challenges leaders to consider how their own behavior—especially at higher levels—can amplify drama far beyond a 3X effect. Ultimately, this episode is a call to greater awareness: how leaders show up, respond, and communicate has a ripple effect that shapes the entire organization. For more information on the SBAR tool, check out Alex's YouTube video:https://youtu.be/wLBUIVTzVIE Episode Highlights with Timestamps 00:00:00 — Introducing the question: does drama have a bigger impact than the 3X multiplier suggests? 00:01:45 — The reality of workplace drama increasing to 2.5 hours per day per employee. 00:03:10 — The disconnect between high performance ratings and actual team results. 00:06:40 — The "toxic high performer" problem: high skill, high drama, low overall value. 00:07:50 — Breaking down the value equation: performance + potential – drama quotient. 00:10:30 — Why drama carries a 3X negative multiplier in team environments. 00:14:50 — Comparing two high performers: skill alone vs. attitude and adaptability. 00:18:30 — Why a "zero" (balanced performance and low drama) is the ideal sustainable target. 00:20:40 — How leadership amplifies drama—why higher roles may carry an even greater multiplier. 00:22:50 — Simple leadership responses ("Wow, good to know") that create space and reduce reactive drama.

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102: The Best Leaders Keep it Simple

Adventures Through The Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 23:04

In this episode, Alex Dorr unpacks a counterintuitive idea for leaders: the best leadership approach is often the most boring—predictable, steady, and rooted in simple frameworks. Drawing from a recent insight after a speaking engagement, Alex challenges the tendency to overcomplicate leadership with clever tactics instead of relying on consistent, proven approaches. He explains how great leaders anchor themselves in repeatable frameworks rather than reacting on instinct, allowing them to stay grounded when teams bring problems, stress, or drama. Through practical tools like "stop judging, start helping," the Call to Greatness framework, and the "given that" mindset, Alex shows how leaders can guide conversations toward accountability and next right action. The episode ultimately reframes leadership as less about being impressive and more about being dependable—creating the structure teams need to thrive, grow, and solve problems on their own. Episode Highlights with Timestamps 00:00:00 — Why the most effective leadership approach is simple, steady, and "boring." 00:01:10 — The problem with overcomplicating leadership instead of recognizing repeatable patterns. 00:02:10 — Great leaders rely on consistent frameworks—not gut reactions—to handle challenges. 00:03:20 — Meeting stressed team members with neutrality and creating a safe place to land. 00:04:35 — "Stop judging, start helping" as a foundational leadership mantra. 00:06:00 — Shifting conversations from blame to "what's the most helpful next step?" 00:08:30 — The Call to Greatness framework: love people up, then call them up to accountability. 00:12:00 — Using accountability questions like "What's your part in this?" to drive growth. 00:15:30 — The "given that" mindset: accepting reality and focusing on what great looks like next. 00:18:45 — Why predictable leadership builds trust and empowers teams to solve problems independently.

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MICRO:09 - The Fungi Kingdom and the Life Cycle of Mushrooms, Alex Dorr

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 18:24 Transcription Available

Mycologist Alex Dorr unpacks the hidden world of fungi—from their billion-year origins to their vital partnerships with plants. He explains how mushrooms cycle life and death, build soil, store carbon, and sustain entire ecosystems ... This is a clip from 'The Regenerative Power Of Mushrooms | Alex Dorr ~ Adventures Through The Mind Podcast 155 FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Read the show notes SUPPORT THE PODCAST

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The ‘robot uprising' and you: A CPA leader's view on harnessing AI

Journal of Accountancy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 15:46

This week's episode is a mix of CPA-centric news and a Q&A with a leader in the profession. First is a summary of the House Ways and Means Committee's tax bill, the AICPA's reaction to some of its provisions, and an update on paths to CPA licensure. Danielle Supkis Cheek, CPA, is the guest on the main segment, discussing how accountants can avoid head-spinning dizziness when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) — and why the profession is well suited for technology adoption. Supkis Cheek, senior vice president–AI, Analytics and Assurance at Caseware, also discusses how organizations can use AI to scale operations. Finally, citing a set of criteria from Digital CPA speaker — and JofA podcast guest — Alex Dorr, Supkis Cheek rates the amount of drama she brings to the workplace. What you'll learn from this episode: · A summary of top JofA news items from earlier this week. · Why conference speakers on AI topics have a hard time providing timely slides for sessions. · The importance of the evergreen nature of accounting standards. · Supkis Cheek's explanation of professional skepticism's role in harnessing AI. · Detailing the public expectation gap as it relates to audits and technology. · Why Supkis Cheek considers the AI era a curation age instead of a technology age.

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Healing with Mushrooms: Psilocybin's Promise Against Heroin Addiction

Journal of Accountancy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 50:48 Transcription Available

The opioid epidemic continues to devastate families and communities across America, leaving researchers and clinicians desperately searching for new treatment approaches. What if a compound found in mushrooms could help break the cycle of addiction? In this riveting conversation, Alex Dorr welcomes Dr. Stephanie Daves from Temple University's Center for Substance Abuse Research to discuss her groundbreaking work exploring how psilocybin might combat heroin addiction.Dr. Daves shares her personal journey into addiction research, motivated partly by witnessing the devastating impacts of substance use disorders firsthand. She explains the science behind addiction as a chronic disease—not simply a matter of willpower—where individuals prioritize obtaining and using substances despite severe negative consequences to their lives and relationships.The heart of their conversation revolves around fascinating research showing how psilocybin targets the serotonin 2A receptor, which changes in the brains of rats exposed to heroin. While psilocybin didn't prevent rats from taking heroin when available, it significantly reduced drug-seeking behavior during simulated relapse scenarios. Dr. Daves hypothesizes that beyond psychedelic experiences, psilocybin may work through anti-inflammatory pathways in the brain, potentially offering a new mechanism for addiction treatment.They explore the distinctions between two therapeutic approaches: high-dose sessions producing profound psychedelic experiences versus microdosing protocols where individuals take sub-perceptual amounts. Each approach may benefit different individuals or conditions, highlighting the need for personalized treatment strategies. The discussion also touches on how environmental factors and social connections play crucial roles in recovery, drawing parallels to the famous "Rat Park" experiments.Despite promising results, the conversation reveals significant challenges in addiction research, including lengthy study timelines and difficulties securing consistent funding. As communities continue fighting the opioid crisis, this research offers hope through innovative approaches that might help address both the biological and psychological aspects of substance use disorders.Ready to explore the fascinating world of functional mushrooms? Visit mushroomrevival.com and use code "podtreat" for a special discount on our organic mushroom products.www.mushroomrevival.comWe are a functional mushroom company and make 100% certified USDA Organic and Vegan mushroom supplements. We are transparent with our lab results, and use actual fruiting bodies aka mushrooms! We provide our supplements in tincture, capsule, powder, and delicious gummy form. Energy (Cordyceps): Need a little pick-me-up before a workout or when you're picking up your kids from school? The Energy Cordyceps is the mushy match for you.Focus (Lion's Mane): Needing a little more focus in your daily life? Lion's Mane is known to be the mushroom for the brain and may support cognitive function.Calm (Reishi): Looking for some tranquility and zen in your life? Reishi will bring you into the zen state of mind you've been searching for.Daily 10 (Mushroom Mix): It's like having 10 bodyguard mushrooms fighting off all those bad guys. This is a good place to start as it contains all of the daily mushies you need. Not sure where to begin? Take our mushroom quiz here.

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Tips for driving change and driving out drama

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 16:59

Alex Dorr speaks to audiences and organizations all over about ditching the drama and getting more productivity and engagement from employees and more overall value for companies. His session at Digital CPA in Denver in December 2024 focused on many of those same principles and was tailored to modern accounting firms. On the Journal of Accountancy podcast, Dorr, vice president at Reality-Based Leadership, explained more about how readiness for change can lead to a better work reality for employees and managers alike. What you'll learn from this episode: · Dorr's reflection on whether he was a “high-drama” college basketball player. · Why the examination of an employee's or team's value should include an assessment of “readiness for what's next.” · The “juicy” question Dorr answered about speaking to accounting groups. · The importance of validating someone's experience in the workplace before addressing ways to make it better.

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DistributED: Reality Based Leadership with Alex Dorr

DistributED with tED magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 31:24

Alex Dorr is the Vice-President of Reality Based Leadership.

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DistributED: NAED's LEAD Conference with Alex Dorr

DistributED with tED magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 27:30

Alex Dorr is the Vice-President of People Evolution and a keynote speaker at the NAED LEAD Conference.

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#176 - Reality-Based Leadership (with Alex Dorr)

CISO Tradecraft

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 47:45

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy welcomes Alex Dorr to discuss Reality-Based Leadership and its impact on reducing workplace drama and enhancing productivity. Alex shares his journey from professional basketball to becoming an evangelist of reality-based leadership, revealing how this approach helped him personally and professionally. They delve into the concepts of SBAR (Situation, Background, Analysis, Recommendation) for effective communication, toggling between low self and high self to manage personal reactions, and practical tools like 'thinking inside the box' to confront and solve workplace issues within given constraints. The conversation underscores the importance of focusing on actionable strategies over arguing with the drama and reality of workplace dynamics, aiming to foster a drama-free, engaged, and productive work environment. Alex Dorr's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmdorr/ Reality-Based Leadership Website: https://realitybasedleadership.com/ Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wge0pFLxE4MkS6neVp68bdz8h9mHrwje Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Alex Dorr's Journey from Basketball to Leadership Expert 03:54 The Core Principles of Reality-Based Leadership 06:20 Understanding the Human Condition in the Workplace 09:19 Tackling Workplace Drama with Reality-Based Leadership 11:58 The Power of Positive Energy Management 17:42 Navigating Unpreferred Realities and Finding Impact 19:44 Reality-Based Leadership in Action: Techniques and Outcomes 23:12 The Importance of Skill Development Over Perfecting Reality 24:32 The Challenge of Employee Engagement 25:49 Secrets to Embracing Reality and Taking Action 25:58 Leadership vs. Management: Navigating Workplace Dynamics 28:28 Empowering Employees with the SBAR Framework 34:04 Addressing Venting and Negative Behaviors 36:17 Developing People: The Core of Leadership 37:50 Choosing Happiness Over Being Right 40:15 Integrating New Leadership Models and Making Them Stick 46:24 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information

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#176 - Reality-Based Leadership (with Alex Dorr)

CISO Tradecraft

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 47:45 Transcription Available

What's IN and what's OUT in leadership this year?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 25:26

Join Cy and Alex on this episode as they're diving into the latest trends for 2024, inspired by the fun ideas they've seen on TikTok and social media. Listen along as they explore leadership and work trends that are in and out for the year. With minimal preparation, they're taking a fresh look at what's shaping the future of work. First, they're talking about the importance of clarity in leadership. Forget the fancy tools and strategies—what's in is getting back to basics. They're discussing re-clarifying goals, roles, and procedures with your team. It may not sound glamorous, but it's essential for ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards the right objectives. On the flip side, what's out is leaders over-managing people and imposing their opinions. Instead, it's all about shared accountability. Leaders and teams alike need to take ownership of their actions and decisions, especially as we navigate new ways of working, whether in the office or remotely. Join them as they discuss these trends and more, sharing insights and practical tips for thriving in the ever-evolving workplace in 2024. To get the top 5 practical tools to lead your teams in the 2024 workplace grab Cy's Reality-Based Cheat Sheet PDF at the link below: https://info.realitybasedleadership.com/cheatsheet

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202. Are you a reality-based leader? with Alex Dorr

Future-Proof

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 58:52

This week's conversation is all about leadership, or more exactly "reality-based leadership". As we know, there's always drama in the workplace between management and other team members which can lead to a loss of enthusiasm for work and trust. I speak to Alex Dorr, VP of People Evolution about the most comment causes of workplace drama, the role leaders play in alleviating these issues, and what CPA leaders should be doing to get past this drama. Listen as we talk about all the stuff that goes beyond the water cooler. ResourcesReality-Based Leadership WebsiteAlex Dorr LinkedIn ProfileFast Company article, "These are the most common roots of workplace drama" by Patti Perez

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[NEW SEASON] Trust at Work and How It Fits With Reality-Based Leadership

Ryan's Remarkable Mycology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 39:24

Back by popular demand, Cy and Alex sit down to talk about the latest topics in leadership as they are out speaking on the circuit with the top leaders across the globe. The hottest topic that is coming up is all around trust and how it fits with leading in a Reality-Based way. How does trust fit in? Can you use the tools and principles you are talking about if trust isn't there? Trust is absolutely important on a team and in a leadership moment when you are calling teams to greatness. However, trust can be layered with so many other things as a way for someone to avoid a call to greatness that could help them evolve. Cy and Alex do a deep dive into trust in the workplace, some misconceptions with the topic, how it affects the team, and how trust isn't solely the responsibility of the leader to create. So if you are looking for tips and ideas to: Create more trust on your team Build more trust in your culture Understand how to truly create sustainable trust at work Clarify why trust is such a hard thing to build with others Become more trustworthy in your life in a variety of work situations Then this is the podcast for you. Be sure to share this episode with all of your team members and discuss your biggest insight or takeaway. Download the Edit Your Story Tool. Cy Wakeman is the President and Founder of Reality-Based Leadership. Alex Dorr is VP of People Evolution at Reality-Based Leadership and has been standing side-by-side with Cy for almost a decade. Together, they have been helping leaders modernize their approach to leadership and to ditch the drama in the workplace. To learn more or to book Cy or Alex to speak at your next event or training be sure to visit Reality-Based Leadership or fill out this form to connect with the team!

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Functional Mushrooms with Alex Dorr

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 65:03

Have you ever wondered what happens when you make an entire business off of parasitic fungi that infect the larvae of ghost moths and grow from the head of a dead caterpillar? No? Well, too bad. This episode's guest is Alex Dorr of Mushroom Revival - a functional mushroom farm and extract producer, specializing in cordyceps militaris (aka "Zombie Fungus), along with Reishi, Lion's Mane, and more.Alex and I talk about psilocybin mushrooms and the state of the psychedelic industry, the challenges of running a functional mushroom company, cool topics he's learned about on his own podcast, sustainability, and much more.Timestamps0:00 - Intro + foraging fun fact!5:05 - Alex's mushroom journey11:25 - The booming psychedelic industry16:25 - Microdosing psilocybin21:57 - Monoculture lawns & relationship with nature25:30 - The story of Mushroom Revival28:30 - All about Cordyceps37:08 - Other favorite mushrooms39:05 - Sustainability (not all sunshine + rainbows!)45:00 - Where to go with Mushrooms48:45 - The Mushroom Revival Podcast & favorite episodes56:00 - The Little Book of Mushrooms1:00:55 - Wrap upAlex's StuffMushroom Revival PodcastThe Little Book of MushroomsFunctional Extracts at MushroomRevival.com ResourcesCordyceps Cultivation Group on FacebookEpisodes of Alex's PodcastHow Fungi & Bacteria InteractThe Secret Electrical Language of Mushrooms with Yu FukasawaTheme Music: Lacuna (ft. Sunsquabi) by CloudchordMy infoWebsite: https://www.remarkablemushroomemporium.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkablemushroomemporium/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mushrooms of the Tibetan Himalayas with Richard Silber

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 58:59

Our newest guest on the podcast is executive director and a co-founder of the Himalayan Climate & Science Institute Richard Silber. Richard Silber, a mountaineer and biologist leads mushroom trips to the Himalayas in the Khumbu region of Nepal. We talk about leading his first mushroom trips to the Himalayas, the mushrooms they found there, the mycology culture in Nepal, and the mission for the future. Join us in discussion with Silber and Mushroom Revival founder Alex Dorr.www.mushroomrevival.comWe are a functional mushroom company and make 100% certified USDA Organic and Vegan mushroom supplements. We are transparent with our lab results, and use actual fruiting bodies aka mushrooms! We provide our supplements in tincture, capsule, powder, and delicious gummy form. Energy (Cordyceps): Need a little pick-me-up before a workout or when you're picking up your kids from school? The Energy Cordyceps is the mushy match for you.Focus (Lion's Mane): Needing a little more focus in your daily life? Lion's Mane is known to be the mushroom for the brain and may support cognitive function.Calm (Reishi): Looking for some tranquility and zen in your life? Reishi will bring you into the zen state of mind you've been searching for.Daily 10 (Mushroom Mix): It's like having 10 bodyguard mushrooms fighting off all those bad guys. This is a good place to start as it contains all of the daily mushies you need. Not sure where to begin? Take our mushroom quiz here.Use code ‘PODTREAT' for a 30% discount.

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Commercial Psilocybin and the Entourage Effect with Dr. Darryl Hudson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 67:13

This week on the Mushroom Revival pod, we're talking with Dr. Darryl Hudson, a Canadian PhD molecular biologist with a background in breeding, cultivation, extraction and formulation with cannabis, who is now one of the lead researchers in psilocybin. We'll be discussing their research with magic mushrooms' entourage effect and what interesting combinations people can do right from their homes. Listen in to our conversation with MR founder Alex Dorr to learn more about Hudson's newly founded psychedelic mushroom company GoodCap Pharmaceuticals and more.www.mushroomrevival.comWe are a functional mushroom company and make 100% certified USDA Organic and Vegan mushroom supplements. We are transparent with our lab results, and use actual fruiting bodies aka mushrooms! We provide our supplements in tincture, capsule, powder, and delicious gummy form. Energy (Cordyceps): Need a little pick-me-up before a workout or when you're picking up your kids from school? The Energy Cordyceps is the mushy match for you.Focus (Lion's Mane): Needing a little more focus in your daily life? Lion's Mane is known to be the mushroom for the brain and may support cognitive function.Calm (Reishi): Looking for some tranquility and zen in your life? Reishi will bring you into the zen state of mind you've been searching for.Daily 10 (Mushroom Mix): It's like having 10 bodyguard mushrooms fighting off all those bad guys. This is a good place to start as it contains all of the daily mushies you need. Not sure where to begin? Take our mushroom quiz here.Use code ‘PODTREAT' for a 30% discount.

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Brewing Psilocybin with Dr. J Andrew Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 40:40

On the Mushroom Revival Podcast, lead researcher of the E. coli psilocybin project, J. Andrew Jones, PhD., discusses the idea of producing psilocybin and other mushroom compounds in a bioreactor to use for clinical trials, affordably on a commercial scale. Listen to Jones in conversation with Mushroom Revival founder Alex Dorr on our podcast to learn more about how Jones' research enabled the first example of psilocybin production from a bacterium.www.mushroomrevival.comWe are a functional mushroom company and make 100% certified USDA Organic and Vegan mushroom supplements. We are transparent with our lab results, and use actual fruiting bodies aka mushrooms! We provide our supplements in tincture, capsule, powder, and delicious gummy form. Energy (Cordyceps): Need a little pick-me-up before a workout or when you're picking up your kids from school? The Energy Cordyceps is the mushy match for you.Focus (Lion's Mane): Needing a little more focus in your daily life? Lion's Mane is known to be the mushroom for the brain and may support cognitive function.Calm (Reishi): Looking for some tranquility and zen in your life? Reishi will bring you into the zen state of mind you've been searching for.Daily 10 (Mushroom Mix): It's like having 10 bodyguard mushrooms fighting off all those bad guys. This is a good place to start as it contains all of the daily mushies you need. Not sure where to begin? Take our mushroom quiz here.Use code ‘PODTREAT' for a 30% discount.

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#262 Alex Dorr w/ Mushroom Revival

Kyle Kingsbury Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 75:23

It's been awhile since we've talked mushrooms, of any variety, and Alex is just the soul to jump back in with. He is with the company Mushroom Revival formulating and selling top shelf medicinal/dietary mushroom products. We dive into his background and his approach to all sorts of fungi. His passion comes through for sure so enjoy y'all! Connect with Alex: Website: www.mushroomrevival.com Instagram: @mushroomrevival Facebook: Mushroom Revival Podcast: Mushroom Revival Podcast YouTube: Mushroom Revival Show Notes: KKP #254 with Michael Brandt Spotify Apple Kilindi Iyi - High Dose Mushroom Journeys, Spirituality & Beyond Sponsors: HVMN - Ketone IQ This is legit jetfuel for your brain. Whether you're fat adapted or not, this will work. Get 10% off by heading to https://hvmn.com and use code “KKP” at checkout. The next 100 people to use the code get 20% off! Organifi Go to organifi.com/kkp to get my favorite way to easily get the most potent blend of high vibration fruits, veggies and other goodies into your diet! Click that link and use code “KKP” at checkout for 20% off your order! Bioptimizers - Masszymes Gut health is paramount and these guys have a bunch of goodies thrown in if you head over to masszymes.com/kingsbufree Force of Nature The homies at Roam Ranch are on board yall! Get over to https://forceofnature.com for their incredible regeneratively raised bison and beef. Try all their newest products and enjoy. Punch in “KKP” at checkout for $15 off your first order, if you happen to see their products in the “wild”, just pick them up at the market and support responsible agriculture. To Work With Kyle Kingsbury Podcast Connect with Kyle: Fit For Service Academy App: Fit For Service Academy Instagram: @livingwiththekingsburys Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod Youtube: Kyle Kingbury Podcast Kyles website: www.kingsbu.com Zion Node: https://getzion.com/ > Enter PubKey >PubKey: YXykqSCaSTZNMy2pZI2o6RNIN0YDtHgvarhy18dFOU25_asVcBSiu691v4zM6bkLDHtzQB2PJC4AJA7BF19HVWUi7fmQ Like and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you can find podcasts. Leave a 5-star review and let me know what resonates or doesn't.

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MINI-LESSON: The 5 Sources of Drama in 15 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 17:52

Designed for you to share with everyone you want to introduce No Ego and Reality-Based Leadership with, this podcast walks through the 5 main sources of drama that all leaders and teams will encounter in the workplace. Drama leads to over 2.5 hours per day of lost time and energy per person in an organization on average. Modern leaders know the biggest part of their job becomes navigating these interferences of drama when they come up. Being able to manage energy around ego-based thinking, lack of accountability, buy-in, resistance to change and engagement is where leaders need to evolve next in the modern workplace.ENJOYED THIS INTRO AND READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEPS IN YOUR JOURNEY? Below are my recommendations for all budgets.$0 (FREE!) - Learn the first tool to start reducing drama. This SBAR tool is a simple template that will save you nearly an hour per day in drama. Follow the link below to watch the video lesson and download the tool.Get the free tool: info.realitybasedleadership.com/minute$25-$30 - Buy one of our books.Reality-Based Leadership - this is our core philosophy of leading beyond drama at workReality-Based Rules of the Workplace - the 5 principles for anyone to be happy and successful at work regardless of circumstancesNo Ego - our latest tools to move teams to their most evolved selves, new coaching tools and our modern takes on how to fix employee engagement and improve change management with Business Readiness. This book also shows how our tools and philosophies can transform your culture to low-drama and accountability over time with case studies!$100 - Buy my No Ego Toolkit Email Series. Get my 5 favorite drama ditching tools, emailed to you once per week with a tutorial video and application example along with action steps for you to begin using with your team. This is the easiest way to take what you learned in the podcast and begin evolving the way you lead.$199 - Buy my No Ego: The Reality of Peace, Happiness and Great Results Virtual Course. This is a 2-hour self-lead course that will change the course of your career forever. The 5 sources of drama that will trip you up and exactly how to navigate passed them with our 5 proven tools to do so. Work becomes effortless after completing this course!$500 - Buy my 25 Lessons of Reality-Based Leadership Video Course with Discussion Questions. If your team has found every excuse for why there isn't time to start practicing and learning these ideas I discuss - this course is your solution. Each video is 1-3 minutes with a couple of discussion questions. Hit play, watch the video before your meetings and have a 5 minute discussion. This is the fastest way to start transforming your teams in less than 10 minutes.Call/email for pricing - Hire me to speak to your team, organization or at your next event. I deliver both virtual or in-person keynote presentation as well as company-wide rollouts of our curriculums that include coaching sessions and consulting. You can view my Speaker's Page here for a list of my past clients, testimonials and bio.--------------------------------I'd love to continue the discussion, hear your responses to the content or read/listen to how you build on these ideas on any of the platforms below:TwitterInstagramFacebookTikTokThank you so much for listening and happy sharing!And if you're new - welcome to peace, happiness and incredible results at work.I'm thrilled you're here. Let's keep ditching the drama.-Alex

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Functional Mushrooms for Functional Health | Alex Dorr

Everyday Sublime

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 85:51

"We share over 50% of our DNA with fungi. We're more closely related to fungi than plants." - Alex Dorr The post Functional Mushrooms for Functional Health | Alex Door appeared first on Josh Summers.

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#4: Why True Leaders are Able to Bridge to HOW WE COULD

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 24:54

I have become more and more fascinated with this idea of being a bridge as a leader. The bridge can first be taken personally when you are asked to evolve or step up in your career. The bridge can be in moments when you are able to take the energy away from whey we can't and get it refocused on how we could. Many times the bridge can be where you act as a connector between two mindsets to bring compassion to either side that may be judging the other and not helping.In your career, you will face many of these bridge moments. Some will feel like you are actually crossing a milestone or a physical bridge into a new identity. Most others, will involve you bridge-building in the moment with your teams, in meetings or in one-on-one conversations.I really think you're going to love this one and I'd love to hear the places you are seeing these 'being a bridge' moments coming up and how you are taking them or avoiding them. Awareness is 90% of the battle with this one.WANT TO MASTER THE CORE TOOLS AND IDEAS TO DITCH THE DRAMA AT WORK AND COACH YOUR TEAMS TO GREATNESS EACH DAY?Buy my No Ego: The Reality of Peace, Happiness and Great Results Virtual Course. This is a 2-hour self-lead course that will change the course of your career forever. The 5 sources of drama that will trip you up and exactly how to navigate passed them with our 5 proven tools to do so. Work becomes effortless after completing this course!Buy my 25 Lessons of Reality-Based Leadership Video Course with Discussion Questions. If your team has found every excuse for why there isn't time to start practicing and learning these ideas I discuss - this course is your solution. Each video is 1-3 minutes with a couple of discussion questions. Hit play, watch the video before your meetings and have a 5 minute discussion. This is the fastest way to start transforming your teams in less than 10 minutes.So, if you are someone who is:Going through that transition of being a doer to more of a leaderOften feeling like you are seeing more opportunities for kindness and benefit of the doubt at workTrying to be more helpful than judgmental each dayHoping to manage energy better when teams are getting into negativity or why we can'tThen this is the podcast for you! And also, be sure to pass this along to your teams to be able to discuss.Here's the blog that inspired today's podcast below:Title: The BridgeThere is a nudge in everyone's career where you can do what I call:- Take the bridge- Avoid the bridgeor- Choose to become the bridgeAvoiding the bridge means you stay where you are. You skip the personal evolution opportunities in your career often times fueling drama and sticking with those that find "joy" by being disengaged at work. It becomes the all-too-common 'us vs. them' situation.'Us' ends up being people that think like you and 'them' being the decision-makers that just don't consult you in the organization you work for. You bond with this group on one side of the bridge.Across the bridge is a group that has chosen a different approach. They are all-in committed to the company they work for. This group is trying to make a difference each day with the resources they have even in spite of challenging circumstances. This side of the bridge is where visionaries get together and talk about what we are trying to create for those they serve through their organization and how they can get there.Each side of the bridge actually feels like indigestion to the other side. The same discussions, energy and work environment aren't preferred by these two groups.So the question becomes - which side leads to more happiness and results in the long term? This is a personal choice for all of us. My invitation is to choose wisely.Then, there is a select group that has the power to act as a bridge themselves. This is the magic of a true Reality-Based leader.They can seemingly live with a foot on both sides at the same time if needed, without judgment of either side. This person is a mindset-shifter and energy manager. One that can act as a bridge doesn't people-please to fit in on either side.They understand that, as a bridge, they exist to gently ensure our visionary, high-accountables in our organization don't get righteous and judgmental of the other side. Simultaneously, they offer those on the side of the bridge choosing disengagement and halted evolution plenty of calls to greatness and invitations to consider a mindset 'how we could' given the circumstances we may be facing.Many are unaware that 'the bridge' exists as a role to play and a valuable one at that. It's easier to pick a side and represent it and disconnect from the other. "I'm the highly accountable one, they're not" or "Look at those over-achievers over there."Many stuck in disengagement and resistance will not take the bridge to the other side. Whether it is fear of losing an identity or the camaraderie they've built with similar mindsets on that side. The lesson for all of us is you can only work with the willing.So notice which side of the bridge you are consistently on at the moment. Is disengagement in your current work situation calling you to consider testing the other side - even for a small period of time?And for those of you who've been on this journey with me for a while that are now all-in and highly-accountable, practicing drama diffusing and energy management each day - it is time to step into the role of the bridge. Wholeheartedly.We could all use more bridges out there.-Alex

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#3: Refocus and Move Past Mental Drama With This Quick Tip

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 11:40

Ever find yourself with so much on your mind that you want to accomplish that you are almost frozen? I find myself often getting ahead of myself thinking about what amazing things are coming or can come in the future and missing the reality that each moment I spend 'ahead of myself' I am taking no action in the moment. In this episode, I share this realization and how it has opened me up to not violently coming back to focus when this pattern occurs, but to instead gently notice that I am off-track, acknowledge it and then return back to, "what is the very next thing I could do to help?" This noticing and return is so powerful to stop getting so far ahead of myself. This realization is what this blog and podcast is all about.WANT TO MASTER THE CORE TOOLS AND IDEAS TO DITCH THE DRAMA AT WORK AND COACH YOUR TEAMS TO GREATNESS EACH DAY?Buy my No Ego: The Reality of Peace, Happiness and Great Results Virtual Course. This is a 2-hour self-lead course that will change the course of your career forever. The 5 sources of drama that will trip you up and exactly how to navigate passed them with our 5 proven tools to do so. Work becomes effortless after completing this course!Buy my 25 Lessons of Reality-Based Leadership Video Course with Discussion Questions. If your team has found every excuse for why there isn't time to start practicing and learning these ideas I discuss - this course is your solution. Each video is 1-3 minutes with a couple of discussion questions. Hit play, watch the video before your meetings and have a 5 minute discussion. This is the fastest way to start transforming your teams in less than 10 minutes.So if you are someone that:- Struggles to focus on the task at hand- Does too much dreaming and not enough executing- Has difficulty finding the most productive thing to do in the moment- Wants to be able to focus more each day and move towards a long-term goal more effectively Then this is a great, short podcast for you. Below is the blog that inspired this podcast that originally came out on my bi-weekly newsletter. If you haven't signed up to read the Workplace Portal newsletter - be sure to do so now:info.realitybasedleadership.com/portal BLOG: Getting ahead of yourselfWhen you get ahead of yourself, you get behind in your work. They move in opposite directions. When you get ahead of yourself, you lose sight of what is right in front of you - the relationships, the opportunities, the movement that needs to happen to have a chance at arriving where you are looking ahead to. When you get ahead of yourself, you turn away from the next step on your journey even though it is right there in the corner of your eye. Smiling at you. Knowing you are avoiding it. Liking that you are avoiding it. Just glance at where you think you want to be from time to time - but don't get attached to it. That life isn't moving - it's there if it is supposed to be there. Just take a deep breath, turn your head and make eye contact with that very next step that is smirking at you - seeing if you'll miss it yet again by getting too far ahead of yourself. Go up to it and take a baby step, a small stride or a huge leap of action with it. But let's never again ignore that 'next step to add impact' for the sake of getting ahead of yourself. -Alex

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#2: 3 Questions for More Consistent Performance and Joy at Work

The Long Distance Love Bombs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 15:28

In this episode, I dive into the importance of steadiness as a skill to be developed. So many people focus on their performance and improving their skills, but many don't realize how important consistent and steady effort is to being successful in their career. This episode allows you to reflect on your own steadiness along with 2 more areas where we can evolve ourselves to the next level, and most importantly, to be happier at work.This has been an idea I've been chewing on for awhile and can't wait to have you listen in and join the conversation.WANT TO MASTER THE CORE TOOLS AND IDEAS TO DITCH THE DRAMA AT WORK AND COACH YOUR TEAMS TO GREATNESS EACH DAY?Buy my No Ego: The Reality of Peace, Happiness and Great Results Virtual Course. This is a 2-hour self-lead course that will change the course of your career forever. The 5 sources of drama that will trip you up and exactly how to navigate passed them with our 5 proven tools to do so. Work becomes effortless after completing this course!Buy my 25 Lessons of Reality-Based Leadership Video Course with Discussion Questions. If your team has found every excuse for why there isn't time to start practicing and learning these ideas I discuss - this course is your solution. Each video is 1-3 minutes with a couple of discussion questions. Hit play, watch the video before your meetings and have a 5 minute discussion. This is the fastest way to start transforming your teams in less than 10 minutes.So if you are someone thinking about:How can I be a more consistent contributor in my role at work?What can I do for my team to stay consistently energized?What great reflective exercises can I share with my team to improve performance and get better results?How to continue to evolve my leadership to be happy and successful regardless of challenging circumstances?How to identify the most 'willing' people on my team to buy-in and continue to develop them?Then this will be a great podcast for you!For those that haven't listened to the updated podcast yet. The new format is to read a blog that has been previously released on my Workplace Portal Newsletter that comes out every other Wednesday (get signed up to receive that here!) and after reading, I add a few stories, the inspiration behind the blog, why it was on my mind and/or why I think it can help you continue to move beyond drama in your career.Below is the full blog in it's entirety in case you want to share it:Title: Willing, Able and SteadyThree massive pieces to a successful and happy career.Are you willing?You cannot work with the unwilling AND you cannot make great impact in the world with half-hearted willingness. Most people put spend enormous amounts of energy either focused on the most unwilling or showing up each day with low willingness to do what it takes at work. They spend hours trying to bargain, beg, and plead for their unwilling folks to finally get on board. Or, they show up to work every day collecting a paycheck, but their mind is somewhere else.Gallup tells us that nearly 70% of the American workforce quits their jobs every single day. The problem is they keep coming to work and collecting a paycheck. This is active or passive disengagement from the work they do and essentially, underlying unwillingness to buy-in each day.So notice this idea of willingness - yours and others - and spend as little energy as possible working with unwillingness.Are you able?If you find your workplace experience shifting to the point where you feel you are "unable" to do your job at a high level - stop ignoring that feeling. Notice it.That is a gift. It is shining light on your next growth opportunities.If emerging tech or new software, for example, is swallowing up the way your job was done in the past, don't continue to resist and hunker down until the transition passes.Remember you have the ability to continuously evolve.Look at the last thing you learned - a new recipe, a new skill within your favorite hobby, or how to assemble something you bought online through a YouTube tutorial. You have an endless ability to learn and absorb, but many don't generalize that skillset of learning to adapt to less-than-preferred newness (aka change) at work.Realize you are able, but you haven't applied it to this new situation yet. Step into the learning in front of you, take the training or learn the new skill with this shifted perspective.Too many continue to skip the necessary growth needed in any profession yet continue trying to do their job without modernizing their skillsets and live in fear and defense each day to not be "found out" that they are 'unable' to deliver what's needed in their new reality.No happiness flourishes there.Are you steady?Have you ever had that team member that quickly responds with, "I'll add that to my list." and you come to find out, a few weeks later, that the 'list' they referenced often disappears and no action is taken?One day this person is a rockstar, gets it done at all cost, and succeeds in spite of the facts, and the next day, you can barely recognize their work.Maybe we've all had moments in our careers personally when this was the case.This is all about steadiness and being steady is highly underrated.Can you consistently show up to work in 'high-self' and bring energy to move us forward? Or is your energy or effort highly dependent on external circumstances in your life?Two people can be in very similar challenging circumstances and, based on their mindset, one stays steady while the other can no longer be relied on to continue executing their role.Steadiness is tied to our accountability levelsgiven the circumstances,but isn't dependant on our circumstances.Pause and reflect. In this moment of your career:- Are you consistently willing (whole-heartedly bought-in each day)?- Are you able (updating my skillset as needed)?and, most importantly...- Are you steady (in my accountability level regardless of my circumstances)?If not, you know what to do. You always have. Go be great.-Alex

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32: Mushroom Revival: Reviving Health using Functional Mushrooms with Alex Dorr

Flora Funga Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 71:41

This week we chat with Alex Dorr the CEO at Mushroom Revival and Co host of Mushroom Revival Podcast. He and his business partner has started a functional mushroom supplement brand that is the first USDA certified organic mushroom capsules and gummies. His mission is to bridge the gap between fungi and humans. Join us while we discuss some fun topics which include:What is functional mushrooms?How you got into the Mushroom Revival PodcastWhat influenced Mushroom Revival?What products do you offer?Mushroom Gummies?!How are your mushroom powders different from others?Journey of the company growthWhat does the future look like for you?What are you most exciting for in the future?Philosophy lesson on being presentWhat does a typical day look like for Alex?What research would you want to look into?Resources Mentioned:Get his Ebook: Mushroom Remediation Handbook- Email "support@mushroomrevival.com"Entangled LifeFantastic FungiWhere to find Alex Dorr:Mushroom RevivalSUPPORT THE SHOW COMING SOON! (I am finishing my new Patreon)Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubePatreonHelp support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Book"a twist on buy me a coffeeWhen I reach my goal of $100 I will do a special book giveaway!Theme song : -Soundotcom called Go Rock -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/florafungapodcast)

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S02E05 Talking Mushrooms with Alex Dorr

The Psychedelic Suitcase

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 44:54 Transcription Available

In this episode we chat with Alex Dorr. Alex has a wealth of knowledge of all things fungi. He is cohost of the Mushroom Revival Podcast and creator of fungi supplements that you can find at his website link below.For more about info on Alex, his products which you can get 15% off of by entering the promo code SUITCASE , all capitol letters and to learn more about his excellent podcast go to:https://www.mushroomrevival.comwww.thepsychedelicsuitcase.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thepsychedelicsuitcase/https://www.instagram.com/psychedelic_suitcaseEmail: thepsychedelicsuitcase@gmail.comSupport the show

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#259: Mapping Functional Mushrooms with Alex Dorr

15-Minute Matrix

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 21:36

Lately, it's no surprise to see health products that contain mushrooms. That's for good reason! Functional mushrooms have over 300 benefits in the body. But not all mushrooms are created equal. Join me and mushroom expert Alex Dorr on today's episode, as he walks us through the world of functional mushrooms, what the benefits are, […] The post #259: Mapping Functional Mushrooms with Alex Dorr appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

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#46: Alex Dorr - Awakening Your True Potential With Functional Mushrooms

Systems For Success

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 66:23

My guest today is Alex Dorr, who is the Founder and CEO of Mushroom Revival. . Brought to you by The Mindful Method.Alex Dorr is the founder and CEO of the functional mushroom company, Mushroom Revival Inc. based in Austin Texas. Alex co-hosts the number one mushroom podcast in the world, The Mushroom Revival Podcast, alongside his loving partner Lera. After earning his degree in mycology, Alex authored the book “Mycoremediation Handbook:” (2017) and built the largest and first certified organic Cordyceps militaris mushroom farm in the Americas. He was recently nominated as one of Austin Inno's 25 under 25 and is absolutely obsessed with the power of mushrooms.Please enjoy this episode with Alex Dorr

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129: Alex Dorr - What health secrets do mushrooms hide?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 66:30

Alex Dorr is the founder and CEO of the functional mushroom company, Mushroom Revival Inc. Alex is an international educator and researcher on mycology, teaching and conducting research all around the world in places such as China, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Vietnam, and more. Alex is obsessed with the power of mushrooms and has signed his life away to the bidding of the mushrooms. Alex co-hosts the number one mushroom podcast in the world, The Mushroom Revival Podcast, alongside his loving partner Lera Niemackl. After earning his degree in mycology, Alex authored the book “Mycoremediation Handbook: A Grassroots Guide to Growing Mushrooms and Cleaning up Toxic Waste with Fungi.” He was recently nominated as one of Austin Inno's 25 under 25. Check out Mushroom Revival's website here: https://www.mushroomrevival.com Check out Mushroom Revival on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mushroomrevival Listen to his podcast here: https://www.mushroomrevival.com/blogs/podcast Shop the shrooms here: https://www.mushroomrevival.com/pages/shop-all-products. Reminder: Use coupon code LOVEBOMB at checkout and you will save 10% off your order. _______________________________________ Coupon code LOVEBOMB at checkout to save 10% off your order. _______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs Looking for a heartfelt gift? Visit my print shop here: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/theshop Sign up for my weekly newsletter! Each week, I share a personal story and my favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: http://eepurl.com/T0l91. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of my favorite books here, including many my guests have written and recommend reading: https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs Here is all of my favorite stuff on the planet: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/longdistancelovebombs/message

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Keeping Teams Engaged in the Virtual World

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 66:06

Are you racking your brain trying to figure out how to keep your team engaged in the virtual environment we are in? This has been one of the most common questions coming through from leaders trying to navigate the work from home, hybrid and work from anywhere environments we are in.Download the FREE guide I mentioned in the introduction and the session here:Reality-Based Interviewing for Accountability Guide (usually $49.99 on our website)This exclusive keynote gives you a new foundation on what truly drives engagement in your teams and why we may run into increasing entitlement if we aren't careful with our approach. You will also learn 2 practical ways to foster shared accountability with your teams - the biggest driver of both engagement and results at work.The reality is that, as a leader, the way in which you approach this situation right now can have BIG long-term effects on your team moving forward. The behaviors you enable and don't address that start right now can cause an over-rotation on trying to engage your team without balancing shared accountability for each person bringing their own engagement to the table.If you are looking for ideas on:How to keep teams engaged remotelyTools to maintain engagement levels in a virtual settingHow to virtually make sure my team is staying engagedPractical tips to grow engagement with my team in the work from home/anywhere environmentGroup facilitation activities that drive self-reflection and accountability in the virtual environmentHow to reduce entitlement of the people on my teamUnique ideas to truly drive engagement and results at work that are sustainableA FREE guide to hire highly accountable people that will choose engagement and get results at workThen this is the podcast you were looking for.I'd love to continue the discussion, hear your responses to the content or read/listen to how you build on these ideas on any of the platforms below:TwitterInstagramFacebookIf you'd love for me to speak virtually or in-person at your next event you can check out my Speaker's Page to hire me. Don't miss these raving reviews from some of my recent virtual presentation clients!2020/2021 has really tested our own resilience and called us to learn a ton about ourselves. I created this video with 6 Simple Steps to Build Your Resilience that shows you how to make overcoming obstacles an effortless, not draining experience.For more of my videos and behind-the-scenes footage of my keynotes and speaking engagements check out my YouTube Channel.- Alex

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Leading in Uncertainty, Disruption and Challenge - 4 Essential Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 30:52

2020 has been (and is continuing to be) a year that none of us could say we were prepared for as a leader. There is just no other way of saying it. Leadership is always a challenge, but leading in a crisis has revealed so much to us and our people. There is an evolved skillset that a leader needs to successfully support, grow and develop teams in the midst of crisis. In this podcast episode you will walk away with my 4 best tips for leading your team sin uncertainty, disruption and challenge.I have been fortunate enough over the last 9 months to have continued to speak, consult and train leaders on how to continue to lead their teams beyond drama during a time that seems completely justified to be DONE with the drama.I've been wading out into the mess with leaders who are on the frontlines as well as with organizations that are experiencing their best years ever financially even in the paradox of all of the heartbreak of the world pandemic, heightened conversations on race relations, etc.In these sessions, I have been able to distill down the best tips for managing the energy of your team during the crisis to still find joy and get results even in these unprecedented circumstances.In this episode you will learn:1) The mantra of "Tend to the people first, then evolve."2) The "What are you feeling? Where is your head at?" technique for anxiety, fear and uncertainty3) The technique of "Come close in" with the conversation4) Finding the difference between Self-Sooth and Self-CareI can't wait to hear what you think about this one! Thank you for listening and for all of the courageous work you are doing each day.Hope you enjoyed this episode as I was able to cover a topic that I don't usually get to go into much detail on during my keynotes and trainings.I'd love to continue the discussion, hear your responses to the content or read/listen to how you build on these idea on any of the platforms here:TwitterInstagramFacebookIf you'd love for me to speak virtually or in-person at your next event you can check out my Speaker's Page to hire me. Don't miss these raving reviews from some of my recent virtual presentation clients!Here is a front-row seat to one of my latest keynotes if you want to see me in action. I'd love to be on the list if you are ever looking for speakers for your organization in the future. Let's get this message to your teams!2020 has really tested our own resilience and called us to learn a ton about ourselves. I created this video with 6 Simple Steps to Build Your Resilience that shows you how to make overcoming obstacles an effortless, not draining experience.For more of my videos and behind-the-scenes footage of my keynotes and speaking engagements check out my YouTube Channel.- Alex

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Why You HAVE to Play Favorites at Work

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 40:01

A conventional leadership wisdom out there is that you CANNOT play favorites at work. However, did you know that the same leadership will not please a high-accountable mindset and low-accountable at the same time? This creates an interesting consideration we go into on this podcast.Many organizations haven't come around to the fact that they have some employees that default to a lower state-of-accountability each day. This is more of a victim-mindset where they believe that most of their mistakes or issues are not their fault and they cannot have much of an impact.However, in the same organization and same circumstances, there is another group of high-accountables that are successful and happy in the same situation.Both of these groups also have completely different lists of behaviors, conversations and standards of excellence they like to work in.High-accountables get nervous when change is NOT happening and low-accountables get anxious when change IS happening. High-accountables are aware the the world is always shifting and customer demands are always changing so, of course, they see that the business should be too.Low-accountables seem to want to keep things the same even though it may hurt the experience for our customers, patients or those we serve in the marketplace.I go through many examples and ideas of this "playing favorites" in this podcast. I also discuss why you actually HAVE to differentiate (for the right reasons) to be an effective leader and I give you some of our best tools to do so.So if you are someone wondering:- How to lead better- Can I play favorites at work?- Best leadership tips to reward my top performers- What tips to manage accounabilityThen this is a great episode for you.Also, here is a front-row seat to one of my latest keynotes if you want to see me in action. I'd love to be on the list if you are ever looking for speakers for your organization in the future. Let's get this message to your teams!If you have any feedback or questions let's continue the discussion at any of the places below:TwitterInstagramFacebookFor more of my videos and behind-the-scenes footage of my keynotes and speaking engagements check out my YouTube Channel.If you'd love for me to speak at your next event you can check out my Speaker's Page to learn more.Hope this one gave you a lot to think about. Let's keep ditching the drama. - Alex

Don't Confuse High Performers with High Accountables

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 34:27

One common confusion with leadership and our philosophy is that people miss that high performance does not necessarily correlate with your highest accountable employees. This podcast clarifies and explains why this is so important to understand.For years organizations have focused diligently on measuring performance and when many hear our work they say, "Of course! We just need to keep spending all of our leadership capacity on our highest performers and get rid of low performers."While some of this is true in theory, one of the challenges is that performance can be such a skewed metric. The key indicator that actually drives great performance, low drama and high engagement is the level of personal accountability one has. Helping to cultivate teams that live and operate in a high state-of-accountability in their mindsets is the true indicator of future results and engagement. These are people that commit to projects without conditions, are highly resilient, honest in their ownership of results good or bad and continuous learners.This is a subtle correction that many miss in our philosophy that is a big breakthrough once leaders understand that high performance isn't always correlated to high accountability.I think this will have some interesting and practical takeaways for you as well as a mindset shift moving forward.I mentioned a link to the Employee Value Equation if you are interested in learning more about where drama comes in to the value we add at work that goes beyond just measuring performance.Also, here is a front-row seat to one of my latest keynotes if you want to see me in action. I'd love to be on the list if you are ever looking for speakers for your organization in the future. Let's get this message to your teams!If you have any feedback or questions let's continue the discussion at any of the places below:TwitterInstagramFacebookFor more of my videos and behind-the-scenes footage of my keynotes and speaking engagements check out my YouTube Channel.If you'd love for me to speak at your next event you can check out my Speaker's Page to learn more.Enjoy my people. Let's keep ditching the drama. - Alex

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Overcoming That's the Way We've Always Done it

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 39:54

"Well...that's the way we've always done it" is one of the most frustrating statements for leaders and organizations to hear for the reason to not change the way we are doing something. This statement reveals a bigger issue than most might realize once you start to understand the power of learned helplessness. This episode dives deep into victim-mindsets and how to overcome an individual or team that is locked into learned helplessness.Learned helplessness is the belief that our actions no longer have impact on our outcomes. It's when we start to believe what we do doesn't matter anyway.This mindset is the complete opposite of personal accountability and not much happiness can come about when we are living in learned helplessness.In this episode, I share a personal example of when I realized I was in learned helplessness and some great tips to recognize and quickly step out of this mindset that can hold us back.So for any leaders wondering:How to overcome "that's the way we have always done it"How to build resilience in my teamHow to have less excusesHow to overcome excuses my team hasWhat is learned helplessnessHow to cultivate a higher level of accountability in my teamsThen this is the perfect podcast episode for you!Also, here is a front-row seat to one of my latest keynotes if you want to see me in action. I'd love to be on the list if you are ever looking for speakers for your organization in the future. Let's get this message to your teams!If you have any feedback or questions let's continue the discussion at any of the places below:TwitterInstagramFacebookFor more of my videos and behind-the-scenes footage of my keynotes and speaking engagements check out my YouTube Channel.If you'd love for me to speak at your next event you can check out my Speaker's Page to learn more.Appreciate you guys listening and hope you loved this one! - Alex

Exploring the Deeper Layers of Drama

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 30:20

Having the courage to explore the first layer of drama at work is big, but many miss the opportunity to start peeling back the layers of drama that truly get in the way from our teams being highly successful and happy. This episode dives into this idea of the deeper layers of drama that exist and a few tools to identify them and move beyond them.These deeper layers can be sneaky and out of our awareness until we investigate them. This is something I haven't talked about a ton yet as we have been going through a lot of the core philosophy in my content.Can't wait to see what you guys think about this one!So for anyone wondering:How do I reduce drama at workWhy do I not act when I am clear on what to doHow to take more action and be less scaredHow to approach the tough conversations at workThere will be some great ideas for you in this.The tool I mentioned in the podcast called Edit Your Story is a powerful tool that I do daily and now have as an internally mental process whenever I am stressed, fearful or worried. This is your secret weapon to more clarity in your life.Watch this video here how to use the Edit Your Story as a leader or to free your own thinking.Also, here is a front-row seat to one of my latest keynotes if you want to see me in action. I'd love to be on the list if you are ever looking for speakers for your organization in the future. Let's get this message to your teams!If you have any feedback or questions let's continue the discussion at any of the places below:TwitterInstagramFacebookFor more of my videos and behind-the-scenes footage of my keynotes and speaking engagements check out my YouTube Channel.If you'd love for me to speak at your next event you can check out my Speaker's Page to learn more.Cheers to another week of living and leading drmaa-free. - Alex

FULL KEYNOTE: Ditching the Drama at Work with Reality-Based Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 77:18

Listen in on a full keynote of mine on how to ditch the drama at work with Reality-Based Leadership. Ever wondered what it would be like to sit in the front row for one of my sessions? That's what you are listening to here! This session was one of my best yet. Concise and straight to the point with a TON of energy and practical tools to start leading more drama-free, engaged and results-driven teams. This group was super interactive and all-in to the philosophy so it made for a great time! The average person is spending 2.5 hours per day in drama at work. 2.5 hours per day! That is an enormous amount of time and energy that leads to stress and less joy in our day-to-day. This session gives you some of our best tools to start chipping away at that drama. As you carve this away, it reveals so many more places to have better results and more happiness in each interaction. So if you are interested in learning about: Sources of drama at work that add up to 2.5 hours per day per person How to lead better How to lead your team through change How to deal with conflict at work Best tools and techniques to redirect energy away from drama How to create a culture that is high in accountability How to change a culture in a way that is effective How to truly drive engagement at work while ensuring it leads to results How to help your teams thrive in change instead of fear it How to overcome your fears, stress, lack of confidence and suffering What truly adds value in today's workplace and how you can always deliver that value Then this keynote is exactly what you are looking for! If you are currently a leader or employee and hoping to take what you are doing at work or in life to the next level this is an important hour of content to listen to. As I mentioned, you can listen to a longer extended version of this content that teaches you the entire framework, philosophy and tools of Reality-Based Leadership in this podcast episode at the links below: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Simplecast If you have any feedback or questions let's continue the discussion at any of the places below: Twitter Instagram Facebook For more of my videos and behind-the-scenes footage of my keynotes and speaking engagements check out my YouTube Channel. If you'd love for me to speak at your next event you can check out my Speaker's Page to learn more. Cheers to another week of living and leading drmaa-free. - Alex

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With Great Influence, Comes Great Responsibility with Drama

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 28:07

Does your drama you bring to the table impact others more the higher up you get in your career? This was a great questions asked by a recent executive leader at one of my sessions that got me thinking. This podcast breaks down my thoughts on whether the impact of our personal drama as a higher-level leader in an organization is grander than our initial research has discovered. In our research at Reality-Based Leadership, we found that your overall value that you bring to your work decreases greatly if you are high in emotional expensiveness or lacking fluency in what causes drama in an organization. In fact, the amount of drama has a 3x negative effect in comparison to your performance and your future potential when you look at the total value you are bringing to a team, organization, interaction or customer experience. This -3x factor is quite an eye-opener for many who hear our work for the first time. Below is the link to do your own self-assessment and learn more about our Employee Value Equation and the cost of our own drama. https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Employee-Value-Equation-1.pdf But in a recent session in NYC with an executive group, an attendee posed the question about whether as a CEO or high level leader that your drama could be even grander than that because of your influence and position in a company. Could it be -5x, -8x or even a -10x because so many are aware of your every move, comment and non-verbal. After all, you are the final decision point for your organization and many look to your leadership for guidance. I had not considered this as an option so on the plane after the event I did some reflecting and put together this podcast. So this is a great episode for anyone wondering about: What is the effect of my drama as a leader on the organization How to lead better with less drama What is the cost of drama on high-level leaders Conflict Resolution and understanding our part in solving issues This really is something to consider and I can't wait to hear what you all think about this topic and my reflections. It really makes you think about each day and your influence especially for some of you who have a determined team working alongside you. Your influence if you are not bringing your highest self to the table could be an even grander cause of chaos in your workplace. If you have any feedback or questions let's continue the discussion at any of the places below: Twitter Instagram Facebook For more of my videos and behind-the-scenes footage of my keynotes and speaking engagements check out my YouTube Channel. If you'd love for me to speak at your next event you can check out my Speaker's Page to learn more. Let's keep livin' drama free my people. - Alex

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Enabling - The Killer of Accountability