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"My past can explain me, but I'm not going to let it define me." – Kevin “KAYR” Robinson Today's featured author is a real estate operator, speaker, investor, philanthropist, and the founder of KAYJAY Consulting, Kevin KAYR Robinson. Kayr and I had a fun on a bun chat about his first book, “Can't Break Me: How I Shifted My Mindset and Overcame the Odds”, his remarkable journey from growing up in poverty in West Philadelphia to building a 160-unit real estate portfolio, his nightly routine for making the following day a good one, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Kayr to become an author, and what he learned about himself from publishing his first bookHow his childhood experiences with landlords and his stepdad's visionary dreams sparked his interest in real estateWhy he's about transformational wealth instead of generational wealthThe three D's behind his successHow faith plays a major role in his life and the success he's createdKevin's Site: https://www.kayrmotivates.com/Kevin's Book: https://a.co/d/0duhF9ogThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…#GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - Building An Economic Legacy with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/450 – From Orphan to Self-Made Millionaire with Andre Henry (@DreamAgain_TL): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-450-from-orphan-to-self-made-millionaire-with-andre-henry-dreamagain_tl/306 – Be The SPARK with Simon T. Bailey (@SimonTBailey): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-306-be-the-spark-with-simon-t-bailey-simontbailey/293.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – Foster Care System Survivor to Inspirational Thriver with Loren Michaels Harris (@LorenListens2U): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2935-host-2-host-special-foster-care-system-survivor-to-inspirational-thriver-with-loren-michaels-harris-lorenlistens2u/904 – From The Bronx To The Navy And Back As A Cowboy with Dilgilio Rodriguez (@dilgilio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-904-from-the-bronx-to-the-navy-and-back-as-a-cowboy-with-dilgilio-rodriguez-dilgilio/1048 – Steward Your Stories and Create a Lasting Legacy Forged From Fire with Dr. Charles Thomas Jr.: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1048-steward-your-stories-and-create-a-lasting-legacy-forged-from-fire-with-dr-charles-thomas/1036 – Honor Your Creative Rhythm, Build Community, and Sustain Success with Troy Horne (@TroyHorne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1036-honor-your-creative-rhythm-build-community-and-sustain-success-with-troy-horne-troyho/49 - Serve Yourself to Greatness with Reginald Gant @reggieserves: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/49-serve-yourself-to-greatness-with-reginald-gant-reggieserves/795 – If You Want to Win, Start Within with Ahmard Vital (@ahmardvital): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-795-if-you-want-to-win-start-within-with-ahmard-vital-ahmardvital/900 – Biggest Dream Come True with Dr. Michael D. Finkley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-900-biggest-dream-come-true-with-dr-michael-d-finkley/1018 – Brooklyn Born. Battle-Tested. Now, Mister Motivation with Shaun L. Murphy (@ShaunLMurphy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1018-brooklyn-born-battle-tested-now-mister-motivation-with-shaun-l-murphy-shaunlmurphy/

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin's discussion on 92.3 The Fan centers on the Cavaliers' lack of focus and slow starts against a motivated Pistons team in the postseason. They also analyze the Browns' recent staff additions of Leroy Reynolds and Demetric Felton before shifting to personal banter about a coworker's dog. 01:04 - Cavs Struggles Against Pistons 05:43 - Browns Add Former Players 07:47 - Dustin Fox Dog Encounter

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Send us Fan MailNathalie and Amanda go beneath the speaker and the frameworks to the private, unscripted territory of grief. In this episode, we coverWhat it costs to hold it together when falling apart isn't an optionThe parts of the story that resist being turned into a growth toolThe difference between resilience as armour and resilience as a path back to yourselfWhat genuine support actually looks like in the darkest hoursWhere grief still lives in the body today, and how to tend to itAbout our guestAmanda Anderson is a keynote speaker, trauma survivor, and mental health advocate with over 17 years of experience working in NLP, resilience, and real-world mental health. Her credentials are not academic — they are lived. Her brother was murdered. Her sister and father died of terminal illness. She survived a stroke, divorce, and sustained frontline trauma exposure. From that wreckage, she built a body of work that helps high-functioning, resilient people, the ones who have always been "the strong one", stop merely surviving and consciously rebuild something fierce and true.Her work sits at the intersection of trauma, grief, and identity. Through keynotes and writing, she gives language to the experiences people have been carrying silently for years. She doesn't offer surface-level motivation. She offers permission to stop pretending you were never hurt, and to choose, deliberately, what you build next.Resources mentionedwww.amanda-anderson.com.aulinkedin.com/in/amandakandersonSupport the show

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with RCI contributor John Murawski about his article detailing the backlash against policies adopted by thousands of public schools that aim to conceal the gender identity of trans students from their parents.   In our round-up of the week's best investigative reporting, Zane and Varney discuss an NBC News report about Iran's reliance on cheap and simple to make drones, a CNN article on the high-tech wizardry Israel has deployed to track and kill Iranian scientists and leaders, a Tablet piece reporting that China may not be as strong as commonly portrayed and an Atlantic report that Cuba may be Trump's next target. They also discuss Ana Kasparian's recent article for RCI about chronic fraud and mismanagement in California's Medi-Cal system and the “billionaire's tax” leaders are pitching to fund but not reform the $200 billion system. Chapters 00:00 Intro: News Roundup with Peder Zane and James Varney 01:00 Global Military Dynamics and Drone Warfare 06:15 China's Influence and Economic Challenges 08:11 Cuba's Political Landscape and U.S. Relations 11:30 California's Medi-Cal System and Government Fraud 15:12 Interview with John Murawski 16:30 Backlash Against School Policies on Gender Identity 19:00 Legal Challenges and Parental Rights in Education 23:48 Cultural Shifts and the Role of Parents 31:19 The Impact of Social Media on Gender Identity 37:18 The Cultural Revolution and Identity PoliticsYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/P3aFw3rjT6U Articles mentioned in this Podcast: John Murawski/RCI: Transparency: Suing Schools That Hide Trans Kids' Identities From Parentshttps://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2026/03/05/transparency_suing_schools_that_hide_trans_kids_identities_from_parents_1168501.html Ana Kasparian/RCI: Can Billionaire Tax Cure California's Healthcare Woes? https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2026/03/03/can_billionaire_tax_cure_californias_healthcare_woes_1167959.html NBC News: Cheap, Effective and Battle-Tested by Russia: Iran Leans on Shahed Drones to Penetrate U.S. Defenseshttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/shahed-drones-iran-us-war-ukraine-russia-rcna261285 CNN: Hacked Traffic Cameras and US Intelligence: How a Plot To Kill Iran's Supreme Leader Came Togetherhttps://archive.is/NnZiX#selection-3417.13-3429.11 Tablet: Paper Dragon: Behind the Chinese illusion of strengthhttps://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/paper-dragon-china Atlantic: Cuba Is Nexthttps://archive.is/g0qSn Subscribe to RCI's and other RealClear Newsletters here.https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/daily_newsletters/ Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

Sam and Greg are joined by College Basketball TV Analyst Tim Scarborough as March Madness turns to the Final Four.

Jake Brend breaks down Iowa State's draw in the Midwest region, T.J. Otzelberger explains the confidence he has in his group and Bill Fennelly reacts to Iowa State's draw in the Connecticut region. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13. Guests: Bill Roggio and John Hardy Headline: Zelensky Offers Drone Expertise to Counter Iran Summary: President Zelensky offers Ukrainian assistance to counter Iranian drones using battle-tested technology. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin pledges unwavering support for Iran's new leadership as the conflict increasingly impacts the global stage. (14)1953 TEHRAN

Send a textI am your host, Neo Griot, and this is Episode 270 of the Rational Black Thought Podcast.  This week's title comes from Dame D.O.L.L.A.'s song “Blacklist”:  “Our culture beautiful, battle-tested and tough, we had enough-So you either come with some change or it's gon' be rough-Period.”  That's the report. And the report says: we're out of time for talk.  It's time for us to stop talking and start building. And to start that process, we start with ourselves. Because before we can have a community of Black people moving in the same direction, we need Black individuals on the same page.  On the same page about what reality is, what's producing it, and what we're going to change in our own thinking and behavior so we can build the reality we say we want.Intro: Quote of the Week: Dr. Wade W. Nobles Unmasking the News: Democracy Watch: 2026 Midterms, the Structural Landscape: Not vibes. Not punditry. The machine:·         Trump Owns the Epstein Dumpster Fire, and the Cover-Up Optics ·         When “Grace” Becomes a Cover Story for Negligence ·         Good News: Canada just did the thing America keeps pretending is “impossible” Strategies for Black Power: The Power Mindset: Why Black Power starts in the mind Reflections and Call to Action: Closing/Outro:Sources:https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/it-dont-mean-a-thing-if-it-aint-got-that-swing-the-outlook-for-electoral-accountability-in-2026/https://www.businessinsider.com/epstein-files-consequences-resignations-brad-karp-kathy-ruemmler-wasserman?https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-pastor-suspended-sex-offender-son-heritage-baptist-church/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/government-canada-invests-pathways-success-170500392.htmlPower Concedes Nothing without a Demand...

In this episode, Dr. Deb talks with Amanda Anderson, speaker and resilience strategist, about what it really means to rebuild after trauma, burnout, and major life disruption. This conversation moves beyond surface motivation and explores practical mindset shifts, personal truth, and intentional growth after hardship. Together, we explore surviving versus living with purpose, how adversity reshapes identity, and tools that support lasting inner change. Listeners will walk away with grounded insight, real talk on resilience, and practical ways to move forward with clarity and strength.

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh Laxton into the studio to discuss his third message from the Breakthrough series, titled "Battle Tried, Battle Tested" from the book of Nehemiah. This is a unique episode since Pastor Josh is going to preach this message one more time for the soft launch of our new Monday night service. 

Pastor Josh preaches a message called "Battle Tried, Battle Tested" from the book of Nehemiah. The Third in his Breakthrough series.

Mark's older brother, Andy Howley, hangs out with us on this episode of The Mark Howley Show. A Wharton MBA with over thirty five years of experience in as a financial consultant. Andy and Mark offer simplified advice for small/ medium size business on borrowing and management. Like, share and comment on this episode to help us reach more people and bring like minded business owners this guidance.

"Battle Tested Unity" - Daniel Self - 2/1/2026 by Orchard Audio Ministry

(0:00) Mike Felger & Tony Massarotti begin the final hour of the show with a Jim Murray weather report for Foxborough and Chicago on Sunday. Felger reads off an emailer's stats on the NFC QB's in the cold. More Pats-Texans preview.(12:52) Felger & Mazz continue their Patriots-Texans preview. More calls.(23:33) Final strength of schedule thoughts, The Email of the Day! Plus, The Final Word!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I also want my kids to see that if you have something inside of you and you want to tell the story, tell the story...I like to write, and if something pops up, I'm going to tell the story because I'm going to do my very best to not die with any story inside of me.” – Dr. Charles Thomas Jr. Today's featured fellow bestselling author is a father, husband, entrepreneur, radio personality, cyclist, and timepiece enthusiast, Dr. Charles Thomas Jr. Dr. Charles and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Forged From Fire: Pieces To Prosperity”, the influence of his parents, life lessons from his time as a walk-on D1 athlete, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Dr. Charles to become an author, and how his mother inspired his writing processHow his upbringing in Flint, Michigan, and the influence of his hardworking parents shaped his relentless drive and resilienceHis journey to becoming a Division I walk-on at Notre Dame and how those lessons still show up when inspiring othersWhat setback helped Dr. Charles create more successDr. Charles' Site: https://charlesthomasjr.com/Dr. Charles' Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B072M5MK62/allbooksThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…191 - Walk-On Warrior with John Willkom (@JohnWillkom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/191-walk-on-warrior-with-john-willkom-johnwillkom/1036 – Honor Your Creative Rhythm, Build Community, and Sustain Success with Troy Horne (@TroyHorne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1036-honor-your-creative-rhythm-build-community-and-sustain-success-with-troy-horne-troyho/795 – If You Want to Win, Start Within with Ahmard Vital (@ahmardvital): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-795-if-you-want-to-win-start-within-with-ahmard-vital-ahmardvital/900 – Biggest Dream Come True with Dr. Michael D. Finkley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-900-biggest-dream-come-true-with-dr-michael-d-finkley/1018 – Brooklyn Born. Battle-Tested. Now, Mister Motivation with Shaun L. Murphy (@ShaunLMurphy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1018-brooklyn-born-battle-tested-now-mister-motivation-with-shaun-l-murphy-shaunlmurphy/356 – The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness with Thomas R. Williams (@MrTRWilliams): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-356-the-relentless-pursuit-of-greatness-with-thomas-r-williams-mrtrwilliams/1040 – Wake Up the Lion & Rewrite Your Rock Bottom with Rory Paquette (@rorypaquette): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1040-wake-up-the-lion-rewrite-your-rock-bottom-with-rory-paquette-rorypaquette/283 – The Winning Edge with Shawn Harper (@shawnharper075): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/283-the-winning-edge-with-shawn-harper-shawnharper075/625 – Black Resilience with K. Braeden Anderson (@braedenanders0n): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-625-black-resilience-with-k-braeden-anderson-braedenanders0n/1019 – Never Quit on a Bad Day with Phebe Trotman (@PhebeTrotman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1019-never-quit-on-a-bad-day-with-phebe-trotman-phebetrotman/#InspirationNuke – The Impact of Influence with Chip Baker, Charles Woods, Chris Holmes, Darius Bradley Sr., & Jeermal Sylvester: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/inspirationnuke-the-impact-of-influence-with-chip-baker-charles-woods-chris-holmes-darius-bradley-sr-jeermal-sylvester/

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the Chargers vs Patriots Wild Card Playoff game, including key matchups, storylines, offensive and defensive keys, and predictions. Will the Chargers veterans like Keenan Allen, Khalil Mack, Tony Jefferson, Justin Herbert, Derwin James lead this team to a playoff victory? Can Jesse Minter's defense contain Drake Maye, Stephon Diggs and company? Will Justin Herbert put on the superman cape? Can this Chargers team finally secure their first playoff victory of Justin Herbert and Khalil Mack's career? X-Factors, game predictions and more! Tune in!     Subscribe to Chargers Unleashed Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/chargersunleashedpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAC_Unleashed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChargersUnleashed Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chargersunleashed   Chargers Unleashed Hosts: Jake Hefner (@JakeTHefner) and Dan Wolkenstein (@DanWSports)   Blueprints Host: Jason Balliet (@Syntari13)   Chargers Unleashed Podcast, and Blueprints, are weekly Chargers podcasts, part of the LAFB Network, covering all things Los Angeles Chargers. Chargers Unleashed and Blueprints provide listeners with unique and refreshing perspectives on the latest in Chargers news and storylines, along with special guest appearances, player interviews, off-season discussions for NFL Draft, Free Agency, training camps, and weekly updates surrounding Los Angeles Chargers for fans around the globe. Tune in for Chargers interviews, Chargers news, and more!   Chargers players discussed include Justin aHerbert, Derwin James, Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Rashawn Slater, Josh Palmer, Asante Samuel Jr, Daiyan Henley, Quentin Johnston, Tuli Tuipulotu, and much more. We also discuss Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, OC Greg Roman, DC Jesse Minter and the rest of the Chargers coaching staff. The LA Chargers 2024 draft class: 1 OT Joe Alt 2 WR Ladd McConkey 3  LB Junior Colson 4  DL Justin Eboigbe 5  CB Tarheeb Still 5  CB Cam Hart 6  RB Kimani Vidal 7  WR Brenden Rice 7  WR Cornelius Johnson   THANK YOU PARTNERS! This episode of Chargers Unleashed is brought to you by:   *** This episode is brought to you  by Mint Mobile: Go to our partner http://trymintmobile.com/chargersunleashed to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month -  Limited time offer. New activation and upfront payment for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply.   ***Ombré*** Go to https://ombremen.com/ and use the code UNLEASHED for 20% off your first order. Men's personal care that is crafted for the modern man who prioritize quality, sustainability, and convenience.   ***Head over to BetOnline.ag on your desktop or your mobile device to sign up today and receive your 50% Welcome Bonus on your first deposit! Just use our Promo Code: BLEAV to get started.   ***RSSM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The College Football Playoff heats up as the Alabama Crimson Tide face the Indiana Hoosiers in the second round of the CFP — and this matchup has plenty of storylines.

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Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints, joins us to talk about how the Saints season has gone and the experience the young players have gained.

* We talk Saints/Titans with the Voice of the Saints, Mike Hoss. Who's been the biggest surprise for the Black and Gold? * We take our weekly deep dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas. What goes into securing the city for the holidays and big events around New Year's

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“If you don't care about that reader, if that's not the main focus, the rest doesn't matter.” – Troy HorneToday's featured three-time best-selling author is a father, musician, Broadway star, and entrepreneur, Troy Horne. Troy and I had a fun on a bun chat about his latest book, “Middle Management: Finding Meaning, Clarity, and Success In The Second Half Of Life”, the importance of caring for readers, advice on perseverance, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:Troy's journey from singing in church as a child to discovering his passion as a multi-hyphenate creatorHow storytelling in music led him to write books to help othersWhat inspired his latest book, “Middle Management”What setback series led him to create more successHis daily plan for building his content vaultTroy's Site: https://middlemanagement.bio/Troy's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B089KVMNX8/allbooksThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 877 – Full of Heart with J.R. Martinez: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-877-full-of-heart-with-jr-martinez-iamjrmartinez/Ep. 293.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – Foster Care System Survivor to Inspirational Thriver with Loren Michaels Harris: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2935-host-2-host-special-foster-care-system-survivor-to-inspirational-thriver-with-loren-michaels-harris-lorenlistens2u/Ep. 806 – Big Bet Leadership with John Rossman (@johnerossman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-806-big-bet-leadership-with-john-rossman-johnerossman/Ep. 857 – Side Hustle & Flow with Cliff Beach, DTM (@cliffbeachmusic): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-857-side-hustle-flow-with-cliff-beach-dtm-cliffbeachmusic/Ep. 795 – If You Want to Win, Start Within with Ahmard Vital (@ahmardvital): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-795-if-you-want-to-win-start-within-with-ahmard-vital-ahmardvital/Ep. 971 – The Quiet Storm with Amani Roberts (@amaniexperience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-971-the-quiet-storm-with-amani-roberts-amaniexperience/Ep. 365 – My Poetry Is the Beauty You Overlook with Kim B. Miller (@pwcpoetlaur2020): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-365-my-poetry-is-the-beauty-you-overlook-with-kim-b-miller-pwcpoetlaur2020/Ep. 900 – Biggest Dream Come True with Dr. Michael D. Finkley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-900-biggest-dream-come-true-with-dr-michael-d-finkley/Ep. 1018 – Brooklyn Born. Battle-Tested. Now, Mister Motivation with Shaun L. Murphy (@ShaunLMurphy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1018-brooklyn-born-battle-tested-now-mister-motivation-with-shaun-l-murphy-shaunlmurphy/Ep. 733 – Unveiling the Secrets of Bestselling Authorship with Andrew Kap (@AndrewKapDotCom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-733-unveiling-the-secrets-of-bestselling-authorship-with-andrew-kap-andrewkapdotcom/Ep. 791 – The Motivational Gospel of Fire with Eliot Marshall (@FireMarshall205): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-791-the-motivational-gospel-of-fire-with-eliot-marshall-firemarshall205/Ep. 356 – The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness with Thomas R. Williams (@MrTRWilliams): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-356-the-relentless-pursuit-of-greatness-with-thomas-r-williams-mrtrwilliams/Ep. 1022 – Embrace Imperfection, Execute Relentlessly, & Embrace Your Inner Underdog with Roy Redd (@royredd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1022-embrace-imperfection-execute-relentlessly-embrace-your-inner-underdog-with-roy-redd/

Jennifer Hawkins, founder of Launched Performance, a leadership advisory and coaching firm that helps executives and mid-sized organisations future-proof their leadership pipelines by developing enterprise-level strategists and scaling Next-Gen leaders.Through her signature Shift Method, immersive retreats, and advisory work with CEOs and boards, Jennifer equips leaders to stop performing and start truly leading, building legacies that last.Now, Jennifer's journey from being the behind-the-scenes problem solver to the architect of her own firm demonstrates how lived experience and resilience can be transformed into a framework that saves companies millions and prepares leaders for what's ahead.And while guiding executives and mid-career women to step into their power with confidence and presence, she's also addressing the urgent wave of leadership gaps created by retirements on the horizon.Here's where to find more:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferhawkins https://launchedperformance.com________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. In this episode, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal are joined by Dr. Nick Barringer, a former U.S. Army performance leader, tactical nutrition expert, and human performance consultant, to explore how tactical training principles translate to success in business, leadership, and everyday life. With over two decades of experience working with elite military units, high-performance athletes, and executive leaders, Nick breaks down what it really takes to perform under pressure: from decision-making while sleep-deprived, to building resilience, discipline, and sustainable habits that carry over far beyond the battlefield. This conversation bridges the worlds of fitness, leadership, mindset, and strategy, offering practical insights that entrepreneurs, executives, and high performers can apply immediately. In this episode, we cover: Why executives should think of themselves as "corporate athletes." How sleep deprivation impacts decision-making and performance. Tactical principles that improve leadership under pressure. The role of fitness and conditioning in mental resilience. Nutrition and supplementation strategies for high-stress environments. What elite military training can teach us about business and life. Why embracing discomfort is essential for long-term growth.

Are you tired of feeling like your marriage is stuck in neutral? Do you ever wonder why some couples thrive while others just survive?  In this Expert Interview, Jim Ramos sits down with Chris Herb to talk about what actually makes marriages succeed. Chris breaks down the simple, intentional habits that move a marriage from  survival mode to steady and connected. You'll learn how and why your wife is craving your leadership—and what initiating actually looks like. As well as the biggest mistakes men make in marriage and how to fix them fast. Check out Chris's ministry at couplesmarriageministry.org Jim's newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Sign up to be notified when it's available at https://meninthearena.org/guardrails. This episode is sponsored by Compassion International. Our goal is for the Men in the Arena tribe to sponsor 1,000 boys over the coming year! Help us reach that goal and make a difference in a child's life today. When you sponsor a child using our link, you'll receive a free copy of Jim's book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God! We are also sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. This app, combined with diet, has helped Jim get in the best shape of his life! Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com. Every man needs a locker room. Apply to join an exclusive brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room, our monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the Locker Room once a month for community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life's difficult questions. Locker Room members also get access to monthly exclusive leadership trainings, historically only available to the staff team at Men in the Arena. Membership is by application only. Go here to apply: https://patreon.com/themeninthearena Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God (https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook)   

When Matt Aulsbrook moved to Fort Worth, he was riding the bus to DWI classes and sleeping on a blow-up mattress. No license. No law degree. No safety net. Today, his firm is one of the most active trial teams in Tarrant County, with an eight-figure practice built on profit discipline, not vanity metrics. In this episode, Matt breaks down how he bootstrapped growth, survived the lean years, and uses a simple KPI stack to keep his PI shop healthy in a brutal market. You'll learn: The real ROI timelines behind digital, radio, and TV (and how to know if your spend is actually working) The simple KPI mix that reveals whether your firm is healthy, overstaffed, or running too thin What high-performing intake teams focus on to consistently convert wanted leads Ways firms are using AI and mass-tort diversification to stay resilient in unpredictable markets If you like what you hear, hit subscribe. We do this every week. Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

The insurance industry often hires for pedigree: the right degree, the right school, and a polished background. But my guest, Misty Carson, proves that grit outperforms a resume every time. Her journey starts in extreme poverty in a trailer park, navigating life as a teen mom, and leads all the way to the top of the insurance game.In this episode, Misty shares the raw reality of how she went from surviving to thriving. We discuss how she translated the hustle of the car sales floor into insurance success, why non-traditional talent is the industry's biggest missed opportunity, and how she turned being "battle-tested" into her greatest competitive advantage. This is the story of what happens when you refuse to let your circumstances define your future.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callhttps://calendly.com/aneary/strategy-sessionKEY MOMENTS(00:00:00) She Went From Poverty to Top Producer (00:00:56) The Origin Story: Escaping Poverty and Defying the Odds (00:07:06) The Turning Point: Learning to Bet on Yourself (00:09:34) How Selling Cars Prepared Her to Dominate Insurance (00:18:49) Why the Best Producers Don't Always Have "Perfect" Resumes (00:24:28) "Battle-Tested": Turning a Hard Past Into a Powerful BrandCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

What does it take to build trust in a warzone? How do you keep a podcast fresh after 2,000 episodes? Merry and Cathy dive deep with the fascinating Pete A. Turner, a former army counterintelligence agent and host of the Break It Down Show. Pete takes us on a journey through his gripping career as a spy, sharing stories from the frontlines that reveal the art of navigating complex cultural landscapes.Discover Pete's insights on leadership and communication, shaped by his experiences in high-stakes environments. We also explore his thriving podcasting career, where he shares the secrets to booking compelling guests and creating valuable content. Pete's tales of trust-building and handling diverse opinions offer a masterclass in meaningful dialogue. Plus, get a sneak peek into his exciting future projects in documentary and film. Don't miss this episode filled with inspiration and actionable wisdom!

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the Red Sox financial flexibility and what it means for this offseason. (10:26) The crew reacts to Red Sox Manager Alex Cora's appearance on Foul Territory and comments he made on both Alex Bregman and Tristan Casas.(22:21) We question whether Tarik Skubal is definitively on the Red Sox radar in a potential trade. (31:51) Zo and Beetle debate whether the Patriots with their current record and schedule are battle tested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are You Battle Tested? On this episode we discuss the importance of our life challenges and battles. Challenges come to help us grow, but also that we can help others as well. Proven under pressure, Experience vs Theory, Resilience and Endurance, Character Development, and Reliability are a few gems discussed in this episode! Tap in!

“The reason why people want to be so perfect and have perfectionism isn't because they're scared of failure. They're scared of failing in front of other people.” – Roy Redd Today's featured #1 best-selling bookcaster is a business acquisition & growth strategist, performance coach, 2X TEDx speaker, and the Founder of Victory University, Roy Redd. Roy and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, building a strong personal brand, the importance of execution over perfection, and more!!!Key Things You'll Learn:The moment that helped Roy have a mindset shift about responsibilityWhat inspired him to overcome imposter syndrome and become a published authorHow faith plays a role in his life and businessWhat setback helped set Roy up to create more successRoy's top three lessons learned from starting, growing, and running his podcastRoy's Site: https://royredd.com/Roy's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01LZF0BPR/allbooksRoy's TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/roy_redd_how_to_manipulate_realityRoy's Podcast, “Buy Build Exit”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buy-build-exit/id1178888536The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…281 – No More Average with Andy Audate (@andyaudate): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/281-no-more-average-with-andy-audate-andyaudate/Ep. 450 – From Orphan to Self-Made Millionaire with Andre Henry (@DreamAgain_TL): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-450-from-orphan-to-self-made-millionaire-with-andre-henry-dreamagain_tl/139 - Take Focused Action & Get Results with Brian J. Olds (@BSNSpeaks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/139-take-focused-action-get-results-with-brian-j-olds-bsnspeaks/Ep. 721 – Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-721-rediscovering-permission-to-play-as-an-adult-with-mike-montague-playfulhumans/Ep. 806 – Big Bet Leadership with John Rossman (@johnerossman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-806-big-bet-leadership-with-john-rossman-johnerossman/Ep. 751 – Do Something Hard & Be Happier with Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-751-do-something-hard-like-a-spartan-and-be-happier-with-joe-de-sena-realjoedesena/141 - Thou Shall Be Successful with William Winfield (@Willisblessed38): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/141-thou-shall-be-successful-with-william-winfield-willisblessed38/#GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - Building An Economic Legacy with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/#InspirationNuke – The Impact of Influence with Chip Baker, Charles Woods, Chris Holmes, Darius Bradley Sr., & Jeermal Sylvester: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/inspirationnuke-the-impact-of-influence-with-chip-baker-charles-woods-chris-holmes-darius-bradley-sr-jeermal-sylvester/Ep. 1018 – Brooklyn Born. Battle-Tested. Now, Mister Motivation with Shaun L. Murphy (@ShaunLMurphy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1018-brooklyn-born-battle-tested-now-mister-motivation-with-shaun-l-murphy-shaunlmurphy/Ep. 697 – The 7-Figure Life with Dr. Noah St. John (@noahstjohn): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-697-the-7-figure-life-with-dr-noah-st-john-noahstjohn/

“You want to fail fast, and you want to fail big, because that's how you get ultimately to your objective to accomplish your mission.” – Shaun L. Murphy Today's featured bestselling author is a father, husband, speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and US Army veteran, Shaun L. Murphy. Shaun and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Unbreakable Valor: Triumph Through the Soul of Resilience”, his inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a motivational leader and college professor, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:How Shaun made the transition from military life to civilian lifeWhat he learned from leading census operations during the pandemic and adapting under pressureHis 5 M formula for successHow to have your own Seal Team Six for generating success in your lifeHow small gestures can make a big difference for studentsHow he deals with his fear of successShaun's Site: https://mister-motivation.com/Shaun's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CS1YXTDD/allbooksThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…#InspirationNuke – “The Impact of Influence” with Chip Baker, Charles Woods, Chris Holmes, Darius Bradley Sr., & Jeermal Sylvester: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/inspirationnuke-the-impact-of-influence-with-chip-baker-charles-woods-chris-holmes-darius-bradley-sr-jeermal-sylvester/Ep. 877 – Full of Heart with J.R. Martinez (@iamjrmartinez): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-877-full-of-heart-with-jr-martinez-iamjrmartinez/283 – “The Winning Edge” with Shawn Harper (@shawnharper075): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/283-the-winning-edge-with-shawn-harper-shawnharper075/Ep. 450 – “From Orphan to Self-Made Millionaire” with Andre Henry (@DreamAgain_TL): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-450-from-orphan-to-self-made-millionaire-with-andre-henry-dreamagain_tl/Ep. 964 – From Espionage to Epic Narratives with Derrick M. Jackson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-964-from-espionage-to-epic-narratives-with-derrick-m-jackson/Ep. 904 – From The Bronx To The Navy And Back As A Cowboy with Dilgilio Rodriguez (@dilgilio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-904-from-the-bronx-to-the-navy-and-back-as-a-cowboy-with-dilgilio-rodriguez-dilgilio/141 - "Thou Shall Be Successful" with William Winfield (@Willisblessed38): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/141-thou-shall-be-successful-with-william-winfield-willisblessed38/#GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - "Building An Economic Legacy" with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/#GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 1 – “Can My Child Play” with Marty McNair (@JMFoundation_): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-1-can-my-child-play-with-marty-mcnair-jmfoundation_/28 - The Wright Thought with Luke Wright (@Lukemotivates): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/28-the-wright-thought-with-luke-wright-lukemotivates/Ep. 468 – “The Power Of Mindset” with Hayk Tadevosyan (@hayktadevosyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-468-the-power-of-mindset-with-hayk-tadevosyan-hayktadevosyan/

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac face the good and bad picks they made on Friday in Man Up Monday, and then close out hour two by diving into the life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike'd Up!

A battlefield can teach you more about leadership than a bookshelf ever will. We sit down with retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeffrey McCausland—former Dean of Academics at the U.S. Army War College and CEO of Diamond 6 Leadership and Strategy—to translate Gettysburg's hard lessons into everyday decisions leaders face right now.Click HERE to order Battle TestedClick HERE for the Diamond 6 websiteHERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES:Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss...Click HERE to get your very own Reference Profile.  We use The Predictive Index as our analytics platform so you know it's validated and reliable.  Your Reference Profile informs you of your needs, behaviors, and the nuances of what we call your Behavioral DNA.  It also explains your work style, your strengths, and even the common traps in which you may find yourself.  It's a great tool to share with friends, family, and co-workers.Follow us on Instagram HERE and make sure to share with your network!Follow us on Twitter HERE and make sure to share with your network!Provide your feedback HERE, please!  We love to hear from our listeners and welcome your thoughts and ideas about how to improve the podcast and even suggest topics and ideas for future episodes.Visit us at www.realgoodventures.com.  We are a Talent Optimization consultancy specializing in people and business execution analytics.  Real Good Ventures was founded by Sara Best and John Broer who are both Certified Talent Optimization Consultants with over 50 years of combined consulting and organizational performance experience.  Sara is also certified in EQi 2.0.  RGV is also a Certified Partner of Line-of-Sight, a powerful organizational health and execution platform.  RGV is known for its work in leadership development, executive coaching, and what we call organizational rebuild where we bring all our tools together to diagnose an organization's present state and how to grow toward a stronger future state. Send us a text

The gap between average salespeople and elite performers lies in process. While most reps chase quick wins and hope something sticks, top producers follow proven sales strategies that consistently deliver results. They've mastered the fundamentals that turn prospects into customers and customers into advocates. If you're ready to finish the year strong and blow past your quota, these five battle-tested sales strategies from previous podcasts will transform how you sell. 1. Deliver an Unforgettable Customer Experience by Mastering Your Emotions Your prospect doesn't care about your bad morning or the three deals that fell through yesterday. When you walk through the door or dial their number, you're the only conversation they're having with your company today. Elite salespeople know emotional consistency separates closers from pretenders. Think of it like a pro golfer staying calm and cruising forward regardless of what happened on the last hole. As Jeb Blount explains: How your customer feels about you is more predictive of outcome than any other variable. They buy you first, and then they buy your product. They buy you because they feel safe, heard, and confident you will deliver. This means you have to compartmentalize every interaction. Your fifth appointment of the day deserves the same intensity and professionalism as your first. When you show up desperate, prospects sense it immediately. When you rush through discovery, they feel undervalued. Jeb emphasizes this critical point: Buying a house, car, or service is deeply emotional for the customer. Before every interaction, take sixty seconds to reset. Acknowledge whatever is bothering you, mentally file it away, then walk in focused entirely on their world and their goals. 2. Commit to the Day One Follow-Up Mindset Ask yourself: How many times do you attempt to reach a prospect before quitting? If you answered three or four, you are leaving money on the table. Most reps quit after just three or four attempts, and sometimes without ever hearing a ‘No.' They just stop and let leads rot in the CRM instead of risking rejection. As Jessica Stokes reminds us, top producers understand this: While you are tracking your sixth or seventh outreach attempt, for the prospect, every touchpoint feels like day one. They are busy running their business—not waiting for your call. The problem is not just the number of attempts; it is the spacing. When you leave a voicemail and wait a month to "give them space," you lose momentum and start from scratch every time. The winning sales strategy is persistence with velocity. That means touching base every few days or weekly. When you maintain momentum, prospects remember you. The real failure is letting quality leads die because you are afraid to pick up the phone and risk hearing "No." 3. Turn Your Empathy Into a Weapon, Not a Weakness If you have ever hesitated before making a cold call because you thought, "I don't want to bother them," you are dealing with what Jeb Blount calls projection, and it is costing you deals. Projection happens when you assume prospects hate being interrupted as much as you do. You start deciding for them before you've even made the call. Successful salespeople recognize interruption is a professional necessity. Your job requires it; your income depends on it. Letting empathy paralyze your prospecting is dangerous. The internal conflict is real: You want to be an empathetic person, but you also have to be an interrupter. The mindset shift: Understand that projecting is the most dangerous thing in sales because you are deciding for your customer in advance what they want or need. Real empathy means showing up, asking sharp questions, and letting them tell you what they need. You cannot solve problems you never discover because you were too afraid to start the conversation. 4. Build a Velvet Rope Around Your Business What if your clients felt less like transactions and more like VIPs getting an exclusive invitation? That is the power of the Velvet Rope framework, a human-centered sales strategy developed by Kristin Andree that makes prospects want to work with you. Kristin observed that people get excited to attend exclusive events. Her insight led to a three-part framework built around Know, Find, Love: Know your people: Get crystal clear on your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). Find your people: Execute disciplined activity that consistently fills your pipeline. Love your people: Deliver experiences so exceptional that customers become your most effective marketing channel. The "Love your people" element is where most drop the ball. Kristin focuses on "surprise and delight", doing something unexpected that clients don't see coming. For example, giving personalized, curated gifts as a surprise creates a ripple effect. Clients talk about these personalized gifts with friends and colleagues, resulting in more referrals because there is a buzz about you. Curated clients don't just stay; they sell for you. This is genuine relationship building at scale. 5. Develop Velocity Mindset: Speed With Direction Most salespeople confuse activity with progress. They move fast, make lots of calls, send countless emails, but they are not actually getting anywhere because they are chasing the wrong outcome. When Ron Karr asks what velocity means, everyone says "fast." But that's not velocity. Velocity is speed with direction. Direction requires knowing the destination before you start the journey. The biggest problem for most salespeople is that they are not going after the right outcome. Ron's solution? Hold a board meeting with yourself. When you're stuck or not getting traction, step back and reframe your thinking. Ask yourself: What outcome am I really chasing? Am I pitching features when I should be diagnosing the real problem? This shift in perspective changes everything. When you get clear on the outcome that matters to your prospect—not the one that matters to you—you stop competing on specs and start filling gaps that matter deeply to them. When you master the velocity mindset, the close becomes inevitable because you have made the decision obvious. The Choice is Yours. Stop Making Excuses. Elite salespeople don't wait to “feel” motivated. They execute proven sales strategies daily, regardless. These insights from Jeb Blount, Jessica Stokes, Kristin Andree, and Ron Karr give you the roadmap to stop selling on hope and start selling with discipline and certainty. You have the knowledge. Now it is time to choose. Do you keep making excuses—or do you show up, execute, and finish strong? Start winning more on cold calls with our free guide: 25 Ways to Ask for the Appointment on Cold Calls, and boost your results today.

The gap between average salespeople and elite performers lies in process. While most reps chase quick wins and hope something sticks, top producers follow proven sales strategies that consistently deliver results. They've mastered the fundamentals that turn prospects into customers and customers into advocates. If you're ready to finish the year strong and blow past your quota, these five battle-tested sales strategies from previous podcasts will transform how you sell. 1. Deliver an Unforgettable Customer Experience by Mastering Your Emotions Your prospect doesn't care about your bad morning or the three deals that fell through yesterday. When you walk through the door or dial their number, you're the only conversation they're having with your company today. Elite salespeople know emotional consistency separates closers from pretenders. Think of it like a pro golfer staying calm and cruising forward regardless of what happened on the last hole. As Jeb Blount explains: How your customer feels about you is more predictive of outcome than any other variable. They buy you first, and then they buy your product. They buy you because they feel safe, heard, and confident you will deliver. This means you have to compartmentalize every interaction. Your fifth appointment of the day deserves the same intensity and professionalism as your first. When you show up desperate, prospects sense it immediately. When you rush through discovery, they feel undervalued. Jeb emphasizes this critical point: Buying a house, car, or service is deeply emotional for the customer. Before every interaction, take sixty seconds to reset. Acknowledge whatever is bothering you, mentally file it away, then walk in focused entirely on their world and their goals. 2. Commit to the Day One Follow-Up Mindset Ask yourself: How many times do you attempt to reach a prospect before quitting? If you answered three or four, you are leaving money on the table. Most reps quit after just three or four attempts, and sometimes without ever hearing a ‘No.' They just stop and let leads rot in the CRM instead of risking rejection. As Jessica Stokes reminds us, top producers understand this: While you are tracking your sixth or seventh outreach attempt, for the prospect, every touchpoint feels like day one. They are busy running their business—not waiting for your call. The problem is not just the number of attempts; it is the spacing. When you leave a voicemail and wait a month to "give them space," you lose momentum and start from scratch every time. The winning sales strategy is persistence with velocity. That means touching base every few days or weekly. When you maintain momentum, prospects remember you. The real failure is letting quality leads die because you are afraid to pick up the phone and risk hearing "No." 3. Turn Your Empathy Into a Weapon, Not a Weakness If you have ever hesitated before making a cold call because you thought, "I don't want to bother them," you are dealing with what Jeb Blount calls projection, and it is costing you deals. Projection happens when you assume prospects hate being interrupted as much as you do. You start deciding for them before you've even made the call. Successful salespeople recognize interruption is a professional necessity. Your job requires it; your income depends on it. Letting empathy paralyze your prospecting is dangerous. The internal conflict is real: You want to be an empathetic person, but you also have to be an interrupter. The mindset shift: Understand that projecting is the most dangerous thing in sales because you are deciding for your customer in advance what they want or need. Real empathy means showing up, asking sharp questions, and letting them tell you what they need. You cannot solve problems you never discover because you were too afraid to start the conversation. 4. Build a Velvet Rope Around Your Business What if your clients felt less like transactions and ...

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A battlefield can teach you more about leadership than a bookshelf ever will. We sit down with retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeffrey McCausland—former Dean of Academics at the U.S. Army War College and CEO of Diamond 6 Leadership and Strategy—to translate Gettysburg's hard lessons into everyday decisions leaders face right now.HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES:Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss...Click HERE to get your very own Reference Profile.  We use The Predictive Index as our analytics platform so you know it's validated and reliable.  Your Reference Profile informs you of your needs, behaviors, and the nuances of what we call your Behavioral DNA.  It also explains your work style, your strengths, and even the common traps in which you may find yourself.  It's a great tool to share with friends, family, and co-workers.Follow us on Instagram HERE and make sure to share with your network!Follow us on Twitter HERE and make sure to share with your network!Provide your feedback HERE, please!  We love to hear from our listeners and welcome your thoughts and ideas about how to improve the podcast and even suggest topics and ideas for future episodes.Visit us at www.realgoodventures.com.  We are a Talent Optimization consultancy specializing in people and business execution analytics.  Real Good Ventures was founded by Sara Best and John Broer who are both Certified Talent Optimization Consultants with over 50 years of combined consulting and organizational performance experience.  Sara is also certified in EQi 2.0.  RGV is also a Certified Partner of Line-of-Sight, a powerful organizational health and execution platform.  RGV is known for its work in leadership development, executive coaching, and what we call organizational rebuild where we bring all our tools together to diagnose an organization's present state and how to grow toward a stronger future state. Send us a text

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DO WARS EVER END?   3/4: #Gettysburg: Lee begins the campaign by crossing into Maryland, June 1, 1863. Colonel Jeff McCausland , USA (retired) @mccauslj @CBSNews @dickinsoncol 1863  Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders, by Jeffrey D. McCausland (Author), Tom Vossler (Author), Walter Dixon (Narrator), Gildan Media(Publisher). Audible Audiobook– Unabridged https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Tested-Gettysburg-Leadership-Lessons/dp/1642934534 In order to be a truly effective leader, it is necessary to learn as much as possible from the examples of history—the disasters as well as the triumphs. At Gettysburg, Union and Confederate commanders faced a series of critical leadership challenges under the enormous stress of combat. The fate of the nation hung in the balance. Each of these leaders responded in different ways, but the concepts and principles they applied during those traumatic three days contain critical lessons for today's leaders that are both useful and applicable—whether those leaders manage operations at a large corporation, supervise a public institution, lead an athletic team, or govern a state or municipality.   In the twenty-first century, leadership is the indispensable quality that separates successful organizations from failures. Successful leaders communicate vision, motivate team members, and inspire trust. One must move both people and the collective organization into the future while, at the same time, dealing with the past. A leader must learn to master the dynamic requirements of decision-making and change.