Podcast appearances and mentions of David Rendall

In this episode of the Imperfectionist Podcast, David Rendall explores the value of being different and how embracing one's uniqueness can lead to personal and professional success. He discusses the concept of rarity and how it increases value, emphasizing that normality is often overrated. Through various examples, including the success of the Savannah Bananas, he illustrates how understanding and accepting one's unique traits can enhance self-awareness and lead to a more fulfilling life. The episode encourages listeners to identify and celebrate their differences, ultimately leveraging them for success.

In this episode of the Imperfectionist Podcast, David Rendall discusses the importance of embracing uniqueness in marketing and business. He shares insights from the Technology Marketing Toolkit Roadshow, highlighting the success of the Savannah Bananas, a minor league baseball team that has redefined entertainment in sports. Through stories of Jesse Cole and Dr. Phil, he emphasizes the courage required to stand out and the value of doing the opposite of conventional wisdom. The conversation encourages listeners to be bold in their uniqueness and to see criticism as a sign of doing something right.

In this episode of the Imperfectionist Podcast, David Rendall explores the concept of vacation personalities, discussing how different individuals and families approach vacations based on their preferences for activity and relaxation. He shares personal anecdotes from his travels with his daughters, highlighting the importance of understanding and accepting diverse vacation styles. The conversation emphasizes self-awareness, the need for balance in family dynamics, and the significance of creating meaningful experiences that cater to everyone's needs

In this episode of the Imperfectionist Podcast, David Rendall explores the concept of embracing imperfections in various aspects of life and business. He discusses how companies like Liquid Death and Honda exemplify the strength found in flaws, the importance of handling negative feedback, and the value of being unapologetically unique. The conversation also touches on the significance of slow living, the IKEA effect, and the nostalgia associated with sugary cereals, culminating in a reflection on the traditions upheld by events like The Masters.

In this episode of the Imperfectionist Podcast, David Rendall explores the unpredictability of human behavior through the lens of March Madness and sports. He discusses how even experts struggle to predict outcomes, drawing parallels to personal relationships and professional environments. The conversation emphasizes the importance of humility in our predictions and the potential dangers of self-fulfilling prophecies. By embracing imperfection and recognizing hidden strengths, we can foster success in ourselves and others.

In this episode of the Imperfectionist Podcast, host David Rendall and guest Stan Phelps explore the themes of uniqueness and authenticity in marketing and personal branding. They discuss the importance of embracing weaknesses as strengths, the significance of small gestures in customer experiences, and the trade-offs businesses must make to stand out. The conversation wraps up with a focus on embracing imperfection in branding and storytelling, highlighting the beauty found in uniqueness.

durée : 00:28:45 - L'invité du jour du lundi 03 mars 2025 - Fils des chanteurs d'opéra Diane Montague et David Rendall, Huw Montague Rendall a été biberonné au chant lyrique. Il est lui-même devenu l'un des nouveaux barytons en vue et incarne Pelléas dans une nouvelle production de l'opéra de Claude Debussy à l'Opéra de Paris, en duo avec Sabine Devieilhe.

durée : 02:04:48 - Musique matin du lundi 03 mars 2025 - par : Jean-Baptiste Urbain - Fils des chanteurs d'opéra Diane Montague et David Rendall, Huw Montague Rendall a été biberonné au chant lyrique. Il est lui-même devenu l'un des nouveaux barytons en vue et incarne Pelléas dans une nouvelle production de l'opéra de Claude Debussy à l'Opéra de Paris, en duo avec Sabine Devieilhe. - réalisé par : Yassine Bouzar

Leidenschaft, Vertrauen, Freakfaktor. Tina Dreimann erklärt, wie sie erfolgreiche Teams erkennt und welche fünf Fehler ein Team schwächen. Schickt eure Fragen für kommende Folgen und Feedback an: antonia.goetsch@harvardbusinessmanager.de Produziert: Marc Glücks, Paul GäblerMusik: Philipp Fackler Weiterlesen und weiterhörenBücher (Affiliate Links): „Die 5 Dysfunktionen eines Teams“ von Patrick Lencioni „Freakfaktor“ von David Rendall „Selbstbild – Wie unser Denken Erfolge oder Niederlagen bewirkt“ von Carol Dweck Artikel: Artikel zu Narzissmus in Führungsetagen Artikel zu Vertrauen Studie zur Unternehmerpersönlichkeit – Personality Traits of Entrepreneurship: Review of Reason Literature Persönlichkeitsmodell mit dem Tina Dreimann arbeitet Das ideale Gründerteam – Persönlichkeitsprofile Videos: Video von David Rendall TED-Talk von Carol Dweck Mein persönlicher Newsletter: Lead ForwardEinmal die Woche direkt in Ihr E-Mail-Postfach. Wissen aus den besten Hochschulen der Welt und meine Erfahrungen als Chefin.Newsletter bestellen+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die manager-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Alle Podcasts der manager Gruppe finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie bei manager+. Jetzt drei Monate für nur € 10,- mtl. lesen und 50% sparen manager-magazin.de/abonnieren Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

IN EPISODE 217: What if our biggest weakness turned out to be our greatest strength? In Episode 217, David Rendall makes the case for amplifying our defining features instead of toning them down. We discuss implications for the classroom and workplace, along with tips for leading people towards more fulfilling jobs and lives. ABOUT DAVID RENDALL: David Rendall has helped thousands of people embrace what makes them unique. He is a leadership professor, non-profit executive, stand-up comedian and keynote speaker to clients such as Microsoft, AT&T, the US Air Force, and more. He is also the author of four books, including The Freak Factor, The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, and Pink Goldfish. When he's not on stage, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons.

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David Rendall has helped many people embrace what makes them unique. He is a leadership professor, non-profit executive, stand-up comedian and keynote speaker to clients such as Microsoft, AT&T, the US Air Force, and more. He is also the author of four books, including The Freak Factor, The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, and Pink Goldfish. In his second appearance on the show, David returns to the Elevate Podcast to discuss his approach to leadership, how leaders can help people embrace and unleash their unique abilities, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius sits down with David Rendall, an author, leadership expert, speaker, podcaster, husband, father of three girls, ultramarathon and Ironman athlete, and the highest-rated speaker at the 2023 Customer Service Revolution conference.   Learn ·      What the Freak Factor really means ·      Why our school systems don't always recognize a child's true potential ·      Why we need to help people lean into their uniqueness versus reducing it ·      How can we be better parents ·      How can we be better leaders ·      What is more important goals & motivation or discipline, habits & systems   Links The Customer Service Revolution Podcast The DiJulius Group Customer Experience Executive Academy Employee Experience Executive Academy Our new best-selling book, The Employee Experience Revolution Journey Mapping Livestream Workshop   David Rendall Podcast The Imperfectionist Podcast www.drendall.com  

Send us a Text Message.In the first episode of Season 3 of INSUBORDINATE, I chat (via video!) with David Rendall, author of The Freak Factor and several other books.  We discuss his new assessment, Amplifi, and how awareness can help us find the right fit for our work, our relationships and our interests.Also in this episode:How Amplifi can help you identify descriptors and areas that have been difficult or painfulThe importance of finding relationships with people who will encourage you to be more of who you areA company that sells socks in sets of 3 that don't matchDave's affinity for pink, and why part of being insubordinate for him is insisting that colors don't have a genderCritical concepts like Alignment, Affiliation and PartnershipYou can access Dave's books HEREYou can take the Amplifi assessment for FREE HEREYou can view clips of Dave speaking HERE

Are you scared to appear too “out there” in your branding? Are you worried that standing out will make you appear gimmicky? Are you hiding from your authentic self, afraid you'll turn people off? In trying to appeal to everybody, you'll appeal to nobody. David Rendall, author of The Freak Factor, recommends flaunting flaws instead of denying them in a world where we're trained to “fix” our weaknesses.   KEY TOPICS Being memorable to attract attention and opportunities. Be cautious of unsolicited advice and consider the source before accepting it. Attracting the right audience and repel the wrong audience by being authentic. Pre-deciding, rather than making impulsive choices in the moment.   CHAPTERS 00:00 Mission of Decidedly 00:52 Getting Kicked Out of Class 04:15 Rebellious Qualities 05:59 Introduction of David Rendall 06:29 Standing Out Amongst Competition 10:37 Being Memorable 12:04 Challenging Societal Norms 15:40 Unsolicited Advice 16:03 The Dunning-Kruger Effect 20:12 Balancing Advice 24:59 Highlighting Opportunities 28:18 Navigating Conformity 31:02 Boring Societal Norms 32:02 Standing Out 33:26 Attracting the Right Audience 34:21 Losing to Everybody Else 35:17 Appealing to the Right People 39:24 Finding Your Audience 44:20 Applying Strengths and Weaknesses 56:44 Decision-Making Tip 1:01:49 Key Takeaways 1:03:21 Producer Closing   CONNECT WITH US ⁠www.decidedlypodcast.com⁠ Watch full episodes on ⁠YouTube⁠ Join us on ⁠Instagram⁠: @decidedlypodcast Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠ Shawn's ⁠Instagram⁠: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram⁠: @sangersmith   Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast.   SANGER'S BOOK: ⁠A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠   SHAWN'S BOOK: ⁠Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠   MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At ⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.  LEARN MORE: ⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠   SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER:⁠ https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR⁠       CONNECT WITH DAVID RENDALL Website: https://www.drendall.com/  The Imperfectionist Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cf0cVGNNzBxNfNoKIAHv7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daverendall  Twitter: https://twitter.com/daverendall  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daverendall/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantfreakinpink/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidRendallSpeaks  Amplifi Test: http://amplifitest.com/     Dave Rendall is an acclaimed public speaker and bestselling author of "Freak Factor.” He challenges conventional leadership wisdom by advocating that we should flaunt our weaknesses to discover our unique strengths.    He is the author of four books:  - Pink Goldfish: Defy Normal, Exploit Imperfection and Captivate Your Customers  - The Four Factors of Effective Leadership  - The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness  - The Freak Factor for Kids: The Weirdest and Weakest Children Make the Best Adults

Once again we have reached the climax of the penitential season of Lent, the most theologically significant week in the Christian calendar, namely Holy Week. Even for those who are not observant Christians, this period, standing as it does on the threshold of spring, the season of rebirth, can be a time of meditation and remembrance. To help support this contemplative moment I have compiled selections from some of the larger oratorios and liturgical works composed during the Romantic era performed by some of the greatest classical vocalists of the last century. Composers include Brahms, Dvořák, Rossini, Schubert, Franck, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Elgar; singers include sopranos Margaret Marshall, Leontyne Price, Pilar Lorengar, Judith Raskin, and Elizabeth Harwood; mezzo-sopranos Betty Allen, Alfreda Hodgson, and Shirley Verrett; tenors David Rendall, Alejandro Ramírez, and Richard Lewis; and bass-baritones Tom Krause and Franz Crass led by conductors Andrew Davis, Eugene Ormandy, James Conlon, George Szell, Rafael Kubelik, Michel Corboz, and Herbert von Karajan. No matter what your faith or belief system, there is an outpouring of beautiful music and singing contained in this episode that will fully engage your mind and spirit. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.  

In order to succeed, businesses need to stand out.Unfortunately, true differentiation is incredibly rare. Far too often, companies fall victim to practices that do not allow them to conquer people's hearts and minds. However, there's a cutting-edge eight-part framework for achieving competitive separation by embracing flaws, instead of fixing them.Are you ready to take a deep dive into it?We have invited David Rendall, renowned book author and sought-after keynote speaker, to share with us the secrets at the heart of this methodology to achieve differentiation. David has worked over 17 years helping businesses develop unconventional strategies to stand out and boost both customer engagement and internal teamwork. With past experience teaching higher education at Mount Olive College, the University of Phoenix, and Keller Graduate School of Management, David was uniquely suited to work with Stan on researching and crafting the book “Pink Goldfish''.Listen to this episode of Conversations at The Edge with David Rendall to discover the keys to achieving TRUE differentiation.

Today's is a mammoth episode, one of my longest ever, so I suggest you listen to it in easily digestible segments. It's mammoth because it's a gigantic subject: great Mozart tenors of the 20th century, covering more than 100 years of recorded documents of the finest examples of tenorial interpretations of the big Mozart operas as well as some of his lesser-known works, including his concert arias. You will be dazzled (and that is a promise and a guarantee) by performances by Fritz Wunderlich (for many of us, the ne plus ultra of lyric tenors), George Shirley, Richard Tauber, Anton Dermota, Léopold Simoneau, Nicolai Gedda, Gösta Winbergh, John McCormack, David Rendall, Peter Schreier, and countless others, including lesser-known figures such as John van Kesteren, Kálmán Pataky, and Wiesław Ochman, and duets featuring Pilar Lorengar, Leontyne Price, Roberta Alexander, and Margaret Price. I also feature a peek into the future with a special salute to the young tenor Alex Banfield, whose work has impressed me enormously. The entire episode is dedicated to the memory of my friend Jerry Hadley, one of the supreme Mozart tenors of all time. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford. Bonus episodes available exclusively to Patreon supporters are currently available and further bonus content including interviews and livestreams is planned for the upcoming season.

Welcome to all listeners both old and new to the podcast! This week I am focusing on music related to the Christian observation of Holy Week: oratorios, motets, cantatas, songs and song cycles, even operas from Renaissance to contemporary, performed by a wide range of singers. Alongside podcast favorites Jennie Tourel, Roberta Alexander, Eugene Holmes, Hugues Cuénod, Mitsuko Shirai, Muriel Smith, and others, I also feature performances by recently departed vocal giants Virginia Zeani and James Bowman (both of whom will be foregrounded in next week's episode), as well as the sublime British mezzo-soprano Diana Montague, who celebrates her birthday this week. We also hear her husband, the magnificent tenor David Rendall, as well as their extraordinarily gifted son, baritone Huw Montague Rendall, whom I was privileged to meet in Berlin this past week. We also hear a variety of settings of the 13th century Stabat Mater text from Giovanni Felice Sances in the 17th century to the more thorny twentieth-century idiom of the Swiss Frank Martin and the African American Julia Perry. Contemplative art songs by Schubert, Wolf, Hindemith, Finzi, and Andriessen round out the episode. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford. Bonus episodes available exclusively to Patreon supporters are currently available and further bonus content including interviews and livestreams is planned for the upcoming season.

David Rendall is a Certified Speaking Professional, leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. He is also the author of “The Freak Factor, Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness.” In this episode, Dave talks to Dave about what it truly means to be “weird.” Oftentimes society shuns that which may be considered weird. However, Dave is here to show that there is power in embracing one's uniqueness. Listen in! Links Dave's Website: https://www.drendall.com/ Dave's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daverendall/ The Freak Factor on Amazon Books: https://a.co/d/fh2na6z

Our guest today is David Rendall and if you are an avid follower of the show you might have noticed something a bit diferent about this episode. This conversation with David comes just one day after we dropped our previous episode. Lets call this a bonus podcast! An conversation too good to hold onto. During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership The Freak Factor The Freak Factor for Kids Pink Goldfish 2.0 This show is dedicated to David's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.  Find more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.drendall.com

“It isn't in the moderation, the reduction, the elimination of these characteristics, it's in the amplification of them that we find success. And that's one of the lessons that we just do not hear.” - David RendallDavid Rendall inspires others to see value in what others may cast off as a weakness. To recognize what makes them unique and flaunt it as a strength.During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, the Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm.Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive.In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons.David has a Doctor of Management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids, and Pink Goldfish 2.0.It was an amazing conversation with David and here are some highlights:How strengths and weaknesses connect How everything shifts when you amplify your weaknesses and see them as strengths The importance of realigning with yourself—and this starts at self-awarenessConnect with David:Website: https://www.drendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daverendall/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daverendall His books:The Four Factors of Effective Leadership - https://amzn.to/3CzH6JGPink Goldfish 2.0 - https://bookshop.org/a/The Freak Factor - https://bookshop.org/a/The Freak Factor for Kids - https://amzn.to/3CyHfxiThe Freak Factor for Kids on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhdleqd93UI We also mentioned an assessment at the end. You can check it out here. We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all

This week on the #3UNIQUES Podcast is David Rendall, Certified Speaking Professional. [Note: This interview was originally recorded on an Instagram LIVE in the Fall of 2021.] During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership The Freak Factor The Freak Factor for Kids Pink Goldfish 2.0 You can follow David on Instagram and find David here   Thanks for listening to the #3UNIQUES podcast this week. Don't forget to leave a comment and star-rating. Here's are 3 ways to Discover Your #3UNIQUES: 1. Take the #3UNIQUES Leadership Quiz  2. Check out my online course on Stepping Into Your #3UNIQUES 3. Follow #3UNIQUES on Instagram.  

David Rendall has built a career on helping people embrace what makes them unique. David is a leadership professor, non-profit executive, stand-up comedian and keynote speaker to clients such as Microsoft, AT&T, the US Air Force, and more.  He is also the author of four books, including The Freak Factor, The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, and Pink Goldfish. David joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast, to talk about growing up unique, parenting, how the school system lets many kids down, and embracing our true selves to become our best.

During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm.Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive.In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons.David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books:The Four Factors of Effective LeadershipThe Freak FactorThe Freak Factor for KidsPink Goldfish 2.0

Should leaders work on improving their weaknesses, or should they focus on leveraging their strengths?   It's natural for leaders to want to strive for excellence. If something is broken, you want to fix it. If you realize you need to grow in an area, you seek professional development to improve your skills.   And while self-awareness can be an uncomfortable process, it's necessary to grow as a leader and a company.   In the latest episode of The Enlightened Executive podcast, international speaker and author, David Rendall, shares his unique approach to finding success as a leader, and explains why he believes leaders should lean into their personal strengths, rather than worry about their weaknesses.

For your business to succeed in a competitive market, you need to stand out. To help with that, we invited speaker/author David Rendall to share an eight-part framework for achieving competitive separation by embracing flaws. We talk about setting clear organizational strengths and weaknesses, capturing consumers' attention, and more!

Podemos encontrar nuestra mayor fortaleza en nuestra mayor debilidad, o lo que muchos considerarían nuestras áreas de oportunidad. Estigmatizar a alguien por actitudes que consideraríamos las peores, puede ser un grave error, ya que somos capaces de convertir nuestros peores rasgos en los mejores. Acompáñanos en nuestra EO Talk donde David Rendall nos muestra desde su testimonio y experiencia de vida, lo que muchos considerarían malas actitudes pueden ser las características diferenciadoras de una persona.

We live in a society where fitting in is a norm, so people change who they are to the extent of losing themselves. Today, our returning guest Dave Rendall joins us to speak about the difficulties he faced for being different and why magnifying your individuality is the best strategy for success in life. To increase your confidence in showing who you really are and keep your "freak factor" going, don't miss a beat on today's episode! Key takeaways to listen for Should you change yourself based on well-intentioned people's judgment? Benefits of seeing strengths from your weaknesses Why prejudice and social categorization must be stopped The rewards of recognizing the pros and cons of your personality Socializing: Finding the right fit rather than trying to fit in What is the impact of valuing your own uniqueness   Resources mentioned in this episode The Freak Factor | Paperback and Kindle The Freak Factor for Kids | Paperback Now, Discover Your Strengths | Hardcover and Kindle Mother Teresa | Paperback and Kindle   About David Rendall During the last twenty years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian.  He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: - The Four Factors of Effective Leadership - The Freak Factor - The Freak Factor for Kids - Pink Goldfish. Connect with David Website: David Rendall   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Talking life and authorship with host Bonniejean Alford, The Identity Guru. Guests Stan Phelps (https://stanphelps.com/) and David Rendall (https://www.drendall.com/). Song: “Sunshine” by Palliard. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theidentityguru/support

Do you want more happiness, fulfillment, and energy? Do you want to dramatically improve your productivity and increase employee performance? Do you want to improve your relationships at work and at home? Our parents, teachers, and managers have told us that, if we want to succeed, we should find and fix our weaknesses. However, this is the wrong approach because each weakness is also a strength. David Rendall teaches you how to create outrageous personal and professional success by amplifying flaws, instead of denying them.

Dr. David Rendall is the author of four books including the Four Factors of Effective Leadership and Pink Goldfish 2.0. In this episode we learn how what makes you different makes you better and how embracing your weirdness can really be a strength. And hear host Travis Luther take on Dave in this week's Biz Quiz!

David Rendall, of The Freak Factor, has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. He has written four books - The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids, and Pink Goldfish. David was recently a keynote speaker at our USUMMIT Virtual event.

Esther Loopstra has mined and shined her inner gold to discover her passion for helping others see what gifts lie dormant inside them, waiting to be polished and shared. Her path for expression is art. Her journey to embrace her whole self included a reckoning with her dark side. It becomes clear that to find our magic we just need to accept all our parts, because it's often in our weird that we find out wonderful (thanks David Rendall from Season 1, E02) Our episode ends with a surprise reveal about a shared love for the same movie. https://www.estherloopstra.com/ SHOW LINKS Priscilla Queen of the Desert: Movie Trailer & Info https://youtu.be/QgFDIinCeYI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Priscilla,_Queen_of_the_Desert Existential Kink https://www.amazon.com/Existential-Kink-Unmask-Embrace-getting-ebook/dp/B07XMG4BWN

David Rendall has a radical prescription for chronic dissatisfaction - stop working on your weaknesses and start amplifying them. His book 'The Freak Factor' outlines a simple premise, that what makes us weird can make us wonderful and that which makes us weak can also make us strong. Working with Microsoft, AT&T, as well as the US Air Force, his mission is helping people embrace what makes them unique. Pink Goldfish 2.0 encourages us to stop settling for status quo and instead find our full potential by being ourselves. LINKS   David Rendall website https://www.drendall.com   The Mojo Sessions website https://www.themojosessions.com   The Mojo Sessions on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheMojoSessions   The Mojo Sessions on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMojoSessions   Gary on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bertwistle   Gary on Twitter https://twitter.com/GaryBertwistle   The Mojo Sessions on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themojosessions   © 2021 Gary Bertwistle.  All Rights Reserved.

There are a whole lot of things you could do to help your children overcome their weaknesses. Listen to this episode as David Rendall shares his expertise on how to develop your child's unique strengths while acknowledging their weaknesses. Key takeaways to listen for Uncovering your child's strengths and weaknesses Understanding the freak factor assessment Identifying and embracing their unique qualities  Finding a perfect group to share your individuality Principle of privacy, monitoring, and trust Ways to amplify your child's strengths  How to live a better life  Importance of learning experiences Resources mentioned in this episode The Freak Factor For Kid: The Weirdest and Weakest Children Make the Best Adults by David J Rendall The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness by David J Rendall About Dave Rendall During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, UnitedHealth Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, David competes in ultra-marathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids and Pink Goldfish 2.0 Connect with Dave Website: David Rendall   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Does your business want to thrive in these crazy times? What if you could learn an unconventional eight-part F.L.A.W.S.O.M.E. framework for achieving competitive separation by embracing flaws, instead of fixing them? Join me for a conversation with the authors of Pink Goldfish 2.0, Stan Phelps and David Rendall, as we discuss the why, the what and the how behind differentiating your business from the competition so you can get thriving! This episode is brought to you by the good people at Vidyard. Sign up for a free account today at https://vidyard.com/philgerb NOTE: This episode was recorded at an inconvenience store in Montana while Dave and Stan were on the road finding more Pink Goldfish examples and sharing the insights from this book. While it isn't perfect audio quality, it is an example of how to embrace imperfection and add great value. 

About our Guests . . . Stan Phelps CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator. He believes that today's organizations must focus on a meaningful differentiated experience (DX) to win the hearts of both employees and customers.He is the founder of StanPhelpsSpeaks.com where he offers keynotes, workshops, and Goldfish Tank programs that are focused on driving loyalty and sales. The group helps organizations connect with the hearts and minds of customers and employees.During the last fifteen years, David Rendall CSP has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, UnitedHealth Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm.Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor and stand- up comedian. He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities.StanPhelpsSpeaks.comDRendall.comConnect with Stan Phelps on LinkedInConnect with David Rendall on LinkedInConnect with Barbara Rozgonyi on LinkedIn About  Pink Goldfish 2.0 - Defy Normal & Exploit ImperfectionVia  Amazon where you can buy the bookHow do you become one of the few organizations or individuals that become extraordinary?How can you succeed where most organizations fail? The goal of P!NK GOLDF!SH 2.0 is to help you to compete more effectively by becoming truly different. Based on over 400 case studies, the book provides an unconventional eight-part F.L.A.W.S.O.M.E. framework for achieving competitive separation by embracing flaws, instead of fixing them.P!NK GOLDF!SH 2.0 is broken into three main sections:Section I outlines the Why.It explores the need to embrace weirdness and amplify weakness to differentiate in business. We reveal how everything we've learned about weakness is wrong. We show how every weakness has a corresponding strength. We examine the seven reasons to embrace weirdness. The section ends with an explanation of our metaphor of the Pink Goldfish. We'll share the symbolism of the goldfish and the reasoning behind the color pink.Section II showThanks for listening, commenting, liking, sharing, and adding Growing Social Now to your podcast playlist!!Cheers to your success,Barbara RozgonyiFounder, CoryWest Media, Top PR Blogger, Host of Growing Social Now, International Speaker and Inspirational Storyteller, Creative Marketing Team Coach, LinkedIn Social Selling Trainer, Avid Hiker, Natural Photographer Barbara Rozgonyi on Facebook Barbara Rozgonyi on InstagramBarbara Rozgonyi on LinkedInBarbara Rozgonyi on TikTokBarbara Rozgonyi on TwitterYouTubeGrowing Social Now wiredPRworksBarbaraRozgonyi.com

When you're not good at a particular job, society sees it as one of your weaknesses. These gaps are viewed as threats to becoming successful and compels us to change for us to fit in. It doesn't have to be that way. There are steps to achieve success, and it starts by owning your incapabilities and finding strengths in them. In this week's podcast episode, David Rendall, writer of the Freak Factor, tells his personal experience of using his perceived weakness to reach his full potential. He also shares how accepting your quirks can challenge assumptions and attract the right tribe. Tune in to this episode to help you crack and maximize your hidden strengths! About the Guest: David Rendall is a certified speaking professional who has spoken to several clients and audiences from around the world for the last 15 years. Prior to becoming a renowned speaker, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and non-profit executive. David spends his free time competing in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. With a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership and a graduate degree in psychology, David has written four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids, and Pink Goldfish 2.0. Resources: Visit the Comeback Game website (https://thegamechangers.global/the-comeback-game/) Join us on our Facebook Group - Game Changing Entrepreneurs Connect with David through his website (drendall.com) Books mentioned in the episode: The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1) Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain by Peter Shankman (https://www.amazon.com/Faster-Than-Normal-Turbocharge-Productivity/dp/0143131222/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534884331&sr=8-1&keywords=faster+than+normal&linkCode=sl1&tag=prdiff-20&linkId=3ac2930a16a83db7112d57eda3b26e9a&language=en_US) The End of Average by Todd Rose(http://www.toddrose.com/endofaverage) Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain (https://www.quietrev.com/quiet-the-book-2/) You can also connect with us on Linkedin. Tune in and subscribe to The Comeback Game on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Thank you for tuning in!

This week, John interviews Keynote Speaker and Author, David Rendall. During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State FarmK Insurance. Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian. He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities. Listen now to learn how to boost your leadership style and channel your inner superhero using the four essential factors of effective leadership.

NOTE: This episode contains some profanity. Not too much but definitely some. You are warned! Today's interview is with Borzou Azabdaftari, Boss at The Falcon Lab, a full service marketing agency. Borzou joins me today to talk values, profanity, having profane values, it's impact on clients and the changing nature of customer experience and what increasingly matters. Big shout out to Stan Phelps and David Rendall for introducing me to Borzou. This interview follows on from my recent interview – Are companies on the cusp of a customer relationship crisis? – Interview with David Campbell of SugarCRM — and is number 389 in the series of interviews with authors and business leaders that are doing great things, providing valuable insights, helping businesses innovate and delivering great service and experience to both their customers and their employees. ADDITIONAL NOTE: A big thank you goes out to the folks at SugarCRM for sponsoring my podcast this month. SugarCRM, the provider of the #1 rated Customer Experience platform, is trusted by thousands of companies in over 120 countries to help them achieve high-definition CX. Recently they released their new CRM and Sales Impact Report which surveyed 1,000 sales professionals from around the globe on what's driving (or stalling) revenue and customer engagement. The report also asks a provocative question: Are companies on the cusp of a customer relationship crisis. To find out the answer check out and download the report here.

We have two great minds and leaders who sit and talk a little about the insurance Industry.PBC was honored to host David Rendall in our offices to give us all an insight into his passion for the insurance business.

This week I turned to 5 of my previous 204 guests, who all share a very specific theme in common: health and fitness. There’s guest #1 on CoronaTV, Sharon Jaffe (also my sister), who owns a spinning studio in London, Iron Man and Peloton machine, Peter Shankman, Spartan Warrior, Justin Levy, Ultra Virtual Marathoner, David Rendall and the Norse Titan, Lee Odden. Each of my 5 guests will introduce the topic of their choice (which may or may not be about health, fitness or wellness) and then collectively, we’ll discuss over egg-timed 5 minutes. I don’t know the topics in advance; nor do I necessarily want to know them. Plus I’ll show you the best of the week that was in the form of my 1-minute CoronaByte highlights. This week you’ll hear from Karen Freberg, Michael Farmer, George Tannenbaum and David Burkus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a freak? Today, bestselling author David Rendall guides us through three fundamental principles of owning your freak factor:- Don't get out of your comfort zone- Don't fix your weaknesses- Keep procrastinating

“At some point, your unique fit might be something that isn’t a job. Sometimes, you have to create the right fit, you can’t necessarily find it. And I think that’s the beauty of it.” In this episode, Matt and Courtney chat with David Rendall, a keynote speaker and MC. Over the last fifteen years, David has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His previous clients include the US Air Force and the Australian Government, as well as Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, and State Farm Insurance. David says he believes that in life, under the right circumstances, our weaknesses become strengths. This is something he has dubbed, “The Freak Factor.” “As an entrepreneur, as an adult, outside of the traditional education system, my weaknesses were strengths. So, it’s not who I am that sort of is something or isn’t something, it’s who you are related to where you are and too often, we don’t focus on that.” David says you can take this concept and apply it to business concepts and professional development. “When you’re thinking about your career…when you’re thinking about the kind of people to hire for your business, really, what you’re looking for is the right match between the person and the place. It’s not just finding ‘good people.'” He says can also apply this concept to multifamily property management. “There’s not necessarily such a thing as a ‘bad apartment.’ It’s ‘Is this what I need in this particular situation? This is small and I don’t want to have to do a lot cleaning. This is close to where I want to be…It’s the right fit for me right now.’ You’re looking to find out who wants that thing you have.”  Resources David’s website: https://drendall.com/ David’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/daverendall David’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/giantfreakinpink/

Being unique can go both ways, either people love you or they don't. Weakness can be seen as an opportunity to be unique through the mind of professional speaker, David Rendall. He advocates that people don't necessarily need to improve their weakness because sometimes, amplifying it can lead to better results. It may sound too good to be true, but David shares the stories of real people who have made it work. He goes deep into the fundamentals of making your weakness a tool for your success.

David Rendall is a keynote speaker and MC. During the last 15 years, he has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent and his clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, UnitedHealth Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, David was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, he competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. He has a Doctor of Management degree in Organizational Leadership as well as a graduate degree in Psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids, and Pink Goldfish. John Corcoran, host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast is joined by renowned keynote speaker, David Rendall, to discuss the importance of embracing one's imperfections and being different. They also talk about David's background, the reasons behind his pink and freak factor trademarks, and his advice on managing a business before and during a pandemic or an economic downturn. The post David Rendall | How to Embrace Your “Freak Factor” and Grow Your Business appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

David Rendall is a keynote speaker and MC. During the last 15 years, he has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent and his clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, UnitedHealth Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, David was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, he competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. He has a Doctor of Management degree in Organizational Leadership as well as a graduate degree in Psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids, and Pink Goldfish. John Corcoran, host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast is joined by renowned keynote speaker, David Rendall, to discuss the importance of embracing one's imperfections and being different. They also talk about David's background, the reasons behind his pink and freak factor trademarks, and his advice on managing a business before and during a pandemic or an economic downturn. The post David Rendall | How to Embrace Your “Freak Factor” and Grow Your Business appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Are you ready to get your freak on? Embrace your freak factor? Then you’ve come to the right place! David Rendall is the author of “The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness.” What an incredible USP as we say in the biz. That’s “Unique Selling Proposition.” He also wrote The Freak Factor for Kids and I must say, I’m almost more intrigued to go down this path versus the corporate leadership one. So we’ll do both! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jeff & Adam as we have a GREAT chat with professional author and speaker, Dave Rendall! From Dave's website: During the last fifteen years, our guest tonight has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. “He will discover your uniqueness by flaunting your weakness” Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership The Freak Factor The Freak Factor for Kids Pink Goldfish More from our conversation with Dave: Leadership Professor prior to being a professional speaker Holds a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology Coaching Presenting for ASCD TEDxMarinette & TEDxMcHenry Story of the Freak Factor Patches on his pants that his mother would always tell him no one would notice What is the main thing he talks to teachers about? - “People don't change that much” Took advantage of a strength that everyone thought was a weakness Every strength has a corresponding weakness Where do you see others struggling most with leadership? Spend your time on things you are devoted to. Use your gifts Don't try to fit in… find another area Teachers can help kids find their strengths Maybe we're making kids think they should WANT to be something they're not Discussion on the Power of YET and GRIT GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION TWITTER INSTAGRAM WEBSITE DAVE@DRENDALL.COM HOST CONTACT INFORMATION INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt FACEBOOK Principal Leadership Lab Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt

In this episode I interview Stan Phelps And David Rendall, who are both based in North Carolina. They are Certified Speaking Professionals, and also the best-selling authors of the Goldfish Series (https://www.amazon.com.au/Pink-Goldfi...). During the interview we discuss how to stand out in a crowded marketplace, and an unconventional seven-part framework for achieving competitive separation by embracing flaws, instead of fixing them. www.FunnelFellaRadio.com

Have you ever been told that you needed to eliminate what others saw as your 'weaknesses'? Far too many of us have experienced this, from friends, family, and at work. What's fascinating is that sometimes the things people see as our weaknesses are really just on the other side of the same coin as our strengths. The trick to creating a purposeful life full of powerful results can sometimes involve understanding, nurturing, and amplifying what others might call our 'weaknesses'.In this episode, we meet Dr. David Rendall, author of the wildly successful book, The Freak Factor. David provides unconventional strategies to help executives and entrepreneurs improve employee engagement, productivity and teamwork.The best ways to connect with David Rendall online are:Website: https://www.drendall.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daverendall/About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful Experts and Creative Entrepreneurs who exemplify the use of Profitable Happiness™ to build influence and business success. For a weekly journey of music, marketing, and motivation, subscribe to the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast with Dr. Pelè.https://drpele.com Support the show (https://drpele.com)

Failure to recognize our weaknesses is failure to live to our full potential. Everyone has a weakness, and this should not be a problem because identifying these weaknesses gives us an opportunity to use them to our advantage. Weaknesses really are just learning opportunities. If you are able to identify your unique weaknesses, you are then able to figure out how to stop them from barring you to your success. Weakness can be seen as an opportunity to be unique through the mind of professional speaker, David Rendall. David believes that people don’t necessarily need to improve their weaknesses because sometimes, amplifying them can lead to better results. In this episode of the Abundantly Clear Podcast, David talks about how it was like growing up unique, how to carefully examine the feedback you get, and dives deep into the fundamentals of making your weakness a tool for your success You’ll learn: How to value not only your strengths but also your weaknesses and pursuing adulthood with things that make you happy. How to address actual toxic behavior in leadership when you see it How to improve your relationships without having to be someone you are not And so much more!    Favorite Quote: It is exhausting to try to be someone you are not. It is physically draining, emotionally exhausting to try to fix who you actually are.  -David Rendall    Links Mentioned Website: drendall.com Instagram: @giantfreakinpink The Four Factors of Effective Leadership by David Rendall  The Freak Factor by David Rendall  The Freak Factor for Kids by David Rendall  Pink Goldfish by David Rendall    How to get involved Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected. If you liked this episode, take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and post a review, or visit us here - and be sure to check out episodes 57, 63 and 24 to hear more from Malorie’s clients!

Freak Factor Author and International Public Speaker joins host verysheri in this second episode of Pink Noise to dish about his mantra, "what makes us weird, makes us wonderful". Produced for Cafe Racer Radio, this program will be broadcast on September 27, 2020 via their internet station at 10am PST. https://www.drendall.com/

Welcome to SEASON ONE! Finding confidence during COVID. At the time of these recordings, we’ve been experiencing a pandemic that has rocked life as we know it. If life is a highway, we’re experiencing a multicar pile-up of epic proportions. It’s hard to be confident when you’re going through something we’ve never experienced before.   We need each other now more than ever, which is why I’ve invited six road warriors of confidence into my minivan.  The guest you’ll hear what it’s like to face challenges. They know what it’s like to struggle with confidence. They know what it’s like to have their world fall apart around them. They know what it’s like to pick up the pieces and keep going-despite their doubts. They’re going to share with you what it’s been like to navigate through COVID, and you will walk away motivated and inspired.  Buckle up; you’re in for quite the ride. Episode one features David Rendall. David and I were connected via a friend at the beginning of the pandemic. David is the creator of BEDTalks (instead of TEDTalks), where he invited people from around the globe to share their big ideas and stories during quarantine from the comfort of their beds. I was so excited about this idea that I created over thirty-bed talks myself (you can check those out here).  Over the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Before becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership The Freak Factor The Freak Factor for Kids Pink Goldfish He’s the father of three girls who are his inspiration for all things pink.  David shares with his message of using strengths as superpowers and tells us what it’s been like to lose 94% of his business during COVID.  Welcome to my ride with David Rendall… Follow him at;   https://www.drendall.com/ Twitter @davidrendall  LinkedIn  Instagram @giantpinkfreak Facebook David Rendall 

https://www.drendall.com/ Dave Rendall has a radical prescription for chronic dissatisfaction: Stop working on your weakness and start amplifying them instead. During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm.  

David Rendall, a speaker and leadership professor, has built a career helping us embrace what makes us unique. Working with Microsoft, AT&T and the US Air Force, David's mission is to raise productivity, engagement and inspire people to stop aiming for status quo and instead unleash their full potential by being true to themselves. The author of four books, including "The Freak Factor", David shares unconventional strategies to help us find more happiness, energy and fulfilment in our lives and relationships.   When people ask David what he does, how does he like to reply? In college, David had the nickname of The Freak. Why does the word resonate so well with him? The challenges David faced as a kid that led him to want to study psychology and find out more. David didn't trust himself as a student. What was the moment when he started to trust himself? Who was the first person who had him believe in his weaknesses? Our greatest weakness can be our greatest strength; how did David come to realise the dichotomy in this statement? The business world believes that if you have significant weakness, you are a liability, but David argues there is another way to view shortcomings. What approach should a leader take to "weakness and freakness" in a company? David's parents called him a motor mouth. How did he embrace what he formerly saw as a weakness to create his identity? People say "I can't focus" yet they can focus on socials or a game for an hour. How David has dealt with ADHD and how it came to be a strength? The Freak Factor; how can we find the sweet spot between finding your strengths and flaunting weaknesses? The courage required to execute this idea for a leader What ideology has David held about freakness that he has changed in the last year? What song inspires David to attack the status quo?   LINKS David Rendal's Website https://www.drendall.com   David Heinemeier Hansson - The Mojo Radio Show Ep 171  https://www.themojoradioshow.com/ep-171---david-heinemeier-hansson.html   The Mojo Radio Show Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/themojoradioshowpodcast   Top 10 Cowbell songs of all time https://ultimateclassicrock.com/cowbell-songs/   The Mojo Radio Show website themojoradioshow.com   The Mojo Radio Show on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMojoRadioShowPodcast/   The Mojo Radio Show on Twitter https://twitter.com/tmrspod   The Mojo Radio Show copyright Gary Bertwistle & Darren Robertson   Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It's just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners.   “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”. Hunter S Thompson.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Learn how to embrace your flaws to achieve success This was an unexpectedly powerful interview. David Rendall has literally turned lemons into lemonade. As he shares with us, growing up he had a hard time fitting into the norms which his teachers and parents expected of him. He moved around too much, talked too much, and found himself always a little on the outside of what others thought was “normal.” Then he had an epiphany. He realized that what he had was a gift for turningd the things that others did not want him to do into things they loved watching him do. He took his weaknesses and turned them into strengths. In this podcast, he teaches us how to do the same. Incredible lessons here! Listen in. Unleash your inner freak... and discover your unique potential Try it. David tells us to think of the things that make us strange―the weaknesses that we won’t admit during a job interview or performance evaluation. Perhaps, those lemons are not sour at all. Your successes, your strengths, may be the very things that make you stand out from the crowd.  Our parents, teachers, bosses and managers have told us that if we want to succeed, we should find and fix our weaknesses. However, this is the wrong approach, David says, because each weakness is also a strength. Listen in to our conversation to find out how to create outrageous personal and professional success by amplifying your flaws instead of denying them. Are you embracing your inner freak, or are you hiding it in order to conform and maintain the status quo? David Rendall believes that highlighting your weaknesses is crucial for your success. During the last 15 years, he has spoken on this topic to audiences all over the world, including the US Air Force, the Australian Government, and numerous Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae and State Farm Insurance. Prior to becoming a highly sought-after speaker, David was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian. He also managed several nonprofit enterprises which provided employment for people with disabilities.  David has a Doctor of Management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. He is also the author of four books: "The Freak Factor" "The Freak Factor for Kids" "The Four Factors of Effective Leadership"  "Pink Goldfish" You can contact David via his website or at dave@drendall.com For more on unconventional paths to business success: Podcast: Mikki Williams—Be Outrageous, It's The Only Place That Isn't Crowded™ Blog: Crises Are The Best Times To “Reverse Everything” And Find A Better Way Forward? Blog: Like Helen Keller, You Too Can Triumph Over Your Obstacles And See With A Fresh Lens Additional resources David's website My award-winning book: "On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights" Simon Associates Management Consultants website  

I’m really happy to share this episode with you! I got to sit down with professional speaker and author David Rendall and we chat all about being unique and living unapologetically.  I heard David speak when I worked in corporate and was inspired by his encouraging message.  I hope you enjoy!   

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David Rendall has made it his life’s mission to be hilarious and helpful. He’s a standup comedian with a doctorate in management. A class clown-turned- leadership professor who went from disrupting classes to teaching classes to disrupt companies and conferences around the world. After being criticized and punished his whole life for being hyperactive, David now channels his frantic energy to compete in Ironman triathlons and ultramarathons.  David has a doctorate in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books on leadership and discovering our strengths through our weaknesses. Welcome to the show, David!   Show Highlights The lesson David learned being spanked in 8th grade at school  What it’s like always being in trouble in school How turn weaknesses into strengths How educators can reframe their experiences with “difficult” students Why you’ll wish you heard this story sooner The differences between weakness + trauma / stubbornness + persistence   Full Transcript (Available here)   David Rendall Resources & Contact Info:   The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness The Freak Factor for Kids Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email   Looking for more? Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog   Show Sponsors ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   SANEBOX Suffer from email overload? Bring Sane-ity back to your email inbox.  Click here for a free 14-day trial to Sanebox and get a $25 credit, by visiting sanebox.com/blbs   Copyright © 2020 Twelve Practices LLC

David Rendall has built a career on helping people embrace what makes them unique. David is a leadership professor, non-profit executive, stand-up comedian and keynote speaker to clients such as Microsoft, AT&T, the US Air Force, and more.  He is also the author of four books, including The Freak Factor, The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, and Pink Goldfish. David joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about growing up unique, parenting, how the school system lets many kids down, and embracing our true selves to become our best. A big thanks to our episode sponsor SaneBox! Is email a soul crushing distraction? If so, then you need SaneBox. SaneBox’s Artificial Intelligence monitors your Inbox. Automatically, knucklehead email is moved to your SaneLater folder. All that’s left is the important stuff and your smiles. If you know how email folders work, then you know how SaneBox works. Find an email in the wrong folder? Just move it! Nothing to learn. Nothing to install. SaneBox works directly with every single email server or service that has ever been created. Get a free two-week trial AND a $25 credit, by visiting https://www.sanebox.com/elevate.

 "Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”– Allen Ginsberg Here we go!  Are you ready?  Did you know we're in the fourth year of the podcast? I learn a LOT from my guests...just like you do.  And, this episode is no different! On this episode, I had the great privilege to talk with David Rendall.  He's the author of four books and, although we don't talk about just one in particular, he shares his philosophies that are intertwined in them all.  If you've been told to be something you're not, you have to listen to this episode.  Be you and shine! ENJOY! More on David... During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian. He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities.  In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology.  He is the author of four books: - The Four Factors of Effective Leadership - The Freak Factor - The Freak Factor for Kids - Pink Goldfish Connect with him.... David Rendall +1 919 222 6295 dave@drendall.com Music from https://filmmusic.io"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

David Rendell was not born a gifted intellectual or a naturally-talented athlete. He didn’t graduate top of his class or become an all-star champion. In fact, for much of his life, David struggled with dyslexia and was so accident-prone there was a time he stopped playing sports altogether. And then, he had an epiphany. Why not reframe your biggest weaknesses to be greatest strengths. In today’s episode, international speaker and leadership expert David Rendall shares his journey growing up in a trailer park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a learning disorder to becoming a sought-after speaker, award-winning author and IronMan triathlete who encourages everyone to reframe how they look at their weaknesses and embrace their inner “freak”.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/23 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

“ Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”– Allen Ginsberg Here we go!  A new year!  Are you ready?  I'm excited to start a fourth year of the Leadership Happy Hour Podcast with you and know I'll learn a LOT from my guests...just like you do.  And, this episode is a great way to kick off the season! On this episode, I had the great privilege to talk with David Rendall.  He's the author of four books and, although we don't talk about just one in particular, he shares his philosophies that are intertwined in them all.  If you've been told to be something you're not, you have to listen to this episode.  Be you and shine! CHEERS! More on David... During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian. He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities.  In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology.  He is the author of four books: - The Four Factors of Effective Leadership - The Freak Factor - The Freak Factor for Kids - Pink Goldfish Connect with him.... David Rendall +1 919 222 6295 dave@drendall.com

With David Rendall Today’s guest is David Rendall (like “Kendall”), who has made it his life’s mission to be hilarious and helpful. He’s a standup comedian with a doctorate in management. A class clown-turned-leadership professor who went from disrupting classes to teaching classes to disrupting companies and conferences around the world. After being criticized and punished his whole life for being hyperactive, David now channels his frantic energy to compete in Ironman triathlons and ultramarathons. He wears more pink than the average middle-aged man. (Actually, he wears more pink than an eight-year-old princess.... and we’ll find out why.) David has a doctorate in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books on leadership and discovering our strengths through our weaknesses.

During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership The Freak Factor The Freak Factor for Kids Pink Goldfish www.drendell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With David Rendall Today’s guest is David Rendall (like “Kendall”), who has made it his life’s mission to be hilarious and helpful. He’s a standup comedian with a doctorate in management. A class clown-turned-leadership professor who went from disrupting classes to teaching classes to disrupting companies and conferences around the world. After being criticized and punished his whole life for being hyperactive, David now channels his frantic energy to compete in Ironman triathlons and ultramarathons. He wears more pink than the average middle-aged man. (Actually, he wears more pink than an eight-year-old princess.... and we’ll find out why.) David has a doctorate in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books on leadership and discovering our strengths through our weaknesses.

What does it mean to be a pink goldfish? Authors Stan Phelps and David Rendall stopped by The Jason Falls Show to tell me. They've penned a new book called Pink Goldfish, which helps people understand how to defy normal, exploit your imperfections and captivate your customers. So they want you to expose your flaws and weaknesses to drive your content marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Rendall is on a mission to be hilarious and helpful.He’s a standup comedian with a doctorate in management. A class clown turned leadership professor, he went from disrupting classes to teaching classes to disrupting companies and conferences from Portland to Paris to Pakistan. After being criticized and punished his whole life for being hyperactive, he now channels his frantic energy to compete in Ironman triathlons and ultramarathons. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Welcome to Breakthrough Success, where we help you grow your business through digital marketing and throw in some personal development so you can win at business and life. I'm your host Marc Guberti, the content marketer and podcasting coach who helps you grow your audience and revenue. I also help people launch their virtual summits and have launched 7 virtual summits myself. If you want to see how we can work together, you can set up a free strategy call with me and we'll get down to business. Thank you so much for joining me on Breakthrough Success. If you enjoy this episode, I'd be super grateful if you could leave a review and tell your friends about the podcast. It makes a big difference for the show.   Here are the key links from this episode: E219: Lucrative Public Speaking Despite Any Challenges With Sean Stephenson David's site SkillShare -- Get 2 free months with the code Breakthrough The Greater   Freak Factor   Pink Goldfish 

Dr. David Rendall has a radical prescription for chronic dissatisfaction: Stop working on your weaknesses and start amplifying them instead. The Freak Factor flips the cult of self-improvement on its head with stories of real people who have soared to success by embracing their uniqueness. (Daniel H. Pink)More Info: www.drendall.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Rendall is a keynote speaker known for providing unconventional or unorthodox strategies to help entrepreneurs and executives boost employee engagement, teamwork, and overall productivity. He is the author of the book The Freak Factor, where he talks about unleashing your uniqueness by flaunting your weaknesses. David’s charisma is due to his experience in stand-up comedy as well as being a leadership professor before his current career as a speaker.   David joins me today to discuss the idea of turning your weakness into your superpower. He explains the importance of recognizing what makes you unique and why some of your weaknesses are also strengths. He describes how your life can change once you gravitate towards your strengths instead of trying to fix things that aren’t broken. David also shares his advice for those who may be questioning their talents and personal traits.       “My success isn't from fixing the weakness; it's from realizing there's a corresponding strength and maximizing that upside that most people don't see.” - David Rendall       Today on Mastering Midlife:   How your unique and "weird" traits can help you become successful. Tapping into your strengths further than you used to. What it means to define your strengths for a good career. Why a detrimental condition can be a means to reach your goals. Why we shouldn't have to be good at the same things as other people. The structural and flexible traits in everyone. How you can build a business around being too sensitive, compassionate, and caring.     David Rendall’s Words of Wisdom:   So many people are in jobs they hate because they try to fix themselves instead of moving towards their strengths. You can lose a part of yourself when you take a drug to fix something else.     Resources Mentioned:   Freak Factor Individual Assessment Freak Factor 20 Questions Pink Goldfish by Stan Phelps How To Make A Career Change That Actually Works with Career Coach Michael Alan Tate     Connect with David Rendall:   David Rendall official website Book: The Freak Factor         Be Part of the Show - Ask Mark Anything   Do you have a question for Mark or one of his guests? A suggestion? Your own tip for thriving in this time of career and life? Please, share with us. Go to my podcast page www.markjsilverman.com/podcast and press the BIG ORANGE BUTTON. I want to hear from you and have YOU be part of the show.       Get FREE Access to the Only 10’s Course   Are you struggling with knowing what, when, and how to focus your efforts to get things done? As a long-time sufferer of severe ADD, I understand the struggle - and that’s why I created the Only 10’s system. This system has helped me and thousands of others clear the clutter and focus their energy on getting the right things done.   The Only 10’s free online course is based on my proven system to help you focus your attention and maintain momentum around your day-to-day life.   Sign up for the Only 10’s free course today!           Mastering Midlife...Together!   Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.   Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.  

"What makes us weird also makes us wonderful. What makes us weak also makes us strong." ~David Rendall Habits2Goals is proud to welcome a true "freak," professional speaker, bestselling author, Ph.D., and fellow Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim adventurer David Rendall.  Growing up, David was told he’d never be successful because he didn’t fit the mold— he couldn’t sit still, he talked too much, and he didn’t listen. He tried to conform to the norm and even pursued a career in counseling psychology. But he ended up unhappy, unsuccessful, and never actually worked in his "chosen" field. Known as "the Freak," David realized that his supposed flaws were actually strengths. Even the term "freak" has two meanings — someone who is different and perceived in a negative light, or someone who is different and admired (think Giannis Antetokounmpo, the "Greek Freak").  The kid who was criticized for talking too much now speaks for a living, teaching revelatory management practices to get the most out of employees by embracing their unique differences and celebrating their flaws. Listen in to hear more about a transformational philosophy that embraces flaws and frees talented individuals from the constraints of conforming to what's "normal."  Enjoy the episode! BOOKS BY DAVID RENDALL The Four Factors of Effective Leadership The Freak Factor The Freak Factor for Kids Pink Goldfish RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVID RENDALL DavidRendall.com TRANSFORMATIVE BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY DAVID RENDALL The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Strengths Finder TECH TOOLS RECOMMENDED BY DAVID RENDALL Square Credit Card Processing *** New listeners: By texting the word "HABITS" to the mobile phone number "33444" you will instantly receive your "hack"/habit tracker/habit development template, or you can download it here: thehabitfactor.com/templates. Feel free to share the episode and leave a review on iTunes!  ***** Subscribe iTunes here! Subscribe: Android | RSS ***** TOOLS/BOOKS WE RECOMMEND: Grab your FREE copy of As a Man Thinketh (PDF) right here: As a Man Thinketh The 3 C's of SucCcess (Mitch W. Steel) The Psychology of Achievement (Brian Tracy) The Power of Positive Thinking (Norman Vincent Peale) The Magic of Thinking BIG! (David Schwartz) Think & Grow Rich (Napoleon Hill) The Success Principles (Jack Canfield) Getting Things Done! (Allen's Great Book!) TRELLO! **HABIT FACTOR RESOURCES!!** The New HabitXP Planner! (FREE! The Habit Factor's Tracking Template) The Habit Factor® (website: BLOG, tips, tools and other resources) The Habit Factor® Book (Amazon Kindle) The Pressure Paradox® Book (Amazon Kindle) The Habit Factor app (iOS, Android) The Pressure Paradox™ **WEBINARS** Get Unstuck Course  Habit Mastery: (FREE) Learn the process to Master Habit, Enhance Discipline and Strengthen Willpower: The 28 Day Breakthrough!

Today’s guest is David Rendall—a standup comedian, with a doctorate in organizational leadership and author of The Freak Factor—gives us a run-down on self-acceptance which benefits our personal and business life. He talks about how our weaknesses can become strengths and why finding people who are weird like you is a good thing. The Good and the Bad Twiggy. Stickman. Ladder. These are some of the nicknames of David Rendall during his younger years. He was unusually skinny when he was young and was working odd jobs, something that most people of his age would not even bother to try. However, David turned his life around and embraced his inner freak. The word freak usually has dual meanings. If people dub someone as a control freak or a neat freak, it usually means they are overdoing it and they need to tone it down. On the other hand, being called a freak in a sporting context means you have outside of ordinary skills. “Freak is often a term we use for criticism but its also a term we use positively. I want both of those associations. I want it to remind people of something negative and positive at the same time.” - David Rendall Embracing The Freak in You David encourages people to be different in a very specific way. People should be willing to be themselves and to disregard the idea that they need to hide their weaknesses. Most of the time, people suppress who they are because of the pressures from their parents, teachers, employers, friends, and society. “I'm trying to get people to see themselves differently and finding their strength in spite of that weakness and be willing to amplify and embrace those parts of themselves.” - David Rendall Oftentimes, David says that people sacrifice uniqueness for acceptance. In his book, he discusses the importance of affiliation. He defines it as finding other people who are a freak in their own ways. “Partner with people who are strong where you are weak. Look for the people who are different from you, but the other side of that is, finding the right spot and finding the right people.” - David Rendall Be Weird and Different. As he encourages people to find others who are also weird, he reminds people to not expect acceptance, love, and connection from everyone. He advises people not to force themselves everywhere, instead, to find people who will accept them as they are. “You’re not gonna win everybody over. Ultimately it’s about finding people like youfor the weird person that you are, instead of ‘they’ll like you once you’ve changed.’” - David Rendall He also shares the reason why people get stuck hiding who they are: because they thought people around them know better than them. These people—parents, teachers, employers—are often bound by rules of success and they thought imposing these will also ensure success. To hear more about The Freak Factor, and more information about David, download and listen to the episode. Bio: David Rendall. Randall. Randell. Rendell. Reynolds. Whatever. No one knows how to pronounce his last name. David’s mission in life is to be hilarious and helpful. He’s a standup comedian with a doctorate in management. A class clown turned leadership professor, he went from disrupting classes to teaching classes to disrupting companies and conferences from Portland to Paris to Pakistan. After being criticized and punished his whole life for being hyperactive, he now channels his frantic energy to compete in Ironman triathlons and ultramarathons. He wears more pink than the average middle-aged man. Well, actually, he wears more pink than an eight-year-old princess. As a nonprofit executive, he built businesses to employ people with disabilities. During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. In addition to his doctorate in organizational lea...

Today’s guest is David Rendall—a standup comedian, with a doctorate in organizational leadership and author of The Freak Factor—gives us a run-down on self-acceptance which benefits our personal and business life. He talks about how our weaknesses can become strengths and why finding people who are weird like you is a good thing. The Good and the Bad Twiggy. Stickman. Ladder. These are some of the nicknames of David Rendall during his younger years. He was unusually skinny when he was young and was working odd jobs, something that most people of his age would not even bother to try. However, David turned his life around and embraced his inner freak. The word freak usually has dual meanings. If people dub someone as a control freak or a neat freak, it usually means they are overdoing it and they need to tone it down. On the other hand, being called a freak in a sporting context means you have outside of ordinary skills. “Freak is often a term we use for criticism but its also a term we use positively. I want both of those associations. I want it to remind people of something negative and positive at the same time.” - David Rendall Embracing The Freak in You David encourages people to be different in a very specific way. People should be willing to be themselves and to disregard the idea that they need to hide their weaknesses. Most of the time, people suppress who they are because of the pressures from their parents, teachers, employers, friends, and society. “I'm trying to get people to see themselves differently and finding their strength in spite of that weakness and be willing to amplify and embrace those parts of themselves.” - David Rendall Oftentimes, David says that people sacrifice uniqueness for acceptance. In his book, he discusses the importance of affiliation. He defines it as finding other people who are a freak in their own ways. “Partner with people who are strong where you are weak. Look for the people who are different from you, but the other side of that is, finding the right spot and finding the right people.” - David Rendall Be Weird and Different. As he encourages people to find others who are also weird, he reminds people to not expect acceptance, love, and connection from everyone. He advises people not to force themselves everywhere, instead, to find people who will accept them as they are. “You’re not gonna win everybody over. Ultimately it’s about finding people like youfor the weird person that you are, instead of ‘they’ll like you once you’ve changed.’” - David Rendall He also shares the reason why people get stuck hiding who they are: because they thought people around them know better than them. These people—parents, teachers, employers—are often bound by rules of success and they thought imposing these will also ensure success. To hear more about The Freak Factor, and more information about David, download and listen to the episode. Bio: David Rendall. Randall. Randell. Rendell. Reynolds. Whatever. No one knows how to pronounce his last name. David’s mission in life is to be hilarious and helpful. He’s a standup comedian with a doctorate in management. A class clown turned leadership professor, he went from disrupting classes to teaching classes to disrupting companies and conferences from Portland to Paris to Pakistan. After being criticized and punished his whole life for being hyperactive, he now channels his frantic energy to compete in Ironman triathlons and ultramarathons. He wears more pink than the average middle-aged man. Well, actually, he wears more pink than an eight-year-old princess. As a nonprofit executive, he built businesses to employ people with disabilities. During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. In addition to his doctorate in organizational lea...

Today we talk with our very first stand-up comedian on the show - David Rendall! David shares his story of going from being the class clown disrupting classes to becoming a leadership professor disrupting companies and conferences! Specifically, he helps people find their 'freak factor' by discovering their uniqueness through flaunting their weaknesses! Get in touch with David here: drendall.com Get my top 100 books for building discipline HERE! Are you ready for more DISCIPLINE, FOCUS & Zero Xcuses in your life? Take the first step and schedule a free 15 minute Strategy Session  with Kenyon HERE!

David Rendall-  David Rendall. Randall. Randell. Rendell. Reynolds. Whatever. No one knows how to pronounce his last name. David’s mission in life is to be hilarious and helpful. He’s a standup comedian with a doctorate in management. A class clown turned leadership professor, he went from disrupting classes to teaching classes to disrupting companies and conferences from Portland to Paris to Pakistan. After being criticized and punished his whole life for being hyperactive, he now channels his frantic energy to compete in Ironman triathlons and ultramarathons. He wears more pink than the average middle-aged man. Well, actually, he wears more pink than an eight-year-old princess. As a nonprofit executive, he built businesses to employ people with disabilities. During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. In addition to his doctorate in organizational leadership, David has a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership The Freak Factor The Freak Factor for Kids Pink Goldfish Website: drendall.com youtu.be/ZqS0zSTlsM8      Listen to another #12minconvo

In this episode, Ashley speaks to David Rendall, a speaker, and author who completed more than 90 engagements last year! He explains how he finds speaking clients, how he set his prices when first starting, how he landed a TEDx talk, and what new speakers should do to start building their speaking business! If you’re looking to hear how great speakers get booked, crush it on stage, and continue to experience rapid growth in their business, then this is the episode for you! Want to learn more about David? Head to his website here: https://www.drendall.com/Join Ashley’s FREE FB Group for Speakers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpeakYourWayToCash/Questions? Topic Suggestions? Email admin@passionpurposeandpaychecks.com! Want to attend Ashley’s Speak Your Way To Cash Event? Come! Learn more here: https://www.passionpurposeandpaychecks.com/attend-sywtcWant to attend Ashley’s Atlanta event: SYWTC3.eventbrite.comWant to attend Ashley’s Chicago event: SYWTC.eventbrite.comHear Ashley’s TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caZ9fK6aZZ4&list=PLjTKJTvBHcYZFCNB9kKWGo48GULAhl4Em&index=13********************************************************************************************Ashley Kirkwood is the founding Attorney of Mobile General Counsel, a law firm for entrepreneurs. She left her $280,000 + job to be a full-time entrepreneur in 2018 and now works to encourage and equip other entrepreneurs with the tools they need to be successful! She is also a professional corporate trainer and college speaker! Have a question for the show you want her to answer on about your speaking business? Email her at admin@passionpurposeandpaychecks.com.

Three presenters from CEDIA's upcoming Leadership Conference have info you can use right now: Mark Boud (Metrostudy) on the direction of the housing market and timelines for potential downturns, David Rendall (co-author of the book “Pink Goldfish”) on how your perceived businesses weaknesses can be leveraged as strengths, and Peter Romaniello (Conceptual Lighting, LLC) on integrators getting in on the lighting conversation early in the project. www.metrostudy.com https://www.drendall.com/  https://www.conceptuallighting.com/ For more info in the Leadership Conference (and CEDIA's Awards Celebration), go here: https://bit.ly/2X5wew9

In This Episode We Discuss: Why you should look for and amplify your weaknesses if you want to succeed. How hiding your weaknesses is keeping you stuck and unhappy. The importance of affiliating with others to make your weaknesses irrelevant. About David Rendall: During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, UnitedHealth Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian. He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: - The Four Factors of Effective Leadership- The Freak Factor - The Freak Factor for Kids - Pink Goldfish

If you tend to side and sympathize with Penn on the podcast, this episode is for you! Our guest this week really goes against the grain and changed the way we perceive weakness. Learn more about David Rendall and his books here: https://amzn.to/2H48piX Thank you for being here! Would you consider leaving a review? We also love feedback: holdermesspodcast@gmail.com Join our Facebook family: www.facebook.com/theholdernessfamily Find us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/theholdernessfamily Instagram: @theholdernessfamily About the Holderness Family
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On this Episode of Delivering Marketing Joy, David Rendall visits to talk about his new book, "Pink Goldfish" with Stan Phelps and he explains why embracing your weakness can give you power! Kirby Hasseman is the CEO of Hasseman Marketing and Communications and is the host of Delivering Marketing Joy. Find more out about him or his company at hassemanmarketing.com

Guests: Stan Phelps and David J Rendall Talking about their Manifesto and their book Pink Goldfish: Defy Ordinary, Exploit Imperfection and Captivate Your Customers with #BBPShow Host, Elaine Lindsay Stan Phelps, is a TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor and IBM Futurist that inspires leaders to think differently about their most important stakeholders. He is the founder of StanPhelpsSpeaks.com, and PurpleGoldfish.com, a think tank of customer experience and employee engagement experts based at the Frontier in Research Triangle Park. He Stan’s keynotes and workshops focus on the value of customer experience as a competitive differentiator and the importance of employee engagement in building a strong corporate culture. He has spoken at over 250 events in 15 countries (US, Canada, UK, Spain, Ecuador, Peru, The Netherlands, Russia, France, Germany, Australia, Bahrain, Malaysia, Israel and Sweden) for Fortune 500 brands such as IBM, Target, ESPN, UPS, and Citi. He’s the author of the Goldfish series of books: Purple Goldfish Green Goldfish Golden Goldfish Blue Goldfish Purple Goldfish-Service Edition Yellow Goldfish Red Goldfish Pink Goldfish Stan Co-Authored: Bar Tricks, Bad Jokes & Even Worse Stories: 101 Bar Tricks, Riddles, Jokes and Stories David Rendall started life as a pigeon-toed baby in Milwaukee. He can't sit still, be quiet or do what he's told. He's also too idealistic and bad at managing details. All of these weaknesses help him to succeed as a speaker, leadership professor, stand-up comedian, nonprofit executive, and endurance athlete. During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership The Freak Factor The Freak Factor for Kids Pink Goldfish --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bbpshow/message

Todd Palmer is the chief rule breaker at Extraordinary Advisors. Since 1997, his companies have helped over 5,000 people secure employment, improving their lives and the lives of their families. He is the founder and President of Diversified Industrial Staffing which was named by INC Magazine to the INC 5,000 a record setting 6 times as one of the fastest growing companies in America.   Quotes To Remember: “You never run both paths simultaneously.” “Short-term goals and steps become long-term successes.” “The bottleneck is at the top of the bottle. Often it comes from impostor’s syndrome.” “Underneath a struggling brand is a struggling person.” “Most resumes have lies on them.” “An entrepreneur can be so focused on the bright shiny things that they missed a lot of details when it comes to the execution." “Time is finite. You can only use the hour you have right now.” What You’ll Learn: How Can Businesses Plan for Long-Term Scaling Getting Unstuck Re-igniting the Spark Within a Struggling Brand Finding the Right People for Your Team   Key Links From The Show: Todd’s Site   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti Mastering the Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish Scaling Up by Verne Harnish Start with Why by Simon Sinek The Freak Factor by David Rendall

David reminds us that the things that some may find "weird" and "different" about us can be some of our most powerful personality traits. He is the author of 4 books, a powerful speaker on leadership and competes in Ironman triathalons and ultramarathons. www.drendall.com www.yourbrandmarketing.com

Stan Phelps and Evan Carroll return to Social Geek Radio! The authors give us some background on the Goldfish series of books, the latest of which is Pink Goldfish: Defy Normal, Exploit Imperfection and Captivate Your Customers by Stan Phelps and David Rendall. This edition compells brands to no longer hide their flaws & weirdness and make them differentiators in a "sea of sameness." We also get a preview of the next book in the series, The Yellow Goldfish... Evan and Stan will be on the road all summer speaking in the Think Outside The Bowl Tour!  

On this show, we talked about the danger of focusing too much on our weaknesses and the opportunity in doubling down on our strengths with David Rendall, Keynote Speaker and Executive Coach and author.  Listen to find out how David thinks you can avoid chronic dissatisfaction and start finding greater fulfillment! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:26. You can learn more about David at DRendall.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Get a copy of The Freak Factor here. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

Episode 9 was a blast talking with Speaker and Author David Rendall. I met David for the first time in the spring of 2017 at the High Five Conference in Raleigh, NC where he was giving a keynote and he left an imprint on my life because I agreed so much with what he was speaking about. It was almost like he was speaking directly to me and some of his experiences actually helped guide me onto some of the things I am involved in today.In this episode we discussed a variety of topics associated with valuing not only your strengths but also your weaknesses and pursuing adulthood with things that make you happy and are what you want to do vs what others think you should be doing. David explains his upbringing, dealing with tragedy, how an experience in college altered his life, practical advice on becoming a better speaker and much more.I hope you all take a listen through and I think you will appreciate the vast knowledge as well as the great perspective David has on life.David can be found on his website at http://www.drendall.com or on twitter @daverendall or find one of his books on Amazon and go take a read.In the episode David makes a couple of keys mentions and see below to quick links to check out those particular items.For self-publishing a book -> Create Space -> https://www.createspace.com/For help writing and promoing a book -> Advantage Media -> https://advantagefamily.com/The Freak Factor for Kids Animated Video -> https://youtu.be/fhdleqd93UIAbout the Guest:During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids, Pink GoldfishLink to his books on Amazon -> Click HereAbout the Host:It’s hard to write these things about yourself but I’m just a very curious guy that wants to learn as much as I can about the world and the people in it. With a new found motivation many years ago to achieve certain goals and push beyond status quo, I wanted to speak with people that were breaking out of their comfort zones and try to capture how they were doing it and what insight could be shared to help others. I hope you all will continue along on the journey with me and share any feedback you have.If you enjoyed this episode or others please consider leaving a review on iTunes or whichever Podcast platform you listen on.Here’s where you can find me:Website: https://www.brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast/ Thank you very much!Brian See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Rendall is a professional speaker, stand-up comedian, author of The Freak Factor, and he spends his free time competing in Ironman triathlons and ultramarathons. The Freak Factor discusses the concept of unleashing your inner freak and discovering your unique potential. It dives into the fact that your strangeness and weird quirks are the key to your success. Today, Dave shares his story on how he got into 'The Freak Factor' line of work. When he was growing up, he was constantly in trouble and was told by teachers to sit still and stay put. Dave believed for a good number of years that he was a problem, a loser, and that if he didn't 'control himself' he would remain so. It wasn't until age 30 that he realized he was actually getting rewarded for what seemed to be these 'awful' qualities both his teachers and parents frowned upon. He was getting rewarded for speaking out, taking control of the situation, and going against the grain. One day while he was listening to an audio book and reflecting back on his life, he realized his biggest weakness growing up was also a strength. Every single one of his weaknesses seemed to be strengths and this did not just apply to Dave personally, but to others as well. So, how do you leverage your freak factor? Dave says once yourecognize that your weaknesses are strengths, you can begin to see some of the positives that come with it. The first step is to be aware of your 'flaws' and the second step is to accept them. Be aware that this is who you are and to recognize the positives and negatives that come with that. The third step is to improve and strengthen your flaws. How do you capitalize on the positive sides of your weaknesses? Dave believes that, in the process of trying to fix our weaknesses, we also end up damaging our strengths. Instead of holding it in, we should find ways to let it out and maximize the benefits of our flaws.   Interview Links: David Rendall's Website The Freak Factor by David Rendall More Resources: ScalingUpBusiness.com:  Learn about how growth coaching can help you and and your business see big results. Scaling Up Business Growth Workshops: Take the first step to mastering the Rockefeller Habits by attending one of our workshops. Bill on YouTube: Short videos to keep you Scaling Up.   Did you enjoy today's episode? If so then head over to iTunes and leave a review. It helps other business leaders discover the Scaling Up Business Podcast so they can also benefit from the knowledge shared in these podcasts. __ Scaling Up is the best-selling book, by Verne Harnish and the team at Gazelles, on how the fastest growing companies succeed where so many others fail. My name is Bill Gallagher and I'm a certified Gazelles business coach.  We help leadership teams to get the 4 Decisions around People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash right so that they can Scale Up successfully and beat the odds of business growth success. Our 4 Decisions are all part of the Rockefeller Habits 2.0 (from the original best-selling business book, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits).

What have you been given? What can you give?  Follow Dave on Twitter @daverendall. http://www.drendall.com/ 

What makes you weird makes you wonderful. Follow Dave on Twitter @daverendall. http://www.drendall.com/ 

What makes you weird makes you wonderful. Follow Dave on Twitter @daverendall. http://www.drendall.com/ 

David Rendall, the tenor, is singing in the new production of Madame Butterfly at the Coliseum in London, just one of the many engagements around the world which fill his diary until 1988. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he recalls how, in only six years, he jumped from being a clerk in the BBC Gramophone Library to singing principal roles at Covent Garden, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Die Schone Mullerin No 7 by Franz Schubert Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Luxury: Wine - Chateau Lascombes 1966

David Rendall, the tenor, is singing in the new production of Madame Butterfly at the Coliseum in London, just one of the many engagements around the world which fill his diary until 1988. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he recalls how, in only six years, he jumped from being a clerk in the BBC Gramophone Library to singing principal roles at Covent Garden, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Die Schone Mullerin No 7 by Franz Schubert Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Luxury: Wine - Chateau Lascombes 1966