Podcasts about Core values

Welcome to another episode of Expert To Authority Show, brought to you by http://gtex.org.uk/, I am your host, Simone Vincenzi, The Experts Strategist, and this is the podcast for experts who want to become the ultimate authority in their niche while making an impact in the world.We have created the Webinar Conversion Kit where you will get access to:The High-Converting Webinar FrameworkBONUS #1: High-Converting Webinar Slide TemplateBONUS #2: Pitch and Follow Up TemplatesBONUS #3: High Converting Webinars Case StudiesBONUS #4: Our Trello Webinar ChecklistAll of this for only £29.99 for a limited period of time.Click here to download.https://webinarconversionkit.com/Today I have the pleasure to interview  Tim ChimoyJoining me is Tim Chimoy, founder of Germany's leading solopreneur community, the Citizen Circle. Since 2015, Tim Chimoy has brought together over 1,500 members, created spaces for authentic connection and personal growth, and helped shape the landscape for digital nomads and entrepreneurs across Germany. From his unexpected journey as an architect to becoming a pioneer in community leadership, Tim Chimoy shares the philosophies, values, and lessons learned from nearly a decade at the heart of one of Europe's most impactful networks.In this episode, we talk aboutThe Power and Importance of CommunityChallenges and Needs for SolopreneursPhilosophy and Core Values in Community BuildingConnect with Tim ChimoyLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-chimoy/Website: https://www.citizencircle.de/To become a GTeX Member, Apply here:https://gtex.events/call -------To receive daily support in your coaching and speaking business, join our private Facebook Group EXPLODE YOUR EXPERT BIZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/explodeyourexpertbiz/-------Take a full business assessment for free to have absolute clarity on your business with the EXPERT BIZ CHECKLIST.http://bit.ly/expert-biz-checklist-podcast------Also, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any other episode.  If you want to reach out to me with your questions, you can email me at Simone@gtex.org.uk that comes right to my inbox.

Assessing your team's culture is an important step for your culture's future development. Jason discusses best practices for assessing the culture and leading real change. View Full Show Notes Here: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/assessing-your-team-culture/ Jason breaks down the critical architecture of a comprehensive cultural audit, explaining how elite teams can move beyond superficial surveys to actively calibrate their organizational environments. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: Why do so many organizations excel at collecting workplace data yet consistently fail when translating those metrics into meaningful execution? In this episode of The Thermostat, Jason V. Barger breaks down the structural gap between simply "taking the temperature" of a workforce and actively "setting the temperature" for future growth. He explores why standard digitized employee engagement surveys often fail when deployed in isolation, and details a holistic methodology designed to map pain points and optimize organizational workflows. Moving past automated human resources checklists, Jason defines a robust, three-angled strategy for a comprehensive cultural audit. This framework blends organization-wide quantitative surveys with deeper cross-functional interviews and executive vantage point discovery sessions. By constructing a participatory assessment process rooted in active listening and clear forward plans, leaders can avoid employee cynicism, secure long-term buy-in, and successfully position corporate culture as a non-negotiable strategy. Essential listening for C-Suite executives, operations directors, and culture transformation advocates committed to leadership in teams, this episode offers a practical blueprint for turning baseline diagnostics into an active, high-performance roadmap. Episode Notes & Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: Jason introduces the essential requirement of evaluating your current corporate state before designing a future trajectory. [00:01] Calibrating the Thermostat: A milestone reflection on 335+ episodes and the ongoing commitment to breathing good oxygen into global workforces. [00:02] Authentic Algorithms: Why genuine human feedback is critical in the age of automated bots, and how listeners can help amplify positive leadership messages. [00:03] The 6 A's Framework: An overview of change management theory and the circular roadmap of Assess, Align, Aspire, Articulate, Act, and Anchor. [00:05] The Survey Trap: Examining why many companies get stuck in a passive loop of "taking the temperature" without ever building a real operational strategy. [00:08] The Cultural Audit Blueprint: How to design a holistic evaluation process using quantitative surveys to isolate trends across all departments. [00:09] Cross-Functional Layers: The power of structured qualitative interviews with multi-tiered representatives to extract deeper frontline insights. [00:10] Senior Leadership Vantage Points: Leading discovery sessions with the executive tier to target pain points and align baseline data with macro visions. [00:11] Core Values as Tools: Parallels between precise, actionable cultural language and utilizing assessment data as a living mechanism rather than a decorative poster. [00:13] Pillar 1 - Participatory Inclusion: Ensuring every employee feels their voice is an essential building block of upcoming operational pivots. [00:14] Pillar 2 - Active Listening Posture: Overcoming survey fatigue by transparently synthesizing, contextualizing, and sharing assessment results back with the workforce. [00:15] Pillar 3 - Decisive Action Plans: Activating the remaining 6A phases to turn qualitative benchmarks into sustainable corporate habits. [00:16] Strategic Inquiries: Jason outlines strategic closing questions to ponder for leaders preparing to gauge their team's current landscape. Key Takeaways for Leaders: Move Beyond Metrics: Avoid institutional cynicism by ensuring that every culture or engagement survey is instantly paired with a visible strategy for operational action. Holistic Diagnostics: Build a multi-angled cultural audit that checks automated survey data against deep cross-functional focus groups and executive roundtables. Foster Active Ownership: Build a highly participatory assessment process where frontline teams realize they are active co-creators of the target organizational temperature. Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Connect: Subscribe to our channel: Make Your 2026 Effective!  Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason

Jon Benson — the inventor of the video sales letter and a copywriter responsible for over $1 billion in revenue — joins the show to explore what happens to human creativity as AI takes on more of the work. Jon shares how he accidentally stumbled into copywriting, why ethical persuasion rooted in personal values outperforms manipulation, and how he's built a system of AI "clones" that handle everything from sales pages to email sequences. He explains the frustrating reality of training AI to write like a human (hint: it hates commas), why knowledge remains the ultimate competitive advantage, and how the window to get ahead of the AI wave is closing fast. If you're an entrepreneur wondering where to start, this episode will show you exactly what's possible — and what's at stake if you wait. New sponsor alert: Jason Gagne's Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN Video Chapters 0:53 — Intro & Sponsor: Good to Go Body 90-Day Program 2:11 — Meet Jon Benson: Inventor of the Video Sales Letter 5:33 — Ethical Persuasion: Writing to People's Core Values 8:03 — How Jon's AI System Works (and Why AI Is So Stubborn) 11:02 — Eliminating AI-isms: Making Copy Sound Human 17:03 — The Role of Humans When AI Can Do Almost Everything 22:43 — Getting Started: youcloned.ai Free PDF & Tools 27:13 — The AI Timeline: You Don't Have a Year 33:10 — The Conversion Lab: Weekly Coaching with Jon & His Wife 36:19 — The Future: Hyper-Personalized Marketing & the AI Economy Links & Resources

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Today I'm talking to Matt King, CEO of GoBundance, host of The Matt King Show, and Chief of Staff for a family office managing high-level investments and operators. Matt is about to ride a bike 2,000 miles from Mexico to Canada while giving away $1 million to people in overlooked communities across America. We get into how he thinks about balance, why he believes entrepreneurs should stop chasing net worth and focus more on cash flow, and what he's learned reviewing financial statements from ultra-high-net-worth investors. We also talk about how GoBundance scaled from a small mastermind into a 900-member community without destroying the culture, the investing mistakes he sees over and over again, and why the best operators are usually the people willing to admit they don't have all the answers.   Key Takeaways with Matt King (02:11) The Highest-ROI Skill (03:14) Why Balance Is Overrated (06:31) Prioritizing What Matters (08:52) Scaling Without Killing Culture (13:58) Genuine Contribution  (19:20) What Great Investors Do Differently (23:48) Managing High-Ego Entrepreneurs (25:48) How Family Offices View Risk  (31:23) The Red Flags That Kill Deals  (35:33) Riding 2,000 Miles & Raising $1M (49:46) Play Calling for Your Life (52:03)  Non-Negotiable Recovery Habits  (53:46) Empowering Kids with Core Values (55:37) The Amputee Who Wouldn't Quit (57:18) Advice for New Entrepreneurs   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4T-DXZ-HnSg     Let's Connect: Website | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook

The Rebbe emphasizes that in shidduchim, one should focus on core values like fear of Heaven, Torah, and mitzvos, rather than secondary conditions. He also urges setting fixed times for studying Chassidus and maintaining the three daily study portions instituted by the Previous Rebbe. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5535

In this episode, Jason explores a critical question for leaders: are your company's core values truly operationalized? It's not enough to have values posted on the wall, they must actively guide hiring, discipline, decision-making, and daily operations. What you'll learn in this episode: How to assess whether your core values are truly reflected in your operations and systems. The difference between core values and aspirational values, and why both matter. Practical examples from Lean systems on embedding values into daily work. How operationalized values drive real results, transparency, and team enjoyment. Are your company's values just words on a wall, or are they driving the decisions and behaviors that define your culture?   If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

Core values sound simple until you try to use them to lead a team consistently, especially when things get busy or uncomfortable. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt explains how to turn core values into daily decision-making tools with Heather Crockett, coach at ACT Dental. You'll learn how to make values behavioral and observable, build them into your communication rhythms, and use them as a practical filter for hiring, accountability, and tough leadership calls. Listen to Episode 1049 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:Core values only work when they drive daily behavior, not when they're just words on a wall.Values must be actionable and observable so the team can interpret and apply them consistently.“Core values without function” shows up as subjective interpretations, inconsistent culture, and leaders hesitating to hold people accountable.Make each value behavioral by defining what it means, documenting examples of how it shows up, and listing the results when it's alive and well.Operationalize values by embedding them into hiring, onboarding, daily huddles, weekly team meetings, monthly check-ins, and quarterly planning.Use values as the decision-making filter for real-time issues like scheduling, finances, patient care, and team dynamics to reduce decision fatigue.Hire and evaluate people on two criteria: they get results and they fit your core values, using tools like a Right Person, Right Seat scorecard.Snippets:00:00 How to turn core values into daily decision-making tools.02:10 Why core values matter only if they drive behavior.03:10 Why vague values (like “excellence” or “integrity”) don't work as daily tools.04:30 What “core values without function” looks like inside a practice.06:10 How to make values behavioral with definitions, examples, and outcomes.08:00 Using “anti-values” and standout team behaviors to clarify what you want.10:10 Putting core values into systems and communication rhythms.12:10 Using huddles and team meetings for value shout-outs and accountability.18:00 Using core values as a daily decision filter to reduce decision fatigue.22:10 Heather's final takeaways on visibility, systems, and reflection.23:50 BPA tools mentioned: Identifying Core Values, bringing values alive, Right Person Right Seat scorecard.Guest Bio/Guest Resources:Heather Crockett is a Lead Practice Coach who finds joy in not only improving practices but improving the lives of those she coaches as well. With over 20 years of combined experience in assisting, office management, and clinical dental hygiene, her awareness supports many aspects of the practice setting.Heather received her dental hygiene degree from the Utah College of Dental Hygiene in 2008. Networking in the dental community comes easy to her, and she loves to connect with like-minded colleagues on social media. Heather enjoys both attending and presenting continuing education to expand her knowledge and learn from her friends and colleagues.She enjoys hanging out with her husband, three sons, and their dog, Moki, scrolling through social media, watching football, and traveling.Resources mentioned in this episode:Identifying Your Core Values (exercise outline): https://www.actdental.com/hubfs/Identify%20Your%20Practices%20Core%20Values.pdfBPA tool on how to bring core values alive:https://www.actdental.com/free-resources/how-to-bring-your-core-values-aliveRight Person, Right Seat scorecard:https://www.actdental.com/blog/2-key-tools-for-accountability-successMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:The Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

In this episode of Coffee with Kirk on the Pregnancy Help Podcast, Kirk and Jennifer Walden discuss how strong core values create a healthy ministry culture. From integrity and encouragement to communication, loyalty, and humility, they share practical insights on building stronger staff relationships that ultimately lead to better care for clients and a healthier organization. Kirk Walden's latest book, Saving Samaria is available now! Click here to order! Click here for Kirk's Substack Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Politics affects your pockets.In this powerful and polarizing episode of Inside the Vault, Ash Cash sits down with former Dalton, Illinois Mayor and current South Fulton Commissioner candidate Tiffany Henyard for an unfiltered conversation about power, voter suppression, party loyalty, smear campaigns, and what it really means to lead under pressure.Tiffany opens up about:• Why she left the Democratic Party• The caucus election controversy she says cost her re-election• Why she's running as a Republican in a majority-Black district• Whether Black voters should rethink voting as a “bloc”• Redistricting, voter ID, and political division• Why she believes politics has become “PoliTricks”• The economic issues impacting South Fulton right now• Property taxes, public safety, education, and economic development• What she would do differently if elected CommissionerThis is not a surface-level conversation.This episode challenges assumptions about party alignment, identity politics, and whether emotional voting is hurting our communities.Agree or disagree — you need to hear it.

Mike Chaput returns to Sales & Cigars to continue the conversation around leadership, culture, and why core values must go far beyond posters on the wall. In this episode, Walter Crosby and Mike dig into the real role values play inside a growing company—and what happens when leaders unintentionally create behaviors they never meant to encourage. Mike shares how nSight's early values around humor and fun sounded positive on paper, but eventually created fear, embarrassment, and resistance to admitting mistakes. The discussion explores why values should align with strategy, how culture impacts operational performance, and why leaders must actively model the behaviors they expect from their teams. This conversation is practical, honest, and highly relevant for leaders trying to build healthy accountability without losing connection and trust.   Episode Highlights Why many companies misunderstand core values Mike's early "life raft exercise" for defining values How humor unintentionally created unhealthy cultural behaviors The rubber chicken story and the impact of public embarrassment Lessons from lean thinking and Edwards Deming Why fear destroys operational improvement How respect became foundational to nSight's strategy Why core values should evolve as the business evolves The importance of making values memorable and teachable nSight's RSVP framework: Respect and Connect Servant's Heart Value Value Progress Over Comfort Why leaders must adapt to the values first The difference between a workplace family and a high-performing team Why accountability and connection must coexist   Key Takeaways Core values should support strategy Values are not just words that sound good. They should reinforce the behaviors required for the business to succeed. Culture can create unintended consequences Even positive-sounding values can create fear, avoidance, or unhealthy team dynamics if they are not examined honestly. Fear prevents improvement Organizations cannot solve problems when employees feel unsafe admitting mistakes or identifying issues. Respect must come before humor Fun cultures work best when people first feel respected, safe, and valued. Leaders must model the values Core values are not just expectations for employees. Leaders must demonstrate them consistently themselves. Accountability and connection belong together Strong cultures balance caring deeply about people while still maintaining standards and honest feedback.   Who Should Listen CEOs and founders refining company culture Leaders implementing EOS or operational frameworks Managers trying to improve accountability and trust Entrepreneurs building teams through growth and change Sales leaders focused on culture-driven performance   The Sales Integrator Community Invite Exclusively for salespeople and sales managers who are looking for an edge. For those sales professionals who want support in getting their questions answered by someone who has learned the hard way over 40 years. Free forever. Special badges created for the first 250 founding members. Join the Sales Integrator Community   Subscribe to Sales & Cigars If you want real conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, culture, and building companies with intention, subscribe to Sales & Cigars on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. The only smoke we blow is from cigars.

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Sartre famously argued that we are absolutely responsible for ourselves, our actions, and our choices. In contrast, many people blame the world, society, and others for their problems. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how responsible you should be.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com 

Welcome to the weekly podcasts from Senior Pastor Neil Cameron and Apex Church. We believe in relevant, life-changing teaching and application of the Bible. Hear the inspiring messages from our Sunday services and special events.

What does it mean to truly lead not just in a boardroom, but in your relationships, your family, and your own inner life? In this deeply moving episode, therapist and host Molly Carroll sits down with Thomas Droge, executive coach, Chief Mindfulness Officer, mindfulness speaker, and author of The Leader Within, to explore the practices that create real, lasting transformation.Thomas brings over three decades of integrated medicine, qigong, meditation, and contemplative work into a raw, honest conversation about shadow work, living your core values, the healing power of human connection, and what happens when life cracks you open without warning.You'll hear Thomas share the moment his wife came out of surgery paralyzed — and what that crisis revealed about love, presence, and showing up. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, disconnected, or searching for deeper meaning in a noisy world.Topics covered:Shadow work and embracing your "evil twin"How to identify and live by your core values (the precepts practice)Leadership as a human skill — for parents, teachers, and everyday peopleThe psychology of not wanting to be a burdenAncient wisdom for modern mental healthMindfulness in the workplace and startup cultureFinding your path when the template doesn't fit

? You switched from ChatGPT to Claude and nothing changed. You built a Custom GPT and it still sounds like a robot. You are not bad at AI. You just have not built your AI Brain yet. This is the episode that answers how to make AI sound like you. The fix is not a smarter tool or a cleverer prompt. The fix is one master file you build once and use everywhere. Timestamps: [00:00] — The Marco Polo that started this episode [01:30] — What 'how to make AI sound like you' actually means [03:00] — The four building blocks every AI platform gives you [07:00] — Why projects, styles, instructions, and memory sit empty [08:30] — What an AI Brain actually is [10:30] — Magai mention (30% off link in resources) [11:30] — The warning before you build — garbage in, garbage out [13:00] — Six steps to build your AI Brain [17:30] — The read-out-loud test [18:30] — Why your AI Brain is a living document [19:30] — One thing to do this week + Jumpers CTA In This Episode You'll Discover How to make AI sound like you in any platform — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or whatever drops next The four building blocks every AI tool gives you to load YOU into (and why three of them sit empty in most accounts) What an AI Brain is, what goes inside it, and why it is the single most important asset you will build this year The six-step process to build your AI Brain from the content you have already created The simple read-out-loud test that tells you if your AI Brain is actually working About This Episode This is the episode that answers the most-asked question Bella gets right now — how to make AI sound like you. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with the tool, the prompt, or the project. It has to do with the one master file every small business owner needs to build before anything else. Bella Vasta has been helping pet business owners and small business owners scale their operations for over a decade, and she now teaches AI fluency to the same audience that built Jump Consulting into a leading voice in the pet industry. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Magai — 30% off all major AI tools in one place     Free 20-minute call with Bella   The Jumpers Mastermind  George B. Thomas master prompt: It's more than just grammar and your voice. It is deeper. Here is an example…. You are going to act as my personal interviewer and reflection coach. Your goal is to help me identify and define my 7 Core Values, 7 Core Mindsets, and 7 Core Beliefs that can guide the building of my digital clone.Please follow these steps carefully:1. Ask me one reflective question at a time. Do not move to the next question until I've answered.2. After each answer, ask a short follow-up to go deeper or clarify.3. Keep my answers simple, conversational, and human. No jargon.4. At the end of the full interview, create three separate draft lists:• Top 7 Core Values (what I stand for and won't compromise on)• Top 7 Core Mindsets (how I approach life, business, and challenges)• Top 7 Core Beliefs (what I teach, repeat, and want others to carry with them)5. Use my exact phrasing when possible so the lists feel authentic to me.Interview FlowStep 1: Core ValuesStart with: “Let's explore your core values. What principles do you try to live by, no matter what?”Then ask 5–7 follow-ups like:• What would make you walk away from a client, even if it cost you money?• When do you feel most proud of yourself or your work?• What do you want humans to always experience when they work with you?Step 2: Core MindsetsTransition with: “Now let's uncover your core mindsets. How do you naturally think about challenges and opportunities?”Ask 5–7 follow-ups like:• What's your first thought when something goes wrong?• How do you keep moving forward when things feel overwhelming?• How do you think about growth—personally and in business?Step 3: Core BeliefsTransition with: “Finally, let's capture your beliefs. These are the truths you share again and again.”Ask 5–7 follow-ups like:• What lessons do you repeat so often your friends or clients could quote you?• If you could leave one message behind for your community, what would it be?• What do you believe about humans, business, or life that guides every decision you make?Wrap UpOnce I've answered all the questions, create my draft lists of 7 Core Values, 7 Core Mindsets, and 7 Core Beliefs.Label them clearly. Keep the language simple and human, like I'd actually say it.I hope that gives you something to think about and I hope I explained it enough  Bella's blog on setting up Claude properly   RELATED EPISODES Episode 433 Episode 435 Episode 444 Episode 464 Connect with Bella Website Sessions with Bella   The Jumpers Mastermind   Subscribe to Bella in Your Business   Bella's Website   Find Bella on Instagram and Facebook — search Bella Vasta   Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I make AI sound like me? A: You build an AI Brain — a single master file containing your voice, beliefs, vocabulary, stories, and stances. You upload that file into Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or any AI tool, and the output instantly sounds like you. Switching platforms without an AI Brain does not change the output, because the new tool is just another empty container. Q: What is an AI Brain? A: An AI Brain is a portable markdown file that holds your full voice and identity. It includes your pillars, beliefs, vocabulary, forbidden words, stories, and registers — how you talk to clients, how you talk to peers, and how you talk on stage. You drop it into any AI platform and that platform instantly knows who you are. It lives in your Google Drive or Dropbox so you can use it everywhere. Q: Should I use Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini to make AI sound like me? A: The platform matters less than what is loaded inside it. Bella recommends Claude for written content because it is the strongest writer, but the AI Brain strategy works in ChatGPT (Custom GPTs), Gemini (Gems), and Magai equally well. If you want to test all four without paying four subscriptions, Magai gives you one login for all of them. Q: Why does my Custom GPT still sound like a robot? A: Because the project is empty. A Custom GPT, Claude Project, or Gemini Gem is just a container. Without an AI Brain loaded inside it, the AI has nothing to draw on except generic training data. You did not load YOU in. You loaded a business card. Build the Brain first, then build the project on top of it. Q: What are the four building blocks of any AI platform? A: Projects (Claude Projects, Custom GPTs, Gemini Gems), Styles (Claude Styles, ChatGPT Custom Instructions, Gemini Gem instructions), Project Instructions (the rules inside a single project), and Memory (universal memory across the platform plus project memory inside one workspace). Most small business owners only use one of these. Filling all four is the difference between AI that sounds generic and AI that sounds like you. Full Episode Transcript I got this DM last week and this pet sitter was so excited because she was like, I finally switched to Claude. She's been hearing me talk all about how Claude is so much superior in terms of writing and thinking to ChatGPT. She couldn't wait to finally tell me that she's done all this stuff, that she uploaded her website, she's created her projects. She did everything that I basically had talked about in my last blog. where I explained the whole difference of it. And then she's even in the mastermind where I went into a whole hour of like specific things of tips and tricks for Claude, okay? So she was on fire, she was totally excited, but I felt bad because I had to kind of slow her down. she wasn't like, she wasn't using AI, she was really just. changing apartments and stay with me here. It was like she was coming from ChatGPT and just mooch like changing the address on an empty apartment. Empty. OK. Like same four walls, same bare floors, brand new logo. Like but if you've ever built a custom GPT and it still sounds like a robot or if you've ever switched platforms like. three times or you're trying to go between all of them and you feel like they just all don't know about you. This is the episode for you today. I'm going to go through all of it and make sure that you understand that when you put something into AI how it should literally sound like you and not AI. People should be like, how are you working so much? Like how are you doing so much? Because they don't even know that it's AI that they're getting from you. All right. In today's episode, I'm literally gonna talk all about your AI brain. My name's Bella Vasta, and this is Bella in your business. Let's get into it. Today, I'm gonna give you a name for a thing that's been missing from your AI setup. I've taught you the technicalities of it, and I've given you the overview of it, right? But today, we're gonna talk about your AI brain. And as far as I'm concerned, I think I'm the only one that's coined this term. It is one file. It contains you. All right. It travels with you across every platform. I'm talking Gemini. I'm talking Claude. I'm talking ChatGPT, Perplexity. And it is the single biggest reason why your AI is going to start sounding like you. Or it's going to keep sounding like garbage, which hopefully you're a jumper that's not going to happen for you because you got me and you got a year and a half worth of podcast episodes at the very least or almost 40 trainings inside of the mastermind. So let's get into it. All right. Because the next 20 minutes, you're going to understand what your AI brain is and why three out of four AI features you're paying for are simply empty, probably. And exactly how you need to build yours. Now, let me just tell you one thing. If you are getting value from this show, please hit subscribe, please, and please give us a rating. I would love that so much. It would really help me.

Send us Fan MailIs it possible to “breathe one's last”  without regrets, big or small? Best-selling author and behavioral change expert Karen Salmansohn thinks so. Her latest book, Your To Die for Life: How to maximize joy and minimize regret before your time runs out, offers some ideas and protocols that just might do the trick. Join podcast host Jane Trombley and Karen as they discuss the book's key message: the importance of Core Values as an antidote to late-in-life or even deathbed regrets. How did Karen uncover the core values? By identifying some key regrets and reverse-engineering them into strategies to help avoid the most common, our hustle, hustle lifestyle“A lot of people work too hard,” said Karen. “We worship productivity.” But there's a cost.“At your funeral, nobody's going to get up and read your LinkedIn profile,” Karen continued. “You won't be remembered for the work to attain status, or outward success. It will be the stories where you showed your Core Values - how you treated people, how you listened, and your kindness.”That's how we all want to be rememberedShow NotesLinks:yourtodieforlife.comSubstack: standupphilosoper@substack.comKaren's Books on Amazon:Your To Die For LifeThe Tibetan Book of Living and DyingSupport the show

Most students start their personal statement by asking, “What should I write about?”That's the wrong starting point.In this episode, Steve explains why the topic is not the essay-- and why strong essays usually reveal three layers: the external problem  the internal journey  the deeper reason the story matters Before students begin drafting, they need to understand what their essay is actually trying to reveal: who they are, what they value, and why it matters.For students who have been through the Ivy League Challenge, this is the moment to connect the dots between core values, meaningful impact, personal growth, and application strategy.Register for the workshop at TILC.to/essay

What if the reason you feel stuck, disconnected, or burned out isn't your workload… but a lack of clarity on what truly matters to you?In this episode, I sit down with author and keynote speaker Brant to explore why knowing your core values—especially your non-negotiables—is the foundation for how you lead, live, and show up every single day. We dive into what's really behind the “belief crisis” so many people are experiencing in their work and lives, and why so many of us are operating on autopilot without even realizing it.Together, we unpack the difference between values you like and values you live by, and how that gap impacts your energy, confidence, decision-making, and sense of fulfillment. We also explore the idea that belief is a skill you can build—and how strengthening it can transform the way you lead yourself and others.This conversation is filled with powerful questions, real stories, and fresh perspective on courage, connection, conviction, and compassion—and how these pillars shape a life of alignment and purpose.If you've ever questioned your direction, struggled to trust your decisions, or felt out of sync with your work or life, this episode will challenge you to stop “winging it” and start living with intention.Because purpose isn't something you find—it's something you choose.Tune in and reconnect with what truly matters.Brant's Bio: Brant Menswar is a Cornell-certified leadership expert, bestselling author, and founder of Black Sheep Foundry—but what makes him different is simple: He's built an approach that works.For over a decade, Brant has researched the force behind every high-performing team: belief. Not vague inspiration. Not surface-level engagement. Belief rooted in personal conviction — the kind that shapes how people lead, decide, and show up.He's helped over 100,000 people discover what they stand for.. He's worked with Netflix, Verizon, Microsoft, NASA, and Hilton. And he's brought that same research-backed framework to leadership stages nationwide—combining the precision of a Cornell-trained expert with the energy of a former national touring rock musician.Before keynotes, Brant spent two decades as a national recording artist with Big Kettle Drum, earning Billboard recognition and SiriusXM airplay. He learned one thing on stage that changed everything: belief is contagious. When a crowd believes, they move. When a team believes, they perform.The result? Leaders who make decisions with conviction. Teams that trust each other. Cultures that perform under pressure.Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they've always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli's work go to www.marliwilliams.com and follow her on Instagram @marliwilliamsStay Connected to The Marli Williams PodcastFollow us on Instagram: @marliwilliamsOur Website: www.podcast.marliwilliams.comHire Marli to Speak at your next event, conference, workshop or retreat!www.marliwilliams.comReally love the podcast and want to share it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Let's Lead Together and reach more people - we appreciate your support!!

In this episode, Chris sits down with James Beshara - founder of Magic Mind, angel investor in 150+ companies (Mercury, Alchemy, Gusto, Halo Top), and a Dallas native who built Tilt and sold it to Airbnb. James spent two years tinkering with Magic Mind before he ever called it a business. Today it's a $100M CPG brand and the #1 health shot in natural retail - run with 10 employees, no Slack, almost no meetings, and a founder-CEO split he calls the Palmer Lucky lane. He is also one of the more thoughtful voices on the question every operator eventually wrestles with: what to build, when to build it, and how to know whether you are actually wired for it. They discuss: - How Magic Mind got to $100M with 10 employees, no Slack, and almost no meetings - The Palmer Lucky lane - how to be a founder without being the CEO - Why scratching your own itch beats chasing big ideas on a notepad - His biggest miss as an angel investor - the OpenAI seed round, what one investor calculated as the equivalent of 30 Googles - Wave selection - why standing still is sometimes the highest-leverage move in business - The Bhagavad Gita and surrendering into a duty-bound existence - Apt - the new company he sat on for seven years before building it Timestamps: (04:30) Where Can You Be Most Uniquely Useful? (10:02) The Nootropics Rabbit Hole(15:49) Wave Selection as a Business Philosophy (18:14) Retention is King (29:02) Asynchronous-First Company Culture (41:30) Magic Mind's Core Values (45:53) Cracking the Meta/Instagram Algorithm (52:22) Scaling Beyond E-Commerce (1:07:29) Founders are Sleeping on the Power of Encouragement (1:20:28) The Bhagavad Gita, Lion King & Duty (1:30:10) Surrendering to a Duty-Bound Existence You can receive 50% using the code POWERS50 at Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/ Apt: https://www.tryapt.ai/ Support our Sponsors Collateral Partners: https://collateral.com/fort Chris on Social Media: X: https://x.com/fortworthchris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepowerspodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Visit our website: https://www.powerspod.com/ Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0 Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO

In a world where the “expertise half-life” is shrinking by the day, senior executives are facing a new brand of overwhelm: the pressure to make permanent decisions in a temporary environment. This week, we dismantle the myth that leadership speed is the ultimate goal. Instead, we explore why “human” core values, often dismissed as soft metrics, are actually the most robust risk-management tools in a high-tech landscape. Join Kim as she discusses why your greatest asset in 2026 isn’t your data or your tech stack, but your clarity of intent. We’re challenging the C-suite to stop being the “know-it-all” and start being the “learn-it-all” to bridge the gap between human values and machine-driven scale. Overwhelm In The Techno AgeDownload

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Every business has principles that should never move. It also has practices that need to die right now. Most entrepreneurs confuse the two.  They change their values when they should change their methods, or they cling to methods when the market has already moved on. In this episode, Jimmy Nicholas and Dr. Dustin Burleson dig into how to tell the difference, featuring: The Logo Test: go to your website, swap your logo with a competitor's, and see if anything changes. If it does not, you have a problem. The EB White Principle: AI makes everything 10x easier, 10x faster, 10x cheaper. It does not make it 10x better. Better thinking does. The $75,000 Core Values Story: Dustin spent years and tens of thousands of dollars with consultants discovering his core values. Today, AI can facilitate that process in minutes. The method changed. The principle never will. The MARS Rocket Test (Vern Harnish): put your entire team on a rocket to Mars. You do not know what business you will run when you land. What would still be true about your company? Whatever survives that test is a core value. Everything else is a habit. PLAUD and AI Coaching: how a recording device captures sales and treatment coordinator presentations and AI immediately generates customized follow-up messages based on each prospect's or patient's specific fears, hopes, and objections. AEO vs SEO: 60% of searches now end in zero clicks. If you are not visible in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, you are invisible to a growing segment of your market. Download the free Preserve or Kill Framework and The 3 Shifts Scorecard at WealthyMomentumPodcast.com. Next month: Where Your Next Dollar Is Hiding. It is already inside your business. You just cannot see it yet. Get additional resources, scorecards, and working frameworks at WealthyMomentumPodcast.comSubscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@WealthyEntrepreneurHQLearn more: WealthyEntrepreneur.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On this episode of Voices, Seneca Valley spotlights a one-of-a-kind music experience, bringing a living composer into the classroom to create an original work for students. Band Director Mr. Brian Croach and composer Rob Traugh share the story behind "Pillars of Gold," a commissioned piece written specifically for the Ryan Gloyer Middle School eighth grade band. Inspired by the school's positive behavior program, the work brings to life the core values of respect, responsibility and resilience, transforming them into a powerful and meaningful concert performance. IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEWThe Seneca Valley Band Commissioning ProjectWhat is "Pillars of Gold"The value of students working with a living composerThe inspiration behind the piece, "Pillars of Gold"Where and when the concert will take placeFree concert - Thursday, May 7 at the Intermediate High School auditorium at 7 p.m.SPECIAL GUESTSMr. Brian Croach, Instrumental Music Teacher for grades 7-12 and Mr. Rob Traugh, American composer, conductor, collaborator, educator and performer.Mr. Brian Croach is in his ninth year of teaching and third year at Seneca Valley. He is a band director that works with students in grades 7-12 through various curricular instrumental ensembles such as the 7th grade band, 8th grade band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Winds. He is also the director of the Ryan Gloyer Middle School (RGMS) Jazz Ensemble and is one of the directors for the Roaring Raider Marching Band. Mr. Croach received he undergraduate degree in Music Education from Slippery Rock University and has continued his education through the Instructional Leadership program at Robert Morris University. Mr. Rob Traugh is an Assistant Professor of Composition (Music Technology) and Program Director of the Composition for Media Degree at the Mary Pappert School of Music and conducts the Wind Symphony at the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra. Rob attended West Virginia University as a Provost Fellow, earning a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in 2026. He holds a Master of Music degree in Electronic Composition from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from The Dana School of Music in Youngstown, OH.

Training Won't Fix Cleaners Who Don't Care What do you do when your cleaners start getting too comfortable, moving too slowly, missing details, or acting like the job doesn't really matter anymore? Most cleaning company owners immediately think they need better SOPs, more training videos, or a thicker employee handbook. In this episode, Mike Campion talks with Noelle Nickerson about why that usually doesn't fix the real issue. The problem often isn't information. It's alignment, core values, and whether the cleaner actually wants to show up the right way. More Training Isn't Always the Answer When cleaners get sloppy, slow, or complacent, the first instinct is usually to train harder. Make another checklist. Record another video. Explain the job one more time. Mike pushes back on that idea. If someone doesn't care, more information won't suddenly make them care. Training can help the right person get better, but it won't turn the wrong person into the right fit. Before adding more systems, owners need to ask whether the cleaner is actually aligned with the company's values. Core Values Create Internal Pressure Mike explains the difference between external pressure and internal pressure. External pressure is when the owner tries to force a cleaner to behave a certain way. That usually leads to defensiveness, excuses, and resentment. Internal pressure is different. When the cleaner already shares the company's values, the conversation becomes less about "you did something wrong" and more about "is this how you really want to show up?" That kind of conversation gives the employee a chance to self-correct instead of just pushing back. Stop Judging and Start Getting Curious A huge part of the conversation is how to actually talk to a cleaner who is underperforming. Mike recommends coming in curious, not judgmental. Instead of saying, "You're too slow" or "You're doing a bad job," he shows how to connect the issue back to shared values. If the company values making money, helping out, being real, and having fun, then the conversation becomes about whether the behavior supports those values. This keeps the drama down and makes the cleaner part of the solution. Slow Cleaners Need the Same Conversation Noelle asks what to do when a cleaner has the right values but just moves too slowly. Mike walks through a role play where the cleaner is taking 30, 40, or 50 percent longer than everyone else. Instead of attacking her, he frames the conversation around reality. The job is taking too long. That affects profit. It affects the team. It affects the client experience. Then he gives the cleaner space to reflect. The goal isn't to shame them into moving faster. The goal is to find out if they're willing to own the issue and improve. The Right People Step Up or Self-Select Out One of the most useful takeaways is that these conversations force clarity. If the cleaner is aligned and wants to improve, they'll usually step up. If they aren't aligned, they'll usually reveal that too. Either way, the owner gets an answer. Mike explains that when you lead with values instead of blame, people often self-select. The right people take responsibility. The wrong people make it clear they aren't a fit. That means less drama, less guessing, and a healthier team. PODCAST SHOW NOTES In this episode, Mike Campion talks with Noelle Nickerson about how to handle slow, complacent, or inconsistent cleaners without immediately reaching for more SOPs and training videos. Noelle brings up a common problem cleaning company owners face: cleaners who get too comfortable, start missing details, rush through jobs, or move too slowly because they're bored. Mike explains why better training usually isn't the real fix and shows how core values create the internal pressure that actually changes behavior. He walks through how to have these conversations without judgment, how to stay curious, and how to help cleaners either step up or self-select out. If you've ever wondered how to deal with underperforming cleaners without more drama, this episode gives you a practical way to lead through values instead of frustration.  

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How can you tell if your company has a strong culture or just generic values?Most companies don't struggle with being cult-like; they struggle with having any real culture at all. In this episode, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson break down the critical differences between strong cultures and actual cult behavior, highlighting why clarity and conviction matter. You'll learn why great organizations embrace distinct values, even if it means not being the right fit for everyone.Topics explored in this episode:(00:00:00) Defining Culture vs. CultCulture is built on shared beliefs, customs, and behaviors within a group.A cult involves coercion, isolation, or dangerous practices, not just strong values.(00:03:54) Why Most Companies Lack Real CultureMany organizations operate with generic or weak cultural identities.Strong cultures naturally repel people who don't align, and that's healthy.(00:08:24) The Role of Choice vs. CoercionHealthy cultures invite people to opt in rather than forcing conformity.The difference lies in whether behaviors are celebrated or enforced.(00:13:07) Core Values vs. Generic ValuesReal core values require sacrifice and clear differentiation.Generic values like “integrity” often fail unless deeply defined and lived out.(00:22:16) Culture Fit, Growth, and Personal AlignmentStrong cultures help people grow without forcing them to change who they are.Misalignment doesn't mean rejection; it simply means the fit isn't right.This episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable.Subscribe for more content from Patrick Lencioni @PatrickLencioniOfficialStay Connected with Patrick LencioniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioniofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patricklencioniofficialX: https://x.com/patricklencioniAt The Table with Patrick LencioniApple: https://apple.co/4hJKKSLSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4l1aop0YouTube: https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-Be sure to check out our other podcast, The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4iNz6Yn), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3raC053GF5mtkq6Y1klpRU), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTube).Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com.This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co.

Dr. X graduated two years ago and joined his father's practice with the understanding that one day it would be his. But right now, he's paid a daily rate, produces a fraction of the revenue, and has no formal path to ownership. His dad, a 35-year veteran producing $1.5M a year, loves dentistry and isn't slowing down. Meanwhile, Dr. X is sitting in half-empty chairs, struggling to grow, and watching his vision for the future clash with his father's comfort zone. In this raw MyStory episode, Craig, Peter, and Ian unpack everything Dr. X is up against: a team that doesn't see him as the leader, a business that's built around one producer, and a mindset that's quietly holding him back. Craig shares his own painful experience navigating the same dynamic with his father and the fights that nearly destroyed their relationship. The conversation goes deep on knowing your numbers, building a vision bigger than yourself, and why the hardest conversation you'll ever have might be the one that changes everything. CASE STUDY: Second-generation dentist, two years out of school, working in his father's practice with no equity and no succession plan. $2.1M practice, dad produces $1.5M, Dr. X produces $400K, hygiene makes up the rest Paid a daily rate with no production-based compensation 7 to 8 operatories currently, 2 underutilized, only in-network with Delta 4 to 10 new patients per month, net growth is negative Dad is 68, estimates 6 years left, not looking to invest capital Dr. X wants 14 ops, associates, and $500K net without producing Team doesn't know the vision, dad doesn't share it, no alignment $500K at 20% profit margin = $2.5M collections, doable with current chairs at ~$310K per chair Biggest barrier isn't capacity, it's one honest conversation with dad about vision, price, and timeline DESCRIPTION The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode: 434 HOSTS:Dr. Peter Boulden,  Dr. Craig Spodak and Ian de Jongh GUEST: Dr. X MyStory is a new Bulletproof series where real dentists share their real story: what's working, what's not, and the questions they can't get answered anywhere else. Each episode is a one-hour Master Class. Peter & Craig give practical advice, just like they do inside our Mastermind Program and at the Bulletproof Summit. The point is simple: you'll hear your own challenges in someone else's story, and leave with clear steps you can use right away to shift your mindset, strengthen your practice, and avoid the mistakes that make growth harder than it needs to be. Contact Us Want to be on MyStory? Email MyStory@bulletproofdentalpractice.com If your story is selected, you will join Peter, Craig and Ian on the podcast. We also launched the Bulletproof Hotline. Call anytime and leave a message to share your story, ask a question, tell a joke, or leave a note for Peter, Craig and Ian. We will listen and respond with real-world feedback. Hotline: (561) 933-5575. Chapters. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. X's Practice Challenges 02:21 Dr. X's Practice Overview and Growth Concerns 04:03 Dr. X's Vision and Practice Goals 07:57 Current Practice Metrics and Revenue 12:05 Aligning Vision with Practice Reality 15:49 The Importance of Clear Communication with Family 20:11 Strategies for Practice Expansion and Ownership 24:59 Psychology and Mindset in Practice Growth 29:58 Team Management and Practice Efficiency 34:58 Insurance, Fees, and Practice Economics 40:11 Clarifying Goals and Building a Business Vision 45:00 The Power of Purpose and Core Values 49:54 Taking Action and Next Steps for Growth REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Mastermind  

Most people accept death as the ultimate loss—Ben Sasse embraces it with humor, hope, and a profound faith that changes how we see life, death, and education. In this deeply personal yet inspiring episode, one of America's most eloquent voices shares how a terminal diagnosis sharpened his moral clarity and deepened his understanding of what truly matters.Ben Sasse, a former senator, university president, and thoughtful advocate for classical Christian education, opens up about confronting mortality with a rare combination of honesty, humor, and faith. He recounts the moments that have shaped his view on life's purpose, from reading old books at Oxford to serving in the U.S. Senate. You'll discover how his fight with cancer has transformed his approach to education—focusing on cultivating virtue, love, and friendship rather than mere career success.Also joining Ben Sasse and Jeremy Tate in the conversation is Keith Nix, who has served as the Head of School at Veritas School in Richmond, VA, since 2010.We break down:The importance of reading the Great Books to gain perspective beyond our momentHow classical Christian education aims to reorder our affections and nurture true friendshipThe vital role of intergenerational engagement in building resilient communitiesThe radical significance of the Sabbath in cultivating gratitude and humilityBen shares moving stories about friendship, faith, and the hope that sustains him through suffering. His candid reflections on mortality challenge us to make what time we have count—by loving our neighbor, pursuing truth, and living with eternal hope.This episode is perfect for educators, parents, and anyone wrestling with life's biggest questions—especially in a culture fixated on outcomes and success. If you believe education is about forming humans who love goodness and beauty, you won't want to miss this powerful conversation.00:00 Intro 01:08 A Vision for Education  03:11 Oxford & the Power of Small Seminars  06:37 Friendship and the Good Life  08:57 Family, Education, and Moving for Values  13:15 From Public School to Classical Christian Education  16:19 The Art of Rhetoric & Great Speakers  20:12 Influences of Great Orators  23:14 A Father's Discipline & Coaching  24:42 Challenges in Classical Christian Education  25:57 Core Values & Future of the Tradition  28:39 The Telos Debate (How Do You Say It?)  34:37 Education Beyond Job Training  35:30 Rethinking the Factory Model of Schooling  37:45 Family & Intergenerational Life  38:21 Friendship, Community, and Education  40:00 Social Media & Peer Segregation  42:10 Hands-On & Artistic Learning  45:10 Maturation, Responsibility, and Service  46:18 Over-Consumption & the Search for Purpose  47:18 Music, Math, and the Language of Heaven  48:48 Seminar-Based Learning  49:25 Facing Death & Living Well  49:54 Suffering, Resurrection, and Hope  50:39 Faith in the Face of Illness  53:45 Shared Loves & Deep Friendship  55:29 Community Across Generations  56:10 Humor, Death, and the Christian Life  57:09 The Hope of Final Victory  58:10 Beauty, Identity, and Creation  59:41 Gratitude, Legacy, and a Life Well Lived  01:00:11 Final Reflections & Memorable Friendship

Is your core values language compelling to your people and used as a tool for your culture? It might just be time to revitalize your core values.  For Full Show Notes Visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/revitalize-core-values/ Jason explores the strategic necessity of moving beyond "poster-on-the-wall" philosophy to turn core values into a living, breathing competitive advantage for your organization. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: In a world where many organizational mission statements are resigned to dusty frames in breakrooms, elite leaders understand a fundamental truth: language drives behavior. In this episode of The Thermostat, Jason V Barger examines how to revitalize your core values to drive engagement and provide radical clarity for the future culture you are aiming to create. This conversation moves beyond standard corporate platitudes to address the "poster problem"—the cynicism employees feel when there is a visible gap between espoused values and actual behavior. Jason argues that core values are meant to be a functional tool for leadership in teams, not just a decorative element of corporate culture. He outlines a disciplined process for revitalization, emphasizing that while your soul as an organization shouldn't change, your language must remain precise, aspirational, and participatory to stay relevant in a shifting market. Essential listening for C-Suite executives, HR directors, and team leaders, this episode offers a tactical roadmap for anchoring your values in the "hard" systems of your business—from hiring and onboarding to performance evaluations and leadership development. Episode Notes & Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: Jason explains the importance and impact of revitalizing core values to calibrate the organizational thermostat. [00:03] Language Drives Behavior: A deep look at why we cannot be surprised when a desired culture doesn't exist if we haven't articulated it in terms of action and behavior. [00:05] The "Poster" Problem: Addressing the reality of "tainted" employees who have seen values ignored by leadership and why the best organizations treat values as tools. [00:07] Revitalization vs. Change: Why you don't necessarily need to change your values, but why the language needs a living, breathing update every 8 to 10 years to re-engage your people. [00:09] The Participatory Pillar: Moving values from "on high" (the CEO or Board) to a cross-functional vision created by the people who actually live the culture every day. [00:10] The Aspirational Pillar: Why values shouldn't just describe who you are today, but articulate the high-performance culture you need to cultivate for the future. [00:10] Precision in Language: Moving past abstract words like "integrity." How to define exactly what your values look like in action, interaction, and decision-making. [00:11] Values as a Functional Tool: How to anchor revitalized language in the daily operations of the business, including hiring, coaching, and performance assessments. [00:12] Culture as Strategy: A reminder that culture is a non-negotiable strategy—the air we breathe and the temperature we set for how we show up to work. Key Takeaways for Leaders: Tool, Not Poster: Move your values from decorative slogans to functional guides that dictate how your team operates and communicates. Participatory Visioning: Engage your people in the co-creation of your cultural language to ensure immediate buy-in and ownership at every level. Behavioral Precision: Increase your team's effectiveness by defining the specific actions that represent your abstract values, leaving no room for ambiguity. Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/revitalize-your-core-values/ Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Connect: Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2026 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com   Like or Follow Jason

In this episode I share one of my favourite empowering and life-giving practices. It offers a huge ROI in my life. And I've seen the change that happens for others when I teach them this practice.A soul-honouring life is an expression of True Self in the world. Last episode I focused on how knowing your Core Values helps you be your True Self and make decisions aligned with what truly matters to you.It takes a bit of time to not only identify your Core Values but also to learn how to use them in practical ways - or how to live them in concrete ways. And some people feel overwhelmed by figuring out their core values at first.So today I'm sharing how you can receive most of the same benefits in an easier to access, and even less-threatening (or activating) way. Which brings us to my favourite practice of choosing 3-5 Mind-Body-Spirit Intentions each year.Mind-Body-Spirit Intentions (or MBSIs) are words that reflect your current growth edge and how you want to feel in your body and life. They paint a vivid mental and emotional picture of who you want to be in your life.MBSIs are not magic fairy dust or wishful thinking. When you name your Mind-Body-Spirit Intentions for the year, you are simply naming (or claiming) what you are committed to practicing.In this episode you'll learn;The 3 key filters for my life.What distinguishes a core value from an MBSI.The difference between an outward orientation and an inner orientation (and why it matters to you).How our experience of life can shift even radically depending on how we show up to it.And why the most important thing to remember is that every day you get to ask ourself "will I practice, or will I not?"NEW Free ResourceName what you want + Bridge the gap between current reality and what you desire: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/life-visioning-exercise/If you want to create a soul-honouring life, one that is an expression of your True Self and helps you thrive forward in every season, you need to check out the Life Visioning Course: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/life-visioning-course/Join the waitlist for the Brave and Beautiful Community for growth-minded midlife women: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/community/Connect with Krista:Instagram: @a_life_in_progressFacebook: @alifeinprogressca and @rebrandingmiddleageYouTube: @ALifeinProgressWebsite: alifeinprogress.ca

Most leaders underestimate how much their values shape decisions, trust, and performance, especially under pressure.In this episode, Charles Good has a conversation with Dr. Paul Ingram, Columbia Business School professor and author of What Do You Really Stand For?, who explains why values are not soft ideals but practical tools for better leadership. He shows how aligning your choices with your core values can strengthen decision-making, improve relationships, build resilient teams, and shape a healthier organizational culture.You'll learn why generic value lists often fall flat, how to uncover your real values through simple reflection, and how to turn those values into daily habits, difficult trade-offs, feedback conversations, and moments of pressure.For leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to lead with greater clarity, purpose, integrity, and conviction, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for making your values one of your most powerful leadership assets.Connect with Paul Ingram (https://business.columbia.edu/faculty/people/paul-ingram)Get Paul Ingram's new book, 'What Do You Really Stand For?' (https://a.co/d/06gE6ZeM)Chapters00:00 Introduction to Values and Leadership04:14 The Importance of Values in Decision-Making07:04 Practical Tools for Identifying Personal Values09:44 Reflection Exercises for Value Identification12:31 Laddering Technique for Deeper Value Understanding19:21 Embodied Cognition and Values23:22 Structuring Values for Decision-Making25:01 Ranking Values for Better Choices27:25 Value-Based Decision Making: A Case Study30:53 Activating Values in Daily Leadership34:38 Building a Values Affirmation Habit41:09 Understanding Values in Relationships and Conflict47:41 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation in Leadership54:54 Long-Term Value Alignment vs. Short-Term Gains1:00:21 Key Insights and TakeawaysSubscribe to The Good LeadershipPodcast: [⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠]LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/charlesagood⁠⁠Substack Channel (Outlearn toOutperform): ⁠⁠charlesgood.substack.com⁠⁠LinkedIn Newsletter (The Outlearn Advantage): [Subscribe]

Building an amazing dental team is hard when everyone is “busy” but daily friction, miscommunication, and inconsistent expectations keep getting in the way. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt sits down with coach Jenni Poulos to explain how written team agreements create alignment, reduce conflict, and make accountability easier. You'll learn why individual, unwritten expectations create expensive operational friction, how agreements support core values with specific behaviors, and how to build a living document your team actually uses. Listen to Episode 1038 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:Alignment reduces daily friction by creating clear, shared expectations for how the team works together.Misalignment is expensive because it shows up in tone, handoffs, duplicated work, and ultimately impacts patient experience and profitability.The root of conflict is the gap between expectations and reality, summed up as E minus R equals C.Team agreements support core values by defining what those values look like in specific, observable behaviors during the workday.People resist surprise accountability more than accountability itself, and written agreements reduce that surprise.Agreements must be written, modeled by leadership, and used for coaching so accountability feels less personal and more objective.Team agreements should be created with the full team and revisited regularly so they stay “living,” not just “laminated.”Snippets:00:00 Welcome and Big Question01:17 Meet Jenny and Why Alignment Matters03:08 Core Values and Misalignment Costs05:18 Unwritten Rules Create Friction07:22 E Minus R Equals Conflict09:28 Team Agreements Create Clarity11:22 Written Agreements and Accountability15:48 Modeling Agreements and Coaching18:11 How to Build Agreements Together23:24 Final Takeaways and Next Steps25:38 Wrap Up and FarewellGuest Bio/Guest Resources:Jenni brings to dental teams a literal lifetime of experience in dentistry. As the daughter and sister of periodontists and a dental hygienist, she has been working in many facets of the dental world since she first held a summer job turning rooms and pouring models at the age of 12. Now, with over 10 years of experience in managing and leading a large periodontal practice, she has a firm grasp on what it takes to run a thriving business. Her passion for organizational health and culture has been a driving force behind her coaching career. She has witnessed firsthand how creating an aligned and engaged team will take a practice to levels of success that they never believed possible! Guest resources mentioned:Best Practices Association: Team Agreements Coaching Guide.More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:The Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

In this episode of Crushing Club Marketing, Ed Heil sits with a 30-year Disney executive, Barry Jacobson, to discuss his extensive experience at Disney and private clubs. The conversation focuses on what it takes to create exceptional guest and member experiences through culture, standards, and leadership. Watch to learn how your club can elevate service quality, build community, and foster a passionate team to deliver memorable moments. Summary: 00:00 Introduction to Barry Jacobson's Career Journey 02:56 The Disney Experience: Creating Magical Moments 05:51 Private Club Management: A Personalized Approach 08:52 Hiring and Onboarding: The Disney Way 11:50 Attention to Detail: Standards and Behaviors 14:55 Core Values and Team Dynamics 20:04 Transitioning Club Culture: Listening and Learning 22:42 The Importance of Leadership in Experience Management 24:09 People, Purpose, and Profit: The Disney Philosophy 27:11 Hiring for Fit: The Role of Assessments 30:28 Consistency and Quality in Service 32:47 Adapting to Generational Shifts in Club Membership 39:58 Creating a Sense of Community in Clubs 42:35 Building a Positive Work Environment for Staff

It's time to build your family's future on a foundation of true health and freedom. Join us at Future Foundations—because your future generations deserve the best start to the mission that will outlive us… Check it out here. Use code FREEDOM25 for 25% off!    Whether you're looking for tinctures, topicals or teas or a deeper connection to your INNATE healing capacity, Noble Task Homestead is here to serve you. Join the movement. Visit NobleTaskHomestead.com/noblestan today and enjoy a 10% discount on your order.   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   Welcome to a new episode of the Future Generations Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom sits down with Ann Bennett, the voice behind Simply Unconventional and a regenerative pecan farmer from Oklahoma. Ann shares her family's shift from conventional, chemical-heavy farming to regenerative agriculture, alongside her own journey from standard health advice to a holistic, real-food lifestyle. Together, they explore how food choices, raw milk, and nutrient-dense organ meats transformed her family's health, why chronic disease is exploding, and how modern parents can push back against information overload, digital addiction, and chronic stress. They also dive into raising kids with strong values, homeschooling, low-tech living, and building real, in-person community in an increasingly virtual world.   Highlights: "What I know to be real is what humans ate for thousands of years, and that's the diet I trust."   "If your doctor doesn't believe in you, how are you going to believe in yourself?"   "Anything on that tablet or screen, we don't know that to be real. Real food, real people, real relationships are."   "You can disagree with me and we can still be friends. You can even grow up and make different choices, and I'll still love you."   Timestamps: 00:00 – From Pecan Farm to Regenerative Health Journey 03:00 – Spraying Chemicals, Firefighting, and a Wake-Up Call 05:30 – Gradual Shift: Cover Crops, Glyphosate Reduction, and Soil Life 09:04 – Biological Products and Trusting the Intelligence of Nature 10:34 – Too Much Information: Finding What's Real in the Age of AI 18:51 – Real Humans: Food, Sunlight, Nature, and Grounding as Core Values 21:34 – Homeschool, Low-Tech Parenting, and Opting Out of Team Sports 24:29 – Ann's Mission: Using Her Platform to Reverse Chronic Disease 33:49 – Raw Milk and Asthma: A Family Health Transformation 40:23 – Beef Organs as Nature's Multivitamin and Ancestral Wisdom   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom    Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/  Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc   Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/     About Ann Bennett: Ann Bennett is a wife, homeschool mom, and first-generation homesteader with a passion for non-toxic living, holistic health, and real food nutrition. She married her high school sweetheart and together they are raising their three children on a beautiful pecan farm in Northeast Oklahoma. Ann and her family embrace a simple, intentional lifestyle rooted in wellness and sustainability. Through her platform, Ann challenges mainstream narratives and shares holistic health tips, nutrient-dense recipes, and practical ways to reduce toxin exposure. Whether she's offering clean product recommendations, inspiration for intentional living, or glimpses into farm life, Ann empowers others to pursue a lifestyle that supports lasting health and vitality. Instagram: instagram.com/simply.unconventional  TikTok: tiktok.com/@simply.unconventional  Facebook: facebook.com/theorchardwife  The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. If you are interested in breaking free from the system, please visit www.foodforestabundance.com and use code "thefuturegen" to receive a discount on their incredible services.   Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you!   One of the single best companies whose clean products have supported the optimal wellness of our family is Earthley Wellness. Long before there was a 2020, Kate Tetje and her team have stood for TRUTH, HEALTH and FREEDOM in ways that paved the way for so many of us. 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One of the most common search terms on my website or in google that bring people to my site is "how to find your core values" or "what are my core values."Your Core Values are an expression of your True Self in the world.I created a 5-hour workshop to help you not only identify your core values, but understand why this is so beneficial, and how to apply (or live) your core values in practical, intentional ways.If you're interested in more than dabbling and are ready to truly understand your core values and how to embody them or walk them out to "live on purpose" then I encourage you to buy the workshop.In this episode I share3 things that drive the show in your life - your root motivations. The things that influence your thoughts, emotions, and behaviour.5 key benefits of knowing your core values.5 reflection prompts that will grow your self-awareness and point you toward your core values.Next week I have a new resource coming that will help you name what you want and bridge the gap between current reality and the desired outcome.ResourcesCore Values Workshop: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/core-values-workshop/Spring Self-Care Guide: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/spring-guide/Connect with Krista:Instagram: @a_life_in_progressFacebook: @alifeinprogressca and @rebrandingmiddleageYouTube: @ALifeinProgressWebsite: alifeinprogress.caSubscribe and Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcast. Thank you!

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Even though your core values function as a core operating system, the way they're expressed over the course of your life changes.Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years.Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it'll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

In this episode of The Real Build, Liz and I talk about one of the most important core values we live by at RK Reiman Construction: Integrity.Integrity is not just about doing things right when people are watching. It is about doing the right thing all the time, especially when it is not easy. In construction, where trust is everything, integrity shows up in how you communicate, how you handle challenges, and how you stand behind your work.We talk about what integrity really looks like in our business, how it impacts our team and clients, and why it is a non-negotiable standard for everything we do.We also get into:What integrity means in real-world construction situationsHow transparency builds trust with clientsMaking tough decisions and standing by themOwning mistakes and learning from themWhy integrity is the foundation of long-term success

SummaryIn this Visionary Leader with Jim Robinson episode, Jim explores the heart of leadership and influence, championing a simple but transformative concept: serve first. According to Jim, real impact comes not from seeking personal gain, but from helping others become their best—no strings attached. He stresses that leadership opportunities are ever-present, and it's our responsibility to seize them by growing and caring for those around us.A key takeaway is the distinction between serving clients and trying to keep them. Jim argues that constantly trying to “keep” clients puts businesses in a stressful, reactive mode. Instead, if you focus on serving clients exceptionally well, loyalty follows naturally.Internal culture is also front and center. Jim shares how core values like service and treating teammates with the highest respect shape company dynamics. Whether it's the tradition of sharing pizza on Thursdays or leaving heartfelt notes, these small actions build trust and camaraderie. Genuine, empathetic communication emerges as a non-negotiable for connecting with teams and clients, with Jim noting that communicating in another's ‘language', understanding their needs and wants, and modeling vulnerability during tough times are all vital leadership skills.The episode closes with a powerful reminder: every day presents new opportunities to lead, influence, and serve. By embodying discipline, integrity, and empathy, leaders create a lasting positive impact—both inside and outside their organizations. Tune in now!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(03:39) The Impact of Service as a Core Value(08:56) Managing Stress and Cortisol Levels(10:40) Handling Stressful Leadership Situations(14:57) Building Client Relationships(17:10) Welcoming Constant Leadership OpportunitiesLinksJim Robinson CGP Maintenance and Construction Services

Lukas Hozda is the incumbent genius at Braiins mining: the Jack of all trades who's been with the company since he finished high school and can get assigned to any project. He wrote "Programming Bitcoin in Rust" and lately he's scrutinized BIP110. Time stamps: 00:00:46 – Introducing Lukas Hosoda, author and Rust developer at Braiins 00:03:08 – Discovering Bitcoin at age 12 and mining 00:07:04 – Career at Braiins 00:09:43 – Braiins Office Mining & ASICs 00:13:01 – Braiins Mini Miner (BMM101) 00:15:16 – Drivechains & Sidechains 00:17:49 – Bitcoin News & Braiins Blog 00:19:01 – Braiins HashPower Product 00:21:39 – Mining Decentralization 00:22:51 – Cake Wallet & Zcash Giveaway 00:24:01 – Terraria Plugin Development 00:27:44 – SideShift & Swapping 00:31:11 – Breadwallet & Node Mapping 00:33:38 – Joining Braiins as a Rust Programmer 00:36:06 – Writing the Book "Building Bitcoin in Rust" 00:39:43 – BIP 110/444 Research 00:40:55 – How Bitcoin's Gossip Network Works 00:44:31 – Mempool & Private Transactions 00:45:54 – Marathon Slipstream . 00:47:10 – History of OP_RETURN & Arbitrary Data on Bitcoin 00:51:19 – Spam, Transaction Fees & Block Size 00:55:18 – UTXO Set Growth 00:57:50 – ZK Proofs & Ethereum 00:58:44 – Nostr Community's Emotional Approach to Bitcoin 00:59:28 – Filtering Challenges 01:01:38 – Ordinal Inscriptions & Developer Response 01:02:54 – Mining Pools & Incentives 01:05:31 – Block Subsidy & Layer 2s 01:07:31 – User Growth, Adoption & Institutions 01:11:09 – BIP 444/110 Analysis 01:15:27 – Data Limits & Programming 01:19:09 – Forks & Market Reactions 01:22:58 – Bitcoin's Core Values 01:25:49 – Node Running Legal Risks & Institutions 01:29:00 – Giveaway & Closing 01:31:26 – Recurring Bitcoin Debates 01:35:06 – Toxicity in Debates 01:36:35 – Epstein Files & Final Thoughts

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk Cigar Core Values! Dave answers what matters most to a cigar company by breaking down the Core Values of Two Guys! We will smoke Abuelo & Terra Nova DFK from this month's care package. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Cigars in Salem, NH.

How do you move from playing it safe to truly amplifying your impact? In this week's energetic episode, I welcome back Dianna Fioravanti, President of Kuhne + Nagel Canada and bestselling author of "Flip the Switch," for a candid exploration of what it takes to silence self-doubt and step into authentic leadership.Dianna draws on her own setbacks and triumphs, revealing how even high performers can get stuck in fear or overthinking. Our conversation unveils her 6P model (person, purpose, passion, playbook, perseverance, partnership) as a roadmap for overcoming hesitation and achieving lasting transformation—not by becoming someone else, but by becoming more fully yourself. The stories and questions are deeply practical, designed to help listeners stop waiting for permission and start owning their voice.If you're looking for tools to foster self-trust, design a meaningful legacy, and build resilience, this conversation is a must-listen. Discover how to flip your own internal switch and how to help those around you do the same.What You'll Learn- Start with self-leadership.- Discover your purpose and passion — Learn the difference between what gives you direction and what fuels your energy.- Create your playbook to move from insight to consistent action, especially when life gets tough.- Cultivate perseverance so you can bounce back and keep moving forward.- Give yourself (and others) permission to move- Build partnerships and your “inner cabinet”—trusted allies who support, push, and celebrate you along the way.Podcast Timestamps(00:00) – What Does It Mean to Flip the Switch?(06:45) – Overcoming Inner Barriers(09:08) - The R.E.A.L. Model of Leadership(12:17) – The 6P Model(14:24) - Distinguishing Passion and Purpose(17:21) - The Role of Core Values in Self-Leadership(21:31) - Sustaining Passion and Rebounding from Setbacks(24:30) - The Importance of a Personal Playbook(29:29) - Giving Yourself Permission and Owning Your Voice(36:40) - Self-Assessment and Identifying Your Switches(41:19) - Building Partnerships and Your Inner Cabinet(44:52) - One Switch Listeners Can Flip TodayKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Self-Leadership, Courage, Purpose, Organizational Culture, People-First Leadership, Personal Growth, Overcoming Fear, Avoiding Overthinking, Dealing with Perfectionism, Sustained Motivation, The Power of a Playbook, Core Values, Introspection, Passion, Resilience, Empathy, Authenticity, Legacy, Psychological Safety, Vulnerability, Partnership, CEO Success

In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with entrepreneur and CEO Angelica, who shares the remarkable story of stepping into leadership when her family's company was on the verge of collapse and turning it into a billion-dollar turnaround. Angelica opens up about saying yes to the scariest opportunity of her career: becoming CEO of OmniLife and Chivas at a time when the company was nearing bankruptcy. Faced with enormous pressure, she restructured leadership, rebuilt operations and supply chains, unified branding across international markets, and made difficult decisions including layoffs while implementing a bold people-first culture. Throughout the conversation, Angelica reveals how fear can actually be a powerful signal for growth and why she encourages entrepreneurs, especially women to take action even when they feel afraid. She also shares her early experiences working in her family's energy business, the discrimination she faced as a woman in leadership, and the inner work that helped her build resilience, confidence, and clarity. Beyond business, Angelica introduces NOWFUL, her wellness system designed to help people reconnect with themselves through simple daily rituals. The system includes AI-powered affirmation cards, a mushroom complex, anchoring oils, magnesium sleep cream, and a 30-day challenge focused on breathing, gratitude, and positive habits. This episode is a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, fear, wellness, and the mindset required to rebuild companies and transform lives.

If you don't something to stand on, you stand on nothing in both life and business.    One thing I can tell you is I've started a lot of businesses that are still in operation today, but things didn't really come together until I met 1stPhorm founder and CEO , Andy Frisella.    I had the opportunity to tour his facility and I noticed he had his core values plastered where everyone could see them.    This was a game-changer for me when I saw it and decided to implement them in my companies.    My personal core values are the acronym R.I.S.E.    Responsibility:  We make no excuses Integrity:  We do what we say we're going to do when we say we're going to do it Service: We go above and beyond  Excellence:  We do the work   Everyone in our company and our clients follow these simple core values.    They've been a game changer in people personally develop themselves as well as grow their businesses.    Once I implemented these into my business, we began to flourish at an exponential rate.    I suggest you adopt these or create your own and watch the magic happen.    About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential.    Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/   Rise Above

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com  Takeaways - Jay Paterno emphasizes the importance of accountability in leadership. - The influence of Joe Paterno shaped Jay's views on leadership and responsibility. - Coaches must set clear expectations and standards for accountability. - Lessons learned from coaching experiences can be applied to leadership in various fields. - The NIL era has changed the dynamics of college sports significantly. - Mental health is a growing concern for both players and coaches in college sports. - Building a strong team culture is essential for success. - Empathy and discipline must be balanced in coaching. - Writing 'Blitz' provided insights into the challenges of modern college football. - Corruption and accountability issues are prevalent in college sports. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jay Paterno and His Legacy 02:24 The Influence of Joe Paterno on Leadership 04:23 Accountability in Leadership 06:02 Core Values and Team Dynamics 08:06 Lessons from Early Coaching Experiences 10:00 The Pressures of Modern College Football 11:57 NIL and Its Impact on College Sports 12:53 Mental Health and Performance Pressure 13:51 The Role of Coaches in Player Development 15:29 The Business Model of College Football 16:15 Potential Course Corrections in College Sports 18:07 Leadership Under Pressure in Sports and Beyond 21:57 Identifying Cultural Signals in Sports and Business 25:16 The Balance of Empathy and Discipline in Coaching 26:42 Navigating Gender Equity in Sports 29:23 The Importance of Mental Health in Leadership 31:10 Addressing Corruption and Accountability in College Sports 34:33 Defining Success and Excellence in Leadership    

Common sense didn't disappear.We just stopped prioritizing it.In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with author and educator Colleen Souza to unpack why core values—not hacks—are the real foundation for an extraordinary life.Colleen shares how her 21 mantras from Living by the Mantras act as decision filters that shape behavior, strengthen relationships, and create long-term success.Together, they dive into: Why common sense feels rare in today's world  How values stabilize your mindset and reduce emotional chaos  The role of parenting, leadership, and personal responsibility  Why “you don't rise to intentions—you default to values”  How small, consistent choices build extraordinary lives You'll walk away with practical mantras you can apply immediately:✔ “I can't… yet” ✔ “Always stop at the lemonade stand” ✔ “Get up. Dress up. Show up.”If you're tired of noise, burnout, and surface-level motivation—and ready to anchor your life in something real—this conversation will reset how you think, lead, and live.Connect with Colleen Souza: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colleen.souza?_r=1&_t=ZS-94vZ6RR5e5JInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleensouza_author?igsh=dzhjZXJhd2kxeHlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleensouza-author?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_iosX- https://x.com/colleen_souza?s=21Youtube: https://youtube.com/@colleensouza3863?si=qviEemV2dIdy28zh

What if your core values weren't just words on a wall, but the driving force behind every decision, meeting, and moment of accountability? In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh dives into practical, powerful ways to bring core values to life, turning them into living, breathing parts of your team's daily rhythms. From family meetings to executive sessions, he shares the strategies he's used to help over 50 organizations make their values matter, and how you can do the same in your business and life. If you want to build a culture where values drive action, this episode is your playbook. In this episode, Darius will discuss: (00:00) The Importance of Core Values (06:54) Operationalizing Core Values in Business (12:10) Cultural Assets and Accountability Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices