Podcasts about doer

If you know God has put something on your heart, but you keep overthinking it, second-guessing yourself, procrastinating, starting and stopping, or waiting until you feel more confident, this episode is for you. I used to think I needed more clarity, more discipline, more motivation, or maybe even more faith to finally follow through on the things I felt called to do. But what if you've been trying to solve the wrong problem? In this episode, I'm sharing a private workshop I recently taught inside The Discernment Room about why smart, capable Christian women can know exactly what they want and still struggle to move forward. We're talking about the patterns happening underneath your behavior, why willpower alone doesn't create lasting change, and why I believe learning how to rewire your brain can change your life. Because this isn't just about finally starting the business, writing the book, launching the podcast, leading the ministry, or pursuing the dream. When you learn how to understand what's driving your behavior and respond differently, you take those skills into every area of your life. In this episode, you'll discover: Why trying harder and using more willpower may actually be keeping you in the same start-stop cycle How your brain can interpret uncertainty, visibility, and change as a reason to pull back, even when you genuinely want what's on the other side Why more information, another certification, or more clarity may not be what you need next How resistance can show up when you begin moving toward something that matters to you Why insight alone doesn't create transformation, and what repeated practice does for your brain How learning to work with the way God designed you can help you stop fighting yourself and start moving forward Why developing these skills can change far more than your calling, including the way you show up in your relationships, motherhood, leadership, business, finances, health, and faith If you've ever wondered, "Why can I do so many hard things, but I can't seem to make myself consistently do this?" I want you to listen. You may not need to become more disciplined. You may need a completely different understanding of what's actually keeping you stuck. Ready to stop thinking about it and start moving? Join me for From Dreamer to Doer, my live 2-day challenge for Christian women who are ready to stop circling what God has put on their hearts and become women who move. We're not getting together to consume more information. We're getting in the room to practice.

Your clinic doesn't need more ideas. It needs the right people to bring them to life.Some chiropractors can see the future before anyone else. Others know exactly how to turn vision into systems, execution, and measurable results.The mistake is thinking you have to be both. That belief creates overwhelmed owners, confused teams, and businesses full of unfinished ideas.The strongest clinics are not built by one person trying to do everything. Once you understand which role you naturally play, you'll never look at leadership, hiring, or scaling your practice the same way.What you'll learn about in this episode:Why trying to perform two different roles usually creates bottlenecks inside a business.How vision without execution leaves great ideas stuck on the drawing board.Why execution without vision can keep a practice from ever reaching its potential.How to recognize whether you're naturally a visionary or an integrator.Why visionaries thrive in relationships, culture, growth, and big-picture thinking.How integrators create clarity through systems, accountability, and execution.Why too many ideas can quietly distract an entire team from what matters most.How great integrators protect momentum without slowing down innovation.Why trust between a visionary and integrator is more important than agreement.How staying in your lane allows both leaders to play to their strengths.Why many chiropractors are unintentionally avoiding the role their business actually needs.How understanding your leadership style can transform communication in your clinic.Why scaling multiple locations becomes nearly impossible without operational leadership.How one simple leadership assessment could completely change the way you build your team.Why the biggest breakthrough in your practice may not be another strategy, but the right partnership. Our website: https://pathtovictorychiro.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoryspinalcare 

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How do we rise above egoic self-identity? Swami Kriyananda said that the secret to dissolving the ego is longer, deeper meditations, and seeing God as the Doer in everything

Herb Blum spoke at Covenant Connection on Sunday, July 26, 2026."In Christ I Can Do All Things"Click here to download the notes and listen to the audio: https://covenantconnection.sermon.net/22543880 You can subscribe / follow the podcast for the sermons: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d4d96426-8560-4524-b21b-ac5f62d8db06/covenant-connectionSpiritual growth comes through revelation and application of God's Word, not effort alone.### Sermon Recap: “In Christ I Can Do All Things” – Herb BlumKey Scripture Theme• Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ...” • Luke 1 (Mary's response to the angel) • Emphasis that nothing is impossible with God and that believers should trust God's promises even when circumstances seem impossible.### Main MessageHerb taught that believers already have an inheritance in Christ. The challenge is not getting God to give us things, but rather understanding, believing, and walking in what has already been provided.### Major Points#### 1. Faith Requires More Than Hearing Once• Spiritual truths must be heard repeatedly. • Meditation on Scripture allows God's Word to move from intellectual knowledge into the heart. • The Holy Spirit reveals deeper understanding each time believers revisit God's Word.#### 2. Revelation Produces Transformation• Knowing Scripture mentally is different from receiving revelation from the Holy Spirit. • The Holy Spirit turns written words into living truth. • When revelation comes, believers gain confidence to act on what God has said.#### 3. Your Inheritance Is Already Available According to the message:• Peace, joy, healing, provision, and other blessings are part of a believer's inheritance in Christ. • These are not earned through performance. • The focus should be on receiving and believing rather than striving to qualify for them.#### 4. The Battle Is Primarily in the Mind• Satan's strategy was described as introducing doubt and discouraging thoughts. • Victory comes through resisting those thoughts and standing on God's Word. • The sermon repeatedly emphasized that believers need to know who they are in Christ.#### 5. Become a Doer of the Word One of the strongest themes:• Hearing truth alone is insufficient. • Believers should immediately apply what they learn. • Putting revelation into action helps prevent it from being forgotten or "stolen."#### 6. Spiritual Growth Is a Process Herb described growth stages:• Spiritual baby • Child • Mature son/daughterGrowth occurs through:• Daily time in Scripture • Ongoing revelation from the Holy Spirit • Applying what is learned#### 7. Greater Revelation Leads to Greater Fruitfulness• When believers understand more of their identity and inheritance in Christ, they become more effective in serving others. • God reveals truth progressively to prepare people for their calling and ministry.---### Practical Application Herb Encouraged1. Spend time in God's Word daily. 2. Ask the Holy Spirit for understanding and revelation. 3. Meditate on key scriptures repeatedly. 4. Act immediately on truth you receive. 5. Resist thoughts that contradict God's promises. 6. Trust that God's promises are already available through Christ.### Closing TakeawayHerb's concluding challenge was essentially:> Do you truly believe that you can do all things through Christ?His answer was that believers grow into that confidence through revelation of God's Word, continual spiritual growth, and practical obedience to what God shows them.

For more, visit www.BishalSarkar.com.In this enlightening episode of the "I Love Public Speaking" podcast, Bishal Sarkar explores the differences between the Doer, the Watcher, and the Confused, and how these mindsets impact your success.Join Bishal Sarkar as he breaks down the characteristics of each type and explains how adopting the right mindset can propel you forward.Learn practical strategies to shift from being a Watcher or Confused to becoming a proactive Doer, achieving your goals with clarity and purpose.Tune in to the "I Love Public Speaking" podcast with Bishal Sarkar to understand these mindsets and transform yourself into a decisive, action-oriented individual.

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How do you become more strategic at work and finally get seen as a leader instead of the best doer in the room? Strategic perspective is the single biggest skill that separates senior leaders from middle managers and it is the one capability that quietly decides who rises into executive roles and who stalls out at the director level.In this episode of the SisterSmart Leadership podcast Executive Coach Jill Avey shares a surprising truth for women leaders who want to get promoted from director to vice president. Research shows that women outscore men on 17 of 19 leadership measures and yet rank dead last on strategic perspective. Most women are already strategic. The real problem is that they are not being seen as strategic and that is a much easier fix.Jill walks through the doer to leader spectrum, why strategy lives in your visible behavior and not in your head and how one small shift can set off a visibility flywheel. You will leave with three concrete shifts you can make this week to be recognized as the strategic leader you already are.In this episode you will learn:Why strategic perspective is the number one skill that separates senior leaders from middle managersThe signs you are being seen as a doer and not yet a leaderWhy strategy lives in your behavior and how to make your thinking visibleThree simple shifts you can make this week to be seen as strategicMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEFree Strategic Perspective Worksheet: rate yourself across the five places strategic perspective shows upStrategic Leadership Lab: six live sessions to build the strategic perspective that gets you seen as a leaderRESOURCES AND LINKSFREE STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE WORKSHEET: https://sistersmart.kit.com/f669e87427 JOIN THE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP LAB: sistersmart.com/SLAAPPLY FOR THE SISTERS IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: joinsistersinleadership.comSUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: Apple PodcastsSUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY: Spotify—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

8th July 2026 In this Satsang, Sanjay discussed psychedelic therapy, particularly psilocybin treatment in Australia through Mind Medicine Australia, and its relationship to spiritual experiences. A participant shared an interest in meeting Tanya de Jong, co-founder of Mind Medicine Australia, to understand how therapists handle cases where patients experience complete ego dissolution during psychedelic treatments. Sanjay provided philosophical insights about the nature of consciousness and spiritual realization, explaining that while psychedelic experiences can create temporary states of non-duality, the ultimate freedom comes from direct self-realization through practices like self-inquiry. The discussion also addressed practical questions about how to support loved ones with physical illnesses while maintaining spiritual understanding, with Sanjay advising to simply be present and caring without trying to force spiritual teachings on others.These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA (Non-duality Awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia.Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

Be A Doer Of The Word- Part B.This is not just a podcast - it's a move of God.Shan Kikon, from Nagaland, India, is the Lead Pastor of Faith Harvest Church, carrying a heart to ignite revival across the nations. Once he had a desire for a corporate future, but everything changed after a supernatural encounter with Jesus Christ in Singapore in 1996. In that moment, he laid down his desires to become a bold voice for the Gospel.Marked by the anointing and grounded in truth, Shan Kikon delivers revelation that cuts deep, awakens the spirit, and transforms lives. This is not just teaching; this is an encounter.For inquiries, prayer requests, or more information, feel free to reach out to us at : faithharvestnagaland@gmail.com

Be A Doer Of The Word- Part A.This is not just a podcast - it's a move of God.Shan Kikon, from Nagaland, India, is the Lead Pastor of Faith Harvest Church, carrying a heart to ignite revival across the nations. Once he had a desire for a corporate future, but everything changed after a supernatural encounter with Jesus Christ in Singapore in 1996. In that moment, he laid down his desires to become a bold voice for the Gospel.Marked by the anointing and grounded in truth, Shan Kikon delivers revelation that cuts deep, awakens the spirit, and transforms lives. This is not just teaching; this is an encounter.For inquiries, prayer requests, or more information, feel free to reach out to us at : faithharvestnagaland@gmail.com

We all start our careers as doers, or individual contributors. This means we make the widgets; we do the grunt work; we execute the strategy of management. Then, at one point, we may get very good at being a doer and are tapped for management. The issue is that there is no class for leadership. So many people that move from doer default into manager. And as you may have seen in the memes online, there is a distinct difference between a manager and a leader. Here are some differences:A manager is more concerned with:Output over peopleStays focused on the task at hand and less on managing to the total personDoesn't have the full respect or trust of their teamsHolds back or is unwilling to be authentic or vulnerableOn the contrary, a leader is more concerned with:People firstLegacyBeing authentic and vulnerableDuring today's conversation, Femi and I chatted about:The chase for output, and how great leaders design conditions for great work.The promotion gap and how no one teaches us how to move from doer to leader.Advice on someone who is primed for a promotion.How we can be powerful leaders during the explosion of AI.What the most important characteristics are for leaders today.If you are a doer or a manager and want to transition more fully to leader, this show is for you.Here is more about Femi:Femi is EVP, Executive Creative Director at Rescue, The Behavior Change Agency. She is a creative leader by trade and a brand builder and storyteller by obsession, with deep experience where creativity, culture, and innovation drive real-world impact and growth. At Rescue, Femi leads award-winning, large-scale behavior change initiatives for public health organizations across the United States, leveraging branded marketing approaches to deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns powered by insight-led storytelling and culturally resonant creative. Prior to Rescue, Femi served as VP, Brand Creative at NBCUniversal, where she played a key role in the global rebrand for Universal Destinations & Experiences, associated brand campaigns, and upfront planning for the launch of EPIC Universe. Earlier in her career, she was Head of Creative at Little Dot Studios Americas, shaping modern, short-form storytelling and brand engagement for brands including Google, Disney, and Expedia. Her broader experience spans technology, entertainment, and retail, with work for Snyders of Hanover, NBC Television, ABC, AT&T, Intel, Lenovo, T-Mobile, and Michelob. Across her career, Femi has led and mentored resilient, high-performing teams while delivering work grounded in clarity, craft, and emotional truth. A certified global Gallup Strengths Coach, she is deeply committed to compassionate leadership, craft excellence, and building cultures where people and ideas can thrive. She holds an MBA in Design Strategy from California College of the Arts and is based in Los Angeles, where she lives with her dog, Zooey. Before we begin, please be sure to share this show with a family member, friend or colleague. As you know, your ratings and reviews help this show to gain traction and continue to grow. Thank you if you have already left a review.Also, if you haven't downloaded one of my freebies on my site, check them out on bravewomenatwork.com. I have 5 Ways to Managing Your Imposter Syndrome, 34 Leadership and Career Affirmations, and 10 tips to Win Your Next Negotiation. Download one or them or all three!If you also have a story to share and a deep desire to become an author, please contact me at hello@bravewomenatwork.com. I am happy to share the details on the project. Alright, let's welcome Femi to the show!

In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly introduce an interesting idea. You are two people in one. There is the do'er you and there is the observer you. John points out that this is a powerful way to look at your life from a 30,000 foot view. And it is particularly appropriate for someone doing the think it be it 12 minute a day methodology. That's the case because the observer you took the life GPS template and with the conscious mind created your desired life. Exactly the person you want to be, exactly what you want to accomplish, and precisely how you're going to achieve your clearly defined goals. Again, all conscious mind involving the observer you.Then for 12 minutes a day, when you read your life GPS template, you got everybody on the team together at the same time. The life GPS template is instructing the doer side of you on exactly what you want done. Giving all the specifics. But while you are reading your life GPS template, the observer you is also evaluating it. Deciding if there's any tweaks to it. And factoring in that the observer you actually created the life GPS template and customized it to your unique life. When you really think about this idea it really puts your life in perspective. And more than anything else, at the end of that you're really an observer of your life. When we talk about who YOU are, you're really the observer of your life. Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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Who is the doer of your life's actions?

Like the mission NASA received from President Kennedy in 1962—“put a man on the moon before the end of the decade!”—our mission as Christians is also impossible. And we simply can't do it in our own human strength. But, the key is found in realizing that He CAN do it. When we finally come to the end of ourselves and our ability (realizing that we CANNOT), then we are prepared to allow God (the only One who CAN) the position of Savior, Deliverer, and Doer of the Impossible. He desires to do it in and through us. ------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/» Discover more resources, books, and sermons from Eric Ludy by going to: https://ellerslie.com/about-eric-ludy/

Steve DeWitt Mr. Hearer and Mr. Doer - Part B James 1:22-25 James - Walk & Talk Donate to Support The Journey

Steve DeWitt Mr. Hearer and Mr. Doer - Part A James 1:22-25 James - Walk & Talk Donate to Support The Journey

Message from Pastor Daniel Bernard on June 7, 2026

1. God Wants to Speak to You Key Point: God actively communicates with His people, but we must be willing and able to perceive His voice. Supporting: God may speak in one way or another, yet people often do not perceive it (Job 33:14). Throughout Scripture, God spoke in many ways—dreams, visions, a still small voice, and even unexpected means. The issue is not whether God speaks, but whether we are listening and recognizing His voice. 2. The Condition of Your Heart Matters Key Point: Your heart determines how you receive and respond to God's Word. Supporting: The Word of God is the seed, and the heart is the soil. Different heart conditions produce different results, but the goal is a fruitful heart—one that receives, believes, and obeys God's Word. Fruitfulness comes when the Word is not just heard but acted upon. 3. Be a Doer, Not Just a Hearer Key Point: Hearing God's Word without obeying it leads to self-deception. Supporting: James 1 teaches that hearing the Word without doing it is like looking in a mirror and forgetting what you saw. The Word reveals our true spiritual condition, but transformation only happens when we respond in obedience. Blessing follows those who both hear and act. 4. God's Word Is the Primary Way He Speaks Key Point: Every message, impression, or experience must be tested against Scripture. Supporting: The Bible is inspired, authoritative, and without error. While God speaks in many ways—through people, circumstances, or impressions—everything must be filtered through His Word. A strong foundation in Scripture helps us discern truth from error. 5. God Also Speaks Through Impressions and the Holy Spirit Key Point: God often speaks through internal impressions, inspiration, and guidance from the Holy Spirit. Supporting: God's voice is not always audible. He often speaks through thoughts, ideas, and impressions that align with His truth. The Holy Spirit guides believers into truth, bringing clarity, creativity, and direction. These impressions should always align with Scripture and be confirmed wisely. 6. Guard Against Misusing “God Told Me” Key Point: Claiming God's voice can be misunderstood or misused, so discernment is essential. Supporting: People can confuse emotions or desires with God's voice, or even use “God told me” to manipulate situations. While God truly speaks, believers must remain grounded, humble, and anchored in Scripture to avoid deception. 7. Cultivate God's Presence Daily Key Point: Consistent time with God positions you to hear Him clearly. Supporting: Prayer, worship, and reading Scripture are not routines to check off—they cultivate God's presence in your life. Filling your mind with God's truth allows the Holy Spirit to bring guidance at the right time. What you “store” spiritually will be available when you need it. 8. Spiritual Perception Must Be Developed Key Point: Hearing God requires intentional spiritual awareness. Supporting: Just as natural perception helps us interpret the world, spiritual perception helps us understand what God is saying. Distractions, lack of focus, or a hardened heart can block clarity. A receptive, attentive heart is essential. 9. Balance Is Necessary in Hearing God Key Point: Avoid extremes—God speaks, but not every thought is from Him. Supporting: One extreme denies that God speaks at all; the other assumes every idea is from God. Truth lies in balance. We test impressions through Scripture, seek wise counsel, and remain grounded in truth. 10. Example: God Confirms His Voice Key Point: God can confirm His guidance in meaningful and personal ways. Supporting: An example shared was receiving the phrase “practice the presence of God” during prayer, then immediately encountering the same message in a devotional. This kind of confirmation reflects how God can affirm what He is speaking, bringing peace and clarity.

Dennis Aldy speaks about being a doer and not just a hearer. If you have a question or topic you would like Turning Hearts to discuss, please email:info@thministry.com 

James 1:22-27Dr. Brian Lee

Having given extensive instructions on how to be a “Doer of the Word,” James offers one final instruction on what to do when a brother or sister walks away from doing the Word. James's conclusion is intentionally abrupt, but powerful! In his final admonition to us, James calls for us to go to extreme lengths in displaying our love for one another. Our love for one another – and for Christ! – should be so strong that when caught up in sin, we are willing to do whatever it takes to help each other return to being doers of the Word. Do you love your brother enough to do the hard work required to call them back to the truth of Christ when they wander into sinfulness? Join us this week as James brings us to a surprising conclusion!

Message by: Scott Treadway  This week, we celebrate the doer, those who keep families, businesses, and society moving through the work of their minds and hands. From the very beginning when God calls humankind to "work the garden", to the hands-on ministry of Jesus to "do the will of the Father", to Paul's encouragement to "work as unto the Lord", those who get it done honor God and move the world forward. For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events #wearerancho

Message by: Scott Treadway  Today, we celebrate the feelers among us - those whom God has uniquely created to express his heart and connect with us in a deeply relational and experiential way. For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events #wearerancho  

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands” – love Yahweh and love your neighbor. Continuing in the book of James (Ya'akov), Rabbi Steve Berkson breaks down chapter 1… • Does Elohim ‘entice' anyone to do something against His commandments? How and why are you enticed to leave the Path? • Does Yahweh ever change? • What is the definition of a “remnant”? • By what term are we who are in covenant with Elohim called? • When should you not post anything on social media? • What is the first action you should take after praying when faced with a life issue? • How are you to be “swift to hear and slow to speak”? • What is “Failure to Adult,” and why is it an epidemic today? • A Doer of Work? Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, enabling you to do it and receive the blessings. https://mtoi.org The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app Follow MTOI: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): •Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm •Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

Message by: Scott Treadway  For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events #wearerancho

A Mother's Day dedication, old Top 12s, and asking in Jesus's name. Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogate): Num. 21:4–9, James 1:22–27, John 16:23–33

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There's a scene in the Steve Jobs biopic where Steve Wozniak asks Jobs what he actually does. Wozniak understood his own role clearly: he was an engineer. He wrote code. He built things. But Jobs? Jobs described himself as the conductor of an orchestra. I've been thinking about that exchange a lot lately, because I think it captures exactly where we're all heading. AI isn't turning us into supercharged doers. It's turning us into conductors, and that requires a completely different mindset. The problem nobody talks about I've been coaching a number of people on integrating AI into their workflows recently, and I keep running into the same pattern. The people who aren't getting time savings from AI aren't failing because they don't understand what it can do. They're not failing because they lack access to the right tools. They're failing because they're fundamentally disorganized. AI is only as useful as the foundation it's built on. If your work processes are messy, your context is scattered, and your task management is a loose collection of mental notes and sticky tabs, AI can't do much for you. It needs structure to work from. I hear this complaint constantly: “AI has been mis-sold to me. I'm not saving any time.” But it hasn't been mis-sold. It's just that AI can only deliver on its promise if there's an organized workflow underneath it. Build that first, and the time savings follow. That's why I've written before about building AI playbooks and developing proper AI skills. These aren't nice-to-haves. They're the infrastructure that lets AI actually work. The conductor problem But here's the deeper shift, the one that's genuinely harder to adapt to. When you're doing tactical work, you're usually focused on one or two tasks at a time. You go deep, you finish a thing, you move on. It's cognitively manageable. A conductor doesn't work like that. A conductor holds the entire orchestra in mind simultaneously: what the strings are doing, where the brass comes in, what the percussion is building toward. They're not playing any of the instruments. They're managing the relationships between all of them. In a world of AI agents, we're going to be managing multiple projects running in parallel, all moving faster than any human team would. We're task-switching constantly. We're accountable for outputs we didn't directly produce. And we have to resist the urge to dive in and do the work ourselves, because that's precisely where we get bogged down. The design leader parallel This isn't a new challenge, as it happens. Design leaders face exactly this transition when they move from senior practitioner to managing a team. I've watched a lot of talented designers struggle with that shift. They get promoted because they're brilliant at the work, and then they spend the next year quietly sneaking back into Figma because they can't let go of doing. They micromanage their reports. They redesign things that were already fine. They can't operate at the level of abstraction that leadership requires. Working with AI agents is going to feel very similar. The temptation to wrestle with the AI until it produces exactly the output you had in your head, rather than accepting a good result and moving on, is going to be real. Learning to let go of that control is a skill in itself. The good news is that unlike a team of designers, you can't upset an AI agent by micromanaging it. But you can waste enormous amounts of time doing it, and that defeats the whole point. AI burnout is already real There's one more aspect of this I want to flag, because I don't think it gets talked about enough. When you're managing a team of agents all moving at AI speed, the cognitive load is significant. You're context-switching constantly across multiple workstreams. Things are completing faster than you can review them. It's relentless in a way that managing a human team simply isn't. This is what's increasingly being called AI burnout. Learning to pace yourself, to batch your reviews, to build in breathing room: these are the organizational skills that will separate people who thrive in an AI-augmented world from those who burn out in it. Where to start If I had to distill this to one practical thing: start building the habits of a manager now, before the agents fully take over. Get organized. Build the infrastructure that AI needs to work from. Practice delegating, even to imperfect tools, rather than doing everything yourself. Work on your ability to hold multiple projects in your head without losing the thread on any of them. If you want help working through that transition, I offer coaching specifically for this. It's something I'm increasingly focused on, because I think it's one of the most valuable things I can help people with right now. I'm also running a workshop with Smashing Magazine in July. Modern UX Practitioner covers a lot of this ground in a more structured way, if that's more your style. The shift from doer to conductor is coming whether we prepare for it or not. The people who handle it best will be the ones who start thinking like managers now.

FULL MET GALA DEBRIEF DROPS IN THIS FEED AT 5PM The Met Gala is happening right now — and we’re breaking the rules to bring you a special pre-game episode before the full debrief drops later today.In this mini episode, we’re getting you across everything you need to know before the red carpet chaos fully unfolds — from this year’s theme and what it actually means, to the celebrities who aren't there (and why that matters more than you think).Plus, the controversy already brewing behind the scenes — including the backlash surrounding Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s involvement, the politics creeping into fashion’s biggest night, and the quiet celebrity boycott that could define the entire event.This is your essential Met Gala 2026 primer — because later today, we’re coming back with the full deep dive: every look, every headline, and every moment everyone will be talking about.Love binge-watching TV? 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Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. From Mamma Mia.00:02Speaker 2 Welcome to The Spill, your daily pop culture fix. I'm Laura Brodnick and I'm Tiner Burk, and welcome to a history making episode of The Spill. Because in the six years I've been hosting this podcast, we've never done this before. So Tina, it's a big day for you to be here. So what is happening If you hear the frantic energy in our voices, the flutter in our hearts, just we're in the midst of right now, in real time, in the midst of the twenty twenty six Met Gala.00:29Speaker 3 Absolutely wild time's happening here.00:31Speaker 2 So we're in the studio. The flurry of the red carpet is still happening outside. And here's the thing about the Met Gala, guys, I'm know if anyone else is across this, there's a lot of celebrities there.00:40Speaker 1 There's a lot of dresses.00:41Speaker 2 And we know we normally drop out big episode, like our full episode every day at three pm. That has been the rule. But today we're breaking the rules slightly. So we're coming to you now with a little teaser. So I hope you didn't look at the time and say, oh my God, their Metgala episode is fifteen minutes. Guys, my intros are fifteen minutes. We could ever so never fear. The full Met Garlett episode is actually dropping in the spill feed later today, but we needed time to do boots on the ground, or at least boots on the Getty on the Getty video images to make sure that we saw all the dresses that we could bring you a full recap that we were across all the celebrity drama, we were across the interviews, we were across just all the bits and pieces, so that we're not bringing you half an episode exactly. I would never It is a long red carpet. It kicks off at eight and it goes to a lunch time like it's a long deal, you know. And yeah, and spoiler alert for I guess how that what if Merrel Streeps said me the other day named us how the sausage is made behind the scene. Is that we normally record at eleven, which means we would have missed all the dresses. So we're coming to you today with just a little update to tide you over of what you can expect in our Met Garlett episode. Because what we do know so far, so we're coming to you from the past. We don't know what's going to happen. Like a ghost of Christmas Pass. That's the ghost of Metgala's pass. We don't know what's going to happen yet. But it's kind of shaping up to be a bit controversial, is that right, Teterburg?02:06Speaker 3 It is The Metgala's never without its controversy, especially in recent years. I think as us normal people have gotten more of a glimpse into it on social media. We now understand the cost tickets to go are upwards of one hundred thousand dollars. For like all of the famous stars you see walking the carpet, the clothes they're wearing are worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions sometimes of dollars. The diamonds, the jewels, all of it. It's so luxurious and beautiful, Yes, and I understand why it exists, But for so many people they look at it and they go, what a privilege and waste of money while real people are struggling. And that has really come to a head this year due to the honorary coachairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos. So according to page six, Jeff and Lauren would have paid about ten million dollars to be named honorary coachairs, and that basically means nothing, Like being an honorary coacher doesn't mean anything. It's not like the others who have actual roles in deciding what happens. It's just a title to show like your contribution to the culture. So basically Jeff and Lauren have been like accused of buying their way into the culture, with which I think is kind of fair. Yeah, but I do think that's what's happened here. But there's like an anti oligarch, anti tech activist group called Everyone Hates Elon, and they have been like blasting New York City with papers about boycott the Bezos met Baal. There's all of these signs going up that are anti Amazon, anti Jeff Bezos. And at the same time, also what's happening in New York is that the New York Maya Zoron Mum Danny is going to be like the first New York City first couple to not go to the met Gala, and he's made a statement of like he's looking forward to spending his time focused on making like affordability his priority in the most expensive city in the United States, and he said that's what I'm looking forward to spending my time focused on on the first Monday in May.03:45Speaker 1 So so fair.03:47Speaker 3 Quite a time period in which to be doing it. So it's made a lot of political discourse pop up about Jeff Bezos and we're definitely going to see I think more of it on the carpet as it keeps unfolding.03:57Speaker 2 Yes, So that has caused a bit of a rift in the fashion community, with some people in the fashion community saying we're just not going this year, We're going to sit it out, and then there's some roomored people like, people like is that why Meryl Streep's not going?04:09Speaker 1 Is that why end Days not going?04:11Speaker 2 I mean, neither of those women is ever going to confirm nor deny anything.04:14Speaker 3 But very interesting timing because Zendea's been seven years straight and this is the one she's sitting out of and she's around at the moment that much. We know she's on a lot of press tours for her film, so it actually would be a great year for her to go.04:25Speaker 2 Well, yes, but also she is going to have five massive red cars environments this year. That are all her. Whole carpet at every event is all about her. So maybe she thought this year she doesn't have to go. Maybe she's trying to pull a bit of a Beyonce because Beyonce is going to the met Gala this year for the first time since twenty sixteen, so for first time in ten years, and that is one of the reasons that Beyonce has her level of fame. Obviously she's talented and beautiful and all those things, but she's become so elusive.04:53Speaker 3 Yeah, she knows when to pull back.04:55Speaker 1 A sighting of her is like seeing like a like a what's an animal that's extinct? Nicon?05:00Speaker 2 Yeah, well never Yeah, I was gonna say unicorns are extinct.05:03Speaker 3 I didn't know you were going to say extinct, and unicorn came out before you were done.05:06Speaker 2 I was gonna say, wow, what why were we doing a podcast on that?05:09Speaker 1 But it feels like breaking news.05:11Speaker 2 I was going to say, like a Tasmanian devil or something like that still look or a Dodo bird if you saw one of those.05:18Speaker 1 This is not a wildlife podcast. If you saw one of those, you'd be like, wow, no one ever sees that.05:22Speaker 2 That's Beyonce. That is Beyonce because she's so she doesn't need the press. No, she's beyond press. Yeah, well she's beyond so maybe yeah. And I feel like Zenda is going in that way too, absolutely beyond the press as well.05:32Speaker 1 Yeah for sure.05:33Speaker 3 And like Beyonce's joined by Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour as the co chairs, which means they're kind of like as well as the hosting committee in charge of like figuring out the theme, the guest list, like who's coming all of that jazz. They do have an involved role, the co chairs and the honorary Hosting Committee, which is like fifty celebrities. Yeah, the honorary So like the co chair committee, which I didn't even realize is the thing.05:54Speaker 1 It's the host committee.05:55Speaker 2 Do we think that they're like getting on a zoom or this sting on a table and someone's bringing snacks and someone's taking notes. I would love to be a fly on the wall for this because the host committee is Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Tiana Taylor.06:06Speaker 1 Even just those three, I'd be like, girls, I'll play in the event. You guys just gossip.06:12Speaker 2 Lisa from Black Pink, Elizabeth de Becky and Lina Dunham. And also this feels like very kind of prom king and queen. Yeah if you were like school captains in Australia. Is that the host committee? They have two leaders and they are Anthony Vecacalo and Zoe Kravitz.06:28Speaker 1 Yeah, why I sell power Doer. Yeah.06:30Speaker 3 Yeah, it's going to be really interesting as well, Like I would love to be a fly on the wall and be like, so what.06:35Speaker 1 Do you guys talk about?06:36Speaker 2 It needs to make a mockumentary about the met Gala hosting committee. Can you imagine like the side threads and the side chats and like WhatsApp groups and stuff that are happening away from the main thread.06:46Speaker 3 I do feel like the person who's up for that job is Mindy Kaling because she was involved in The Ocean's Eight when they pretended to rob the met Gala, and that felt like someone's insights who had really been there, And Mindy goes sometimes I reckon she could write us a little bit.06:58Speaker 1 Oh my god, Mindy Kaling, please make that happen. How good?07:01Speaker 2 Even if you don't want to make it a documentary, you could fictionalize it, but we can tell who you know, like a blonde Dove Cameron like plays Sabrina Carpenter and like so on and so forth, you know what I mean, Like we can tell who's who?07:13Speaker 1 Yes, that would have been nice. Actually, that's fine.07:15Speaker 2 I love our fan fiction. Maybe that's what we'll dorn the Met this year, which is fan fiction.07:18Speaker 1 Of the Malla. That would be delicious.07:21Speaker 2 The theme this year, I love it. Every year everyone debates the theme, but most people are unsure what it is. I feel like Sarah Jessica Parker is the only one who really goes in on the theme. Yes, we haven't heard she's going this year, but she is usually on the red carpet the Met, and she puts so much time and effort. She reads like books, she interviews people, she goes deep on it. And then other people are just like, well they said something blah blah blah gardens, so I'm a flower. Yeah, so wait, fair enough fair And then hers is like, oh, you know, the lace from my dress is like mimics the poem that was yeah from the Zeer blah bla blah.07:56Speaker 3 Yeah, and you know what really highlighted that was the Sleeping Beauty. Yeah, like that year some people like, I don't know what they were doing. They were really just garden rose in spied outfits. And then yeah, other people were like, well they read this fairy tale from this point in time and the fashion referenced. Yeah, it separates the true art.08:11Speaker 1 I love that.08:12Speaker 2 So this year's theme is Costume Art, which is named after the new exhibition YEA, and the dress code for the met Gala is fashion is Art and so on. The invitation it said guests are invited to explore their relationship to fashion as an embodied art form and celebrate depictions of the dressed body throughout art history. Yeah, I'm going to say five people are going to do that last bit. Everyone else is going to go Art. Just means that you could really go with a very easy, avant garde, crazy over the top. I wondered it would be like the year was Camp and people were just dressing crazy outfits.08:43Speaker 1 Yeah.08:43Speaker 3 So Andrew Bolton, the curator of the Like Costume Institute, he was like, I do worry people might take the theme literally and come as a painting. Like he knows, he's like someone's total He actually said, he was like, I'm scared someone's gonna come as like that Campbells suit painting Katy Perry.08:58Speaker 1 I was gonna say Katy Perry. Well, I was like, let's not slam Katie Perry lesser.09:02Speaker 3 But the year she came as a burger, it was like widely reported that Anna Winter was like what the hell?09:06Speaker 1 Yeah? And Wint was like, when I made this the event of the year, that's not what I meant to.09:10Speaker 3 No, it's not meant to be a dress up thing like it is, but in a very different way.09:14Speaker 1 Yeah. But I found it.09:15Speaker 3 Really interesting because he's spoken at length about like the exhibition and they've split it into like thirteenth thematic body type, so there's like pregnant bodies, aging, disabled, variations on nudity, and they said, like the exhibition has two hundred sculptures and artworks alongside two hundred garments and accessories, So it's about bodies that have been marginalized in fashion and ones that haven't been valorized in either fashion or Western culture. And I found it really interesting because he was like a lot of the development's fashion has made over the last few years have really eroded, and I don't feel like we're seeing as much diversity on the runway as we were seeing. So it's a very interesting time with a lot of the discoss that we are having about famous people's bodies and bodies on runways and men magazines and in movies at this time for this exhibit. But I do think the theme goes over a lot of people's heads. Sometimes, I'm not going.10:00Speaker 2 To pay a lot of people and we'd already know we're just going to see it like a full sea of very very thin bodies at the met Gala, because it's a representation of who's in fashion and entertainment at the moment, and that's who's in fashion and.10:12Speaker 1 Entertainment at the moment.10:13Speaker 2 So I don't think there'll be any sort of body diversity. I feel like that conversation is dead and buried to the detriment of us as a society. And Andrew Bolton in his exhibit, yeah exactly. But I'm interessed to see what a lot of people wear. I'm interested about how Kim Kardashian is gonna vier because she got to a point where the first couple of years after the whole debacle, when she was pregnant and she will the flower rose gown and.10:36Speaker 1 Everyone always quite like that. It was quite nice too. This is me think he tell us of dress as well. I don't know anything.10:41Speaker 2 It's just that she was heavily pregnant and people just pretend that they like that, but they don't. And after that, she just went through many years of just wanting to look pretty because I think she was trying to be accepted. And then she got into an interesting place of the stunt dressing with the Marilyn Monroe look and the wet look, beaded gown like my waist defires human measurements, yeah, and the walking with her face covered, so her silhouette spoke to everything. So there was all that, and the last few years with like the pearl dress and even like the Garden one where she had the cardigan and that was her stunt and people just thought that her dress broke beforehand, when was just not what happened. And now she's in an interesting space whether she's either going to have to just decide she's not stunt dressing anymore and she's going to go down the path of just looking like pretty in chic, or she's going to lean further into stunt dressing. And I hope it's that one and that's what it means to be because she looks just beautiful every other night of the year. But I think she cares less about being beautiful now because she knows she's beautiful, yeah, and she cares more about getting a good headline.11:36Speaker 3 And it was like when she did the sort of water droplet dress like the gal yeah, and like that was the camp year, right, and everyone was like, this is in camp, this is ridiculous, But actually she was one of the ones who understood the dress codes the most, and when you looked into how the dress was made and like the skill set that had gone into it and like what it represented, she was actually one of the ones who got it right. And I think that's the thing about her stunt dressing is sometimes people see it and go like, oh, well, she didn't read the dress code, and it's like, actually, I think she's one of the.12:02Speaker 1 And she wants people to think like she trained and.12:04Speaker 3 I feel like she's copying Sarah Jessica Parker in that, like she sees her as her inspiration fashion wise, and she wants that for herself.12:10Speaker 1 She wants to be taken seriously. That's so interesting.12:13Speaker 2 Well we'll see, so make sure you drop back into this feed this afternoon fro omur Met Gala Special. We're gonna be combing through all the dresses, all the scandals, all the behind the scenes. You just know that carpet is going to be a lit with celebrity gossip, and.12:26Speaker 1 Stick around for that. 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Your calendar is full. Your days are packed. You are grafting. And yet your business still feels like it's running you instead of the other way around. That's not a time management problem. That's your leader identity trying to get your attention underneath a pile of doing.In today's episode, I'm breaking apart the doer identity, the part of you that was built to be the reliable one, the one who got things done, the one who never let anything slip, and why that same part is now the ceiling you keep hitting. I'm talking about the subconscious beliefs that made "busy" feel like "worthy" and why no amount of discipline will fix what is actually an identity shift waiting to happen.I'm also sharing exactly what your calendar is revealing about your CEO mindset right now (whether you like it or not, it's basically your subconscious document) and I'm giving you four things to do this week, starting with how you open your laptop tomorrow morning, that start building your CEO identity in real time.This one's going to land. And it might sting a little.Topics covered on Leader Identity:What is your calendar telling you about your leader identity right nowThe subconscious beliefs that made "doing more" feel like the only way to be valuedThe difference between a doer who fills every gap in their calendar vs a leader who protects CEO space on purposeHow to start building your CEO identity even if you don't have any team membersThe one identity shift that changes how you show up to your business every single dayWhy your CEO mindset is measured by intention, not by how many tasks you completedConnect with Rebecca Haydon:Apply to work with meThe Subconscious MembershipCome say hi on Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeRelated episodes you may enjoy:277. Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging Your Business Success (The 3 Subconscious Handbrakes)

Message by: Scott Treadway For people who lead as Thinkers, faith can be a difficult journey; trying to make some sense of the world of faith. This week, we give a few examples of how the intellect can engage with the interpretation of the Bible without losing a focus on the message and life of Jesus. For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events #wearerancho    

Message by: Scott Treadway & Karri Pettit God created us all with the gift of feeling. Some of us lead with our emotions, while others can be stunted emotionally either by nature (genetics) or nurture (upbringing), This week, we discover how Jesus models healthy emotional connections with God and the people we love. For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events #wearerancho  

1.  A Christian that is going to Heaven A.  I want to take others to Heaven with me B.  I want to glorify God with my life C.  I want to do what is right   2.   Sacrifices to win others to Jesus A.  Gave up freedoms   B.  Became a servent  C.  Took away barriers   3.  Run to win a prize A. A prize you can win  B. A prize that is imperishable and eternal  C. A prize that requires training  4.  Intentional and disciplined A. Time with God each day  B. Talk about God everyday C. Doer of the word of God 

You think way more than you do… and that's a problem. While you're sitting there planning, researching, and perfecting your strategy, someone less qualified just shipped a worse version of your idea and they're already winning. Because doers beat thinkers every single time. In this episode, you'll learn: The one week method that gets more done in seven days than most people do in 12 months Why discipline is a design problem, not a character flaw, and how to engineer ease into your life How James Dyson built 5,127 prototypes before his breakthrough and why failed attempts are tuition The DOER framework: design the cue, open tiny, engineer reward, repeat until identity catches up Why shame keeps you stuck and what happens when you do the thing you're scared to try anyway The real cost isn't failure. It's the week, the month, the year you spent waiting while your competitor was getting reps. Time is the one resource you can't negotiate your way back. So stop thinking and start doing. Doers aren't just moving faster, they're moving smarter because they know what's working. That's exactly what Beehiiv gives newsletter operators. Use code CODIE30 at https://beehiiv.com/codie for 30% off your first three months. Build your newsletter with beehiiv. To get started, go to https://beehiiv.link/n3j2vt and use CODIE30 for 30% off your first 3 months. ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: You Think More Than You Do (00:01:26) The Wright Brothers vs Samuel Langley: Action Creates Data (00:03:48) The One Week Method: Wage One War (00:04:57) Engineer Ease: Why Discipline Is a Design Problem (00:07:05) Earn Evidence: What Did You Actually Ship Today? (00:08:13) Kill Escape Routes: Why Most People Leave the Back Door Open (00:10:27) The Cost of Waiting: What Delay Is Already Costing You (00:13:23) The DOER Framework: Design the Cue, Open Tiny, Engineer Reward (00:15:42) Repeat Until Your Identity Catches Up (00:16:10) The Shame That Stops You: Why You're Too Scared to Try ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

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Message by: Scott Treadway In the Great Commandment, Jesus invites us to love God "with all our minds", yet so much of church life resists thinking deeply about faith. What we believe and why we believe it is rarely questioned or challenged, perhaps for fear of getting it wrong or being judged. This message frees us to enjoy the journey of our God-given mind as our faith stretches and grows by thinking, reasoning, learning, and even questioning. For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events #wearerancho

In this episode, we break down how CEOs and founders can take back control of their time to become more effective leaders. If you're stuck doing everything yourself, it's likely costing you growth, creating bottlenecks, and leading to burnout. You'll learn how to delegate with confidence, empower your team, and focus on the highest-value activities that actually move the business forward. I also share a real-world success story that shows how leveraging your "genius hours" can dramatically improve performance and results. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 0:07 Introduction to CEO Time Optimization 3:42 Shifting from Doer to Delegator 5:11 Understanding High vs. Low Value Work 8:57 Building Systems for Team Ownership 9:50 Transitioning to a Team-Driven Organization

  Have you ever wondered how to strike that balance between managing your team and ensuring success for your clients? Today's featured guest is here to talk about what it actually takes to evolve from doing the work to building a team that can win without you. The conversation cuts through common agency myths, like hiring better clients first or relying on RFPs, and instead exposes the real drivers of growth: team strength, leadership evolution, and structural leverage. Matt Kovacs is the president of Blaze PR, a boutique agency for lifestyle brands hungry for a piece of the market share. Kovacs brings a grounded, operator-to-leader perspective shaped by years of building and scaling a lifestyle PR agency across industries like CPG, restaurants, and real estate. His focus is on people, systems, and the subtle shifts that move an agency from founder-reliant to team-driven. In this episode, we'll discuss: Which comes first, better clients or a better team? The founder evolution from doer to developer of people How Matt's team is integrating AI Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Toggl: Most agencies are losing 15–30% of their profit every year: lack of time tracking, messy manual timesheets, scope creep, untracked revisions, and all those "quick" client requests that never get billed. Toggl has created a fast, interactive way to uncover exactly where your margins are leaking. Start your investigation now at toggl.com/smartagency and use the code SMARTAGENCY10 at checkout for a 10% off annual plans. The Real Constraint: Founder-Centric Teams Most founders believe their growth problem is external, more leads, bigger clients, better positioning. But the real constraint is internal: everything still runs through them. Matt describes the shift from doing everything to stepping back into leadership. In the early years, he was deeply embedded in delivery, client work, and execution. That's normal. But the shift could only happen once he changed his willingness to let go. The turning point came when the agency had enough team strength and client quality to create space. That space allowed him to focus on mentoring, business development, and strategic oversight instead of execution. This is where most founders stall. They try to grow while staying embedded in delivery. The result is bottlenecks everywhere. Sales slows down. Team development stagnates. Clients remain dependent on the founder. When this happens, growth doesn't break the bottleneck. It amplifies it. The Misdiagnosis: "We Need Better Clients" What should come first, better clients or a better team? A common belief among agency owners is that landing bigger clients will solve their problems. Kovacs challenges that directly: better clients come after a better team, not before. Without a strong team, bigger clients actually make things worse. They increase pressure, expose gaps, and force the founder to stay involved at an even deeper level. Instead of elevating the agency, they trap it. This is why agencies experience the "rollercoaster": win a big client, scramble to deliver, neglect everything else, then lose momentum. The sequence is wrong. It should be Stronger team → better client experience → higher-quality clients. Not the other way around. And that shift requires a founder to stop thinking like an operator and start building like an architect. The Hidden Cost of Not Evolving If you stay stuck in delivery, your team never fully develops, clients remain tied to you, and eventually, growth slows. This is where many agencies plateau between $1M–$3M. They have revenue, but no real structure. They're busy, but not scalable. And the founder becomes the most expensive, and least scalable, resource in the business. The Structural Shift: From Doer to Developer of People Kovacs' approach to leadership is focused on understanding people. For him, managing a team isn't one-size-fits-all. Some team members need daily interaction. Others need autonomy. Some respond to recognition. Others to responsibility. This level of awareness is what separates managers from leaders. But the deeper shift is this: the founder's job becomes developing people, not producing work. For instance, he recently stepped back during a major pitch and allowed a junior team member to lead a critical part of it. She had developed deep expertise through personal interest, and instead of controlling the outcome, he created space for her to step up. They won the account, but more importantly, this gesture strengthened the entire organization. When founders hold onto control, they limit the ceiling of their team. When they create opportunities for others to lead, they expand capacity, without adding headcount. The New Environment: AI Won't Save You Matt explains how his team is integrating AI carefully, with guardrails, reviews, and intentional usage. It's a tool to enhance output, not replace thinking. He understands that AI amplifies whatever system already exists. If your agency is chaotic, AI makes it faster chaos. If your agency is structured, AI becomes a force multiplier. This is why some agencies will compress timelines, increase margins, and outpace competitors, while others fall further behind. The difference isn't the tool. It's the operating model behind it. 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