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What if your suffering isn't coming from your circumstances, but from your stories? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, workplace drama expert, leadership consultant, and best-selling author Cy Wakeman unpacks the inner chaos that holds high performers back. Through personal stories and hard-won lessons, she reveals how the ego fuels self-imposed suffering, how gratitude can evolve your perspective, and why true leadership begins with self-reflection. Alongside Jessica Mogill, Cy shares the practices and mindset shifts that can help you stop resisting reality and start showing up with clarity, calm, and compassion. Here's what you'll learn: Why most suffering is self-inflicted — and how your ego is the culprit How to use three simple questions to break free from stress and overwhelm What it takes to live a life you don't need a vacation from Your peace begins where your ego ends — and this episode shows you the way. ---- Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction 01:56 – Writing Through the Chaos: How the Pandemic Shaped Cy's New Book 02:08 – Self-Imposed Suffering: How Ego Hijacks the Present Moment 06:04 – Reclaiming Perspective: The Three Questions That Set You Free 10:06 – Gratitude Reimagined: Counting Everything as a Blessing 23:05 – Stop Naming Things Too Soon: Embracing Curiosity Over Control 25:07 – The Power of “And”: Rejecting Either/Or Thinking 29:41 – Overgiving, Boundaries, and the Illusion of Control 32:42 – Self-Soothing vs. Self-Care: The Difference That Changes Everything ---- Links & Resources: Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace and Life's Messy, Live Happy by Cy Wakeman Ted x Talk: “Ditch the Drama” by Cy Wakeman ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 110. Leading Ladies: Four Leaders in Business 132. Summit Spectacular: Part 1  214. Dream Team: How to Hire & Keep High-Performing Talent

What does it take to transform from a reluctant speaker into a Hall of Fame powerhouse? In this electrifying episode of Speaker Driven Business, Cy Wakeman, global thought leader and celebrated keynote and Hall of Fame speaker, pulls back the curtain on a truly unconventional rise to speaking greatness.Cy shares how she turned a groundbreaking discovery into a thriving career on the world's biggest stages—while staying true to her mission of cutting through noise, inspiring transformation, and delivering impact. For emerging and aspiring speakers, this episode is packed with insider wisdom: how to craft a message that resonates, why expertise and authenticity are your ultimate differentiators, and how to build a speaking career that aligns with your life—not buying into the hustle culture which can dominate the profession.Cy's approach to prioritising transformation over transactions will inspire you to rethink your strategy and tap into the true power of your voice. This isn't just a chat about speaking.It's a masterclass in navigating your own speaking breakthrough. If you're ready to cut through the noise and make your voice heard YOUR WAY hit play now.WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:Meet Cy Wakeman (00:51)How much time is wasted daily on workplace drama (03:10)Why traditional leadership unintentionally fosters drama over accountability (07:24)How to stand out in the speaking world (11:51)The value of prioritising transformation over transactions in speaking (16:19)How expertise unlocks freedom, success, and a thriving career (22:16)How to drive true impact in your work and relationships (26:36)Why publishing a book is no longer enough (33:32)The must-have mindset for creating a sustainable speaking career (42:42)How success can come from authenticity, breaking norms, and choosing balance over hustle (44:42)A powerful reminder to design a life you don't need a vacation from (50:48)If you are on a mission to amplify your message to make a more meaningful impact, and you'd love to join a vibrant community of people all harnessing the power of speaking we'd love you to join us in our private Facebook group. Here you will gain access to exclusive live trainings, free resources and the opportunity to ask Jacqueline anything. It's all designed to take the speaking game to the next level. We can't wait to welcome you. Join here : https://www.facebook.com/groups/paidspeakerbreakthroughTo connect and learn more about creating a Speaker Driven Business connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn. You can also follow Jacqueline on Instagram and join our Facebook Group.Join the Speak More Collective.

In honor of the 100th episode of Where Work Meets Life™, Dr. Laura is interviewed on her own podcast by veteran host, Dave Kelly. Dave has an extensive background in television and has around 28,000 interviews to his credit, including with Ellen Degeneres and former US president Barack Obama. Dave turns the spotlight to Dr. Laura to learn more about what podcasting means to her and why she continues to push for important, enlightening conversations.  Dave Kelly finds out how Dr. Laura kept the momentum for Where Work Meets Life™ going in the early days and why she chooses to highlight certain topics through her episodes. Dr. Laura reflects on some of her favorite and most thought-provoking episodes, memorable guests, and why she enjoys learning and sharing through this medium. Dave and Dr. Laura enjoy a warm, open conversation that allows Dr. Laura to give us a glimpse into her goals, her upcoming book, and the lessons she's taken to heart through the course of the first 100 episodes. Join this milestone episode to look back on the path Where Work Meets Life™ has taken so far and celebrate what is still to come.“I think that passion, it looks and feels different for different people. There's also a reality in the mix of I may be passionate about, you know, some obscure form of art, but I'm not able to support my family off of that. So I may find a career that's interesting and challenging, but my passion remains in that obscure form of art. And that's fine. I think the word passion can be a bit extreme for some people, and it can make them feel that if they don't have a passion, will they be unhappy in their career? And that's not it. But what I sure want for people is not to have the opposite of passion, which is feeling depleted and unfulfilled and it's soul-sucking and you dread Mondays.” Dr. LauraWatch this episode on Dr. Laura's YouTube channelAbout Dave Kelly:Dave Kelly is an award-winning host, writer, and interviewer who creates intelligent and deeply human moments for events and keynote conversations around the world. He is the host of Dave Kelly Live - Canada's own talk-variety show. From his beginnings as a TV Host, Dave has spent decades leading conversations with business and political leaders across North America and beyond, from Stanford School of Business in California to Amman, Jordan and everywhere in between. He has led conferences and run panels in categories as varied as health care, financial technology and artificial intelligence.  He sat down for an hour-long in-depth conversation with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in Montreal, Ellen Degeneres selected Dave as the moderator and interviewer for her multi-city tour across Canada, and he hosted a conversation with President Barack Obama in Calgary. Dave is the co-founder of Kelly Brothers Productions, an award-winning video and entertainment company.Resources:Dave Kelly website: DaveKellyHosting.comDave Kelly on LinkedInEpisode 17 | Episode 18 No Ego for Better Work and Lives, with Cy WakemanEpisode 39 Life's Messy, Life Happy: Keys to ContentmentEpisode 40 Evolving Yourself to Live Happy in this Messy WorldEpisode 48 Unlikely Connections, Affirmations, and the Power to Make a DifferenceEpisode 58 From Sea to Space: The Quest to Help Humanity Survive and Thrive"Losing Cadence" and "Finding Sophie" by Laura Lovett“The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children” by Dr. Shefali TsabaryLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology

Send us a text :) The average person spends 2.5 hours a day feeling bad for themselves. Whether it's at work or in their personal life, we ruminate on stories that we tell ourselves.The problem?Oftentimes these stories aren't even true. A complete waste of time!Cy Wakeman gives us tangible advice on how to eliminate our ego when it goes unchecked and remove this 2.5-hour daily burden.Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, NY Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker, and recipient of the #1 Global Leadership Guru award for three years running.Deemed "the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace and the worldplace."Cy works with organizations globally to ditch the drama, hardwire accountability in their teams, and turn excuses into results.As the founder of Reality-Based Leadership, she inspires audiences to modernize their approach to leading their teams, enabling them to succeed despite the challenging circumstances they face.Her thought-provoking insights capture the hearts and minds of attendees of all backgrounds, helping them realize that success and happiness in their careers is their natural state—once the drama is gone.Please enjoy this conversation and be sure to let us know what you think. Thanks for listening!Feedback & Sponsorship Opportunities: andrew@permissiontoshine.org Cy Wakeman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cywakeman/Andrew Namanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-namanny/@PermissionToShine_

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with best-selling author, drama researcher and headline speaker Cy Wakeman on focusing on a reality-based leadership approach to improve accountability at work.Cy shares her insights and experience in:Why we need to self-reflect and be personally accountable.Reality-based leadership practices.Cultivating curiosity and compassion to understand different perspectives.Collective Genius for reducing risks and driving innovation.Achieving post-traumatic growth.Co-creation and simplification for the greater organizational good.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

In this episode, Holly Norton and I get into our personal journeys within the realm of HR, sparked by our attendance at the Workhuman Conference. We reflect on the evolution of our careers, from starting in HR to navigating various roles in consulting, private equity, and back to consulting again. Throughout our conversation, we emphasize the importance of authenticity, compassion, and empathy in HR, especially when faced with difficult situations such as terminations or supporting individuals through personal crises. We highlight the significance of human connection in the age of advancing technology, acknowledging the role of AI while underscoring the irreplaceable value of human interaction. We share insights from speakers at the conference, such as Brené Brown and Cy Wakeman, who emphasized themes of authenticity, resilience, and the need for compassion in leadership. I invite you to join us on this journey as we navigate the complexities of HR with light, love, and a deep appreciation for the human experience. Stacie More episodes at StacieBaird.com. Links for Holly Norton LinkedIn Page DisruptHR Phoenix DisruptHR Tucson

In this episode, Cy Wakeman delves into the detrimental effects of the "BMW" mindset—bitching, moaning, and whining—on personal growth and workplace dynamics. The New York Times bestselling author and leadership consultant practical strategies to ditch the ego-driven narrative for a more accountable, present, and fulfilling life. In celebration of the Conscious Habit Podcast launching two years ago, Amy Woodall rereleased this listener's favorite. In part two of this stellar two-part episode, Cy's wisdom, paired with Amy's expertise in conscious leadership, provides listeners with invaluable tools to navigate the complexities of the inner self while fostering a culture of innovation and authenticity at work. The duo's deep dive into self-reflection, radical ownership, and the simple yet profound practice of doing what makes one feel better sets the stage for personal and professional transformative change. Additional Resources: Connect with Amy on LinkedIn Learn more about Conscious Habit Connect with Cy on LinkedIn Book: Life's Messy, Live Happy Original Episode Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Overcoming the Ego & Managing Feedback with Cy Wakeman

Traversing through both personal heartaches and professional milestones, Cy Wakeman, the New York Times bestselling author and leadership consultant, shares how happiness can coexist with pain. In celebration of the Conscious Habit Podcast launching two years ago, Amy Woodall rereleased this listener's favorite. In part one of this stellar two-part episode, Cy delves into the intricate dance of happiness that interweaves joy with life's inevitable challenges. She advocates for a life lived with love, gratitude, and the wisdom to embrace non-duality, which makes room for a spectrum of emotions and experiences. Additional Resources: Connect with Amy on LinkedIn Learn more about Conscious Habit Connect with Cy on LinkedIn Book: Life's Messy, Live Happy Original Episode Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

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

This week, Shark speaks with Cy Wakeman, CSP as she shares valuable insights and advice on how to navigate the speaking industry with purpose and authenticity. Cy discusses the importance of questioning conventional wisdom, balancing mastery and mystery, and staying true to oneself amidst the pressures of social media and ego.  In this episode, Cy will help you: Understand the importance of questioning conventional wisdom and challenging one's own thinking in the speaking industry. Explore the concept of balancing mastery and mystery to foster personal growth and professional success. Recognize the potential pitfalls of social media and ego-driven identity in the speaking industry. Reflect on personal motivations and purpose as a speaker, and how it influences one's approach to the profession. Learn strategies for staying authentic, curious, and impactful in the speaking industry.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Cy Wakeman to this special 50th episode of The Compassionate Accountability Podcast. Cy is a drama researcher, international leadership speaker, and consultant. In 2001, she founded Reality-Based Leadership. Cy works with organizations globally to ditch the drama, hardwire accountability into their teams, and turn excuses into results.   Key Takeaways: [2:18] What did motivate Cy to research drama? [6:24] CY defines drama and how that relates to leadership training. [7:28] Cy advises to consider drama as waste (and organizations know what to do with waste in their processes) [8:22] What are the key sources of trauma? Ego and lack of accountability are the first two drama triggers. [11:03] Conflict is just energy! Either we waste it or take advantage of it. [13:05] Love up (compassion) and Call up (accountability). [19:30] Cy explains the notion of Reality-based Leadership, considering that multiple things are true simultaneously and expanding on the future of leadership. [22:21] We all want success and happiness. [27:15] Reality-based thinking: Given this reality, what are some ways we can be great? [30:56] You have drama in your organization because you hired it, you enabled it, or you are it. [34:39] Cy talks about how she helps organizations. [35:50] Cy shares what is on the horizon for her now: Transitioning her organization to her team.   Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element   Right Kind of Wrong: The Art of Failing Well, Amy Edmondson   Tweetables: “Drama is energy that goes away from results and well being” #oncompassion   “Drama is an emotional waste.”  #oncompassion   “Ego is the number one key source of trauma.” #oncompassion   “Modern leadership is managing the energy of people.” #oncompassion   “Rules without relationship equals rebellion.” #oncompassion   “A bad day for the ego is a great day for the leader.”  #oncompassion   “You have drama in your organization because you hired it, you enabled it, or you are it.” #oncompassion   “You are the source of all your problems.” #oncompassion

Join us as we explore how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness.  Our guest is New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman whose new book is called, "Life's Messy, Live Happy:  Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content".  Her website is realitybasedleadership.com.

Are you ready to let go of the drama and restore sanity in the workplace? Drama in the workplace is a time and emotional waste, but with tools like self-reflection and accountability, it can be eliminated. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Cy Wakeman about how the ego works, embracing self-reflection, and diffusing drama in organizations. Cy is a drama researcher, New York Times best-selling author, and 2023 World's #1 Leadership Guru who is recognized for her Reality-Based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience partnering with top brands spanning all industries, Cy's philosophy offers a modern approach to leadership in which employees and managers alike can deliver better results with less drama, higher engagement without entitlement, and more happiness in even the most challenging workplace realities. Cy's avid fanbase online has surpassed 250,000 followers. Listen in to learn about drama in the workplace, the five sources of drama, and how to clear up drama in an organization. You will also learn the difference between self-reflection and venting and how to evolve and give opportunities for self-reflection. Key Takeaways: The importance of questioning your thoughts to stop your ego from controlling your life. How to clear up drama in an organization by getting out of verbal communication and self-reflecting. How to get into a place of neutrality by naming whatever comes your way as an unpreferred reality and changing the story. The importance of understanding and articulating your needs as a leader to avoid working on the wrong thing. The power of doing profound inner work to be able to lead with love and be a great leader and or team member. Standout Quotes: “Surrendering is as simple as naming whatever came your way as neutrally as possible as an unpreferred reality.”– Cy Wakeman [24:30] “I am convinced that very little needs to change in my world for my world to change; all of what needs to change is my thinking.”– Cy Wakeman [29:08] “It takes a lot of evolution to move through the world lovingly because you can't move through the world lovingly if you haven't done your inner work.”– Cy Wakeman [42:37] ⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/PodcastCyWakeman  

Surprise! One additional episode before the New Year! This week, Jen and Sandi discuss changes in the workplace and how those changes come about. It all starts from the same place: you! Join them as they cover: -how change is not linear, but dynamic -how to go about thinking about change and understanding the "why" of change -how changing requires vulnerability -the Pyramid of Readiness model by Cy Wakeman -the level of awareness in change -self-reflection when it comes to change and more! Enjoy this last episode of 2023, and Jen and Sandi will see you in 2024! Check out the Video cast under the "Video" tab! Connect with Jen on LinkedIn Connect with Sandi on LinkedIn Visit Jen's website HERE Visit Sandi's website HERE Have a comment, question, or topic for Sandi and Jen? Leave us a comment on LinkedIn!

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

Research has shown that the average employee spends nearly 2.5 hours per day in drama – gossiping, tattling, withholding buy-in, resisting change, and stepping down from accountability. Drama is emotional waste – any unproductive thought or behavior – and like any other waste in the workplace, Cy believes drama can be eliminated through great mental processes, and that's why her work is focused on giving leaders tools to recapture that emotional waste and upcycle it into results. In this episode, Cy and I chat about working mom guilt, workplace politics, judgment, competition, and how to let all of that drama go. Show Notes (02:32) The limits of people-pleasing: How Cy was surprised by her performance review (09:43) Are women harassed by unfair grading systems? (16:45) Are you willing to have people be wrong about you so that you can live the life you want to live? (20:33) "Skilling up" your kids (22:59) Cy shares a story of being healed through alternate states of consciousness (28:30) Your childhood stories of trauma may not be as important as you believe them to be (30:31) Mom competition is soul-crushing (31:42) There are only two types of actions: acts of love, and cries FOR love (33:06) Why we tend to outsource our self-love to external people (38:26) How we can stop transferring our anxiety onto others (42:00) Life can be a lot bigger than whatever pain you are in now: Cy's 3-word thought experiment (44:01) Why our ego wants us to be a victim Cy's links: Website: https://realitybasedleadership.com/ IG: @CyWakeman YouTube: @CyWakeman Books: Life's Messy, Live Happy No Ego Reality-Based Leadership The Reality-Based Rule of the Workplace

Cy Wakeman discusses why engagement is overrated and what really drives results. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How your ego ruins 2.5 hours of each day. 2) Three questions for breaking free from your ego. 3) Why to stop saying “should". Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep898 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CY — Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, international leadership speaker, and consultant. In 2001 she founded Reality-Based Leadership. She is the author of four books: Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace and Turn Excuses Into Results (2010), NY Times Bestseller, The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace: Know What Boosts Your Value, Kills Your Chances, and Will Make You Happier (2013), No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results (2017), and her newest release, Life's Messy, Live Happy. Deemed as “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace,” Cy Wakeman was voted in the top 100 leadership professionals to follow on twitter for 7 years in a row. In 2021, 2022, and 2023 she topped the Global Gurus list of Top 30 Leadership Professionals across the globe, coming in at #1. • Book: No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results • Newsletter: Reality-Based Leadership Newsletter • TED Talk: Ditch the Drama – How to Live Happy in a Messy World • Website: RealityBasedLeadership.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words by David Whyte • Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns • Figure: Byron Katie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meghan West knew at a young age she wanted to join her Dad and the team at Mastercam. Now she's the president and CEO, bringing solutions and services to the manufacturing world with advanced software.    This episode is a wide-spanning journey that starts with the company's origins and Meghan's early days. We learn about Meghan's entrance into the company after her degree and how she had to find a role where she could be of most value to the organization.       Meghan discovered an interest an aptitude for putting structure in place as the company continued its substantial growth. Ari and Meghan discussed the limits of bureaucracy and strategic frameworks.   Finally Ari and Meghan talk about how Mastercam listens to its customers, but also tries to stay one step ahead…anticipating future needs.   Meghan's favorite business book: No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results, Cy Wakeman   Meghan West, Mastercam Website: https://www.mastercam.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mastercam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mastercam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastercam/ Meghan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westmeghan/   Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/ Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/   Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/ Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/   Meghan and Ari discuss: CAM Family business Business structure Training and education Additive manufacturing

Replay on Demand! Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my guest is the incredible Cy Wakeman, who is a drama researcher, a global thought leader, and New York Times best-selling author. She has been deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace” and has helped companies such as Google, Facebook, NBC Universal, Johns Hopkins, and countless others how to navigate our rapidly changing world using good mental processes to harness energy wasted in workplace drama, and reinvent that effort into achieving profound business results. As a highly sought-after conference headliner, she's a regular contributor on Forbes.com,  The Huffington Post, and has been featured on the Today Show, Ask Gary Vee Show,  and the New York Times Business Insider. Cy has published three books, the latest of which we'll talk about today called, No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results. Cy tells us about herself and she shares with us her lifelong pursuit. She reveals some statistics about her research  with hardworking, super achieving, professional people and how they spend two and a half hours a day in drama in the workplace. Dr. Orsini shares some advice about how he teaches healthcare professionals to help them prevent burnout and his   concept of  “It's hard to fire your best friend.” Cy tells us she believes in two things, “you love people up and then you call them up,” and shares a story about an upset nurse and why she said to her, “If you were great, what would great look like?” She also talks about how self-reflection is the ultimate drama diffuser.  Cy explains her concept of toggling up and toggling down. Dr. Orsini talks more about why he loves conflict resolution with a great story and clarifies how great leaders make you self-reflect and how to look at things differently. The topic of leadership and the culture of business comes up in the conversation, and whether or not we need to train the leaders and if there are some leaders that just have to go. Find out why Cy doesn't believe in working on culture and why she said, “We don't have to fix the culture, we have to fix the climate.” If you enjoyed this podcast, please hit follow, and download all the previous episodes. Host: Dr. Anthony OrsiniGuest:Cy Wakeman For More Information:The Orsini WayThe Orsini Way-FacebookThe Orsini Way-LinkedinThe Orsini Way-InstagramThe Orsini Way-TwitterIt's All In The Delivery: Improving Healthcare Starting With A Single Conversation by Dr. Anthony OrsiniTEDx Presentation - How the Human Connection Improves HealthcareResources Mentioned:Reality-Based LeadershipReality-Based Leadership with Cy Wakeman LinkedinCy Wakeman-YouTubeNo Ego Podcast with Cy WakemanNo Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results by Cy Wakeman

One of the most common requests we hear from clients is, “how do I ditch the drama a work?” Today we bring you the goddess with the answers, Cy Wakeman. Cy is a drama researcher, global thought leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience, Wakeman's philosophy offers a new lens through which employees and executives alike, can shift their attention inward, sharpen their focus on personal accountability, and uncover their natural state of innovation simply by ditching the drama. Deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace,” Wakeman has helped companies such as Google, Facebook, Viacom, Uber, NBC Universal, NASA, Pfizer, Johns Hopkins, Stanford Health Care, Keurig Dr. Pepper, AMC Theatres, White Castle, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and countless others learn to navigate our rapidly changing world using good mental processes to harness energy wasted in workplace drama and reinvest that effort into achieving profound business results.In today's conversation we center on everyone doing there internal work, how most of us are not victims at work, and how getting more skilled helps you show up and speak up.Today on Let's Make Work HumanCy Wakeman's accidental discovery of drama researchThe concept of drama as emotional waste and how it affects productivity and well-beingThe need to eliminate drama by improving mental processes and facilitating good leadershipWhy traditional HR philosophy, employee relations, and engagement surveys are limitedHow important readiness in change management and the need for shared accountability is todayThe impact of the global pandemic on drama in the workplaceOur tendency to outsource happiness and the need for inner work to address mental healthThe importance of staying rightly challenged and avoiding echo chambers to promote growth and evolutionResources Mentioned in the ShowTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.com to learn more.To connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo learn more about Cy Wakeman's work, https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/meet-cy/Find Cy on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/cywakemanTo learn more and connect with Cy on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cywakeman/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast! Today, we're honored to have Evonnia Woods, a distinguished advocate from Reproaction in Columbia, Missouri, grace our virtual studio. Prepare for an enlightening conversation as we delve deep into the realm of Black Maternal and Infant Health, exploring the pressing issue through a data-driven lens.In this episode, we'll confront the stark reality of health disparities faced by black women and infants. Armed with compelling statistics and real-world anecdotes, Evonnia expertly unpacks the multifaceted challenges that contribute to these disparities. We'll explore the systemic factors at play, unmasking the biases and barriers that hinder access to quality care for black communities.This episode isn't just about highlighting disparities; it's about empowering our listeners with tangible solutions. Drawing from her wealth of expertise, Evonnia illuminates strategies and best practices that can help reduce barriers to care and improve outcomes. With a focus on providing high-quality, equitable healthcare, we'll explore innovative approaches and community-based initiatives that have shown promise in bridging the gaps and decreasing health disparities.Follow us on LinkedIn, send us an email,  follow us on Facebook, or check out our website.Host:Adrienne MannGuests:Evonnia WoodsShow Notes: Adrienne used the word Terramazing which is borrowed from several of Cy Wakeman's videos that have since been taken off of YouTube at publishing. Regarding the CPS removal of a black baby: Adams, C. (2023, April 14). Protesters demand return of Black couple's baby taken by Texas authorities after home birth. NBC News. Retrieved July 4, 2023, from https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/protesters-demand-return-home-birthed-baby-taken-texas-authorities-rcna79532Data: Centers for Disease Control. (2022, September 19). Pregnancy-Related Deaths: Data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees in 36 US States, 2017–2019 | CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved July 4, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternal-mortality/erase-mm/data-mmrc.htmlFolks with appendixes on the left side: Cleveland Clinic. (2022, July 18). Situs Inversus: Causes & Outlook. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved July 4, 2023, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23486-situs-inversusMore Data: Kaiser Family Foundation. (2022, November 1). Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Efforts to Address Them. Kaiser Family Foundation. Retrieved July 4, 2023, from https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-current-status-and-efforts-to-address-them/Regarding the CPS removal of a black baby: Kaiser Family Foundation. (2023, April 21). Newborn Returned To Black Parents In Texas Amid Claims Of Medical Bias. Kaiser Health News. Retrieved July 4, 2023, from https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/newborn-returned-to-black-parents-in-texas-amid-claims-of-medical-bias/

Leaders don't manage people, they manage energy. Drama researcher, thought leader, and New York Time best-selling author Cy Wakeman joins Erin to discuss what it means to manage the energy of your team & the individuals you lead by analyzing emotional waste and how to replace it with good mental processes. If your team is burning out quickly and you're not sure what you can do – this is a good place to start. More about Cy: Cy Wakeman is an International Speaker on Leadership & Management, a Global Thought Leader, and Drama Researcher—which is a career she discovered accidentally and has since quantified how much drama there actually is in the workplace. Her research has shown that the average employee spends nearly 2.5 hours per day in drama, gossiping, tattling, withholding buy-in, resisting change and stepping down from accountability. Drama is emotional waste, any unproductive thought or behavior and like any other waste in the workplace. Now, her work is focused on giving leaders tools to recapture that emotional waste and upcycle it into results. Cy founded Reality-Based Leadership, her company that teaches leaders and individual contributors ways to lead, and reality that diffuses drama in the workplace. Cy is also a New York Times best-selling author and has published four books, the latest of which is Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content (2022). ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: 1) Share this episode with someone you love 2) Take one of the juicy chicken nuggets from this episode and apply it – only you know what this looks like. Connect with Cy Wakeman: Cy's Instagram Cy's LinkedIn Cy's Tik Tok Cy's Podcast, No Ego Cy's books Show Links: Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here! Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Did today's episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

We listen to an audio clip of author, Cy Wakeman, and discuss the role of leaders in reframing conversations.Link to Cy Wakeman's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cywakeman/Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142

Did you know that the average employee spends nearly 2.5 hours per day in drama? Yup, we spend 150 minutes a day gossiping, tattling, withholding buy-in, and resisting change. The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way. Imagine having the right tools to leave the drama ––AKA emotional waste –– behind, and instead spend your time and energy on your actual work and wellbeing.This is the goal of Cy Wakeman, a therapist accidentally turned drama researcher who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. During this episode, Cy shines a light on the part that we ourselves play in creating workplace drama (it's not just a problem that everyone else has) and she provides techniques to improve the way we face these challenging moments in our interactions with colleagues. She also shares her most embarrassing moments ever on stage.Cy is a New York Times best-selling author and a sought-out consultant and speaker for many Fortune 500 companies. She's been featured on the TODAY Show, the AskGaryVee Show with Gary Vaynerchuk, The New York Times, Business Insider, The Daily Muse, SHRM.com and many more. Now she can add being on  the Surfing Corporate podcast to her accolades. You can learn more about Cy Wakeman by checking out her website. You can also follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Tiktok. Credits:Surfing Corporate is produced and edited by Aileen Merciel. Cohosts are Aileen Merciel and Glenda Pacanins. Our Intern is Stephany Gil de Sucher.  Surfing Corporate's original theme song is by Chaliwa Music. The rest of our music is by BlueDot Sessions.   

Deseri Garcia, Leadership Development and Team Building Coach at Vida Aventura, is passionate about teaching others how to make decisions that align with their highest self by leveraging simple but life-changing tactics like visualization and goal setting. In this episode, Des shares her inspiring journey of self-accountability and embracing the highs and lows of life. She also divulges her wisdom of “TSRW”, which stands for “This Sh*t Really Works”. Listen in to hear what you can do to utilize muscle memory and radical self-awareness to stay on track with what you what to get out of life and how you want to show up. Additional Resources: High Vibe Tribe Retreat: https://elevatetravelco.regfox.com/high-vibe-tribe-retreat-sedona-2023 Check out  Life's Messy, Live Happy by Cy Wakeman

Join us as we explore how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness.  Our guest is New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman whose new book is called, "Life's Messy, Live Happy:  Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content".  Her website is realitybasedleadership.com.   We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual.  It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome.  Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.  Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut!  Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months.  Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Do you want to get rid of drama on the manufacturing floor? As a leader, you avoid drama, set boundaries, and inspire by your team by becoming the ultimate “drama diffuser!” In this episode, I'm joined by guest Cy Wakeman, the president and founder of Reality-Based Leadership and the bestselling author of books like No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results. I've been a fan of Cy's writing for years, and I'm excited to have her as a guest to talk about how leader can use skills like curiosity and self-reflection to overcome drama in their organization. 1:30 – To avoid drama—and your own ego—approach every situation by considering what you know for sure 3:30 – It's easy to fall into situations where you believe someone else is the villain or that you're doing the right thing, which is why it's important to consider facts, mindsets, and what details you know for sure 9:07 – The power of self-reflection is the ultimate drama diffuser 10:19 – Instead of judging or making assumptions, approach situations with curiosity, patience, and grace 11:49 – By extending an invitation instead of a lecture, you can “call people up to greatness.” 13:20 – “As the leader goes, so does the team.” 15:05 – If something happens that's unpreferred, you need to step up and impact it 20:02 – As a leader, you can set an example and set your team up to avoid drama 21:32 – By setting a strong leadership example and empowering your team, you can find productive solutions while still maintaining healthy boundaries and not falling into the trap of being a “fixer” for everyone's problems 23:05 – A question to ask yourself: if I see behavior I don't want, how am I enabling it? 24:29 – When you quit buffering your team member's relationship with reality, they will make better choices 29:32 – To get through to others, state reality and ask for what you really need 33:16 – As a leader, you can only make the invitation—it's up to others to decide what to do with that invitation 34:59 – With the correct leader, your team will step into brilliance most of the time 35:16 – If you have drama in your workplace, it's because people are venting instead of self-reflecting Connect with Cy Wakeman LinkedIn Reality-Based Leadership Website Newsletter Read Trevor's book review on No Ego    

“Take accountability, make great suggestions, and be part of the solution.” That's Dr. Angelo Venditti's approach to supporting the well-being of his team members. As Chief Nurse Executive, Chief Patient Experience Officer, and EVP for Patient Care Services for Temple Health, Angelo is passionate about empowering people to play a key role in the quality of their employee experience. In this episode, Angelo, and our guest host, Michelle Doran from CCA, discuss how to provide your teams with the tools and services they need so they can take ownership of their workplace experience. Listen in to learn about coaching and encouraging people in a way that shows while challenges may exist in their professional journeys, they aren't insurmountable. Book Recommendation: Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin Additional Resources: Connect with Dr. Angelo Venditti: angelo.venditti@tuhs.temple.edu Learn more about CCA: https://ccainc.com  Listen to Cy Wakeman's Episodes on Conscious Habit Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, international leadership speaker, and consultant. In 2001 she founded Reality-Based Leadership. She is the author of three books: Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace and Turn Excuses Into Results (2010), NY Times Bestseller, The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace: Know What Boosts Your Value, Kills Your Chances, and Will Make You Happier (2013), and her new release No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results (2017). In 2017 and 2018, she was named as one of the Top Global Leadership Gurus by Global Gurus, a Top 100 Leadership Expert to Follow on Twitter, and was deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace.” In this interview, Cy and Cindra discuss: What it means to operate with “no ego” How our stress comes from our stories How suffering is optional Ways to question your thinking Tools for Reality-Based Leadership The actual time we waste in work-place drama…and it is astonishing! HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/522 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong TO REACH CY: Cy Wakeman & Reality-Based Leadership (realitybasedleadership.com) Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

In this episode, Cy Wakeman is joined by Tad Worku, songwriter, singer, Nurse Practitioner, ER / Trauma nurse, and Mission Coach at Inland Empire Health Plan, who not only shares his story of finding the intersection of purpose, gifts, and passion but also provides strategies for keeping the focus on humanity of our patients in order to keep hope alive and love always remaining. AND - at the end - Tad gives us all a special gift - he performs one of his songs live, heart touching and a wonderful example of how Tad has combined his love of service with his award winning musical talents.     Tadworku.com for more information on Tad's incredible story and his availability to speak and perform at your organization.    

When you let your ego take the wheel, it distorts your view on reality. Cy Wakeman, drama researcher and best-selling author, says this leads to burnout, feelings of hopelessness, and self-sabotage. She believes those consequences are the ego's desire to avoid self-reflection, so by switching gears and focusing more on your feelings rather than the stories the ego creates, we open ourselves up to having a more positive outlook. In the conclusion to our two-part special with Cy, you'll hear about the challenges we face when trying to stay rooted in reality and what we can do to be more accountable. Listen in to learn Cy's methods for moving through life with love and sending stress out the door. Additional Resources: Learn about the Karpman Drama Triangle Get your copy of “Life's Messy, Live Happy” Listen to “Life's Messy, Live Happy” on Audible Find your nearest independent bookseller Buy “No Ego” by Cy Wakeman

When you allow yourself to feel deeply and live fully, you can walk through life with more love. Cy Wakeman, drama researcher and best-selling author, believes that this process isn't about staying connected. It's about a compassionate return to connection. By focusing on what really makes her tick, Cy is able to find gratitude even in the hardest of challenges. In part one of this stellar two-part episode, Cy talks about taking responsibility for your actions and feelings and how to truly advocate for yourself. She shares deeply personal stories that will encourage you to return to compassion whenever you find yourself drifting.

The lens through which we view the world impacts our actions, behaviors, and beliefs about others and ourselves. The key to separating things that happen to us from the meaning we assign to them says Inez Jordan, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Ochsner Health, is making a conscious choice to better understand why we see them the way we do. She joins me on FUELED to share more about the power of perspective and strategies we can use to train our minds to see and feel less judgment.LINKSWhat Inez is reading: Unleashed by Frances Frei | https://www.theleadersguide.com/Atomic Habits by James Clear | https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsNo Ego by Cy Wakeman | https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/no-ego-book/Molly's interview with Frances Frei: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-fueled-wellness-nutrition-43062540/episode/frances-frei-on-leading-with-trust-70866266/Thank you to this week's sponsors: Nutrafol - Go to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code FUELED to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF your first month's subscription Caraway Home - Visit Carawayhome.com/FUELED to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.

Conversation with Cy Wakeman, a drama researcher, an international leadership speaker, named a Top Global Leadership Guru by Global Gurus, a consultant, a NY Times best-selling author, and the author of “Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content.” Episode on Website

What You Will Learn:How to become more self-reflectiveHow to do the introspective work to become the best version of yourselfHow to ditch the drama in your life and turn excuses into results How to live in the messiness of life and still live happy How to stop comparing yourself to othersHow to accept that our circumstances rarely can be controlled and how to choose happiness Bio:Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience, Wakeman's philosophy offers a new lens through which employees and executives alike, can shift their attention inward, sharpen their focus on personal accountability, and uncover their natural state of innovation simply by ditching the drama.My Biggest Bit of Gold:Suffering in life truly is optional. You can't control your circumstances... however, you can choose the narrative you tell yourself. Important Links:Instagram: @CyWakemanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cywakeman/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5G_jUiSFkWlLIXBOmmTjggNo Ego Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ego/id1253461828?mt=2Cy's Website: http://www.realitybasedleadership.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They are the leaders and industry changers on a warpath to greatness. When a conflict runs hot, they cool it down. They refocus attention, engage emotional resistance, and set aside ego. Time and again, they tap back into motivation to double down and work harder. They encourage teams to recalibrate and aim higher. These are the game changers.   For years, Crisp has brought together world-renowned thought leaders to create transformational experiences for the best in the game. Today, we look back at the highest-rated live sessions of conferences past — giving you premier access to the industry's most iconic presentations.   Attention Branding is little more than sustained attention. It is also the singular thing that grows any business and the hardest to attribute. Renowned marketing expert and best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk is fascinated by attention — the way this asset is nurtured becomes the primary variable of what happens. To win the game, invest hours into understanding the current spaces of attention: TikTok, LinkedIn, and Blockchain.   Good Vibes The secret to negotiation, transforming trauma and making us 31% smarter, according to neuroscience. When we are in a good mood, our brains have more capacity to operate and can give us the upper hand in negotiations, says former FBI International Hostage Negotiator and best-selling author Chris Voss. In this relaxed state, we see opportunities instead of challenges.   Workplace drama researcher Cy Wakeman calls this "flipping the toggle." When toggled down, the ego is in control, distorting reality and limiting viable options. The world is perceived as a horrible place. When toggled up? You're in your higher self — using all of your intelligence, more creative, accountable, collaborative, and inventive. These toggle positions are mutually exclusive.   So how can we go from “down” to “up” in the face of trauma and adversity? Emotional neutrality. Author of the best-selling book “The Miracle Morning,” Hal Elrod explains that every negative emotion is self-created by our resistance to our reality. To toggle up, sulk for five minutes, and then accept what you cannot change. Invite peace. Pick the emotion that will get you to the next step. Move forward. Born a Lion Motivation is fuel for success. A leader's motivation directly impacts the lives of those they love. World-renowned speaker Eric "ET" Thomas never intended to become a leader, but by giving 120% and doing whatever it took, he went from high school dropout to PhD influencing millions.   "You can have whatever you're willing to grind for." - Eric "ET" Thomas   As Founder and CEO of America's largest injuring law firm, John Morgan knows that this hunger for success is an insatiable desire — and when others say you can't, it really means that THEY won't. Never let someone else stop you from being great. Links & Resources The Game Changing Attorney Podcast Michael Mogill Facebook Michael Mogill Twitter Michael Mogill Instagram Michael Mogill LinkedIn Crisp Website Crisp Facebook Crisp Twitter Crisp Instagram Crisp LinkedIn Gary Vaynerchuk Chris Voss Cy Wakeman Hal Elrod Eric "ET" Thomas YOU OWE YOU (book) John Morgan Authors Michael Mogill, Crisp, Gary Vaynerchuk, Chris Voss, Cy Wakeman, Hal Elrod, Eric "ET" Thomas, John Morgan

Starting your own company is hard no matter who you are — but in the predominantly male-dominated business world, being a woman and starting your own company is an entirely different ballgame. Thankfully, millions of women all over the world are making their mark and pioneering with some game changing organizations. In this special episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, we're bringing together four leading ladies who have created some incredible enterprises of their own: Sherry Stewart Deutschmann: serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Lunch With Lucy: Maximize Your Profits By Investing In Your People Cy Wakeman: highly acclaimed workplace drama expert, leadership & team culture consultant, and New York Times best-selling author Kara Goldin: founder of Hint Water and author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters Liz Wiseman: management researcher, executive advisor, and New York Times best-selling author  These ladies' stories are nothing short of amazing and inspiring. No matter who you are, you'll learn something valuable from them. Practice Empathy and Accountability Make genuine connections, create space on level ground, and get feedback on leadership — saving time and money in the process. To engage empathetically with her team, Sherry Stewart Deutschmann, entrepreneur and best-selling author, simply caved out one lunch hour a week for any employee who wanted her time. The result? Her company exceeded $40M in revenue and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America for 10 straight years.  Renowned executive advisor and CEO Liz Wiseman researches how employees transform into engaged leaders who consistently step up the challenge when called upon. By giving team members ownership of projects — 51% of the vote and 100% of the accountability — they become high impact contributors. Attract the Best Cut the drama. Emotional waste — also known as workplace drama — costs leaders hours each day. Minimize drama to create an environment in which high performers thrive. Cy Wakeman, New York Times best-selling author and workplace drama expert, points to raising standards and holding team members accountable when taking a firm to the next level.  Blindsides Go Both Ways On the road to growth, remain agile, plan for the future during the good times, and don't be afraid to pivot. With each new success comes unexpected challenges. But Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint and best-selling author, explains that the dark days are not forever — and just as a firm can be blindsided by challenges, it is often just as hard to see the light. Remain open and optimistic. Links and Resources The Game Changing Attorney Podcast Michael Mogill Facebook Michael Mogill Twitter Michael Mogill Instagram Michael Mogill LinkedIn Crisp Website Crisp Facebook Crisp Twitter Crisp Instagram Crisp LinkedIn Sherry Stewart Deutschmann - Episode 26  Cy Wakeman - Episode 7  Kara Goldin - Episode 90  Liz Wiseman - Episode 97  Author Michael Mogill, Crisp, Sherry Stewart Deutschmann, Cy Wakeman, Kara Goldin, Liz Wiseman

There is no way around it, life is messy! Cy Wakeman, leadership speaker, consultant, and author, sat down with me to about how to be okay when things get a little crazy. Life isn't about being perfect, its about being happy within the chaos and accepting the mess. Cy's Newest Book: LIFE'S MESSY, LIVE HAPPY: Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content is about dramatically changing the level of happiness you feel in your daily life, by learning to disconnect happiness from external forces, stop worrying about the future, and realize that most of your negative feelings are about things that never even happened. About the Guest: CY WAKEMAN is a drama researcher, international leadership speaker, and consultant. In 2001 she founded Reality-Based Leadership. She is the author of Reality-Based Leadership, No Ego, and the New York Times bestseller The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace. In 2021 she was named the #1 Global Leadership Guru by Global Gurus as well as one of the Top 100 Leadership Experts to follow on Twitter, and she was deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace.” Wakeman lives in Baja California Sur, Mexico. www.youtube.com/c/CyWakeman ​​www.realitybasedleadership.com www.twitter.com/cywakeman www.instagram.com/cywakeman www.facebook.com/cywakeman About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.com https://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/ https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/ https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688 https://chaosncookies.com/shop https://linktr.ee/hsteinker Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with drama researcher Cy Wakeman on workplace drama and living a contented life. The post Cy Wakeman #1012 appeared first on Paul Samuel Dolman.

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

Are you tired of hearing about Will Smith?  Yeah, me too.  Well we have good news: Cy isn't interested in that.  Or at least she doesn't talk about it.  Why?  Perhaps because it was a negative event, and dwelling on negativity makes you less happy.  People seem to really love taking innocuous comments as personal attacks, or sitting there on Twitter seething over some minor slight that happened years ago.  That's no way to live.  Likes are no substitute for fulfillment and personal growth. Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content - amzn.to/3Dtsj2b See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we'll explore how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness. We'll look at how a different perspective can enable us to live happily when life isn't perfect.   Wherever you are in life, I think you'll benefit from hearing the wisdom of our guest. Joining us is New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman, whose new book is called, “Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content.”   To find out more about Cy, visit her website at realitybasedleadership.com. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Athletic Greens: Athletic Green's AG One is a special blend of ingredients that supports your gut health, nervous system, immune system, energy recovery, focus and aging. In just one delicious scoop of Athletic Greens mixed with a glass of water, you're absorbing 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens. Athletic Greens uses the best products based on the latest science with constant product iterations. Right now, it's time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient daily nutrition, especially in the flu and cold season. Athletic greens is going to give you a free one year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/ntm. -->Aurate: Aurate is a fine jewelry brand which offers amazing quality at affordable prices. Because Aurate sells directly to you, without the middleman markup, they can offer the same quality as traditional 5th avenue brands at a fraction of the cost. Aurate's gold feels substantial and the diamonds sparkle and shine. Aurate is looking to set the standard for women because they deserve the best—always reminding them to set the gold bar high! Go to www.auratenewyork.com/nobodytoldme and use promo code nobodytoldme to get 20% off. -->Lumineux: Lumineux is the maker of toothpaste mouthwashes and whitening strips that are a totally new and different approach to improving your oral health. If you love the feeling you get when you have your teeth professionally cleaned at the dentist's office, you'll want to try out Lumineux. They use purposeful and uncompromising ingredients like sea salt, aloe and coconut oils to clean and brighten your smile. Plus, everything they make is certified nontoxic. You won't find harsh chemicals or bleaches in any of Lumineux products. Everything is dentist formulated, backed by over 50 studies and proven to protect the good bacteria also known as the microbiome. Search Lumineux on Amazon to pick from a selection of oral hygiene products and get $7 off today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cy Wakeman is a leadership consultant. She's founded her own firm, Reality-Based Leadership. Her book of the same name is a New York Times best seller. Her new book is more personal. It's called Life's Messy, Live Happy. She and Tristan discuss the many life lessons it contains. Pre-order the book here: https://amzn.to/3u6GEgH Connect with Cy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cy Wakeman is a leadership consultant. She's founded her own firm, Reality-Based Leadership. Her book of the same name is a New York Times best seller. Her new book is more personal. It's called Life's Messy, Live Happy. She and Tristan discuss the many life lessons it contains. Pre-order the book here: https://amzn.to/3u6GEgH Connect with Cy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cy Wakeman is a leadership consultant. She's founded her own firm, Reality-Based Leadership. Her book of the same name is a New York Times best seller. Her new book is more personal. It's called Life's Messy, Live Happy. She and Tristan discuss the many life lessons it contains. Pre-order the book here: https://amzn.to/3u6GEgH Connect with Cy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cy Wakeman is a leadership consultant. She's founded her own firm, Reality-Based Leadership. Her book of the same name is a New York Times best seller. Her new book is more personal. It's called Life's Messy, Live Happy. She and Tristan discuss the many life lessons it contains. Pre-order the book here: https://amzn.to/3u6GEgH Connect with Cy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show. We are joined by the one and only Cy Wakeman. We talk about the importance of managing energy versus managing people, the powers of non-judgment, Detachment, and impermanence, as well as how to hold people accountable and create non-negotiables amidst, workforce shortages and the great resignation. Let's Dive In.

This week, Sasha interviews drama researcher, keynote speaker, thought leader, and New York Times best selling author Cy Wakeman. The leaders discuss drama at work, the importance of reflection, the key to self awareness and more truth bombs by the amazing Cy Wakeman. Don't miss it!