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Laura Lynn Morrissey is the Founder of SilverSavvy, a platform dedicated to supporting adults over 60 with curated products, services, and a vibrant online community. With a background in healthcare and financial services, she blends strategic insight with a passion for client-centric solutions. Laura Lynn previously founded Harmony Healthcare, transforming it into a leading home healthcare provider and driving significant growth even during challenging times. At Fidelity Investments, she held senior roles, leading client relationship management and driving substantial revenue growth. Her consulting firm, ClientCarma, has guided startups and Fortune 100 companies through strategic transformations. Through SilverSavvy, Laura Lynn aims to redefine how people approach aging—celebrating individuality, independence, and the power of technology to enhance lives. Laura Lynn's links: Website: http://www.silversavvy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silversavvyagewell/ Facebook: facebook.com/silversavvyagewell LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lauralynnmorrissey Book Recs: https://amzn.to/4hCfyGo Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant https://amzn.to/3UDn7Tl It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy https://amzn.to/3NWnPqY The Impatient Entrepreneur's links: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod Online www.theimpatiententreprenerpod.com Connect with us https://www.theimpatiententrepreneurpod.com/contact Kwedar & Co.'s links: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kwedarco LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kwedarco Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kwedarco YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@KwedarCo Online www.kwedarco.com Connect with us: https://www.kwedarco.com/book-consultation

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In this throwback episode, Patrick Adams dives into the topic of failure. He shares one of his favorite books, It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by former Navy Commander Michael Abrashoff, which tells a powerful story of organizational transformation and innovative leadership. He also explores the decision-making and calculated risks needed to build a culture of continuous improvement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leansolutions/support

In this podcast episode, I sit down with Jerry Fu, a conflict resolution coach dedicated to Asian American leaders in Houston, Texas. Discover Jerry's journey from pharmacist to leadership coach and how cultural nuances impact Asian Americans in leadership roles. They delve into essential mindset shifts from employee to leader, strategies for effective conflict resolution, and the art of navigating corporate politics. This episode is a vital resource for any professional aiming to enhance their leadership skills and understand the dynamics of cultural influence in leadership. To check out, "It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the NAVY", visit Amazon (affiliate): https://amzn.to/4eYRyuR To connect with Jerry, visit: https://www.adaptingleaders.com/ Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd Click here to check out our Amazon product of the day (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3U0Y8sQ We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to check out our e-courses and bookstore here: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shop Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p For audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1F Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphd Follow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blog Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphd Subscribe to our email newsletter: ⁠https://financial-freedom-for-physicians.ck.page/b4622e816d⁠ Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233 Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support

Get ready to dive headfirst into the dynamic world of Produced Water as we kick off our inaugural episode dedicated to this captivating topic on the Scaling UP! H2O podcast. Join us on this thrilling expedition as we journey alongside our esteemed guest, Ivan Morales—a seasoned expert in water treatment and a beacon of innovation. With a passion for practical solutions and a knack for making complex concepts relatable, Ivan is here to guide us through the ins and outs of Produced Water management, making it accessible to all. In this groundbreaking episode, Ivan Morales, known for his contributions to Nalco Water, the International Water Conference (IWC), and the Produced Water Society, takes center stage to share his knowledge about Produced Water with a global audience of water professionals. Drawing from years of hands-on experience and a natural intuition for problem-solving, Ivan breaks down the barriers to understanding, offering practical insights and real-world examples. From navigating EPA regulations to tackling challenges in coal mining and fracking, we're in for an engaging and enlightening ride through the fascinating landscape of water treatment.   What You'll Discover: Navigating EPA Regulations and Produced Water: Dive into the intricate realm of EPA guidelines governing the measurement and treatment of Produced Water. By understanding these regulations, we empower ourselves to ensure compliance and uphold environmental stewardship. Confronting Challenges in Coal Mines: Explore the unique hurdles faced by water professionals in coal mines, where the recycling and treatment of water are pivotal for maintaining safety standards and safeguarding downstream communities. Ivan underscores the imperative of returning water to the environment in an improved state. Embracing Innovation and Technological Advancements: Embark on a journey of discovery as we uncover cutting-edge technologies and collaborative initiatives revolutionizing Produced Water treatment. Ivan sheds light on the promising prospects of element extraction, such as lithium, and the ongoing innovations propelling our industry toward greater efficiency and sustainability.   Episode Highlights: Empowerment through EPA Compliance: Gain actionable insights into navigating EPA regulations, fostering compliance, and contributing to environmental preservation through responsible water management practices. Community-Centric Water Stewardship: Learn how our efforts in coal mines directly impact downstream communities, and discover strategies for enhancing water quality to create a ripple effect of positive change. Innovative Solutions Driving Sustainability: Embark on a journey of innovation as we explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies and collaborative endeavors, propelling us toward a future of sustainable water management practices. Ivan delves into crucial topics such as managing PFAS contaminants, harnessing the potential of recycled water for sustainable practices, and the imperative of accurate measurement in water discharge. His insights into the challenges of treating water from fracking operations and the avenues for technological innovation are both enlightening and empowering. Join us as we embark on this enlightening exploration of Produced Water management, where knowledge is our compass, innovation is our vehicle, and positive change is our destination. Tune in to the latest episode of Scaling UP! H2O now, and let's journey together toward a future of sustainable water stewardship!   Timestamps 01:00 - Trace Blackmore thanks you for participating in the Global 6K For Water this year. Thank you for helping to solve the global water crisis.  6:30 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals  8:30 - Interview with Ivan Morales about Produced Water  48:00 - Drop by Drop With James McDonald  49:30 - Please leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player   Quotes "Produced Water can range anywhere from 1,000 to 380,000 ppm TDS, presenting a vast range of challenges and opportunities to navigate." - Ivan Morales "Whenever we attempt to return water to the ground, the EPA provides the essential framework for doing so responsibly." - Ivan Morales "In the coal mining industry, it's crucial to ensure that all the water we extract is returned in better condition because downstream communities rely on it." - Ivan Morales "Go to the source to understand what is out there. Many people are working together to create a better world, and there is a lot of good news in the Produced Water industry!" - Ivan Morales   Connect with Ivan Morales Website: www.ecolab.com/nalco-water/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ivan-morales-mba-06793b5/ linkedin.com/company/nalco/ linkedin.com/company/produced-water-society-inc/  linkedin.com/showcase/intlwaterconf/  Affiliations: International Water Conference (IWC), Executive Board Member Produced Water Society, Board of Directors Read or Download Ivan Morales' Press Release HERE   Links Mentioned Team World Vision's Global 6K For Water International Water Conference (IWC) Groundwater Protection Council - Produced Water Report New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium Texas Produced Water Consortium The Rising Tide Mastermind Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Submit a Show Idea   Books Mentioned Produced Water Volume 1 by John Walsh Produced Water Volume 2 by John Walsh Hidden Potential by Adam Grant Atomic Habits by James Clear It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain Abrashoff   Drop By Drop with James  In today's segment, I have a challenge for you. I challenge you to test the free chlorine in a cooling tower system IMMEDIATELY after sampling, let the sample sit OPEN for an HOUR, and then test again.  Was there a difference between your two readings? If so, how do you explain this?  If not, how do you explain it? Why is the timing of both the sampling and the testing important when analyzing for free chlorine? Would this apply to testing for TOTAL chlorine, too? How about when testing for bromine, chlorine dioxide, etc.? Why does any of this matter?    2024 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.  

182 - Turn Your Ship Around In this podcast episode, we're delving into the world of leadership, through the experience of a commanding officer plays in shaping the culture and morale of their ship. We will review the book It's Your Ship, Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff. We're exploring how the principle of "ownership" can transform a low-morale ship into a thriving, successful vessel. Captain Abershoff allows his crew to take ownership of their areas of responsibility, allowing them to make decisions and solve problems independently unless it would cause significant monetary loss or harm to the ship or crew. This way, the crew members feel more involved and responsible, which increases their overall morale and productivity. We're discussing how he fostered a sense of community and camaraderie among the crew is vital in improving their morale and productivity. He enabled small gestures, like improving the quality of food or organizing beach barbecues, to make a significant difference in boosting the crew members' spirits. The commanding officer also encourages personal growth among his crew by helping them improve in their areas of interest and promoting them based on their performance. But leadership also means knowing what your company, country, ship, its mission and your boss needs for you to do. You should be aware of their goals in order for the ship to fulfill those goals and to create trust between you and the leadership. Once you have built that trust, you will have more ability to make changes for your team. We're examining some of the challenges and potential pitfalls of this leadership style. While it successfully turned the ship around, it created some animosity among other ship commanders who felt threatened or uncomfortable with the unconventional approach. The commanding officer reflects that he could have been more diplomatic in dealing with his counterparts and built bridges instead of alienating them. In conclusion, a commanding officer, family leader or any leader can significantly influence their team's morale and productivity. Fostering a sense of ownership, community, personal growth, and fun can profoundly impact the team's performance. https://www.mikeabrashoff.com/ https://startwithsmallsteps.com/182-turn-your-ship-around/ Jill's Links https://abetterlifeinsmallsteps.com https://affiliate.notion.so/NorthwoodsJill https://affiliate.notion.so/NorthwoodsAI https://www.youtube.com/@startwithsmallstepspodcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smallstepspod https://twitter.com/SmallStepsPod Email the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.com

At thirty-six years old, Mike Abrashoff was the most junior officer in the Pacific Fleet when he took command of the near-worst performing ship. Twelve months later, using the same crew,  USS Benfold was the best ship in the entire Navy. His story is legendary. Captain Mike Abrashoff is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Prior to commanding USS Benfold, Mike served as the Military Assistant to Secretary of Defense William J. Perry. He has  authored  four books. His first,  "It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy," sold more than 1.4 million copies. This inspiring Episode is for every individual and organization looking for practical and usable ways to take performance to new heights. In Mike's case, he realized that before the ship's performance could change, he had to change his leadership style. 

‘Sales is not just an art form, it's also a science' is a belief that this week's guest has built a successful career on. Along with his sleeves-up, hardworking approach to leadership, it becomes apparent why he has achieved success as a leader and mentor. Ben Dorks, CEO of Ideagen, joins Gareth to discuss his incredible journey from deciding that he wanted to pursue a career in sales aged just 14, to setting up a company with his brother and ultimately stepping into the role of CEO in 2018. In this episode, Ben uncovers the importance of building a transparent work culture that does NOT include a glass ceiling, being an authentic leader and ensuring that he avoids burnout to always be the best version of himself. Ben also candidly unpacks how he has helped evolve Ideagen into a market leader in the compliance solution world, and one of the UK's most recent Tech Unicorns. With fascinating insights on the critical importance of delegation, and the necessity of always having good people around you, this episode uncovers the secrets of what it means to be a successful CEO. Time stamps What does good leadership mean to Ben? (02:00) Success in Sales (04:28) Early milestones (09:25) The Adventure of Acquisition (13:25) Advice to young entrepreneurs (17:45) Everyday AI (22:15) Becoming a CEO (26:05) The key to good delegation (28:17) The evolution of AI in the compliance world (31:33) Avoiding burnout (35:10) Productivity advice (36:16) *Book recommendations*  Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella  Hit Refresh: A Memoir by Microsoft's CEO: Amazon.co.uk: Nadella, Satya: 9780008247652: Books / It's Your Ship by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy: Amazon.co.uk: Abrashoff, Captain D Michael, Author: 0352719502246: Books / The New Power Base Selling by Jim Holden The New Power Base Selling: Master The Politics, Create Unexpected Value and Higher Margins, and Outsmart the Competition: Amazon.co.uk: Holden, Jim, Kubacki, Ryan: 9781118206676: Books 

What did Captain Abrasshoff mean by stating. "If a rule doesn't make sense, BREAK IT"? How did Captain Abrasshoff transform the liberty privileges for his sailors in Dubai? When is violating Navy regulations the RIGHT thing to do?

"Show me someone who has never made a mistake, and I will show you someone who is not doing anything to improve your organization." "Every admiral says our people come first, but few back those words with actions." "If all you give are orders, then all you will get are order takers."

Michael Abrashoff is a former U. S. Navy captain and Author of his book, “It's Your Ship”.  In today's episode Mike shares how he transformed the ship and the crew from being one of the worst performing in the fleet to the best. We explore the counter-intuitive practices he implemented, mistakes he made during his leadership journey, the importance of culture, and why putting people first is always the best solution for success. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Namely, the all in-one HR solution that makes life easier for your employees, your boss and you! Get a Free Month of unlimited access at Namely.com/FOW today! ------------------ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.  ________________ Over the last 15 years, I've had the privilege of speaking and working with some of the world's top leaders. Here are 15 of the best leadership lessons that I learned from the CEOs of organizations like Netflix, Honeywell, Volvo, Best Buy, The Home Depot, and others. I hope they inspire you and give you things you can try in your work and life. Get the PDF here. --------------------- Get the latest insights on the Future of Work, Leadership and employee experience through my daily newsletter at futureofworknewsletter.com  Let's connect on social! Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmorgan8 Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacobmorgan8 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jacobm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuturistJacob

What You Can Learn From F-15 Pilots & Military Leadership with Scott SniderScott's a former Major and F-15 fighter pilot in the US Air Force and is the CEO/Co-Founder of Proven Behavior Solutions. Scott is a gentle soul as a leader and this conversation was amazing for the leadership lessons that generalize from the military: from the "direct orders" fallacy to continuity playbooks to creating a culture of direct feedback earned from trust. Enjoy, kind listener!ResourcesScott on LinkedInProven Behavior SolutionsTwo books I reference:It's Your Ship: Management Techniques From the Best Damn Ship in the Navy (Captain Michael Abrashoff)Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and WinSponsored by ElementRCM 

Daniëlle Keeven, VP Finance at Paddle, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about leveraging technology to turn your Finance function into a trusted advisor to the business. Here is what they talked about: Why Danielle joined a start-up/scale-up? What does Paddle provide? What's the problem Paddle is solving?  What makes Paddle different from many payment or Finance infrastructure providers? In addition to payment flows, what else can be automated and how? How do you see the impact of automation on jobs in Finance? Aren't most of Finance jobs routine and therefore destined for extinction? What's your technology angle? Tell us about your scale-up journey so far – how do you deal with going international? How do you make money?  How big is your team, and where are you based? Recommended book on leadership: It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy What's the best way to reach out: Daniëlle Keeven (Linkedin)

This week, the theme is people and culture.In this episode we talk about:The great resignation - 11 consecutive months of over 4 million resignations per monthWhy people are demanding flexible working conditionsHow is entitlement culture affecting your business and why is it a big deal?How much does losing an employee really cost you?The bigger your business gets, the more critical company culture becomesAnd Much More!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Take this quiz to see how you score on the 7 critical areas of business finance.The average score of a CEO generating 8-figures or higher is 84%. Think you can beat them? Go here to find out.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books Mentioned in this Episode:Sam Walton : Made in America My Storyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Sam-Walton-Made-America-Story/dp/0553562835/Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Winhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/B015TXS2Q6/Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Titan-Life-John-Rockefeller-Vintage/dp/1400077303/Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKEhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-NIKE/dp/1471146723/The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groupshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/1847941273/Dream Manager, The : Achieve Results Beyond Your Dreams by Helping Your Employees Fulfill Theirshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Dream-Manager-Achieve-Results-Employees/dp/1401303706/It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Your-Ship-Management-Anniversary/dp/145552302X/Links Mentioned in this Episode:The Support Challenge Matrixhttps://www.theleadershipcoaches.co.uk/post/leading-with-support-and-challenge

What does it mean to "Look for results, NOT salutes" in the Navy? Why should the commander eat last? Who are your VIPs? What can the LESSER RANKS teach the commander? VISIT Captain Abrashoff's Site

What happens when you wait for BUREAUCRACY to act? How should MID-LEVEL MANAGERS view their role in the Navy or any organization? What responsibility can being the BEST carry? How can creating TRUST and raising MORALE help make you money in and out of the Navy? VISIT Captain Abrashoff's Site

What is "AGGRESSIVE LISTENING"? How do you build rapport with subordinates in and outside of the NAVY? How can EFFICIENCY boost Navy readiness? Is "knowing your people" an asset? What do disagreeable personalities bring to the table? VISIT Captain Abrashoff's Site

In this episode I finish talking about the Military Leadership Books Every Correctional Leader Should Read.  In Episode 30, I covered Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Lief Babin.  In this episode, I talk about Left of Bang by Patrick Van Horn and Jason Riley.  This book will help you hone your intuition and your understanding of human behavior.  A must-read for anyone working in prison.  Have you ever stood mainline and thought "It's too quiet."  This is the type of intuition that prevents problems before they happen.The last book is It's Your Ship by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff where he details the leadership approach that encourages letting your staff do their job.  Find what they are skilled at and let them shine.Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your LifeIt's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy Support the show

What does Simon Sinek say about a company? How do leaders avoid taking ethical "shortcuts"? How do leaders set A tone of optimism or pessimism? What is the "Sunday school standard?" How do "self promoters" sabotage their careers in the Navy and all other organizations? What is the one signal a manager needs to send?

Learn about Captain Abrashoff's Macedonian heritage! What values did Michael's parents instill in him? How did Michael struggle in the Naval Academy? What were the early days of his navy career like? Whop were Michael's role models? What does "Trading pageantry for performance" mean? How can you, as a leader, create a work environment of " RELAXED DISCIPLINE" ? VISIT Captain Abrashoff's Site

What are the TOP FIVE reasons people quit in both the navy and the private sector? What does is mean to "See the ship through the EYES of the crew"? How can the crews' insights be MORE profound than the captain's? How can "toxic positivity" destroy morale in the workplace? VISIT Captain Abrashoff's Site

Who are the LEADERS within this conservative movement paving the way to save this country? How did Jenny's restaurant experience parallel to the US NAVY? Why is Jenny trying to prepare YOU to be the best leader in your home, community, and workplace? VISIT Captain Abrashoff's Site

Daniel Coyle shares many simple–yet highly effective–actions any team can take to foster a cohesive, positive culture. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Four simple actions that establish deep connection 2) The top thing that builds trust 3) How to craft a mantra that truly resonates Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep765 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANIEL — Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects, which was made into a movie starring Keanu Reeves. Coyle was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and now lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife Jenny, and their four children. • Book: The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups • Book: The Culture Playbook: 60 Highly Effective Actions to Help Your Group Succeed • Website: DanielCoyle.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Bic pens • Study: The Robbers Cave Experiment • Book: It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff • Book: The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Ari braves the wilds of Texas, Chris is joined by Greg Peccie, Curator of Mammals at the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens! Greg shares how his animal career started (as it does for so many of us) with a moment of awe at Sea World, how his leadership skills grew during a long stretch at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (where he became the life-long mentor to Chris' wife, Bethany) and his excitement to work with the team at his new job. Greg talks about the importance of clear expectations and accountabiliy, the dangers of "overshooting your joy," his goal of never becoming 'the creepy curator,' and helping people to become the leaders they wish they'd had. Didn't want this one to end - we'll have Greg back soon for sure! Have a question or something you'd like us to discuss on the show? Let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com! Resources from the show: Simon Sinek resources for leadership: http://www.simonsinek.com It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy - by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff Strengthfinder - by Tom Rath and Don Clifton

Rob Monaci is an accomplished executive with extensive business experience across a broad range of industries and organisations. With more than 30 years of engineering and construction experience, he has built his career on a practical approach to project management and a strong customer focus.Rob Monaci joined Georgiou in 2015 as an Executive General Manager responsible for establishing and growing a presence for Georgiou in the civil engineering market in New South Wales. In July 2018, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer, replacing the inaugural CEO John Georgiou who held the position for 20 years.Georgiou has delivered profitable growth in the past three years whilst building a strong reputation for delivering quality construction to meet client expectations in a collaborative manner. Internally, Rob's focus has been on people, their career development and championing Georgiou's Indigenous and diversity strategies with a strong focus on equity not equality.Previously with John Holland Pty Ltd as the General Manager, Mr Monaci has also held senior leadership roles with Thiess and BIS Industrial Logistics.In this episode, you'll gain insight to:Doing the best by people, with your peopleSustainably growing businessBringing out the potential in othersGenerating high performance teamsLeadership lessons and advice to navigating turbulenceKey CEO operating principles and valuesAnd moreResourcesGood to Great - Jim CollinsIt's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by by Captain D. Michael AbrashoffShoe Dog - Phil KnightShow notes:If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn.Don't forget you can also join the Facebook community to be part of the growing family of constructors who chose exceptional futures.

In the first part of this two-part episode of The Idealcast, Gene Kim speaks with Dr. Ron Westrum, Emeritus Professor of sociology at Eastern Michigan University. His work on organizational culture and his contribution of the Westrum organizational typology model have been instrumental in understanding what makes a high-performing organization across industries. For decades, he has studied complex organizations from medicine to aviation to the nuclear industry.   In part one of their conversation, Kim and Westrum talk about the stark contrast between NASA’s highly experimental culture of the Apollo space program versus the highly compliance-driven culture of the US Space Shuttle program, and Westrum’s opinions on how to bring that experimental culture back. They also discuss the origins of the Westrum organizational typology model and some of the insights that led to it. Finally, Westrum shares what organizations should do when things go wrong in complex systems.   ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Ron Westrum is Emeritus Professor of sociology at Eastern Michigan University. He holds a B.A. (honors) from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago.   Dr. Westrum is a specialist in the sociology of science and technology and complex organizations. He has written three books, Complex Organizations: Growth, Development and Change; Technologies and Society: The Shaping of People and Things, and Sidewinder: Creative Missile Design at China Lake. He has also written about fifty articles and book chapters. His work on organizational culture has been valuable for the aviation industry and to medical safety, as well as to other areas of endeavor. He has been a consultant to NASA, the National Research Council, and the Resilience Core Group. He is currently at work on a book on information flow cultures.   YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT   Why much of the body of knowledge around safety culture came from sociology as opposed to psychology. How Westrum views the stark contrast in NASA between the highly experimental culture of the Apollo space program versus what has been characterized as a highly compliance-driven culture of the US Space Shuttle program. Insightful and useful opinions on what would be required to bring that experimental culture back in NASA. The origins of the Westrum organization typology model and some of the insights that led to it. Why Westrum views the notion of a technical maestro important to get the desired outcomes. What Westrum thinks should ideally happen when things go wrong in complex systems.   RESOURCES   State of DevOps Reports Westrum organizational culture The study of information flow: A personal journey by Ron Westrum Sidewinder: Creative Missile Design at China Lake by Ron Westrum Complex Organizations: Growth, Development and Change by Ron Westrum Normal Accidents: Living with High-Risk Technologies by Charles Perrow Crew resource management or cockpit resource management (CRM) The Human Factor in Aircraft Accidents by David Beaty Naked Pilot: The Human Factor in Aircraft Accidents by David Beaty United Airlines Flight 232 Cockpit Voice Recorder Database Captain Al Haynes' 1991 lecture at NASA Ames Research Center It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Michael Abrashoff Apollo 13 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster Space Shuttle Columbia disaster CBS News article: "Readdy says 'no rationale' for spy satellite inspection" Apollo 13 (1995) - Square Peg in a Round Hole Scene Health inequalities among British civil servants: the Whitehall II study by Jane Ferrie, Martin J Shipley, George Davey Smith, Stephen A Stansfeld and Michael G Marmot Facing Ambiguous Threats by Michael Roberto, Richard M.J. Bohmer, and Amy C. Edmondson DevOps Enterprise Summit Virtual Nasa Cut or Delayed Safety Spending by Stuart Diamond Mars Curiosity Rover Landing Space 2015 How Apple Is Organized for Innovation by Joel M. Podolny and Morten T. Hansen Arthur Squires The Tender Ship: Governmental Management of Technological Change by Arthur Squires Jacob Rabinow

From worst to first … Former Navy Captain Mike Abrashoff took a ship plagued by low morale, high turnover and abysmal performance evaluations and transformed it to rank first in its fleet. In his discussion with host Charles Mizrahi, Abrashoff reveals how he did this — and how he uses the very same principles to help businesses achieve their goals. Topics Discussed: Hard Work Prevails (00:02:25) Excellence Without Arrogance (00:09:39) Common Sense (00:14:00) Captain of the USS Benfold (00:17:10) A Game-Changer (00:23:51) “We Control Our Own Destiny” (00:27:41) Making a Shift (00:29:36) A Change in Culture (00:34:16) Beyond the Navy (00:37:34) Listening Aggressively (00:42:38) Starting a Culinary School (00:48:34) More From Mike Abrashoff (00:52:43) Guest Bio: Mike Abrashoff became Commander of the USS Benfold — considered one of the worst ships in the U.S. Pacific Fleet — at just 36 years old. With Abrashoff in charge, a shift began. And in just 12 months, the Benfold was ranked No. 1. The former Navy captain attributes this to hard work, excellence and a change in culture. Abrashoff now shares his methods for success as a speaker, and through works such as his best-selling book, It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy. Resources Mentioned: ·      https://www.amazon.com/Its-Your-Ship-Management-Anniversary/dp/145552302X (It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy) ·      https://www.apgleadership.com/ (APGLeadership.com) Don't Forget To...  https://the-charles-mizrahi-show.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe to my podcast! ) Download this episode to save for later  Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!   Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/1729783

Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I’m fortunate to have another amazing guest. Captain Mike Abrashoff is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a former Military Assistant to Secretary of Defense, William J. Perry. At thirty-six years old, Mike was the most junior officer in the Pacific Fleet when he took command of the near-worst performing ship, and twelve months later the USS Benfold was the best ship in the entire Navy. He established a set of management principles he calls the Leadership Roadmap. Mike is the author of three books. His first book It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy, was a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller, and his other two books, showed how Mike’s leadership principles have been put into action by organizations everywhere. Mike is a highly sought after keynote speaker for audiences to ramp up organizational performances. Mike tells us about his background, and the events that led up to his command of the USS Benfold. Even though things weren’t always successful for Mike, one thing that came out in his book is, “Every time things didn’t work out perfectly for him, he learned from his mistakes.” Dr. Orsini talks about how we can learn so much by watching people who are good at what they do and about how being a genuine person builds trust. Mike tells us about how he started by interviewing and getting to personally know every sailor on his ship which enabled him to connect with them. We hear an amazing story about a sailor and the rusty bolts. We learn about the most four powerful words in the English language that he said to his sailors, “What do you think?” Mike talks about getting over his own self-confidence and becoming more confident as a leader. He shares his advice on establishing trust if you’re in a leadership position. He tells us about having a disciplined process to get employees to want to stay, and Dr. Orsini makes a point to say, “Communication is a return on investment.” If you have to have a difficult conversation with your boss, Mike gives advice on how to start that conversation. We end with Mike telling us the most difficult conversation he’s ever had to have, Host: Dr. Anthony OrsiniGuest:Mike AbrashoffFor More Information:The Orsini WayThe Orsini Way-FacebookThe Orsini Way-LinkedinThe Orsini Way-InstagramThe Orsini Way-TwitterIt’s All In The Delivery: Improving Healthcare Starting With A Single Conversation by Dr. Anthony OrsiniResources Mentioned:mabrashoff@apgleadership.comMike Abrashoff LinkedinMike Abrashoff TwitterIt’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain D. Michael AbrashoffThe Orsini Way- Podcast: Episode 116 - Stephen M.R. Covey

On today's show, Sean talks with Michael Abrashoff. In this episode, Michael talks about the leadership principles he relied on to transform the USS Benfold, and how we can use those same principles to improve our own leadership skills.In 1997, Michael took command of the USS Benfold, one of the poorest performing ships in the US Navy at that time. In a few short years under his leadership, it became one of the best performing ships in the fleet. Michael also wrote a book about his experience titled “It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy.”. It's gone on to become a best-seller. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:How Abrashoff “turned around” one of the lowers performing ships in the US NavyThe importance of getting your team to take “ownership” of the business or organizationWhy being liked by your people isn't as important as being respectedWhy Abrashoff interviewed all 310 men and women on his shipWhy driving for “one percent better each day” and then letting compounding do its thing can be so effectiveHow to achieve great goals by small, constant, measured, daily improvementWhy the more command Abrashoff gave up the more command he got over his shipWhy Abrashoff banned all meetings one day each weekWhy leaders should always eat lastBOOKS AND RESOURCES“It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy.” Aegis Performance GroupAll of the HSA benefits. None of the hassle. Make the most of your health savings account with BendHSA.Capital One. This is Banking Reimagined. What's in your wallet?Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.CONNECT WITH MICHAEL ABRASHOFFMichael's Twitter AccountMichael's WebsiteGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: Sean@TheInvestorsPodcast.comWebsite: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I address the topic of failure.  One of my favorite books was written by Michael Abrashoff, a former Navy Commander.  He wrote the book, It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy, a story of organizational transformation and innovative leadership. In this episode I talk about decision making and risk necessary to create a culture of continuous improvement.  Enjoy!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leansolutions/support

In the fire service, we have a designated hierarchy of rank. The influence of this chain of command is supposed to be followed up and down. However, what happens when people in the high ranked positions are a big reason why people are feeling disenfranchised down the chain? We look to our leaders to set the tone for the organization and help with disbursement of information as well as morale. Can you imagine William Wallace riding on his horse at the battle of Stirling, and instead of rallying his countrymen and talking about freedom, he says, “Eff morale!” In today’s episode, I will talk about how our culture in the fire service is being neglected and becoming stagnant and toxic, what we can do about it, and I will provide you with three simple things you can do every day to set the tone for a healthy culture. -- IGNITEd Firefighter Podcast Facebook Community IGNITEd Online Shop Braveheart: Speech at Stirling It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ignitedff/message

Click to Subscribe Subscribe Today: Read some of the top self defense and shooting books while you are stuck at home during the lockdown. Most of us have extra time right now.  I’m no different.  I’m reading extra.  What about you?  Are you reading?  Doing something productive to better yourself during this time or just scrolling through social media mindlessly and endlessly.  Here is a list of the best books that have helped shape me and change my life.  Check out the list.  Get them on audible, kindle, or dead tree.  These are the kind of books that can make you better. I challenge you to read or listen to a book off of this list in the next week and not be better. Announcements Upcoming Courses Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner.  When I need ammo, it’s where I go.  Check it out.  Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 60 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership   Book List: Top 3 Self Defense Books  The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker  Explains that Sixth sense, where it comes from, and how you can develop it. Most importantly not to ignore your gut feelings Left of Bang: The Marine Corps’ Hunter Program Can Save Your Life by Patrick Van Horne and Jason A Riley  Notice Normal / Base line of things When things are abnormal react before you get ambushed Dangerous Personalities: An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People by Joe Navarro  What people out there are dangerous and how to spot them Gives you practical checklists to know if someone in your life is a danger to you Bonus: Jeff Cooper Principles of Personal Defense  $75! The original awareness and mindset book Color Codes for conditions of awareness; this is where it came from   Top 3 Shooting Books No Second Place Winners by Bill Jordan  You want to know what fast and training can really do He talks about mindset and a training mindset Real World Survival by Walt Rauch  Chapter 2; Other Humans is worth whatever this book costs Real look at fights and what you can do Thank God I had a Gun by Chris Bird  Stories of people that actually got into a gun fight and how they won, lost, got lucky, and survived or didn’t Chris interviewed people involved and their family and friends to get the “rest of the story” when it comes to a gun fight BONUS: Kill or Get Killed by Rex Applegate  $55 What a WWII commando can teach you about winning fights Must read for anyone in military or law enforcement You will learn mind set and what it took to win on some of the most horrific battle fields ever   Life Top 3 Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod  Win the morning, win the day 5 things you can and should do everyday before you do anything else The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins How to overcome the hardest challenges in life, Getting moving Plus a lot of other things from her other books are sprinkled in here to help you understand yourself and win at life The Richest man in Babylon Want to win with money; change the way you think about it with this list of fables from ancient Babylon Biggest Lesson; pay yourself first before bills or anything else BONUS: Over the Top by Zig Ziglar Classic stories of how to win and have a great life told by a master story teller Bonus 2: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Everything in life is a negotiation Splitting the difference is like wearing 1 black shoe and 1 brown shoe   Top 3 Leadership  It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Michale Abrashoff The worst ship in the Navy went to the best ship in the Navy by this commander implementing simple leadership principles If you are a leader anywhere, your family, work, anywhere, this should be mandatory reading.  If every leader was like this, every team would be amazing Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink Everything is your fault, everything is under your control, take responsibility and fix it You should own everything in your life, even the things you can’t control, and then make it better The Mission, The Men, and ME: Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander Simplest leadership principle ever This is a short easy read that will help you problem solve anything in your life BONUS: The Program: Lessons from Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High Performance Leaders and Teams by Eric Kapitulik About building culture and teams Set the culture of your work, your family, and yourself    Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben

This week, Misty & Lisa review the Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times business bestseller It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, former commander, USS Benfold. Captain D. Michael Abrashoff is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and was a military assistant to the former secretary of defense, the Honorable Dr. William J. Perry. Abrashoff left the Navy in 2001 and became the founder and CEO of Grassroots Leadership, Inc., in Boston.  We cover each of the chapters in this It's Your Ship Book Review, including: Take Command Lead by Example Listen Aggressively Communicate Purpose and Meaning Create a Climate of Trust Look for Results, Not Salutes Take Calculated Risks Go Beyond Standard Procedure Build Up Your People Generate Unity Improve Your People’s Quality of Life If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. You can also visit the author's website here. And don't forget to subscribe to, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!

Many of us have created our own set of principles we use to guide how we lead. In this Jam Session episode, I talk with Mike Kosikas, Director of Talent Development and Operational Excellence for a medical device company, as he shares his own three guiding leadership principles: 1) Quality of Life, 2) Compensation, and 3) Development Key Takeaways:Your employees don’t care about how much you know until they first know how much you care As a leader, you can directly impact quality of life - for better or worse Frequent check-ins with your team can positively impact their quality of life Compensation is closely tied to either building trust or losing trust When discussing compensation never get baited into comparisons      The toughest part about developing your people is trying to find where opportunity meets desire Developing your people involves a huge investment in time, level setting, and providing the path forward with the right resources There is more value in being viewed as a collaborator instead of a transactional leader Developing your employees involves knocking down barriers so that they can run faster Leadership Resources: On Leadership (https://amzn.to/39HgtSG) , by John Wooden  It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy, 10th Anniversary Edition (https://amzn.to/39DCVfv) , by Michael Abrashoff  Principles: Life and Work (https://amzn.to/2QNCUgn) , by Ray Dalio 

Mike Abrashoff (@itsyourship) is a former Naval Commander, leadership and teamwork expert, and author of the New York Times bestseller It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy. What We Discuss with Mike Abrashoff: Why leadership style matters and organizational culture is everything. How to know when it's appropriate to break the rules and favor innovation over tradition. When to challenge your superiors, and how to do so without endangering your career. How to earn the trust of your superiors so they come to rely on you and trust your judgment. What it takes to foster learning and innovation among the ranks of people conditioned to just follow orders. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/231 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Better Help offers affordable, online counseling at your convenience. If you're coping with depression, stress, anxiety, addiction, or any number of issues, you're not alone. Talk with a licensed professional therapist for 10 percent off your first month at betterhelp.com/jordan! Nobull makes training footwear, apparel and accessories for people who train hard every day and don't believe in excuses. Visit nobullproject.com/harbinger to get your simple, durable, and functional gear today! Vincero Watches creates exceptionally crafted watches, and it does it without breaking the bank. Get 15 percent off your entire order with code JORDAN at vincerowatches.com! Does your business have an Internet presence? Save up to a whopping 62% on new webhosting packages with HostGator at hostgator.com/jordan! Saving money on your car insurance is easy with Progressive. It's an average savings of $699 a year for customers who switch and save! Get your quote online at Progressive.com and see how much you could be saving today! Mind Pump is an online radio show/podcast dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information. It is sometimes raw, sometimes shocking, and is always entertaining and helpful. Jack up your ears with some Mind Pump wisdom here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here...

Takeaways Understand How Your Prospect Makes Money: You already know how your company makes money and you already know how you make money once your company makes money. During the sales process, if you really dig in and figure out how your prospects make money, then you can sync your offering with their real incentives. It truly doesn’t matter what you sell if you can figure out how your offering impacts their revenue engine. That’s the key. Put Yourself Out There: Your network is not just going to build itself. You have to commit time in a given week or month outside your organization. Think about it just like you would building your pipeline. Who are the top 3-5 people you’d like to know? Reach out to them and ask for coffee or for lunch. Be genuine in your reasoning and figure out how you can provide reciprocal value. This effort you put in now will pay off in spades for a long time to come. Own Your Day: It’s been mentioned a few times on this show but understanding your own process and the things that make an impact or crucial to real success. Get organized and plan your day intentionally. Block on time on your calendar to do the things you know need to get done and don’t let the 5-10 minutes between meetings get wasted with goofing off because you can’t get any “real work” done in that short of time. Also, at the end of each day, recap the day and plan for what is going to happen the following. Full Notes https://www.salestuners.com/amy-appleyard/ Book Recommendations It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Michael Abrashoff The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Sponsor Costello - What if every sales rep inherited the habits of your best rep? With Costello, they do.

As almost nothing significant can be achieved individually anymore today collaboration is the front and center of challenges the modern companies face. Petter Abrahamsen, the former commander of the Norwegian Navy, talks about motivations and the methods of building teams in the military world. He also shares his thoughts of the ingredients necessary to make empowerment become a reality rather than only round words. Important links The Art of Action: How Leaders Close the Gaps between Plans, Actions and Results Hardcover by Stephen Bungay It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by D. Michael Abrashoff Godfoten (in Norwegian) by Nils Arne Eggen

I'm pleased to be joined by an ROTC member and future member of the United States Air Force. We talk about everything leadership and hopefully you get some value out of it. Make sure you share this episode with your friends and family. Maybe they can get some value out of this as well! A book that Ryan recommends for leadership is called It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by D. Michael Abrashoff Captain.

Welcome to another episode of the The Leader Manager Coach Podcast. On this episode of Leader, Manager, Coach Rob tackles the subject of Ego. How to fight your ego and build character and develop strength and humility. Ego is notoriously hard to define, but very easy to spot. Ego can mean an outsized sense of self importance, a malignant self absorption or an inherently entitled person or someone who believes they are better than others. Ego creates a lack of empathy a lack of humility and makes teamwork very difficult or even impossible. Understand the pride before the fall syndrome, and if things are going well remember to ground yourself as your own success is not down solely to yourself. Rob touches on why you should not to take yourself too seriously and learn to lighten up, and you will become a much better person. Discover how to channel your ego in the right way, to improve yourself and be humble. Learn how renowned coaches such as Bill Belichick use ego to benefit and channel it into a larger purpose, to win and why It is not about the narcissistic self. Rob discusses the need to fall in love with the process and love the plato, how to stop seeking constant results and understand that the process is what will elevate your growth. Growth doesn’t occur in the presentation of an ever growing line. But also be wary of swelling your ego, as it only identifies individuals and is destructive to the unified approach of team, we all know is successful. If we can control and manage our egos we will all be in a better place. KEY TAKEAWAYS As soon as your ego gets in the way, you loose. Ego is your inability to control your emotions. In Order to achieve success, take your eyes off of yourself and onto someone else. Serve others and build your value. It’s not how you win that counts, it’s the win itself, the result. Zone in and achieve. What we can’t do is master a physical skill at a drop of a hat, we live in a world of instantaneous information and gratification you have to learn to cherish misery. There’s nothing wrong with being the best that you can be, become egoless and achieve to the best of your abilities. BEST MOMENTS “Ego is an evil thing, humility though is the way to build confidence and ego is a hugely dangerous thing in this sport” Frank Shamrock ‘Boxing Source’ “Your worst enemy is your Ego” John Frusciante “Your ego can become and obstacle to your work, if you start believing in your greatness, it is the death of your creativity.” Mariana Abramovic “Your eyes are fixed on the world, not on yourself or your ego” Robert Green “You won’t make it far if you have a big ego” Greg Jackson “The best fighters are the most humble, your ego will keep you out of the zone” Sam Sheridan “Perfectionism is the ego’s wicked demand, using pleasure instead of process” “High level leaders are self effacing individuals who deflect adulation, yet who have an almost stoik resolve to do whatever it takes to make their organisation great.” Jim Collins “Identifying personal ego is soaring off the branch upon which we sit, and getting increasingly anxious about the impending crash.” “When you don’t dig your heels in and let your ego into entrenched positions, from which you mount vigorous and irrational defences you can navigate life in a much more agile way and humility for me has been a great relief.” Dan Harris VALUABLE RESOURCES Ryan Holiday - Ego Is The Enemy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591847818 Robert Green - The 50th Law - https://www.amazon.co.uk/50th-Law-Robert-Greene-Collection/dp/1846680794 George Leonard - Mastery: The Keys to Success And Long-Term Fulfillment - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastery-Success-Long-Term-Fulfillment-Plume/dp/0452267560 Marvin Hagler vs Alan Minter Cal Newport - Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/0349411905 Captain D Micha Abrashoff - It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy -  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Your-Ship-Management-Techniques/dp/1594831963 Dan Harris - 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works - https://www.amazon.co.uk/10-Happier-Reduced-Self-Help-Actually/dp/1444799045 Daniel James Brown - The Boys in the Boat - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boys-Boat-Daniel-James-Brown/dp/1447210980 ABOUT THE HOST Rob Ryles is a UEFA qualified coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-league and grassroots levels with both World Cup and european Championship experience. CONTACT METHOD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rob.ryles.14 LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robertryles Music by Dewolf - www.dwolfmusic.com Support the show.

Takeaways Understand How Your Prospect Makes Money: You already know how your company makes money and you already know how you make money once your company makes money. During the sales process, if you really dig in and figure out how your prospects make money, then you can sync your offering with their real incentives. It truly doesn’t matter what you sell if you can figure out how your offering impacts their revenue engine. That’s the key. Put Yourself Out There: Your network is not just going to build itself. You have to commit time in a given week or month outside your organization. Think about it just like you would building your pipeline. Who are the top 3-5 people you’d like to know? Reach out to them and ask for coffee or for lunch. Be genuine in your reasoning and figure out how you can provide reciprocal value. This effort you put in now will pay off in spades for a long time to come. Own Your Day: It’s been mentioned a few times on this show but understanding your own process and the things that make an impact or crucial to real success. Get organized and plan your day intentionally. Block on time on your calendar to do the things you know need to get done and don’t let the 5-10 minutes between meetings get wasted with goofing off because you can’t get any “real work” done in that short of time. Also, at the end of each day, recap the day and plan for what is going to happen the following. Full Notes https://www.salestuners.com/amy-appleyard Book Recommendations It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Michael Abrashoff The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Sponsor Costello-What if every sales rep inherited the habits of your best rep? With Costello, they do.

If the Command and Control management style is like the British Armada then do dev managers need to be a lot more like pirate ship captains? Jeff Maxwell is an application architect with experience in Fortune 100 corporations, a longtime software developer and lifelong Oklahoma State Cowboy alumnus. Jeff was a prior guest of Hello Tech Pros on episode 2 where we discussed Productivity and how Jeff took a $1 million project and reduced the team size from 25 to 4 people by restructuring the requirements document into bite-sized tasks. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/jeff-maxwell-leadership/ Key Takeaways You're not a leader if you're not listening to your team. Leaders who are very non-technical in a very technical field can be challenging to work with if they are command and control driven and don't solicit feedback from the team. Developers are really good problem solvers. Leadership needs to identify those who are great problem solvers and empower them to make creative solutions. Managing developers is like herding cats being a captain on a pirate ship. Developers crave adventure. They don't want to follow rules that have no purpose or add value to the current situation. They respect leaders who have hands-on experience and lead from the front lines. Each ship and each captain had their own set of rules or Pirate Code. Can't light a candle after 9pm at night. If you're going to smoke or drink you must do it above deck after 8pm. Each man gets a vote. You must keep your pistols and cutlass (skills) ready for war. The person who forsees the first sail gets the best weapons. The captain is elected by the majority of the crew. The musicians get to rest on Sunday but have to take requests on all other days by the crew. The captain has to understand every aspect of the ship and what each role entails. Each dev team should create their own Pirate Code and swear an oath. Coding standards. SDLC process. Culture standards.   Resources Mentioned HTP-2 Scaling Down a Team to Get Results — Productivity Tuesday with Jeff Maxwell It's Your Ship: Management Techniques From the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff (Listen on Audible)   Sponsors Burdene.com - SMS text-based bot for taking notes and getting reminders. HelloTechBook.com - Get a free audio book from Audible.