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Barry Goldwater Jr. grew up in politics as the son of the influential Senator and '64 GOP Presidential Nominee. He has a one-of-a-kind story of witnessing his father's political rise and then his own political career with his House tenure spanning parts of 3 decades. In this conversation, he talks his early memories in a political household, key moments in his father's career, his own political trajectory in Southern California, and the difficulties and opportunities he's found in life after leaving office. IN THIS EPISODEBorn into a political family in Phoenix, AZ…The story of Goldwater's Department Store and the rise of his father's political career…The surprise that took him to a different state and different profession than expected…The coin flip that set Barry Goldwater Sr. on a path in Republican politics…Memories of the '64 Goldwater presidential campaign…The Goldwater / JFK relationship and what a JFK vs Goldwater '64 campaign might have looked like…The story behind Senator Goldwater urging Nixon to resign at the height of Watergate…His read on Senator Goldwater's late-in-life pro-choice and pro-LGBT sentiments…Barry Goldwater Jr's first race for office in a 1969 House special election…Memories of the House of the 70s and 80s…The leadership skill he witnessed of Speaker Tip O'Neill….Barry Goldwater Jr and Ed Koch team up to pass a bipartisan Privacy Act…An important lesson learned from his mother…The story behind his race for US Senate in California in 1982…His read on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger….How he approached being out of office for the first time in 14 years in his mid 40s…The story of being on the ballot in Louisiana as Ron Paul's VP candidate in 2008…His early thoughts on the 2024 GOP primary field…The story of Senator Goldwater's surprisingly close connection to President Clinton…Time spent around both President Reagan and Nancy Reagan…The guerilla tactic that helped Barry Goldwater Jr win his first election…The importance of a Higher Power in his life… AND apron pockets, Arizona State University, Best Always, brickbats, William F. Buckley, Burbank, John Burton, Phil Burton, cold calls, The Conscience of a Conservative, John Dean, Dwight Eisenhower, Newt Gingrich, S.I. Hayakawa, Carl Hayden, hiding in the bushes, Jewish peddlers, Lyndon Johnson, Chiang Kai-Shek, Jack Kemp, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Lockheed-Martin, the Mayflower, Mitch McConnell, Mike McCormack, the NAACP, Northrup-Grunman, nylon, the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange, Nancy Pelosi, raylon, John Rhodes, Hugh Scott, shenanigans, Janet Travell, Donald Trump, the Urban League, John Van De Kamp, the wild west, Mao Zedong…. & more!

Always reverence God, there is always a reward that comes with us giving God our BEST!

Steve is a Marine Corps veteran with extensive experience in real estate sales, flipping, property management, print manufacturing, and business credit development. He has had a portfolio of more than 300 rental homes. Steve's company, Credit Suite Inc., is now the largest business coaching operation in the United States. Through the establishment of a business credit profile, Credit Suite assists firms in growing, scaling, and leveling up. Steve loves giving business owners actionable advice to help them achieve their potential!Check out @businesscreditsuite on InstagramTo contact Steve you can email him at stephen@creditsuite.comor call at 727-258-5705Make sure you apply for your business credit correctly!! Best Always!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father Knows Best - Always Tell The Truth From-1951 Announcer-Bill Forman Stars-Robert Young, June Whitley, Rhoda Williams, Norma Jean Wilson, Joseph Kearns, Ted Donaldson, Herb Vigran & Barney Phillips   A middle class American Family radio comedy.

We all have different levels of talent, determination, or discipline. This also means that our best looks different from another's best. Our best can also look different depending on the season of our lives. In this episode, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros talk about being aware of doing our best while being gracious to ourselves. They share that sometimes when it seems like we are not moving forward, we just need to weather the storm and let the season pass. Link mentioned: Group Coaching - https://nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/_______________________Website

Excerpts of today's spirited Daily Star Devotion audio podcast dubbed - JESUS CHRIST GIVES THE BEST ALWAYS is by Pastor Mike S. Banda of Glorious Trinity Synagogue (G.T.S) in Accra, Ghana. God is the best giver and He has the best of best for you too in every aspect of your life. Therefore, invite God and come to Him by Jesus Christ who was God manifested in human flesh. The story about Jesus Christ, His Attributes, Power, Dominion, Manifestation etc will never change because He's the same yesterday, today and forever. Invite Jesus Christ into your life, be truly born again, depend on Jesus Christ in His Fullness, His Spirit, Word and Provisions, be full of Him and you will have the best of the best and also be the best of the best because Jesus Christ is the best & further gives the best of the best. It doesn't matter your worse stories, current season, opposition or experiences still invite Jesus Christ because He is able and can turn the worse into best. Don't focus on what's going on or against you to receive the best from because the best of life and all things are always found in Christ Jesus. Have a good relationship with God through Christ to receive the best of all things in Jesus. For all enquiries & related issues. Contact Pastor Mike S. Banda of Glorious Trinity Synagogue (G.T.S), on +233266450929 (whatapps) or thewatered @aol.com.

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How you do anything is how you do everything. Giving your best doesn't mean perfectionism, but it does mean that you don't just do the bare minimum or cut corners. It's not just in the big moments, but rather every little detail of your life. You inspire others to be great when you give your very best.

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God looks at each one of us individually and recognizes our faith, hope, love and courage as individuals! He knows our challenges as individuals and more importantly, knows the BEST solutions for each one of us! There's nothing cookie-cutter about God Almighty! In today's show, we learn the importance of knowing our Word, understanding how the work of the Lord is accomplished, how we can be part of it as well as receive a FULL healing from God Almighty, no matter what the circumstances look like. You're gonna love it!

After not being able to gather in groups for months as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic... a great group of friends got together one incredible afternoon in Orlando, Florida.  I am so happy I ended up recording the sets.   The sets include old tracks, new tracks, timeless anthems and everything in between.  Recorded Live in Orlando, Florida.  Here is part two of two.  Enjoy!  Happy to start putting the pandemic behind us.  Best Always... 

After not being able to gather in groups for months as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic... a great group of friends got together one incredible afternoon in Orlando, Florida.  I am so happy I ended up recording the sets.   The sets include old tracks, new tracks, timeless anthems and everything in between.  Recorded Live in Orlando, Florida.  Here is part one of two.  Enjoy!  Happy to start putting the pandemic behind us.  Best Always... 

There's a tendency most of us have that sabotages our relationships. But overcoming it can change everything. And it's a simple choice we can make every day.

There's a tendency most of us have that sabotages our relationships. But overcoming it can change everything. And it's a simple choice we can make every day.

This episode is a positive theme of taking 2021 by the horns and Creating The Possibilities We Wish To See! I give personal examples from my own life, and encourage all listeners to set goals for all your hopes and dreams, then make a plan to get those goals accomplished in 2021! Let's all Build Back Better! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oluremi-sano/support

Driving change during a downturn I get a chance to sit down and chat with the infamous Rich Batchelor, who is a global Organizational Change Management guru and disruptor. We are always told to embrace change, but COVID-19 has definitely been more than most people have bargained for. Rich and I really get down to talk about how to navigate change, when it’s so disruptive.    How did Covid-19 change you during the downturn? What actions did you take? Let me know in the comments below.   Rich has been successfully delivering change for over 25 years. He is a founding member of the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) and founded the Toronto Change Days conference, a hands-on weekend of fun learning about change unlike any other change conference in North America! He has a masters in change management and is certified in Project Management, Process improvement, Facilitation, HR, Coaching, Counseling and Psychotherapy. He is also a Certified Lego® Serious Play® Facilitator & Workshop Designer, VUCA Canvas accredited, Certified in facilitating organizations through uncertainty and complexity and an accredited emotional culture deck “elephant rider”!   In this episode: The importance of change with people, not TO people We talk about #epicfails Difference between education and training He introduces me to his friend, CARL How to engage people in this virtual world How to do stakeholder management virtually How to have impact & influence How it’s okay to not be okay And so much more   Plus, I share what I’m currently curious about and it’s not quite what anyone expects! Organizational change management is truly an essential business life skill that we should all master. It’ll help build your confidence and become your own secret sauce. Connect with Richard: CapillaryConsulting.com CapillaryLearning.com Twitter: @richbatchelor Twitter: @capillarytweets LinkedIn   I can’t wait to hear your feedback Please stay safe and healthy. Best Always, Sapna   P.s.  Have you checked out the latest FREEBIE? A downloadable Gratitude journal. That way we don’t forget all those amazing things that we are grateful for. I think we’ve discovered a lot.

Hey Innovators, COVID-19 is always on our mind, it’s what everyone is talking about.  We look at the COVID-19 for the things that it took away from us, but what has COVID-19 provided us?  Did COVID-19 actually give us a gift? Is this an opportunity? I sat down with Jessie-Lynn MacDonald. She helps clients break through self-imposed limits, fears, struggles, and challenges and awaken to the beautiful and infinite potential within.  She is brilliant beyond belief! She helps parents, children, individuals, schools & companies, and consults globally.  She’s a well sought out individual.    The Adult ‘Time-Out’ is a Gift! We have a lively discussion about COVID-19 and the impact and she sees this time as an opportunity and a gift! We chat about:  The impact of on our minds, clear blue light versus a snow globe How stress is a love note to your body How to identify stress signals The power of autonomy She gives a big secret! Embracing our inner child How empathy enables us to be more kind & forgiving to ourselves and others Loneliness versus Boredom Value of recognizing ‘grumpy goggles’  And so much more! In fact, I admit that I may secretly want to be a gamer!   We are all going through this change curve differently and it really allows us to become that diamond! I think you’re going to really enjoy this episode. Please stay safe    Connect with Jessie Lynn: JessielynnMacdonald.com | Twitter |  Facebook   Best Always, Sapna P.s.  Have you checked out the latest FREEBIE? A downloadable Gratitude journal. That way we don’t forget all those amazing things that we are grateful for. I think we’ve discovered a lot.

Hey Innovators, Are you finished baking and looking for other ideas to entertain yourself… well… I have the perfect guest.  I get to chat with Julie Shum, who has been a friend for over two decades and she always provides me with the perfect boost of inspiration. I’m so #Grateful for having such a down to earth, inspirational friend. Discover how Julie’s injury led to finding a new hobby that she’s completely obsessed about. How to tap into our inner child to discover other avenues ‘  “I wonder…” The value of not overthinking and just going with the flow Tapping into our creativity through resourcefulness Julie provides ideas from gardening, handwriting, donating hair and so on… Julie has a wonderful outlook on life and always finds opportunities at every twist and turn…  Get ready to get inspired!    Connect with Julie: Instagram: @lovemelettering or @creativesassembly   I think you’re going to really enjoy this episode. Please stay safe  Best Always,Sapna   P.S. Add the hashtag #gratefulmindset and tell us what you’re grateful for.  P.P.S - FREEBIE ALERT - free downloadable Gratitude Journal pdf!  Another great resource, that may tap into a new hobby or interest.

As we all embrace and adjust to the ‘New Normal’, the impact on humankind is going to be instrumental. The biggest thing that we have just been reminded us to stop and be really present.   I was reading a Facebook post and it just summed it up completely. This person talked about how much has changed in three (3) weeks for him. He mentions in this post that 3 weeks ago he was unhappy with his job, overwhelmed with work, wanted to lose weight, canceling on friends to just stay at home to relax, irritated with traffic, talked to his mom once a week, irritated with elevator wait times. His point was that 3 weeks ago, he took everything for granted. Today, he is grateful for his job and how busy it is, how he misses human interaction, he calls his mom every day, and now is afraid to take the elevator. Isn’t this the truth? Three weeks ago all those things that we complained about are now the things that we are grateful for. We are all starting to really gain a different perspective and re-learning gratitude. Could COVID-19 actually kill Narcissism? Narcissism has been growing more and more over the past few years.  The Wikipedia definition of Narcissism is “the pursuit of gratification from vanity or egotistic admiration of one’s idealized self-image and attributes. This includes self-flattery, perfectionism, and arrogance.” Have you ever fallen in love with a Narcissist? You lose yourself in order to feed their ego &  make them happy.  Narcissism has been a social-cultural problem for many years and was growing exponentially, as many people post pictures of their amazing life of perfection to create the illusion of FOMO  (Fear of Missing Out). The world has a common enemy, the COVID-19 virus. Not neighbors.  We all have a shared vision and mission to save lives. Simon Sinek’s book, ‘Start With Why’.has really opened up our eyes to the power of having a shared purpose.  Our worldwide shared purpose is ‘Stay at home and save lives’. We get to be heroes in our own stories. I know that I am so grateful for all the front line workers that are putting themselves at risk every day. This episode is dedicated to the health care workers, pharmacists, those in the food chain supply chain, waste removal services, and all the other front line workers. The stories that I’m reading every day, shows how communities and nations are coming together to solve this epidemic crisis together.  There is no shortage of stories from inspirational to educational.   From neighbors singing for others' lives or recording a YouTube video.  One of my personal favorite YouTube videos is a family’s adaption of a Les Miserables song for Coronavirus. To teenagers & neighbors sewing masks for health care workers and other high-risk individuals. Adopt a lonely isolated grandparent  Toronto Distilleries are repurposing their operations to make hand sanitizers Free grocery deliveries for seniors through so many different groups and neighbors The stories just keep continuing. Check out these 35 stories that Bored Panda released and Solidarity is spreading as the COVID-19 crisis continues What perspective have I gained? For me personally, I’m more focused, more present and putting health first. I have newfound pride when I clean my house, daily. I am so grateful that there are groceries available, that I’m now spending more time on food prep and cooking more with purpose. I want to make sure that I stay healthy, so I am definitely eating cleaner.  It is something that I never had enough time to focus on. I’m less wasteful and only purchase what I’m going to use for that week. I also grocery shop for ten people every week and deliver it to their porches. It provides me with a sense of purpose and protects others.     As a society, we are going to be more: Gaining perspective & resetting priorities – Being in the present Grateful for the smallest and simplest pleasures Strengthening relationships digitally Created a stronger sense of community and neighbors,  We are learning to listen with intent – deepening listening & understanding Learning to be resourceful, not wasteful Kindness & compassion is more there Putting our health & well-being first, so that we always protect others Do you know what the opposite of narcissism is – empathy, compassion for others, humble, modesty, treating others the way they want to be treated? There is no shortage of kindness out there. This is the time, where good will triumph over the bad. Where we all send prayers and love to people, strangers, acquaintances, and loved ones. So, yes. I do believe that COVID-19 will kill narcissism and reset society.  The society transition has already begun. Have you noticed that as a society, we have all changed how we end a conversation – from ‘bye’ or ‘see you later’ to stay healthy & safe? Sending you all lots of love and I really hope everyone stays indoors and safe!    Best Always, Sapna    P.S.   If you enjoyed this, then you may be interested in this episode about the Importance of Gratitude. This is when I learned what the true meaning of gratitude is, you may get a little emotional. P.P.S. Another little gift for you. I’ve created a FREE Gratitude Journal PDF for you to download along with this episode on our website. Be grateful every day, as it really is a gift that will help us continue to evolve humans everywhere. 

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Life is always a rollercoaster! Lately, I’ve been overwhelmed by all the key activities that are in my life. It doesn’t help that I have a heightened sense of urgency. I like to get things done. It’s my favorite mode. Come up with a strategy, a plan to execute and just go! But, how do we deal with the overwhelm? First, let’s define what Overwhelm is. I like to define it as ‘treading water’. You’re doing everything just to keep afloat. We’ve all experienced this feeling. It's just hard to see the forest from the trees. It’s just hard to see the plan/ where you’re going, the ultimate goal.  The truth is the chaos that you’re feeling, is coming from inside. Yup, we have lots of things going on in our heads. We need to find a way to take a breath, prioritize and break them into smaller chunks of activities. It does sound way too easy. But I’m here to take the complexity out of it.   Here are a few strategies: ELEPHANT: First, we need to acknowledge the elephant in the room. Acknowledge that you are overwhelmed. That’s always the first step. UNDERSTAND: Why do you feel overwhelmed? Too much to do? Too much to focus on immediately? Too many backs to back appointments/meetings? Not being able to say No?   BREATHE: Take a big breathe and recognize that everything is fixable and solvable. We just need to figure out our options.  BRAIN DUMP: Write down everything on a list. Just get it all down on paper. Just keep listing things. Whatever is on your mind, just get it out of your head and onto paper. One centralizes list.  NOW: What are the biggest priorities? What are the immediate items that you need to right now?  Not just now, but NOW NOW. When I was working in South Africa, they had three (3) definitions for Now. There was just now, which meant within the immediate future. Then, there was Now, which meant within the hour or so. Then, there was NOW NOW, which meant, drop everything and focus on it now. So, what do you need to do NOW NOW. ACTION: Are there items that you could outsource/automate/not do/eliminate/delegate? I’m a fan of the not-to-do list. My sister is great at this, she looks at her calendar for the week/month and highlights the days that she will need help with the kids. She gets proactive so that she can plan. The other day, I was struggling for time to do the grocery shopping/making a deadline and doing pickups.  So, I got food delivered and decided to grocery shop online for delivery. Boom! #NailedIt! Next…. POWER OF NO: There is a way to say no and it really provides you a way to take control. We often feel guilty for saying NO, but we shouldn’t. We are not saying NO forever, but saying NO for the immediate future. I wrote a blog about HOW TO SAY NO ELEGANTLY. It is often hard to say No, but people will thank you for being honest and managing expectations.    We need to recognize that being ‘Superman’ or ‘Superwoman’ is not about taking on so much.  It’s about leveraging the people & resources around you to drive towards a goal/a vision.    Here are a few resources:  BLOG:  HOW TO SAY NO ELEGANTLY PODCAST EPISODE: I did a podcast episode (E110) with Mr.Productivity himself - E 110: Overcome roadblocks by becoming more productive every day with Mr. Productivity, Mark Stuczewski ARTICLES: Overwhelmed? These 6 strategies may help   Thank you again for your time and I really hope these tips help you. It has definitely helped me more times than I can count! Feel free to share with your friends or others that are struggling.   We all need help and friendly reminders, that we are not alone in feeling this way. Best Always,Sapna

Hey Innovators, We keep hearing the same words over and over again - innovation, innovator, agile thinker, lean startup, design thinking expanding our horizons. Ugh! What on earth does it mean? Let’s go back to reset and define Innovation. Innovation simply means continuous improvement, a way to produce new value. Very different than inventive, where it’s completely new. This is about innovation, taking something existing and refreshing it to provide new elements. This is where we get to be unapologetically curious and look at things with a new set of eyes.     How do you train people to think outside the box? It’s such a mindset shift. When we grow up, we are expected to do certain things (i.e. get married, have kids, get an education, save for the future). What about training people to say that it’s okay to go off course? The best way to really develop thought leaders is to embrace the notion of curiosity. Allow your teams to develop points of views, challenge the norm and provide them with a valued voice.   It’s interesting to me, how the Impostor Syndrome has become a growing syndrome that is impacting so many individuals. Impostor Syndrome is basically self-doubt. We all have this and experience it. I did a podcast episode (E84) & blog about how feeling like an impostor is a competitive advantage. It’s called I’m an Imposter and let me Roar! I’ve also created a Free Imposter Syndrome Cheat Sheet to overcome this self-doubt.  It’s quite the paradox - be adventurous and overcome impostor syndrome, and follow the organizational rules & expectations. Organizations and Individuals need to start to create time for innovation and creativity. We need to get from reactive mode to a proactive mode. The challenge is that we are not given enough time to think, only time to react.  Here are a few tips to slowly start to shift a little bit of your thinking.    The innovator mindset is to  Embrace Curiosity and become a Learn It All - explore different dimensions/avenues.  What tools do you have at your disposal? List them out and also think about the non-traditional tools. Books/podcasts/free webinars/ articles/ talking to people across different industries. You know, I had a client that put me on retainer, just to brainstorm with. She’d have a few ideas and wanted to bounce it off all the wall and see what other elements could give it legs. Don’t dismiss the idea of talking to others and listening to understand where they are coming from.  It might provide the perfect ‘AHA’ moment. Encourage Points of View.  A lot of individuals have thoughts but are afraid to provide their point of view (PoV), because it won’t be inline with the ‘status quo’. Encourage and reward people for having ½ baked points of views. They will gain experience and courage to develop full points of view. No point of view is perfect. Think about all those folks that put out 2020 trends, they are just an opinion, a point of view.  Failure - companies and individuals need to define their tolerance of risk. How far can you go in terms of failure? Encourage people around you to really test early, with minimal risk. Allow people to help develop the idea with you. You can start to test early and re-jig things based on feedback. It’s a perfect way to do a temperature check (just putting a toe in the water, to see what the temperature is).    When developing solutions/services/concepts offer three (3) options. Give something for your leaders to react to. Present a conservative approach, a crazy out of this world approach and a hybrid of the two (2) approach. One of these crazy ideas Management Consultants have been using these approaches for years. Some of these concepts have been re-marketed under the umbrella of Design Thinking. These are classics that have worked for centuries! They just change the names to make them a little more ‘glamorous’.   So, I challenge you. What are you interested to learn more about (Learn it All), what are you curious about? As promised, here is that little gift that I have for you.   FREEBIE ALERT: Free Imposter Syndrome Cheat Sheet to overcome this self-doubt   Thank you so much for your time.  If you know someone that could benefit from this episode/blog, feel free to share with others. Drop me a line anytime, I love hearing from you.   Best Always, Sapna    Links:   4 Steps to Cultivating an Innovation Mindset in Your Organization  I’m an Imposter and let me Roar

This is probably the most overlooked area. We tend to think about interviews in terms of getting a job. How about gathering information that really provides great insights.   I used informational interviews everywhere, not just in podcast recordings. I use this approach everywhere. I use it to build new relationships, to ask for advice & guidance, build networks and it truly helps one see different dimensions and aspects about a particular topic.  It’s an approach that Management consultants have perfected. How many times have you heard “We hired consultants and they just validated everything that we knew.” The difference is that the management consultants go in to chat with people with the intent of gaining information & valuable insights to a particular area and they compare it with other companies/individuals that have faced similar situations/obstacles and/or challenges.  Management consultants often refer to this as discovery questions. There are no shortage of reasons to use this approach.     Here are a few typical use cases: When you start a new department or company, you want to meet some of the key players (also known as stakeholders) to understand the current challenges in the environment. It provides us insights of what these individuals expect of us. Another ‘AHA’ moment  When you have a new business idea or potential concept, many of the innovators on the CanInnovate podcast told us that one of the greatest sources of information. They were able to test whether their idea was a problem or opportunity that others would pay for. Providing insights into their potential go to market, their target market, their key messaging and so on. It provides them with such valuable feedback that allows them to fine tune their business idea and potentially gain a few early adopters. When you’re looking into jobs and want to know about company culture. What a great tool to use to dive in to understand more about the company. People really enjoy talking about the pros and cons of their company, as its an extension of their values. Inspiration & Curiosity. You meet someone that is brilliant and would like to know more about them. They have gotten your attention and you’re curious to know more about them and their journey. Maybe it’s just because you are looking for a little bit of ‘juice’ for inspiration.  All of these different uses, give you an additional benefit. You will get collaboration and actually develop relationships.  People that you’ve engaged, will want to be part of your journey. They are a little bit invested in your success. In my book, Connect The Dots: Turn Strangers into Meaningful Network Relationships, I talk about the study that confirms a positive link between asking for a small favor. It’s called the Ben Franklin effect!  The reason why I wanted to talk about the informational interview, was because this is also part of the overall design thinking principles. Asking “What If’, experimenting and testing early, hearing and understanding (Human Empathy) gathering feedback early in the process, focusing on the user experience mindset and most of all, collaboration. Information Interviews really enables you to humanize the problem/situation and possibly identify additional opportunities by TALKING! There is no shortage of benefits of using information interviews. But, you know me - I like to get tactical. Plan: What do you want to learn about or discover? What is the context the purpose - put together 3-4 questions. Don’t forget that you may need to break down questions into smaller questions to re-frame questions. Think like a journalist. You’re just getting information and looking for little clues. Don’t forget to prepare a little mini-intro about you & what is the objective for the meeting.  Engage: Who are potentially some folks that could give you some of these answers. Who in your network should you engage. FREEBIE ALERT! Connect the Dots Companion Workbook. To help put your networking and objectives into perspective.  This workbook will help you identify who in your network to engage and more importantly, how to engage and what are some topics that you want to talk about. This will help provide you the basis, for your informational interviews. Warm Up: Meet the person and make sure that you take a few minutes to do some warm up questions. Getting to know them. People love talking about themselves. You can ask about how did they get into this field, or what does a day typically look like for them or talk about a hot industry topics. Just make sure you take the time to warm up the conversation.  Conduct:  Conducting the informational interview. Be open to go off script. This is a big challenge for people. The idea is to pick up clues, not to be perspective. You’re trying to discover what you don’t know.  Reflections:  Every time, you do an informational interview - think about did you get the information that you were looking for. You may need to refine and re-frame the question. We need to remember that we just need to get better at asking BETTER questions. By the way, you know I absolutely think Michael Bungay-Stainer’s Book - the Coaching Habit:Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way Your Lead Forever is an essential must read. This book provides such valuable ways to PHRASE questions to get information out. Thank you: I cannot express this enough. We need to take a few minutes to say thank you and be grateful for the time. I did an entire blog post about the value of gratitude. I’ll add it to the show notes. Send a handwritten note or email. Just to thank them for their time and the value that they provided. Do NOT ask for favors.  You’re just starting to build relationships. You can touch base with them, throughout your journey and give them a little bit of an update.   One thing that I’ve learned, is that people want to genuinely help. However, they also want to know specifically what it is that you want. We get so many requests for our time, so we need to prioritize. Don’t ask for 4 hours of their time, ask for 25-30 minutes over coffee and BE SPECIFIC. “I’d like to learn from you, about what it’s like working as a Business Analyst at Company XYZ” or “I’d like to get your advice and perspective, of how to get more hands on experience with Blockchain technology”.  Information Interviews is another essential business life skill. I’ve got some freebies for you. I hope you found this helpful and useful. I look forward to hearing from you. Feel free to share the content with others and leave comments. I love feedback.   Best Always,Sapna    FREEBIE ALERT!  Connect the Dots Companion Workbook.  To help put your networking and objectives into perspective. This workbook will help you identify who in your network to engage and more importantly, how to engage and what are some topics that you want to talk about.  This will help provide you the basis, for your informational interviews. Other links:  Importance of Gratitude 3 steps to a perfect informational interview How to get the most out of an informational interview

I’ll be honest, I’ve always been a Brandon Walsh girl over Dylan McKay! I have to say, I just watched Netflix’s Riverdale episode, and how they honour Fred Andrew (who was played by Luke Perry). I have to say… WOW! They really nailed it! How they handled Luke Perry’s death, was absolutely beautiful. The writers truly honoured Luke Perry and the audience that grew up with him. We got to truly mourn his death (here is a little photo tribute). My sister and I were bawling throughout the entire episode. These writers were definitely thinking with their hearts and that level of empathy was so evident. We actually felt like we attended his funeral and got to say goodbye to him. They invoked so many memories and really helped us along the journey. There were a few hidden surprises, that just took our breath away.   This got me thinking about how this is a great example of design thinking. First of all, we all hear the words design thinking but it’s hard to envision and understand. Design Thinking is Human- Centered design, versus system centered. The Riverdale show writers, really understood their target market. Having all the Riverdale parents being teen idol stars from the 80’s, we know from Luke Perry, Molly Ringwald, Mark Consuelos, Skeet Ulrich, Robin Givens & Mädchen Amick.  They really kept the audience in mind when writing this episode. They really understand & understood their target audience and the different audience personas. Which means that every piece of content speaks to the audience personas. Which is exactly why this Riverdale episode and the funeral of Fred Andrews (aka Luke Perry) was such a big deal. How they handled this so tastefully, will encourage even more loyalty.   Design Thinking provides a hybrid approach to problem solving. It does not just look at data analytics and science, it also uses emotions and intuition. Design Thinking really provides a hands-on-approach to problem solving. Not just researching on a computer or google to problem solve. It wants you to get out their on the field to talk to people to ‘hear’ & ‘understand’. Less talk and more action. It’s an iterative process, where we seek to understand the user, challenge ‘same-old’ assumptions , and redefine problems to identify additional opportunities. Design Thinking is a total shift to the mindset.   There are lots of times that we get caught up in meetings and not actually talking to people that would be impacted. We make decisions without doing early testing. Designing the solution in real-time with the actual end users (aka  people that will be using their solution), is where you will hit that sweet spot.   Here are some tips for you to start to embrace design thinking Know thy audience, including audience Personas – get to truly understand your audience. What are they struggling with? What are worked well before? What doesn’t? Learn from Failures – so try and test early. Get out there and listen and learn. Don’t just sit there and google to do research. Design Thinking goes beyond a computer, it goes back to the basics (pre-internet time). Just get out there and talk to people! Embrace Ambiguity – don’t be afraid of not knowing things. This is where many folks fall victim to ‘Imposter Syndrome’. Look at the gaps and unknowns as clues. Play detective and enjoy the mystery. It will allow you to be open to hearing and exploring new possibilities. One of my favourite quotes “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”― Thomas A. Edison Iterate & continuously improve – don’t develop something and go into a black box, until you finish developing everything. Touch base with your customers/target audiences frequently, grab their feedback to improve things throughout the process. I hope this helps. I’ve also included a free little checklist to help you find questions to gather feedback. Just click here REFLECTIONS AFTER ACTION REVIEW. It takes 10 minutes to do a reflection to thinking.   Let me know what your thoughts are.  Best Always, Sapna

Happy Monday podcast listeners! Great episode here today with Kyle and Jackie O from KISS 1065. Sat down with them when I was in Australia last week and took some live call-ins. Linking the FB Live page below if you want to check it out. Make sure to tweet me @garyvee if you listened to this episode and have any questions Timestamps: 3:15 - Best always wins   10:30 - There’s no pressure to have your life figured out, keep trying things out   14 - Q&A with people calling into the show   21:10 - Q&A part 2 :)

As many of you know, I’ve been working on my networking book. Boy, that’s been a journey of UPS & DOWNS! Fear, Anxiety, Excitement, Dreams, Reality, Unknown.. I’m literally my own 52 Flavors of Emotions. This is what happens, when you do things totally outside your NORM. I’ve always wanted to write. It’s no secret, my grammar sucks most of the time. However,  you can hire editors to make you look like a rockstar!   Which is even funnier because my editor, Barbara, her & I met at a Women’s Digital Networking Event here in Toronto about 2-3 years ago.  We always stayed in touch and meet up from time to time. I really had zero clue that I’d be using her to edit my book. A book was part of my curiosity list and more  importantly, it was on my BUCKET LIST!   I’m happy to announce that the book is in the finalization stages and called CONNECT THE DOTS! How to turn strangers into meaningful network connections. Actually, my eldest niece - the 9 year old, who is a BOOK WORM! I actually call her BELLE (from Beauty & the Beast) came up with the book name! She asked me to explain what the book is about and viola. CONNECT THE DOTS was born!   As some of you know, this book is inspired by my College students. The students each week would come into the class and ask about networking techniques and tactics as they were having very poor luck. I was surprised because I thought everyone knew how to do this. Each class, we’d end up spending so much time on their challenges from confidence issues resulting in that they had an accent, or that English isn't their first language to how to introduce themselves or answer ‘What do you do?’ The book wrote itself throughout the semester.   The goal of the book is to bring the fun and ease back into Networking and to meet interesting people. The book teaches people some techniques to build the natural ease of networking. Too many people hate networking and yet it’s a necessity of life. It’s a necessary life skill as no one gets ahead in life without a little help. The objectives of the book are to provide: Techniques to meet more interesting people How to craft a great intro that generates intrigue in you - and avoid rhyming off your entire CV, yup, we all know people that do that. Ice-breaker for all different aspects of your life (that are not cheesy) Remove the stress of small talk Discover different networking approaches & tactics Engage others in a fun way that is authentically you Build mutually beneficial relationships Be seen as a value creator Develop network roadmap, including leveraging social media I interviewed lots of lots of folks to hear their amazing tips and some horror stories. In fact, some of the horror stories inspired me to write a blog - Am I networking or dating?   I thought in this episode I’d provide some tips, so that you can start to really optimize your networking activities.     Less effort, More results! How to take the Work out of Networking!!!! As my gift to you, I created a little cheat sheet - 10 free tips to optimize the networking benefits to start getting immediate results!   Networking is so time consuming, so why not make it more effective? Many companies prefer employee referrals for internal roles to help them find new fresh talent and make it more enticing place to work. It’s a win-win for organizations. They save on recruitment costs and employees bringing their network to the organization becomes a great retention tool! No one is going to refer someone that they don’t know a little bit or if they can get a sense of who they are and their values. Then, it’s a bit of a game changer.   One key thing is that we often forget that networking is a mechanism to build relationships. We need to let people get to know, like and trust us, before introducing us to people in their network. We are an extension to their brand and their circle of their trust. Networking is a two-way street, a two-way adult conversation.   Common Mistakes Scenario Consider this 1 Networking only when you need it Waiting to build your network, when you need it is a common mistake.  Networking is all about relationships. Relationships take time. We should be networking everyday and building this as essential business life skill. Eating lunch with different people. You can brown bag it 2 Asking for something too soon When you meet someone for the 1st time, do you ask if they can babysit your kids for the weekend? Or borrow their car for the weekend? Asking for something too soon is frustrating for the other person and you’ll get labelled as an opportunists or a used-car sales person. Networking is the beginning of a relationship/conversation. You need to start by giving before receiving to build trust and rapport.   Practice your active listening skills and become curious about them, before you ask for things PROVIDE VALUE 4 Not staying in touch with existing networks This is an often forgotten about area… your existing connections.  Its human behaviour to want something new, instead of looking at the old.  People move to different companies, industries and countries and they’ve increased their network.  There is that age old saying - ‘your net worth = your network’. So, get in touch with people to see how they are doing.   LinkedIn - see how your existing network is doing.  LinkedIn provides notifications of updates Did you forget to add people? I.e. Parent’s friends/ Old Colleagues Existing contact gone very cold? Set up a google alert about them and see when they’ve published something. Use it as an engagement tool. However, people make the same mistakes over and over again. So, I thought I’d create a cheat sheet to help you mitigate this risk and for you to look like a rock star.  I hope you enjoy this freebie and can’t wait to hear your success stories!   CLICK TO GET YOUR FREE CHEAT SHEET HERE   I really can’t wait to hear your feedback and thoughts.   Where to get the book? Amazon of course! The links are in the episode notes! You can get the digital or print version! I’m really excited about this journey!     I’m already thinking about my 2nd & 3rd book and then my dad, even had one that he wants to co-write with me.   Thank you for all your kindness and support. I am truly grateful for each of you!  And even more grateful, if you share this podcast with your friends!   Best Always,Sapna

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Hey Innovators!   This podcast truly started out as a passion project and it’s really one of my favourite things. Everytime I record an episode.. I literally say out loud ‘that I love my job’. I get to learn from smart people. There is a saying that you are who you spend time with. Each episode I definitely become wiser as we get to learn from their insights.     These guests share lessons learned and best practices. Unleashing areas of unknowns. My friend Paul - will laugh when he hears me say this. You know what you know You don’t know what you don’t know But now, we know what we don’t know --> this is the most powerful element.   When we know what we don’t know, our blind spot - no longer becomes a blind spot.  This is exactly what these innovators have done. They’ve shown us different perspectives.     They’ve identified best practices and lessons learned.  Now, we know we need to learn how to implement these into our lives, our business and our careers.  So, we are going to offer masterclasses so that we can all continue to evolve and innovate our own minds.   So, Innovators get ready- you’re going to enjoy this new mixture   We’ll continue to place a spotlight on innovative companies in Canada. We’ll also continue to offer insights on global industry trends. That way, we’ll be more aware of what these industry ‘BUZZ’ words  and what they really mean to. It will give us more foresights on what could potentially disrupt our companies, our businesses and proactively identify shifts in skills and new new opportunities out there. Plus, we are now going to offer these masterclasses, that zone deeper into particular topics so that we can gain tactical knowledge of how to implement things.  For example, mindset. We’ve got an episode that is coming that talks about how to TACTICALLY change our mindset. In fact, on this episode - Ariel literally changes my mindset in a few areas that I’ve been struggling with.  We do a few different exercises that you can also do, while you’re listening. Since recording this episode a couple of weeks ago, things definitely changed and shifted for me. You’ll see! It’s such a powerful episode. In fact, I’m going to get my nieces to listen to it, so that they no longer see boundaries.  It’s a doozy!!!   I truly believe that education and awareness is instrumental in overcoming any perception challenges in our lives, businesses and even our careers.  It’s a perception game.   Plus, we’ll also have Q&A episodes. Where you get to ask your question and I’ll get some answers!   These four components are going to be a powerful blend - consider it a new cocktail mix for us to evolve our different areas of our lives, our careers and business. Spotlight on Innovative companies in Canada Stay on top of global industry trends - the potential disruptors Masterclasses where we gain tactical skills Q&As - where we get to learn from each other   Lots of different things coming.  So - Innovators - get ready to be inspired, gain tactical skills so that we can continue to innovate our lives, our businesses and and our careers.   We are just going to keep evolving and having a lot of fun while doing it!   I’ve also got a new tools page, of where I’ve negotiated some pretty cool discounts from our guests. Some of them are affiliate links.  Feel free to use them, this just help us continue to produce content for free. If you use them, THANK YOU! If not, no worries. We just like to provide full transparency and provide additional options.  You can find them under the resources tab - TOOLS You can also stay in the loop of new things that are going on, with our newsletter.  You can subscribe here. The links is on our home page, about us page and our contact us page!   Drop me a line - I really can’t wait to hear your feedback on the new shifts!  Send me your questions and we’ll get them answered! You can email either myself at Sapna@CanInnovate.io or Claire at Claire@CanInnovate.io   I love this new direction - Cocktail mix. Let the innovation games continue!   Best Always, Sapna

What is GDPR? How to turn GDPR into our next competitive advantage & avoid the penalties! Today, we are talking about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the due date for businesses to be compliant is fast approaching.. May 25th, 2018.   We chat with Dr. Ann Cavoukian who gives us the low-down on the importance of GDPR, the relevance, the implications and some tools that will enable us to be prepared and turn this into our next competitive advantage. Dr. Ann Cavoukian is recognized as one of the world's leading privacy experts. She is currently the Distinguished Expert-in-Residence, leading the Privacy by Design Centre of Excellence at Ryerson University. Her Privacy by Design framework is now the International Standard and has been translated into 39 languages. Dr. Ann Cavoukian has won numerous awards such as Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada Top 10 Women in Data Security & Privacy, Power 50 by Canadian Business, Top 100 Leaders in Identity.   Some highlights: 40% of companies of are prepared for GDPR GDPR will be very positive if you can get ahead of it 92% of consumers are concerned about their privacy and loss of control Consumers don’t want this lack of control Lead by telling your customers that you’re protecting their privacy Make it a win-win prospect, this will build loyalty and customer trust GDPR applies to all 28 EU member countries It’s one overarching regulation GDPR raises privacy dramatically and includes privacy by design Privacy by design is the strongest form of privacy protection because it’s proactive Medical model of prevention Privacy by default, which is the 2nd privacy by design principle is included in GDPR Currently, we need to opt-out, but it’s going to change It says that the companies need to get customer’s positive consent Need to make it clear on how we collect people’s information, what purpose they use it for and the ways in which they process the data Review what you are doing now, identify what customer information that you’re acquiring Consumers now have the right to have their data deleted at any time if they feel that is not required Each element of data collected needs to have a clear purpose and intent, in which consumers have provided their permission Need to get the consent from the customer - need to seek their positive consent Penalties - 4% of your global revenues Imagine 4% of Facebook or Google - it’s going to be billions GDPR is the starting point, but it will impact everyone globally Everyone wants to do business with the EU In Canada, our privacy legislation was pretty good, but now, it’s no now longer adequate. Canadian laws are going to be updated in order to be adequate and consistent with GDPR Personal data is defined as any identifiable information - this includes IP addresses, locations, cookies, preferences etc.. Article: GDPREU.ORG - personal data https://www.gdpreu.org/the-regulation/key-concepts/personal-data/ Do Privacy by Design - do the 7 principles and it will show that you are acting in good faith the be compliant GDPR has been in the process for 5 years, so companies have had lots of time to get ready for May 25th, 2018 deadline GDPR is going to take a hard line on this You can have privacy and marketing and give consumer options Need to revalidate with your existing customers of which data they should be using Shouldn’t be using and keeping personal data forever, we should be purging Security breaches are becoming more and more common Tools: ICO.Org.UK - 12 Steps to take now - https://ico.org.uk/media/1624219/preparing-for-the-gdpr-12-steps.pdf Privacy by Design - Seven Foundational Steps - https://www.ryerson.ca/pbdce/certification/seven-foundational-principles-of-privacy-by-design/ Data Protection Self Assessment - https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/resources-and-support/data-protection-self-assessment/ Direct Marketing Checklist - https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/resources-and-support/data-protection-self-assessment/direct-marketing-checklist/  EU GDPR - https://www.eugdpr.org/ Article: Data Privacy deadline looms in EU, and yes, Canadian business must comply http://business.financialpost.com/executive/many-canadian-organizations-unprepared-for-the-eus-gdpr-compliance-deadline ITPRO Article: GDPR Preparation: 2018 data protection changes - http://www.itpro.co.uk/security/27563/how-to-get-ready-for-gdpr-2018-data-protection-changes/page/0/2 Article: GDPREU.ORG - Personal Data https://www.gdpreu.org/the-regulation/key-concepts/personal-data/ I even published a blog about GDPR CanInnovate Blog-  Check out our new website - NEW WEBSITE: www.CanInnovate.io  CanInnovate also has a new resources & tools page, that provides different offers and discounts. Who doesn't love to save money? http://caninnovate.io/offers/  Thanks again for tuning in! Would love to hear/read your thoughts and feedback. If you get a minute, perhaps even leave a review:) I'm still channelling Gary Vee! Ratings and reviews are my oxygen!:) Talk to you all next week. Best Always, Sapna Sapna@CanInnovate.io 

After finishing a book - "Fred 2.0" by Mark Sanborn - I found a couple of things I wanted to share with you. For this episode - Best Always is a thought that Mark always signs his correspondence with along with his signings of his books - first to wish the person well for them to do their best always, but also to remind himself that is what he wants to always give to others. When he doesn't, he not only let's himself down, but also all of those that depend on him too. What a great reminder - to always do our best... love that! Also, a great story about Eric and mowing lawns... the lessons that we all can get from this one. I hope to share more stories from this book and others for not only do I want to share great information that can make a difference with others, but I also want to share with you the simple fact about how important it is to read. Find me on Facebook always at: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ and on Twitter: @coachtosuccess Look for my website to start having a new look to it too - find it at: http://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/

Nina Amir is known as the Inspiration to Creation Coach. She helps a variety of people including, writers, dancers, conscious entrepreneurs, combine their passion and purpose so they move from idea to inspired action and positively and meaningfully impact their lives, teams, and the world. Nina offers High Performance Coaching services to help her clients learn how to find more clarity, energy, courage, productivity, and influence in their personal and professional lives. This allows them to live and work fully and to achieve their potential. She has provided coaching and training services to authors and bloggers for more than two decades, minored in psychology, and is a certified rebirther. She is a seasoned international speaker, award-winning blogger and journalist, and Author Coach and Trainer. Additionally, she is a nine-time Amazon bestselling author of such books as How to Blog a Book, The Author Training Manual, Creative Visualization for Writers, and Navigating the Narrow Bridge. Resources Nina Amir (Official Site) Books By Nina Amir (Books) Author Training Manual (Book) How to Blog a Book (Book) Creative Visualization for Writers (Book) Nonfiction Writer's University (Site)

This is the seventh in the series of interviews we did with Medtronic's Dana A Oliver. Discussions around his great book Mantra Design: Innovate, Buy, or Die.This entire series delivers IMMENSE value for anyone involved in product development. From lessons for CEOs to "Product Champions" - this is the series for you!You can learn more about Dana A Oliver at www.mantraleadership.com.Share this interview and the entire series with all your folks who want to take an innovative approach to business.I welcome your feedback. You can call or text me at 570 815 1626.Best Always,Marty Wolff, Business Builders Show and President of Marty Wolff Business Solutions, an Executive Coaching firm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the very first time we have done several consecutive interviews with a Business Builders Show guest. Why? Because it would be impossible and unfair of me and our guest Dana Oliver to try to get enough worthy insights into one 20 minute interview.This series is all about how to " Discover the Secrets for Profitable and Lasting Innovation". Dana is the Senior Director of Research & Development at Medtronic's Surgical Technologies ENT / NT division.Dana helped this business unit grow from $100 M to $2 B in just over 14 years.Buy his book for more details "Mantra Design Innovate, Buy or Die! Discover the Secrets for Profitable and Lasting Innovation." You can buy the book and get more information at www.mantraleadership.com.Special thanks to Kevin's Worldwide one of America's largest branded promotional products company for sponsoring the show.. Check them out at www.kevinsww.comYou can reach out to me by phone or text at 570 815 1626.Best Always,Marty Wolff, Host of the Business Builders Show and President of Marty Wolff Business Solutions, an executive coaching business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is not right. It is not fair. This material should not be free. But, lucky as we are, Scott McKain delivers potentially million dollar advice for free in this interview. Listen carefully to every statement Scott makes. It could change the way you do business. Listen carefully for the difference between pizza companies and airlines. What makes them "Distinctive"?Check out Scott McKain on his website www.scottmckain.com.Subscribe to Scott's daily podcast at www.projectdistinct.comYou can can call or text me at 570 815 1626.Best Always,Marty Wolff - Host of the Business Builders Show and President of Marty Wolff Business Solutions, an Executive Coaching Business See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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When it’s time to be ready, are you already ready? Are you creating the conditions to be at your best? There are significant aspects to you being “at your best.” Day in, and day out - at work and in life - people are counting on you to be your best. When you can show up at your 100%, when you can do your best work, when you can be present for those who need you, THAT is when you have your most productive days. In this episode, you'll learn… Did you know that Jason buys coffee for people who’ve been promoted? There is ONE activity you can do, every season, that will help you succeed. Finding out when you’re at your best requires a little bit of time, and one sheet of paper. It’s possible to work smarter, think bigger and achieve more. Instead of wishing things were easier, work on you being better! Please do leave us a question, an idea, a prompt below, so we know what YOU think of this ‘cast. If it’s time to make new habits, you need this podcast. I promise!! Subscribe or Review the Your Best Just Got Better Podcast in iTunes! Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Your Best Just Got Better podcast. Sure, there are many other episodes. Scroll through them (below) and see if there is another one that “speaks” to you.  If this is the first episode you’ve ever listened to, welcome! You can listen to all previous 203 episodes and be one of the first to hear the new episode each week when we publish it. Click here to view the show notes online Click here to subscribe in iTunes Click here to subscribe in Stitcher Radio