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They are the leaders and industry changers on a warpath to greatness. When a conflict runs hot, they cool it down. They refocus attention, engage emotional resistance, and set aside ego. Time and again, they tap back into motivation to double down and work harder. They encourage teams to recalibrate and aim higher. These are the game changers. For years, Crisp has brought together world-renowned thought leaders to create transformational experiences for the best in the game. Today, we look back at the highest-rated live sessions of conferences past — giving you premier access to the industry's most iconic presentations. Attention Branding is little more than sustained attention. It is also the singular thing that grows any business and the hardest to attribute. Renowned marketing expert and best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk is fascinated by attention — the way this asset is nurtured becomes the primary variable of what happens. To win the game, invest hours into understanding the current spaces of attention: TikTok, LinkedIn, and Blockchain. Good Vibes The secret to negotiation, transforming trauma and making us 31% smarter, according to neuroscience. When we are in a good mood, our brains have more capacity to operate and can give us the upper hand in negotiations, says former FBI International Hostage Negotiator and best-selling author Chris Voss. In this relaxed state, we see opportunities instead of challenges. Workplace drama researcher Cy Wakeman calls this "flipping the toggle." When toggled down, the ego is in control, distorting reality and limiting viable options. The world is perceived as a horrible place. When toggled up? You're in your higher self — using all of your intelligence, more creative, accountable, collaborative, and inventive. These toggle positions are mutually exclusive. So how can we go from “down” to “up” in the face of trauma and adversity? Emotional neutrality. Author of the best-selling book “The Miracle Morning,” Hal Elrod explains that every negative emotion is self-created by our resistance to our reality. To toggle up, sulk for five minutes, and then accept what you cannot change. Invite peace. Pick the emotion that will get you to the next step. Move forward. Born a Lion Motivation is fuel for success. A leader's motivation directly impacts the lives of those they love. World-renowned speaker Eric "ET" Thomas never intended to become a leader, but by giving 120% and doing whatever it took, he went from high school dropout to PhD influencing millions. "You can have whatever you're willing to grind for." - Eric "ET" Thomas As Founder and CEO of America's largest injuring law firm, John Morgan knows that this hunger for success is an insatiable desire — and when others say you can't, it really means that THEY won't. Never let someone else stop you from being great. Links & Resources The Game Changing Attorney Podcast Michael Mogill Facebook Michael Mogill Twitter Michael Mogill Instagram Michael Mogill LinkedIn Crisp Website Crisp Facebook Crisp Twitter Crisp Instagram Crisp LinkedIn Gary Vaynerchuk Chris Voss Cy Wakeman Hal Elrod Eric "ET" Thomas YOU OWE YOU (book) John Morgan Authors Michael Mogill, Crisp, Gary Vaynerchuk, Chris Voss, Cy Wakeman, Hal Elrod, Eric "ET" Thomas, John Morgan
Siloed, competitive, potentially feuding. This was the traditional marketing/sales relationship. But lines are blurring, both on paper, and in practice. And when yocu look at it, it makes sense. Bringing people from a point of pre-contemplation to contemplation, to consideration and then decision–it's what both marketing and sales do. So, is this evolution creating space for sellers to grow into? This week Luigi speaks to Robert Tadros, founder of Impressive Digital (a 2021 LinkedIn Top Australian Startup) about the increasing amalgamation of marketing and sales functions within companies. They define how cross-skilling and collaboration can help both camps perform better, and the next-steps. Check out Impressive Digital at their https://www.impressive.com.au (website) or on their podcast Growth Masters. Connect with Robert on https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberttadros/ (LinkedIn) or https://www.instagram.com/roberttadros_/ (Instagram). Find Luigi on https://www.linkedin.com/in/luigiprestinenzi/ (LinkedIn). Is it time you started upskilling in marketing? Dip your toe in the water with our https://www.salesiqglobal.com/courses/social-selling (Social Selling course). RingDNA is a recognized Gartner cool vendor that makes rev ops possible. Find them at ringDNA.com
Robert Tadros is interviewing our host, Sam Dunning for his podcast, Growth Masters (https://www.impressive.com.au/all-podcasts/) We will be chatting about how to grow your sales revenue with your website and SEO this year.
Robert Tadros is an award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of ‘Impress!ve Digital', Australia's fastest-growing performance marketing agency according to the 2020 Deloitte Tech Fast 50. Originally immigrating to New Zealand from Egypt in 1985, Robert began to build his success in Australia at the age of 24. In just five years, Rob has built Impress!ve into a team of 70 people across Australia and the USA, with a forecast turnover close to $16 million for 2021. Along with his business, Robert is also the host of the ‘Growth Masters' podcast and has achieved several individual recognitions including ‘Best Entrepreneurial Talent' at the 2019 MumbrellaNext awards and Finalist for the 2019 CEO Magazine ‘Startup Executive of the Year' award.
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Jimmy Naraine is an online entrepreneur, international speaker, bestselling course creator and adventurer. He has more than 105,000 students from 194 countries enrolled in his courses on online learning platform Udemy, where he specialises in areas such as confidence, social skills, wealth creation and productivity. His straight talking approach and exceptional delivery has resulted in thousands of 5 star reviews and earned him the very first Udemy innovation award. He’s been a digital nomad for over 5 years and has explored in excess of 72 countries while running his online ventures. He has featured in Entrepreneur and Business Insider and he regularly delivers keynotes at sell out conferences such as MindvalleyU, DNX, Nomad Cruise and 12minme. He is also the co-founder of Growth Masters – an invite only adventure Mastermind for ambitious entrepreneurs run across the globe in locations such as Bali, the Himalayas, the Canary Islands and Brazil. His mission is to help millions of people destroy their limiting beliefs, tap into their true potential, and design their best lives. 00.00 Trailer 00.12 Introduction 03.00 Jimmy’s background 09.00 Jimmy’s career path 14.00 Becoming an entrepreneur 22.00 What inspired Jimmy to start making courses? 27.00 How did Jimmy’s course content become his course content? 30.00 Jimmy’s tips on confidence and productivity 41.30 What is Jimmy’s self-talk? 47.40 How does Jimmy think other people perceive him? 53.50 Jimmy on his purpose 1.01.00 Does Jimmy ever see himself living in one place? 1.05.50 Why does Jimmy travel? 1.08.30 Jimmy on cultural awareness 1.16.30 Jimmy on his legacy 1.21.00 Consciousness and the treatment of animals 1.26.50 Best piece of advice 1.29.20 What would Jimmy say to his 20 year old self? 1.33.30 When did Jimmy last cry? 1.43.00 Changing the world You can find Jimmy Naraine at: https://www.udemy.com/user/jimmynaraine/ https://www.facebook.com/jimmynaraine/ https://www.instagram.com/jimmynaraine/ https://www.youtube.com/user/COOLifeDesign Find Inspired Edinburgh here: http://www.inspiredinburgh.com https://www.facebook.com/INSPIREDINBURGH https://www.twitter.com/INSPIREDINBURGH https://www.instagram.com/INSPIREDINBURGH
Be Joyfully Diligent with Alex T. SteffenOur guest for this week is Alex T. Steffen, a business consultant, best-selling author, and an award-winning presenter.Alex started his career as a digital marketing specialist, but over the course of the last decade, he has specialized in the fields of innovation management and the future of work. By providing consultancy services he facilitates the organizational development and innovation efforts of enterprises. In the process, he aims to equip employees and leaders with the required competencies and skills, while breaking down complex innovation problems into solvable tasks using agile methods such as design thinking, user journeys, gamification, masterminds, and custom learning journeys. His client list includes names of renowned companies like SAP, Red Bull, Mercedes Benz, and Webasto.He co-founded Growth Masters, an invite-only adventure mastermind which combines crowdsource coaching and accountability systems to help entrepreneurs advance and take their businesses to the next step. They provide their attendees (tribe members) with strategic business advice on active and passive income vehicles like brand building, preparing online courses, launching an Amazon FBA business, consulting, presenting, podcasting and more. Growth Masters is also a community which aims to connect bestselling authors, prominent startup founders, world-class speakers, athletes and other people who are prominent in their fields.Connect with Alex:Website: http://alextsteffen.com/en/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alextsteffen?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Alex-T-Steffen/514164496LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextsteffen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alextsteffen/Alex’s Story of Inspired EvolutionWhen he was only three years old, Alex suffered from an illness, which he luckily managed to successfully overcome. However, he reckons that this experience maybe affected him to become the joyful, energetic person he is today. His parents assured him that his perseverance played an important role in making a full recovery.“My mom always said I fought the illness myself, rather than the medicine.” - Alex T. SteffenHis adolescence and young adulthood were enriched with a curiosity that led him to explore and travel to different parts of the world. These travels were not short excursions to new places, but more like journeys outside of his comfort zone, and Alex looked to spend time in new environments so that he could transform and advance.“I made it a point to go to places that are so different that people often don’t dare to go.” - Alex T. SteffenAlex explored places and sought to get in touch with people who had a completely different view of the world, either from being shut off or as a result of war and similar traumatic experiences. Places like Bosnia, Ruanda, Colombia… He points out the narrow viewpoints of the western world and that through these deep and meaningful interactions with people whose experiences are vastly different from our own, we can get a fuller, more accurate picture of the world that we see around us.Joyfulness, Diligence, OptimismThroughout our conversation, Alex remembers and honors his grandfather with having a great impact on his joyful attitude towards life. A war veteran, living major portions of his life in extreme adversity and challenging times, he always had a comforting message for Alex and his brothers, one that stuck with them and guided them through their difficult moments in life.“He thought us that wealth and abundance come from diligence, but also that a well-lived life is built on joy and you can’t live without it.” - Alex T. SteffenAlex discusses quite openly about the reasons behind his optimism and shows it is based on common sense. His stance on the whole question of the glass being half-full has a firm foundation in practicality. If all else fails, the optimistic mindset will act as a fertile setting, which will, in the end, give us an opportunity to build greater things in the future.“Some people criticize optimists for being optimistic and they say “You have to be realistic.” which is supposedly the opposite of it. I say no. I’m creating my own reality. Even if its just the fundamental part of “If I expect something, my body will react differently, it will calm me down.” and just by that, I have more capacity to be creative, to be more productive, to be calm and connecting.” - Alex T. SteffenGrowth Masters - How to Make an Amazing MastermindCreating masterminds came naturally for Alex. He felt comfortable in social situations where he got the chance to exchange opinions and discuss values with people who had a different viewpoint. He realized that exactly these types of exchanges were not only a great opportunity for connecting with others, but for personal growth as well.Alex noticed that three things were necessary in order to create a great mastermind. First and foremost, the environment in which the mastermind will be held. Our environment plays a very important role in learning because it inevitably affects our mindset by making us more comfortable, inspiring us or making us more open to new information and views different from our own. Alex uses a broad definition of the word environment and takes into account the states and the moods of the people included in the mastermind.“We had beautiful spaces that we cooked in together. So we created an environment through action and also through setting, and we were already ready for what came because we created the space.” - Alex T. SteffenThe second essential ingredient for making a great mastermind is a state of vulnerability. Our educational systems are usually not taking this aspect of learning into account and are usually focusing on promoting competition. In a safe space, where everyone can share their thoughts, feelings and be at their most vulnerable, we see people being more open to receiving valuable input from others and take in constructive feedback.“The state of vulnerability is something that in learning, is for me, one of the key points. And we don’t do this often.” - Alex T. SteffenOnce you’ve established a nurturing and comfortable environment, in which people can feel safe at their most vulnerable, it’s time to engage them in activities that will get them out of their comfort zone. By pushing themselves to complete adventurous feats, all the while getting inspiration and support needed from their peers, people can tap into a newfound energy which can later be used as fuel for achieving great things in their professional fields as well.“It’s not really for the kick. We want to channel a certain energy and excitement, a realization, and channel it into the work that we do afterward… To use this energy and to channel it is the actual benefit.” - Alex T. SteffenAlex has made an amazing career in pursuit of helping people reach new heights both personally and professionally. He inspires us with the words his grandfather, meant to motivate and empower with the energy that comes from an optimistic approach to life.“Be joyfully diligent.” - Alex T. Steffen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Get into the next stage of your business and life with the latest episode of Embodied Enlightenment. In business and in life, we can go through stages of confusion. We can feel unsure and unsteady about what direction we should be headed. In this podcast, Alex and I go deep into conversation about how to use storytelling as a tool to achieve insight into where you want to go, as well as, understand the complexity of what makes you, You. Listen to the episode too:Learn to communicate better Build relationships and rapport more easilyLearn accountability systems to execute easierBecome joyful diligentAlex T. Steffen is a business consultant, bestselling author, and award-winning presenter. Formerly a Director of Show Quality at Disney, his professional focus is innovation management and the future of work. Alex' mission is to make transformation more joyful for leaders. He works with businesses such as Mercedes, AirBnB, and Huawei on the design of digital ecosystems and innovation communities. Alex is the co-founder of Growth Masters, an invite-only adventure Mastermind, which combines crowdsourced coaching and accountability systems to push entrepreneurs to the next stage in their business.
There are many ways to learn and understanding yourself personally is the fastest way to face business challenges too. Alex T. Steffen shares his experiences running business masterminds that allow people to connect on a deeper level and face personal and business challenges together.Learning and developing masterminds have a framework of an upside down pyramid with the corners as environment, activities that push comfort zones, and vulnerability. In order to approach problems or challenges, it helps to leave your environment to a place where it's more inviting to learn, to be curious, excited, and passionate. In this environment, you can cultivate experiences that shake you. When that happens you can then channel energy to an increased awareness of self and transform in the face of the challenge. Adding peers to the mix and open, safe sharing increases a level of community and connection. Sometimes we just need to own our challenges and share our fears so that we can become stronger and even find our mission. Qualifications and skill only take you so far, having relatable stories moves us forward faster and deeper than anything else.Real transformation personal or business starts with the self. Big business challenges often boil down to a personal growth obstacle that can be managed and transformed into success. Often times, the root cause is a fear of failure. Apply this to a leader (or leadership team) who needs to make multiple strategic decisions daily, some that affect individuals or even teams. How you approach your fear of failure and ability to surpass the discomfort and take the risk will make all the difference personally and professionally. Decision fatigueWhen we make too many decisions daily, it piles up and the quality of your decisions toward the end of the day start to weaken. Your choices create your reality, and often times in the game of business if you don't take a decision, then somebody else will. Steve Jobs was famous for reducing the number of decisions he made daily in order to focus solely on the biggest challenges. He wore the same series of clothes so as to not to exhaust his decision making muscle.The stronger you are in the discipline of aligning decisions to your values, the faster you will be at making them and the more fulfilling they will get. You will begin to make decisions out of free will. Initially, it may take some time make this a habit. But once you push through the resistance, then life gets easy. You will be more in alignment and more yourself.Finding Core ValuesTo find your core values, it's really helpful to disconnect for a day or two and really get to know yourself without distraction. Another exercise is to write out or map out your perfect day, a vision of how you want a day in your life to be three years from now. The key is to tell your story as descriptive as possible build in future elements and look gor value systems in the why and the feeling behind each moment. Do it more than once to upgrade it.That way when you are challenged by a decision, you have a vision as a compass. It’s obvious because this is how I want my life to be.Book Recommendation:How Do You Measure Your Life by Clayton M ChristensenMore About AlexAlex T. Steffen is a business consultant, bestselling author and award-winning presenter. Formerly a Director of Show Quality at Disney, his professional focus is innovation management and the future of work. Alex's mission is to make transformation more joyful for leaders. He works with businesses such as Mercedes, AirBnB, and Huawei on the design of digital ecosystems and innovation communities. Alex is the co-founder of Growth Masters, an invite-only adventure Mastermind, which combines crowdsourced coaching and accountability systems to push entrepreneurs to the next stage in their business.