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Jeff Nischwitz is known as a Snow Globe Shaker (shaking things up) who's on a mission to help people shift how they lead and thereby shift their leadership impact. He's an international speaker and personal transformation coach known for his unique perspectives, challenging traditional thinking, and delivering tangible shifts for leaders to grow their people, build their businesses and enhance their relationships. Jeff's the Founder of The Nischwitz Group, a speaking, consulting and coaching company that transforms people and organizations—one truth at a time! He's the co-founder of Cardivera.com, a leadership development ecosystems that grows leaders and their impact. He also co-hosts the Impact Leadership Podcast (www.impactleadershippodcast.com). Jeff has published four leadership and business books, including his most recent – Just One Step: Walking Backwards to the Present on the Camino Trail (Eagle Heart Press 2020). He'll also one of the co-authors of The Top 25 Changemakers: How Florida Entrepreneurs Thrived During Challenging Times (2021).More Info: Nischwitz GroupSponsors: AccountantHires: AHLaunch Your APP: PassionIOFree Coaching Session: Masterleadership.orgSupport Our Show: Click HereSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you feeling stuck or lacking passion in your life? Are you wondering what it takes to live the life of your dreams? Do you want new ideas to enhance your wellness, wisdom and wealth? Our special guest Rochel Marie Lawson answers these and other questions about getting past your fears and living the life of your dreams.. Get ready for this … Rochel Marie Lawson is a registered nurse, an Ayurvedic health practitioner, a holistic health and wellness consultant, an international best-selling author, a speaker and a radio show hostess. She's also the Founder and President of Blissful Living 4 U, which exists to improve wellness, wisdom and wealth by utilizing ancient holistic principles that only lead to success. Rochel Marie's energy, guidance, wisdom, and enthusiasm have helped thousands of people to improve their wellbeing. Not only a successful entrepreneur, she's the author of Intro to Holistic Health, Ayurveda Style. She also has her own blog (www.ayurvedahealing.org), and for 8 years Rochel Marie has had her own weekly podcast, Blissful Living. On top of all of this, Rochel Marie founded and is the CEO of All Day Cable, which she founded over 30 years ago. Simply put, Rochel Marie is a badass. Listen as Rochel Marie shares her wisdom and experience on leadership, wellbeing and balance. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… The power of setting a clear intention for your future Understanding our leadership gifts and what it means to be a natural born leader What's getting in the way of your leadership and impact Building a family culture and embracing your team members The ways that women veterans are often missed and lacking support after their service Understanding Ayurveda health, healing and balance The three pillars of healthy living – wellness, wisdom and wealth What it means to live fearless versus being fearless Simple foundations and actions for your wellbeing journey One key to change in your life and habits is having support (not doing it alone) The importance of being willing to ask for help or support Strategies for not letting your fears run your life Simple truths about fear Changing your questions to differently navigate your fears Resources: Rochel Marie Lawson (info@blissfulliving4u.com) Blissful Living 4 U Website Unstoppable Women's Summit (February 20, 2021) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you feeling stuck, drowning in the day-to-day and being micromanaged? Are you feeling lost and confused about your direction (or lack of direction) in life? Are you looking for ways to have more peace of mind, keep your integrity, spend more time with your family, and still be successful? Our special guest Corey Jahnke (the Zen Pharmacist) answers these and other questions about achieving your definition of success with more joy by living in this moment. Corey is a full time pharmacist, a John Maxwell certified coach, and a certified Go Giver coach. Twelve years ago, Corey found himself facing fatigue and burnout at life threatening levels, and I know many of you have felt that as well. And Corey found his way out of that. Corey also has an organization called Successful Thinker Magazine and Successful Thinker Podcast. He's also the author of the book The Successful Thinker. Listen as Corey shares her wisdom and experience on different ways to live and experience life with more joy, better relationships and greater success. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Here's an idea – ask people questions and listen The importance of getting clear on what you want, why you want it and what price you're willing to pay to get it You can have mutual love with the people you serve The role of personal pride in serving others and loving your work and life The profound truth that all we have is this moment and the gifts of living in the moment You are 100% responsible for your life Understanding the obstacles to living life with gratitude and in the moment The vital importance of saying “no” to more things so you can have more time for the things you want to say “yes” to You are so much more than what you do for a living Nothing exists except this moment (everything else is made up by you) We typically worry about things that never happen “What is the best use of your time right now?” Moments are not good or bad – they're what you decide they are If no one told you who you are, who would you be Strategies for living relationally in a transactional world How you treat others will determine the experience you have with others Slow down, live in the moment and “see” the people around you The Law of the Heart – the more people you care about, the more people you will have in your life to care about (it's as simple as letting people know that you care about them) The importance of being intentional to interact with people who are different and who think differently from me The stories we make up about our lives and experiences Your experience of life is based upon how you choose to see it and experience it You can choose your own pace of your life (not what everyone else tells you it should be) If you realized how little people think about you, you'd probably be offended Resources: Corey Jahnke Successful Thinker Website Corey Jahnke on Facebook Corey Jahnke on Instagram The Successful Thinker book by Corey Jahnke The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Known as a Snow Globe Shaker, Jeff Nischwitz's on a mission to help people shift how they lead. An international speaker, transformation coach and author of four books, Jeff's the Founder of The Nischwitz Group and Co-Founder of Cardivera. He's the co-host of Impact Leadership Podcast and well-known for his disruptive perspectives. “you already have everything that you need just be bold and trust that it and you will be okay. That's a simple thing but so many of us are worried about not being okay in some world because we are going to succeed, we are going to fail whatever it is. Trust that it, whatever you are trying to create, and you will be okay. So just be bold”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-8bL

+++ YOUR BLINDSPOTS +++ Oh goody ... blindspots. What are they? Where do I look for them? Does everyone have them? Blindspots used in the context of people relationship has to do with the inability to see what others see. That is the simplest way that I can put it. The problem is that some people are not open to receiving feedback that calls attention to their blindspot(s). They will simply deny or ignore it. Make sure you are not one of those who do. Your future success is at stake. To better understand why this is so, our guest - Jeff Nischwitz - takes us on a journey in this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show and helps us better understand what is at stake. In this episode, you will discover why understanding the link between leadership impact and blindspots is so important to your future success. Listen NOW! +++++++++ Who is JEFF NISCHWITZ? Jeff is known as a Facilitator of Truth, Snow Globe Shaker, and the Leader of Shift. He is a man on a mission to help people shift how they lead and thereby shift their leadership impact. As an international leadership speaker and personal transformation coach, Jeff is known for his unique perspectives, for challenging traditional thinking, and for delivering tangible shifts for leaders to grow their people, build their businesses and enhance their relationships. Jeff's the Founder of The Nischwitz Group, a speaking and coaching company that transforms people and organizations one truth at a time! He's also the co-founder of Cardivera.com, a leadership development ecosystem that grows leaders. He's the co-host of the Impact Leadership Podcast and the author of four leadership and business books, including his most recent – Just One Step: Walking Backwards to the Present on the Camino Trail (2020). Connect with Jeff: www.cardivera.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffnischwitz/ ++++++++++ Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much. And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY from your best hope. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kingsleygrant/message

Are you struggling with growing your coaching business? Are you confused about coaching and when / if you should engage a coach? Are you curious about coaching and wondering about the who, what, why and how of engaging a coach? Are you wondering what to expect when you engage a coach? Our special guest Nichole Lowe answers these and other questions about coaching and the business of coaching. Nichole Lowe is the Founder of Sole Life, an organization that helps coaches grow their businesses and enhance their experience with their coaching business. Nichole has a background in leadership, sales and advertising, but most importantly, she has a long history as a coach. What she learned as a coach is that coaches actually struggle with the business of coaching. From her experience as a coach and in coaching over 500 coaches, Nichole decided to create Sole Life to help coaches with the many challenges of a coaching business, including getting clients, and to allow them to more fully live their passions and make a difference. Listen in as Nichole shares her wisdom and experience on the power of having a coach and tools for coaches to grow their business and enhance their impact. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Cutting through the noise in the coaching world The critical role of setting mutual expectations in a coaching relationship The importance of interviewing coaches to understand their styles, philosophies, approaches and alignment with your goals Key questions to ask potential coaches Trust is vital in any coaching relationship Understanding the difference between therapy, coaching and consulting Getting clear on what race you're running and understanding that your obstacles are a key factor in whether you achieve your goals A coach is only as effective as two things: 1. Trust and 2. Ability to support clients with their emotional needs Coaches must be able to trust themselves in order to fully serve their clients The art of great coaching is the art of great questions Coaches must be on their own personal growth and development path in order to serve their clients Coaching is not for people who are failing or who have something wrong with them – coaching is for people Coaching is not for the successful, rich and famous Leadership requires vulnerability – vulnerability creates transformation Coaches offer a safe place for their clients to be vulnerable (coaches must be able to hold space for their clients emotions) Good coaches want to make sure that they're the best fit / match for people The rich tools that Sole Life offers to coaches and people looking for a coach Leadership Wisdom – It's not about you … it's about serving others Leader must be willing to be authentic and to stand up and speak out (gives others permission to do the same) Jesus as a leader Resources: Nichole Lowe (nichole@solelife.com) Sole Life Website Early access for coaches (beta testing) Free coaching session The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you a trauma survivor? Have you experienced trauma in your life that you wondered if you could ever overcome? Are you still carrying around the emotional impacts of your life trauma? Are you looking for tools to help you navigate through your trauma and perhaps shame? Our special guest Eunice Nuna is a rape survivor and she's here to answer these and many other questions about thriving and healing from trauma. Eunice is an intuitive Psychosocial Counselor and empathetic storyteller, speaker, mentor and life coach. Eunice graduated with a degree in counseling Psychology from Africa Nazarene University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Peace and Development. Most important, Eunice is a thriving survivor of rape and sexual violence, which led her to found and now lead Wounded Healer of Kenya. Eunice was raped by a police officer in Kenya who is now a high ranking public official. The rape also left Eunice pregnant with her son and cast out by her family. Living on the streets and struggling to survive, Eunice found a way to continue her education and get her degree. Due to threats in Kenya, she has come to the United States seeking asylum. She's not safe in Kenya because she's speaking out against the culture of sexual violence and the man who raped her. Eunice now shares stories of women survivors of sexual violence, who are thriving, liberated and passionate to end the cycle of sexual violence. She also equips survivors to grow in self-dependency, leadership and healing through her gift of counseling. Eunice is dedicated to giving all children and women the ability to protect themselves against all types of violence including gender-based and sexual violence. Listen in as Eunice shares her story and her wisdom and experience on overcoming, healing and resilience. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: Episode highlights… Eunice's story of overcoming the trauma of rape and shame Leading by sharing your story (without position or permission) Starting a non-profit without resources or support What is means to live with a passion for helping others Eunice's experience of raising a child while living on the streets and later getting her college degree Resilience is a muscle that must be strengthened The importance of self-awareness and believing in yourself Self-care is vital Fun (intentional fun) is an important part of resilience Resilience includes having relationships with positive people The importance of setting and holding boundaries Serving others is a key to resilience It's important to let air out of your beach balls of life to relieve the pressure You can't avoid or push down the pain of trauma for very long – you must be intentional in feeling the pain The ways we hide behind masks in the United States Resilience is not about being tough (you can only be tough so long) Overcoming discouragement even from your own family Purpose is critical to resilience (clear vision for your future) Ask yourself, “How do I live my purpose today?” or “How did I live my purpose today?” Resilience + purpose creates resourcefulness Resources: Eunice Nuna Wounded Healer Support Wounded Healer with a Donation The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you struggle with your old messages and beliefs about your value? Are you looking for ways to get past your old self and tap into your more authentic self? Are you looking for strategies to allow you to live and lead as your most powerful self? Our special guest Michelle Yu is here to answer these and many other questions about writing your own authentic story of who you are and what you can achieve. Michelle Yu is a former HR executive turned coach, trainer and human capital consultant. After spending a decade working in tech, including companies like LivingSocial, Google and SoftBank, Michelle left the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship to do what she is most passionate about – helping others reach their goals and become the best version of themselves. In her career working in fast paced, global environments, Michelle learned about the importance of mental health and workplace wellbeing, especially in how that has a direct effect on one's overall productivity and performance. Now she's on a mission to help bring about more awareness and drive change to these topics in the workplace. Michelle also brings a unique perspective navigating the corporate world as a young, Asian-American woman. Listen in as Michelle shares her wisdom and experience on getting past your old messages to tap into your authentic and powerful you. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… The trap of pursuing stable in your career Shifting from what your conditioned to do to what you want to do The challenges faced by children of tiger parents Ways that colleges set expectations that may not serve you in your life journey The importance of re-writing your own self-story It's vital to understand the subconscious messages you acquire during your lifetime Ways we take on messages from our life experiences Getting past the stigma in the corporate world that coaching is for people who are failing The challenges with our internal chatter – we're harder on ourselves than anyone else (i.e. imposter syndrome) The trap of seeking high achievement in order to feel like you belong and are worthy enough It's okay to get keep your expectations high but your attachment to the outcome low Ways we self-sabotage ourselves Navigating the corporate world as a young, Asian-American woman The importance of practicing self-compassion Resources: Michelle Yu Michelle Yu Instagram Michelle Yu Website The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you care about your people and do they know it? Are you looking for strategies and tactics to build trust with your team? Are you committed to being a servant and people first leader? Our special guest Robert “Bo” Brabo is here to answer these and many other questions about values-based leadership and being a leader that people want to follow. Today, Bo Brabo is an inspirational keynote speaker, career / leadership / executive coach, and business consultant. Throughout his life and career, Bo has always focused on the people, helping them tackle their problems as if they were his own. An acclaimed leader, Bo has a storied career – from his years on the military battlefield, to a decade in the White House as a Presidential Communications Officer for President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama, and to his experiences as a corporate executive and a small business owner. Bob offers real, raw, front-row stories about values-based leadership and how to be, know, and DO better. Listen in as Bo shares his wisdom and experience on values-based and people first leadership. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… The most important thing in leadership – care about your people Caring about your people means knowing about your people (and not just at work) The opportunity for HR leaders to help grow a business Bringing humanity into the workplace and leadership The confidence crisis in leadership What it means to be a values-based leader Values-based interviewing strategies The importance of being clear on what it takes to be a high performer Strategies for developing your people and team members The importance of providing feedback based upon values People focused leadership from military leadership The vital role of trust (and trust building) in leadership and teams Simple strategies and tactics to build a strong team, trust and engagement The little things of great leadership including self-awareness The important role of after action discussions and review in business Shifting the focus of feedback to what can be better next time (more than what went wrong) Leadership perspectives inside the White House High performing teams are based upon trust Foundational core values from the Army for any organization The importance of being clear on what values represent in action Resources: Robert “Bo” Brabo (bo@robertbrabo.com) Robert Brabo Website From the Battlefield to the White House to the Boardroom: Leading Organizations to Values-Based Results book by Robert “Bo” Brabo The Bo and Luke Show Podcast The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you wonder what it means to stand out in the crowd? Are you looking to better understand your true brand? Are you looking to accelerate your marketing and difference? Our special guest Lesley Jean Almonte is here to answer these and many other questions about what it means to create, live, market and sell your unique brand. Lesley Jean Almonte is a creative branding strategist, marketing consultant strategist and CEO of Moonshine Creative Group. Over the past 17+ years Lesley has been a part of building and branding multi-million dollar businesses and six figure businesses for her clients and herself alike…in other words, she's seen a lot of “stuff” go down in the digital marketing world. Through her speaking, online courses, workshops and agency services Lesley Jean simplifies branding and marketing strategies for struggling business owners and guides them through launching a successful brand that will allow them to work in alignment with their passion and purpose. Listen in as Lesley Jean shares her wisdom and experience on everything marketing, branding, content marketing and digital marketing. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Lesley Jean's entrepreneurial journey Using high quality content to connect with your customers and potential customers The right way to use bots with digital marketing How smaller businesses can look at their marketing initiatives and the critical need to be creative Focusing on the experience as part of your marketing and brand Ideas for virtual events and parties Ways to look at marketing budgets in a small business Marketing and branding ideas for speakers, coaches and consultants Ways to make yourself memorable as a business, provider and brand Your brand is the foundation of all of your marketing, sales, communication and your entire business operation Ways to build and scale your business, create products and develop additional revenue streams Using backdoor marketing strategies to enhance your effectiveness What it means to engage in authentic marketing strategies The value of embracing a strategic approach to marketing, branding and creative The importance of having a brand handoff package Key things to know when it comes to your website The importance of asking potential marketing and branding firms about their process The most important thing you need to know when it comes to branding Resources: Lesley Jean Almonte Contact Lesley: Lesley@MoonshineCreativeGroup.com Moonshine Creative Group Brand Illumination Workshop The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you struggle with your habits? Are you clear in who you are and your personal life vision and values? Do you want to build habits that will empower your life and your leadership? Our special guest Tamsin Astor is here to answer these and many other questions about the power of habits to transform your life experience and impact. Tamsin Astor, PhD is the founder and Chief Habit Scientist of Yoga Brained Coaching. She is known for giving her clients the tools to shift their mindset, organize their vision, and improve their habits to create an efficient, productive business. In addition to her coaching and consulting practice, Tamsin is an avid traveler and foodie taking her three kids to Brazil, France, England, Amsterdam, Japan, Costa Rica and beyond because she believes travel helps breed tolerance and cultivates gratitude and reflection as you observe how other cultures operate and make choices. Tamsin Astor holds a PhD in neuroscience and psychology and a post-doctorate in education. She also has certifications in yoga (RYT500, Yoga Ed.), mindset & Ayurveda (Living Ayurveda, Yoga Health Coach). She is an executive coach and author of the book Force of Habit: Unleash Your Power by Developing Great Habits. Listen in as Tamsin shares her wisdom and experience on healthy living and empowering your life through habits. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… The importance of rituals and habits in creating your day and life The role of a chief habit scientist The essentials of Ayurveda and daily choices based upon it Key elements and impacts of sleep The importance of vulnerability in leadership Failure as a vital part of a success path The importance of being clear on your personal vision and values Empowerment through disruption The role of your three selves in your life journey What's the big juicy vision you have for your life? Understanding the psycho cybernetic loop Words have power – using words to empower yourself Differently understanding habits and their power to change your experiences and outcomes Three parts of habits: 1. Cue (triggers the habit); 2. Behavior (action); 3. Reward Understanding habits versus willpower Five key cues for habits Tools for creating healthy habits The process of creating new habits (and how long it takes to create them) The habit of busyness Three different kinds of isolation Change is often driven by enough pain Resources: Tamsin Astor Tamsin Astor Website Call to Clarity 2021 Program (contact Tamsin: tamsin@tamsinastor.com) Force of Habit: Unleash Your Power by Developing Great Habits book by Tamsin Astor The Buddha and the Badass: The Secret Spiritual Art of Succeeding at Workby Vishen Lakhiani The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you struggle to live and lead in alignment with your priorities? Are you looking for clarity on who you are as a leader? Are you committed to living and leading an integrated life? Our special guest Nathan Crankfield is here to answer these and many other questions about what it takes to live and lead an integrated life. Nathan Crankfield was baptized Lutheran, but entered the Catholic Church at age 13, becoming the first Catholic in his family. He graduated from Mount St. Mary's University. After graduation, Nathan was commissioned and trained as an Infantry officer, where he completed U.S. Army Airborne School, Ranger School and then served in the 82nd Airborne Division. After a deployment to Afghanistan, Nathan knew it was time to pursue his love for evangelization. Throughout his life, Nathan has cultivated a deep passion for encouraging others to fulfill their potential and purpose. After the Army he served with the Dynamic Catholic Institute, where he helped parish priests and leaders grow their leadership. Nathan now serves as a Resident Director at Benedictine College. Most important, during COVID Nathan launched his passion organization, Seeking Excellence, which was created to live this mission: “We want to inspire you to take responsibility for every area of your life. We want to push you to reach your full potential as the person you were created to be. … Our commitment is to get you to move in the direction that leads to your fulfilled potential. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Breakdowns in leadership when leaders fail to walk their talk The importance of assessing where you are and strategically plotting a course to your desired objectives Impactful leadership and culture lessons from R.O.T.C. Strategies and leadership for building great teams Understanding that having and creating fun is an important leadership skill What it means to lead by going first for others to follow Leaders must constantly assess how well they're living their own talk and stay aligned with their talk Leadership is not about perfection but a deeply held conviction and commitment to excellence The vital role of vulnerability in all forms of leadership The reality that people will judge you either way – whether you're vulnerable or not (let them judge you for your most authentic self) Vulnerability builds credibility and followership The importance of getting clear on your priorities and then living and leading in alignment with those priorities What is means to live a prioritized life focused on what and who you serve Living and leading an integrated life (living as a renaissance man) The Seven Pillars of Excellence – mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, professional and social Plan your day and week (and assess your day and week) in alignment with your Seven Pillars of Excellence Life leadership lessons from family challenges Leaders face the danger or chaos by running towards God and themselves Resources: Nathan Crankfield nathan@thosewhoseek.org Seeking Excellence Ministry Website Seeking Excellence Instagram Seeking Excellence Facebook Seeking Excellence Podcast

Have you witnesses or been the target of workplace bullying? Do you want to create a safe and healthy environment for your team? Are you committed to addressing and removing any toxic behavior in your organization? Our special guest Leslie Levy August is here to answer these and many other questions about workplace bullying, healthy workplaces and team engagement. For 35 years, Leslie Levy August held progressively senior management roles in international insurance agencies in addition to being an entrepreneur. In that time she saw the stark comparison between toxic vs. healthy workplaces and how toxic workplaces resulted in employee disengagement, distraction, illness, and loss of productivity and profitability. Leslie brings a unique perspective on workplace bullying, and toxic work environments. And not only is she going to share on the ideas on how to solve these issues, and the impact of these issues, but she has lived it. Leslie is the Founder of The Leslie August Corporation and she's part of The Workplace Bullying University. Leslie has a real passion for changing things after having witnessed and being the target of workplace bullying as a business owner, manager, bystander, and target. This experience changed the direction of her life and was the genesis for her business. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Definitions of workplace bullying Examples of workplace bullying that might surprise you Awareness of workplace bullying that's perpetrated in writing (e.g. email, texts) The biggest challenges for people who are targeted for workplace bullying Understanding what separates workplace bullying from poor management Differentiating discrimination from workplace bullying (discrimination is illegal while bullying is not) The importance of creating psychological safety in the workplace Strategies for people who are the target of workplace bullying Workplace bullies often work the organizational system well by building relationships with superiors Tools to assess whether you're being bullied in the workplace The importance of having an anti-bullying policy and procedure in your organization Strategies for minimizing the costs of workplace bullying and strategies for addressing it before it becomes a bigger issue Communication strategies for addressing workplace bullying Increased risks of workplace bullying during COVID Workplace bullying and power differentials Important statistics on workplace bullying The enhanced rate of women bullying women The role of millennials in ending workplace bullying by not tolerating it The high and wide ranging costs of workplace bullying and toxic work environments The role of trust and the impact of workplace bullying and toxic work environments on trust The benefits of a safe and healthy workplace environment The higher percentage of organizations that are NOT responding to bullying complaints (72%) Solutions for eliminating workplace bullying Many workplace bullies are perceived as high performers Resources: Leslie Levy August Leslie August Website Free resources on workplace bullying The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you live your life intentionally? In what ways would your life experience and outcomes be different if you were more intentional and prioritized? Are you looking of practical and actionable tools to help you enhance your leadership, relationships and life? Our special guest Sean Rosensteel is here to answer these and many other questions about intentional living as the path to learning, growth and meaning. Sean Rosensteel is the author of The School of Intentional Living: A Real-World Approach to Living Life on Your Terms and founder of The Intentional Living Academy. With a passion for helping others, Sean's journey began when he found himself bankrupt at the age of 28 after following conventional wisdom all his life. This eye-opening moment taught him that attaining true happiness and fulfillment means breaking free from conventional living and creating your own path. Now, he inspires and empowers people to achieve their dreams and live the lives they truly deserve. Listen in as Sean shares his wisdom and experience on intentionally creating transformational change throughout your life, career, business and relationships.. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Dangers of wrapping up your identity in the conventional definition of success The importance of discovering learning and living a life as a life-long learner Beware of people in your life who advise you from their own biases (it's critical to surround yourself with people and advisors who are unbiased) Beware of living a life of victimhood without realizing it Using weekly progress reports to check-in on how you're doing on your choices and priorities Using a school-like grading system for every area of your life and changes Sometimes you have to go out of balance for a period of time in order to balance things Awareness means nothing without new action The difference between an intellectual knowing and an experiential knowing (taking the action) Real clarity is earned through action Living and growing with a full measure attitude The importance of getting feedback from others for your priorities and change progress reports Calculating the GPA of your life is not an outcome but an awareness – better understanding your priorities and deciding what you want your life to look like Resources: Sean Rosensteel (LinkedIn) Sean Rosensteel (Facebook) Sean Rosensteel Website Work / Life Balance 5-Day Challenge The School of Intentional Living: A Real-World Approach to Living Life on Your Terms Book by Sean Rosensteel (free copy) The School of Intentional Living: A Real-World Approach to Living Life on Your Terms Book by Sean Rosensteel (Amazon) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you want to get clear on who you are and what you want? Do you want more happiness in your life while continuing to achieve and succeed? Are you ready to get clear on what you want to be happy and the tools for high performance and happiness together? Our special guest Becky Morrison is here to answer these and many other questions about ways to shift your life and leadership experience for more happiness while continuing to have great impact. Becky Morrison is a UC Berkeley Certified Executive Coach, consultant, connector and author. She works with people to help them accelerate leadership, improve communication, and hone their people time and project management skills. Most important, Becky shows people how to live an easier and happier life. Becky is a recovering lawyer, worked on the business side of a law firm and ran an entrepreneurial investment firm. She's the Founder of Grantley Coaching which helps people uncover their authentic style of leadership and help them live priority aligned lives. She also highlights that she's a mom, business owner and wife. Listen in as Becky shares her wisdom and experience on practical ways to see their lives and choices differently in order to live with more happiness. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Avoiding the trap of a “what's next” world in order get clear on who you are and what you want (versus what you can or should do) Debunking the myth that happiness is achieve by adding more Understanding the power of subtracting as a tool for enhancing your performance and your happiness Building your life and leadership means being honest with yourself about what makes your happy Don't confuse your confidence comfort zone with happiness Be aware of confusing safety with happiness Most of our fears are based upon our underlying doubts about whether we're good enough The importance of boundaries in your success and happiness A different way to look at the idea of getting out of the box The key happiness gaps: 1. Authenticity gap; 2. Physical energy gap; 3. Emotional energy gap Happiness is a now achievement, not something that follows from your achievements Practical ways to see their lives and choices differently in order to live with more happiness Living a happier life doesn't mean feeling good all the time – it means living a life of feeling all of your feelings Leadership lessons from Gene Hackman in Hoosiers Resources: Becky Morrison The Happiness Recipe: A Powerful Guide for Living What Matters Book by Becky Morrison (Spring 2020) Grantly Coaching Website (access to resources) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you want to get clear on your higher purpose and mission? Are you clear on your root system and foundations in every part of your life? Do you want to deeply understand what nurtures and nourishes you? Our special guest Chandra Lynn (San Francisco) is here to answer these and many other questions about the path to clarity when it comes to your career and life journey. Chandra Lynn is an entrepreneur and owner of two successful businesses. Glow Marketing, which provides services that support executives in business and career goals, all aligned with a philosophy based in human needs psychology. She is also the founder and host of Glow Living (GlowLiving.com), a lifestyle brand and platform for personal growth and healthy living. Listen in as Chandra Lynn shares her wisdom and experience on what it takes to get unstuck and understand your foundational roots for living a life of your dreams. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… How transforming your life can happen in one second The importance of having and living in alignment with a personal mission You choose your purpose (instead of waiting for it to come to you) It's vital to get clear on the root systems (foundations) for every part of your life (e.g. values, health / fitness, career, family, relationships) Career pivots are essential on your life journey The meanings you put on experiences matter more than the experiences themselves When you change the lens through which you see your life and experiences you transform your life and life experience Human emotions have a huge spectrum and the same experiences impact different people it differently when it comes to emotions Transformation requires that you get to the root of your beliefs and issues, as well as the cost of those root beliefs and actions Transformation follows when you make a true decision You have to ask what you're willing to do to get what you say you want It's vital that you regularly that the sacred pause to assess, reflect and make new decisions It's important that you regularly shake up your thinking (or you will be shaken) Snow globes as the metaphor of life, leadership and transformation Doing the work on your roots can be mucky and messy When you understand your needs you will better understand of why you make decisions (and then change those decisions and your future) Your typical need for safety, security and certainty will often keep your stuck Balancing your roots is essential Resources: Chandra Lynn LinkedIn chandra@glowliving.com Glow Marketing Glow Living Free Root-to-Rise Course Driving Needs Quiz The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you looking for specific tools to enhance your performance? Do you want to become a meaningful leader? Are you looking for a proven process to become a high performing leader? Our special guest Jayson Krause (Calgary) is here to answer these and many other questions about meaningful leadership and the science of high performance. Jayson Krause is the Managing Director of Level 52, which offers executive coaching and customized leader development that delivers results through a blend of innovative, science-based and high-performance methods. Jayson and Level 52 have developed the Science Behind Success,™ an award winning framework that activates a unique mindset and gives you the tools and skills to deliver meaningful results. Jayson is also the author of the soon to be published book, The Science Behind Success – What Every Leader Needs to Know About Mindset, Influence, Culture & Performance. Notably, Jayson was also the pilot on the Canadian national bobsled team. Listen in as Jayson shares his wisdom and experience on meaningful leadership, high performance and intentional and process-driven growth. What virus of meaning and impact are you intentionally spreading? The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Bobsled piloting and leadership both require small adjustments, learning from failures and pushing your edge The Four Pillars of Performance (The Science Behind Success) Hypertrophy – No pain, no gain Mimetics – Behavioral contagion / viral influence Epigenetics – Factors that influence genetic expression in leadership and culture Myelin – Process of skill acquisition Hypertrophy – Muscles subjected to stress or resistance will adapt by growing (leaders engage in meaningful masochism) CSP Assessment – Complains, Stressors, Pains – Get clear on which ones are most valuable for you to dive into It's critical to get clear on your own personal definition of leadership Growing awareness is vital and requires 360 feedback and input Transactional leadership (what you do and achieve) versus transformational leadership (trust, relationships, development) Two qualities of great leaders – hunger (to be better) and humility Presence is critical as a bobsled pilot and a leader High performance is obsessing over the simple things that make a difference Everything is a virus – everything you do, say, etc. Be clear what impact you want to create with your viral actions Leaders take 100% responsible for all impacts and outcomes you create (or fail to create) Epigenetics – the science that explains why culture eats strategy for breakfast A simple tool for getting clear on mutual agreed expectations and outcomes – bookends of excitement / success and disappointment Three keys to building myelin – Struggle, repetition and practice Awareness is the entry point to everything in high performance – intention follows awareness – reflection follows intention and action / impact assessment We learn from experiences with intention (not just the experience itself) High performance does not allow space for blame Resources: Jayson Krause Level 52 Website The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you in the events or festivals business and want to learn the secrets from a master? Do you want to understand what it means to innovate especially during disruptive times? Are you interested in learning what it means to be an ecosystem leader? Our special guest Billie Jo Aasen is here to answer these and many other questions about business ecosystems, leadership and the twists and turns of entrepreneurship. Billie Joe Aasen (Vancouver, British Columbia) grew up around started her life festivals, and she's now a master at creating events and experiences. Her industry has certainly taken a hit during COVID, and you'll hear about some of the ways she's adapted and pivoted. She now owns and runs several businesses, as well as a non-profit. Billie Jo is the President and CEO of 542 Entertainment, Billie's List and Extreme Mudfest. During her career Billie Jo's had a professional music career and started performing at large venue music events when she was only 18. 542 Entertainment is where she grew her business legs, responsible for booking talent and producing for over 20 Music festivals both in Canada and the US. In 2015 she created Extreme Mudfest, Canada's largest mud and music festival – which is solely ran by females. In 2017, Aasen expanded into the management section of the music business. That same year, Billie Jo was part of launching Billie's List, an online music community and booking platform for artists, musicians and promoters to connect. Listen in as Billie Jo shares her wisdom and experience on collaborative leadership and what it takes to thrive on the entrepreneurial journey. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Taking risks and learning lessons The business world of music events and festivals The reality of burnout for entrepreneurs and rethinking your business and life The process of innovation through COVID in the events business The idea and mindset of ecosystem leadership – looking out for the whole rather than your own individual success Mindset shifts are essential during difficult and disruptive times The importance of having a clear marketing and social media content strategy What it means to embrace a collaborative, ecosystem mind shift Beware your egos when navigating disruptive economic times Get clear on the why behind your what – making money as a goal is not what business is about The many emotions of entrepreneurship Resources: Billie Jo Aasen LinkedIn Billie Jo Aasen Instagram Billie Jo Aasen Website The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you looking to achieve and impact more? Do you want strategies to enhance your day-to-day effectiveness? Do you want to know the keys to being a great leader? Our special guest Cameron Campbell (Coach Cam) is here to answer these and many other questions about entrepreneurship, leadership, success and failure. Cameron Campbell is a sports enthusiast and a serial and social entrepreneur. He's spoken more than 1000 times to many sports and philanthropic organizations, including the NFL, the NBA, and Major League Baseball. He played Division I football at the University of Houston, and he's turned his passion for sports into a career serving students as an athletic director and head coach. He now empowers others as a business consultant and owns an organization called Texas Athletics Construction. He's got a new book coming out this year called Win the First Quarter of Your Day: Playbook for Wealth, Health and Success. Here's what we love – Cameron is affectionately known as Coach Cam and is often described as a servant. Listen in as Coach Cam shares his wisdom and experience in connecting sports leadership to business success. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Key business, leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from sports The importance of learning to fail (not just quit) Learn to celebrate the failures as well as the successes The importance of getting outside of your comfort zone When selecting team members focus more on people who've overcome challenges than people who've only had success The importance of having the gifts and the grit You must learn to overcome adversity in business and leadership The growth mindset is not something you say – it's something you live (a lifelong journey … playing the forever game) Finding a new deficiency should excite you because you have something to work on Character is built in losses and failures (not the wins) Humility is an essential leadership trait Humility doesn't come from failure -- humility comes from taking responsibility for that failure and fully owning it, and committing to learn from it Financial success is not a zero sum game Success in business comes in levels and stages, and your leadership needs to change with each level The risk of labels and instead focus on what traits you want for each of your team members The importance of getting clear about what we want, where we are and what we want things to be The importance of winning the first quarter every day Resources: Cameron Campbell (Coach Cam) Coach Cam Cares (Instagram) Win the First Quarter of Your Day E-Course The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you tired of grinding life out with little or no joy and pleasure? Are you looking for tools to help you experience more joy in your life while you achieve success? Do you want to know the path to living the life of your dreams? Our special guest Laura DeBenedetto is here to answer these and many other questions about what it takes to create true success and happiness. Laura DiBenedetto (Hawaii) is the No. 1 Bestselling Author of The Six Habits and a Life Mastery coach who teaches people how to create the life of your dreams without sacrificing what you love. She also is the Founder and CEO of a company called Vision Advertising, which she started when she was 19. Vision Advertising has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs build and grow profitable enterprises entirely on their terms. Listen in as Laura shares her wisdom and experience on six habits that will transform your experience of life, enhance your success and help you move past the self-beliefs that have held you back in the past. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps you grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… The Six Habits that will allow you to live happiness rather than pursuing happiness Habit 1 – Kindness (the way we treat ourselves in action, thoughts and deeds) Habit 2 – Acceptance (unconditional love for ourselves, respect and appreciation) Habit 3 – Gratitude (the lenses through which we view the world) Habit 4 – Presence (living in the present moment to experience massive pleasure) Habit 5 – Goodness (the habit of good energy self-management) Habit 6 – Intention (getting ultra-clear with purpose) You have to work on yourself in order to receive joy It's important to understand the origins of your self-beliefs or beliefs about the world and how it works Working on yourself is not always easy or pretty – it's often hard and messy Even mastering the Six Habits doesn't prevent getting punched in the face, but you can more quickly bounce back Presence is about enjoyment, pleasure and growth Choosing presence means allowing ourselves to fully feel our emotions (e.g. choose to feel the pain or the grief) Dump the labels of good and bad (and similar labels and value judgments) Ways you rob yourself of energy that's not available for the things you desire Self-care is often about setting boundaries Beware the many ways we've been socialized The root cause of joy is in your mental habits and you have to be willing to do the work to transform your habits and beliefs Resources: Laura DiBenedetto The Six Habits The Six Habits: Practical Tools for Bringing Your Dreams to Life book by Laura DeBenedetto (with extra chapter) The Six Habits: Practical Tools for Bringing Your Dreams to Life book (Amazon) 90-Day Habit Mastery Course The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you looking to discover your true career calling? Are you looking for ways to uncover and pursue your truest career path? Do you want to get past your fears of claiming your calling in your career? Are you ready to get clear and pursue what you're meant to do? Our special guest Kris McGuigan is here to answer these and many other questions about career development, career advancement and getting clear on your path. Kris McGuigan is the Founder and President of Professional Courage, and she helps people empower themselves in their career. She shows them the path to see career advancement as not just a transaction, but as a way of being and living in their life. She's had her own journey of career transition by what she calls a proactive and self-directed career search. After putting her business dream in a box for ten years and following the “safe” corporate carrot, but later jumped into entrepreneurship built around her passions. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Fear is the biggest obstacle to proactively self-directing your career path Most people know what they want to do, but they're terrified to go after it for fear of failure and even fear of success One way to overcome fear is through clarity about what you enjoy externally and what you value internally Fear of failure is one of the biggest obstacles to pursuing the career or business that best fits you Money is only one measure of career success, but it's easy to get trapped into only seeing the career ladder that you're already climbing It's important to learn to think and see outside the standard box of what jobs and careers are a good / right fit for you Strategies for getting out of and thinking outside of the box, including getting clear on your values (e.g. using assessment tools is critical to evaluating and mapping out your career path) Everyone needs to create their own Values Vault as part of their career and business advancement path You must get far out of your own box to find the career or business path that best fits you It's essential to get clear on your fears and resistance factors in order to assess their reality and degree The most important fear to talk about and assess is the risks of staying where you are (not changing) Ways to create advancement opportunities in your own organization Differences between career advancement and career transition It's critical that you be able to clearly articulate the value you bring to a team, organization, role, etc. When you're afraid, don't step back … step into it Resources: Kris McGuigan Professional Courage Career Courage Career Advancement Strategies, Blog and Videos Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones book by James Clear The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you wondering what it takes to build and scale a business? Are you looking for ways to expand your business? Do you want to build a business that's scalable and sellable? Do you wonder if it's possible to combine your passions into a business? Our special guest David Wolff is here to answer these and many other questions about leadership, business growth and scaling a business. David Wolff is currently the executive director of an organization called Ocean Habitats. They design, build and install artificial reefs under boat docks, and they've got thousands of units in the water. As he's going to share, he's been able by his own choices to turn his passion and his desire for environmental impact into a business. He has degree was in marine biology and biological oceanography, but his journey to his passion has had many twists and turns. Along the he helped to build a massive real estate enterprise across the country (doing over $10 billion in sales the year he left) where he learned about leadership, entrepreneurship, scaling, buying businesses for growth and many other ways to grow a business. Listen in as David shares his wisdom and experience on what it takes to build, grow and lead a great business by seeing the opportunities in front of you. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Turning the 2008-2010 market crash into a growth and expansion opportunity You must run towards the fire The importance of finding balance amidst your business success (e.g. personal health, family, relationships) The environmental impact of artificial reefs and ecosystems created by Ocean Habitats Finding success along the path of failure Sometimes you have to survive before you can scale and grow Finding acquisition opportunities for growth in the midst of economic chaos To grow you must have some repeatable system The importance of planning for succession and sale early in the venture You must learn to focus on what's important (only 5% of the business) and remove yourself from everything else What it takes to build a business that's not dependent on you The role of the leader as a coach Leaders must be willing to own and share their own failures in order to help grow others Leader who only share their successes fail You don't have to be successful in one business in order to pursue your passion If you're solving a problem for people, the money will follow (including your passion business) Focus is critical – focus on the key things that move the needle in your business and given your role Fear is a constant in business and you have to overcome it – if it's not scary it's not big enough and you're wasting your time Even if you're going in the wrong direction, you're still moving – you don't want to stand still Resources: David Wolff (david@davidjwolff.com) Ocean Habitats David Wolff Coaching (www.davidjwolff.com) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you wondering what it takes to persevere as an entrepreneur? Do you want to learn ways to build and tell your story to customers and potential customers? Are you wondering how to use video in building your business? Our special guest Kinard Robinson is here to answer these and many other questions about marketing, entrepreneurship and using videos for storytelling. Kinard Robinson is an entrepreneur, college athlete, business strategist, video production expert and now marketing guru who started his first business in 2015 and started his current business, Empowering Creative, in January 2020 right before the COVID pandemic. He started his career working for big companies in business strategy and management, and then pursued his dream of owning his own business. Kinard comes from a family of many generations of black entrepreneurs and people who broke barriers in education and business. Listen in as Kinard shares his wisdom and experience on what it takes to build, grow and lead a great business by building relationships through storytelling. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… The role and impact of family legacy and growing up in a family of educators and barrier breakers The important of resilience and perseverance to get through rough patches as an entrepreneur Navigating the COVID pandemic as a start-up entrepreneur The importance of building a strategy for your business even in the early strategies The importance of innovating in the midst of chaos Using the COVID pandemic to build relationships (playing the long game of relationships) The importance of building the right team mix by acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses Entrepreneurs must learn how to communicate their strategy and vision Serving your customers and clients by giving them the information they need to make the best decisions for themselves Living the philosophy of getting better every day Sports lessons for entrepreneurs – mental toughness, working with others on a team, building interpersonal relationships The role of stories as businesses tell their stories to customers and potential customers The heightened importance of telling your story in the digital age to differentiate and build relationships The vital role of video in business storytelling Questions to consider when it comes to using video in your business The importance of getting clear on your target audience before you develop your marketing and video strategy Using video to give them an inside look at what you do and what you deliver to them Leadership and relationship wisdom from The Godfather Resources: Kinard Robinson Empowering Creative Building Your Brand E-Book The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you struggling in your leadership? Are you a young leader looking for ideas on ways to enhance your leadership? Do you want to build a business with a great team and culture? Our special guest Sean Si (Manila, Philippines) answers these and other questions about entrepreneurship, leadership and culture. Sean Si is the author and editor-in-chief of SEO Hacker and the SEO Hacker Blog is all about providing the world with the latest information in the SEO industry. Sean is a blogger, entrepreneur, SEO specialist, public speaker and an inbound marketing expert. Notably, Sean started his business at the age of 22 with just $22, and now leads an organization at age 32 with 50 team members (all younger than him). He's also the host of LeadershipStack, a podcast focused on entrepreneurship, leadership and management. He's also the founder of QERYZ, a software as a service venture Listen in as Sean shares his wisdom and experience on what it takes to build, grow and lead a great business. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Ethics matter even in the midst of business challenges Leadership lessons from the Avengers The importance of relationships in business (relationships come first) The importance of taking care of your people especially during uncertain times The importance of being empathetic with clients and customers The importance of being authentic and vulnerable with clients, customers and team members People leave companies because of bad leadership (and turnover is expensive) The importance of using assessments with your team (i.e. Reiss Motivational Profile) Culture and core values is vital for any business Value of using a values survey in the hiring process Leaders are intentional about their people, culture and values The role of humility in leadership Leaders must have people around them who will be honest with them and point out blind spots Leadership lessons learned from parents and their career and business choices The importance of hiring people that compliment your strengths and supplement your weaknesses What to look for when hiring people and the importance of having a rich hiring experience Building a culture where you can make mistakes if you learn from them The top three things to look for in people: 1. Humble 2. Hungry 3. People Smart Unique ideas for living your culture and values Keys to leading and managing millennials Two powerful and difference making interview questions The importance of making it about the team (not yourself) as a leader Leadership is about sacrifice Resources: Sean Si SEO Hacker Leadership Stack Podcast with Sean Si 50x Your Business: How to Grow your Business, People, and Revenue the Right Way book by Sean Si CEO at 22: The Risks, Challenges, Success and Failures of Starting up Young book by Sean Si The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you thinking about launching a podcast? Are you wondering whether a podcast is right for you? Are you hosting a podcast and looking for ways to enhance the quality, reach and impact of your podcast? Our special guest Elzie Flenard (known as The Mayor of Podcast Town) answers these and other questions about podcasts and podcasting. Elzie Flenard is our first guest to talk about podcast and he's been described as creative, entrepreneur, family man and “no box fits him.” Elzie is known as a storyteller and he helps businesses find their voice. An electrical engineer by training, he's launched a record label, owned a minor league basketball team, started a music production company, and wrote his first song when he was five. Listen in as Elzie shares his wisdom and experience on the who, what and why of podcasts and podcasting, including some of the keys to podcast success in a crowded world of podcasting. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… Podcasts are a great way to add value and build relationships, as well as a way to find your voice and get your message out to the masses If you want to start a podcast, hire a podcast coach to avoid mistakes and enhance your efforts It's vital to have a podcast strategy If you're a business or in business, you need to be “in the podcast space in some form” (e.g. host, sponsor, advertise, etc.) Start with your why when it comes to a podcast with two or three key KPI's (measurables) and goals Ways to differentiate and stand out in the sea of podcasts (niching is always a good idea) Your goals need to define your key measures Podcast titles are important but not the most important thing Key podcast stumbles – not planning, poor quality, planning for pre-production, production and post-production, not paying attention to the marketing aspects of their podcast Key podcast marketing and promotion strategies (your email list is gold and must be an exclusive podcast list) You must answer the question, “Why do you want to do this podcast?” Podcasts can be a lead generator, but we careful to do it the right way Beware the podfade (when you get overwhelmed with a podcast) It's never too early to outsource your podcast needs (especially if it's outside your likes and skillsets) Essential to have a long-term goal and strategy for your podcast (podcasts are typically a long game) Questions to ask when considering whether to join a podcast network Resources: Elzie Flendard (mayor@podcasttown.net / 262-278-0535) Podcast Town E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It book by Michael Gerber The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you a speaker or coach who thrived on in person events prior to COVID? Are you wondering what's the state of in person and virtual events? Are you looking for ideas on ways to thrive with online and virtual events? Our special guest Wendi Freeman answers these and other questions about events and virtual events. Wendi Freeman is an event planner, a virtual event strategist and a conference coordinator. She's the Founder of Be Bright Events that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs create live and virtual events that spark engagement, inspire, change, and enrich lives, communities and organizations. In short, Wendi is an expert on all things events. Listen in as Wendi shares her perspectives on the current of events, the future of events and specific ways that you can use virtual events to continue to have an impact, grow your business and create fabulous experiences for your association members and attendees. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… In person events are not gone, but they're dramatically limited Virtual / online events are the reality of today including hybrid events It's essential to approach your events differently Understanding the realities of the financial model for online events, including pricing strategies (when free events and when paid events) Virtual events require that you be more intentional and creative to achieve attendee engagement, interaction and a great experience Value of engaging someone to help you create, market and deliver your event Importance of preparing your attendees for the online event and experience (“Know Before You Go”) Creative icebreakers ideas Unique challenges of online events and solutions to those challenges Benefits of online events when it comes to additional offers and simplifying the “buy” process Why it's important to charge for your online events and pricing strategies Ideas for online event tools and resources Ideas for ways to add value to online events especially for higher price tickets Ways to approach speakers and fees for online events The incredible values available today to book and contract for in person events Resources: Wendi Freeman Be Bright Events Website Epic Online Experiences Virtual Event (special offer: Promo Code IMPACT) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you wonder how government works and what gets in the way of it working? Are you frustrated with governmental leadership? Do you want to know ways that governments and leaders can be more effective? Our special guest John Bernard is here to answer these and many other questions about the ways government works and doesn't work. Our special guest is John Bernard, a consultant and author who works with state governments and their agencies to help them create results. As John says, he “sells hope” to governments and their leaders to make a difference. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… States on average create 300 new laws annually Results are often not the measure in state government The current reality is that most state laws are written by lobbyists The key shift is to focus on and measure results Brookings Institute Study – Basis for federal lawmakers' decisions … the facts constituted 3% of the decision One big problem is we don't learn from each other – virtually every social issue has been solved by someone, but we don't learn from and adopt what we know works. Three Phases of Government Maturation – 1. Reaction Driven (vast majority today); 2. Results Driven (change the decision-making mechanism to make things better); 3. Social Good Driven (focus attention, policies and dollars where we know it works – addressing root causes to transform society) One solution is to have a common set of measures across all the states with resulting accountability What's required to be a transformational leader in governmental leadership Key problem – when programs save money, the government takes it away In government, operations and process inefficiencies and waste are close to 60% (this the capacity to do whatever you want to do) Leadership and management matters in government Measurements and dashboards are essential, but not for punishment … they must be used to incite exploration, to inspire understanding and dig into the truth to find out what's going on Trust is built, not granted Key change is to impress across the broad spectrum of government of the value of results – it's an organizing mechanism Focus on what actually works versus what we think works Most states have scorecards which are really valuable to assess a state's performance (and governments must manage with these scorecards) Essential to assess whether the scorecards and dashboards are measuring the right things (e.g. Ford Motor Company – all the dashboards are in green but we reported a $5B loss) There's a difference between measures and results (measures must align with desired results) Resources: John Bernard Results-Driven Manager Master Class for State Managers Government That Works: The Results Revolution in the States book by John Bernard Business at the Speed of Now: Fire Up Your People, Thrill Your Customers, and Crush Your Competitors book by John Bernard The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you struggling to lead through crisis? Are you wondering what it takes to lead in ways that builds great culture and teams? Are you looking for the secret sauce for people and team leadership? Our special guest Walt Rakowich delivers mindsets and tools you can use today to help you amply your leadership through transparency and vulnerability. Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry. In addition to speaking to audiences on a range of leadership topics, Walt also serves on a number of corporate and philanthropic boards. Walt attended Penn State where he received his BS in accounting, and then earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. Listen in as Walt shares his ideas on vulnerable leadership, building culture and empowering teams. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights… Leadership wisdom works across nations and cultures Organizational culture starts at the top and flows down through the company Essential to have a core set of values as to how you're going to treat people You must measure the results of your culture Leaders have to slow down to connect with people Leaders don't run … if you're running, you're probably not leading (slowing down is an act of leadership vulnerability) The important role of transparency in leadership Leaders bring attention to the elephant in the room (what you don't say is just as important as what you do say) Fear is the greatest leadership gap Leaders don't tell their team everything, but you tell them 97% (leaders who fail to share often don't trust their team) Leaders are conductors, not soloists Best leaders in the world are humble, honest and have a sense of humor (3 H's) Jesus Christ as a great leader – Humble, brutally honest and human Three H Core of leadership – Humility (how you see yourself), Honesty (action that connects the two) and Heart (how you see others) Leadership is more about the journey than the results – if you're too fixed on the results, we miss the influence we have on others during the journey Leadership is about trial and error, making mistakes and learning from those mistakes Resources: Walt Rakowich Walt Rakowich Website Twitter: @WaltRakowich Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change book by Walt Rakowich The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you struggling to lead through crisis? Are you wondering what it takes to lead in ways that builds great culture and teams? Are you looking for the secret sauce for people and team leadership? Our special guest Walt Rakowich delivers mindsets and tools you can use today to help you amply your leadership through transparency and vulnerability. Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry. In addition to speaking to audiences on a range of leadership topics, Walt also serves on a number of corporate and philanthropic boards. Walt attended Penn State where he received his BS in accounting, and then earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. Listen in as Walt shares his ideas on vulnerable leadership, building culture and empowering teams. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… Lessons from parents – Appreciate people for who they are Poor leadership causes people to work in silos, close off, stop sharing ideas Leadership: With trust you have everything … without trust you have nothing Transfluence – The path to creating transformative influence by focusing outside of yourself and focusing on the people around you. The key to leadership is transforming your peoples' lives by focusing on them (this is transformative influence) Two biggest obstacles for leaders are fear and pride – leaders' greatest fear is incompetence and the number two fear is vulnerability The antidote to fear is faith and facing it head on (acknowledging it) Leaders must create time alone for thought and contemplation Vulnerability is an act of faith in action especially during crisis and difficult times Leaders job is NOT to always have all the answers – your job is to support the team in developing the answers (they're closest to the issues) During COVID business leaders must be more empathetic and flexible since teams are struggling more now than ever in their personal lives Leaders need to listen more and talk less, especially now Resources: Walt Rakowich Walt Rakowich Website Twitter: @WaltRakowich Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change book by Walt Rakowich The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you struggle with achieving goals? Are you looking for strategies to help you achieve more and succeed more? Our special guest Ryan Bennett delivers mindsets and tools you can use today to help you more consistently achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Ryan Bennett is a high-performance coach, author and speaker who guides people to reach their full potential in their lives, businesses, and teams through his proven method of intentional growth. A former ESPN Academic All-American, Ryan decided to channel his competitiveness from baseball to business by founding a Silicon Valley startup. After a few years, Ryan had to shut down the company and it took a failed business to figure out the secret sauce. From this failure Ryan developed a formula for growth called the Intentional Growth Model™️, which became his first book, The Intentional Day. Listen in as Ryan shares his ideas on goals, discipline, achievement and strategies for intentional growth. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… The difference between learning from past failures and being distracted and held back by them The role of emotional intelligence when it comes to learning from failures Business lessons from baseball – the vital role of teamwork, navigating conflict, always have each other's backs, competitiveness The impact of a lack of safety on the team, their performance and their teamwork The ways that individual performance is a way to protect yourself when employees don't feel safe in the business Overcoming failures and getting past the self-label of “failure” The elements of the Intentional Growth Model™️ … Knowledge plus discipline = growth The importance of shifting your perspective on what is failure and to stop seeing it as something painful versus something pleasurable (learning) The vital role of discipline and habits in personal and professional growth The neuroscience how and why of habit formation Only 8% of people who set goals achieve them because they're primarily outcome focused – if you set a goal and share it with someone success goes to 65% -- if you set the goal and have recurring conversations with a partner, success goes to 95% Four Stages of Intentional Growth: 1. Dreaming; 2. Goal Setting; 3. Create Daily Disciplines Around Goals; 4. Growth Partner The importance of savoring our successes (even small wins) and having people in your life where it's safe to share your wins The importance of achieving short term gratification from the discipline and habits on the journey to the long term goals Resources: Ryan Bennett LinkedIn Ryan Bennett Instagram (Ryan.performancecoach) The Intentional Day website The Intentional Day book Wooden on Leadership book by John Wooden The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

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Are you struggling with leading your association through the COVID pandemic? Are you struggling with ways to navigate multi-culturalism, diversity and inclusion? Are you looking for ways to add value to your association members? Our special guest Tendai White delivers tools and perspectives to help you be more effective and impactful in your leadership and your association leadership. Tendai White works with INPACT (an international association of accounting firms) and serves at the Executive Director of INPACT Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Central and South America. INPACT exists to provide support and community to accounting firms across the world. Tendai's father was a freedom fighter in Zimbabwe, her mother was a nurse and she brings a unique perspective on multi-cultural leadership and organizations. She's also intentionally built a diverse team. Listen in as Tendai shares her many ideas on leadership, association leadership and life, as well as leadership lessons from a freedom fighter. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… Everyone has a voice – you must be intentional about understanding differences and ways to communicate with them The importance of understanding the people you serve in order to deliver relevant resources The vital role of being open and transparent with your association members The importance of member outreach and communication especially during crises Leaders must be willing to acknowledge uncertainty (embrace our own humanity) Leadership requires that we model more humanity and vulnerability It's okay to struggle as a leader … it doesn't stop you from being brilliant Create a space for your members to be honest and vulnerable Know your strengths and build a team with complementary strengths Leadership lessons from a freedom fighting father – always have time for people, helping others, servant leadership, never giving up, different priorities, gratitude, etc. Leadership starts with you – being open and brave enough to look at yourself and work on yourself Invest in yourself in the midst of the storm, not when the seas are calm Tomorrow is not promised – we only have today Add value to your members' clients and you add value to your members Resources: Tendai White (tendai@inpactint.com) INPACT Global THUD book by Terry Pratchett (leadership and cultural intelligence) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you looking to add revenue streams for your business? Would you like to know ways to monetize services that you're already delivering to your customers? Have you struggled with designing and managing new offerings within your business? Curious about what it means to innovate and design regarding services? Our special guest Patrick McGowan answers all of these questions and more about the concept of innovation and design in the context of services. Patrick McGowan is an entrepreneur and the Managing Principal and a Founder of Service Design Group, an organization that helps organizations and leaders innovate, design and manage service offerings. Patrick and Service Design Group are experts at creating revenue-generating service opportunities for business-to-business enterprises and creators of Service Path, the world's only business-to-business platform for Service Innovation and Portfolio Management. Listen in as Patrick helps you better understand service innovation and design, including the ways it can differentiate your business and add value to your business. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… What types of business and market issues call for service innovation and design Services as a key market differentiator and revenue stream Strategies for monetizing services that you're already delivering The roles of consistency and scaling when it comes to service design and innovation Turning individual magic into a consistent and scalable service Service offerings must guarantee an outcome (differentiate) Different ways to “package” and sell services Understanding the difference between delivering a service experience versus a monetized service offering Understanding the difference between a service and a product Services must continue to add value over time to your customers Amazon as a prime example of service innovation and design The risk factors with service design and delivery Understanding the margins impact on the front end of service offerings (service innovation often has a longer tail on profitability and margins) Ways that service innovation drives enterprise values Building customer relationships and loyalty through service innovation and design The importance of being consistent and systematic with service design and implementation Start small with service design and implementation (test and learn) before you scale Service innovation and design is often simpler and faster than product innovation and design The importance of aligning customer incentives with service offerings Channel dynamics are a reality with service innovation Resources: Patrick McGowan Service Design Group Service Path Program Take Us Home: Leeds United Documentary The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you wonder what history has to teach us about leadership? Have you heard about the Gettysburg battle during the Civil War, but want to know more? Have you ever wondered about the role of leadership during the Civil War and Gettysburg? Do you want more tangible leadership tools for the 21st Century? Our special guest Jack Carroll will answer all of these questions and more, and he's here to remind us that history is not only more than memorized dates and facts, but it's a rich source of leadership lessons to lead with today. Jack Carroll was a CEO for more than 25 years in the marketing and advertising field, specializing in brand development. Today, Jack is the Founder of Battle Ready Leadership and works with high-level executives, mid-level managers and corporate teams on leadership initiatives, strategic thinking and communications programs to help them position themselves for success. Battle Ready Leadership delivers on-site training and presentations combining proven business strategies with military tactics for a truly unique and memorable experience. They also deliver training and team building Leadership Summits in Gettysburg where attendees have an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of some of the nation's legendary leaders. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… The historical story, context and significance of Gettysburg The importance of adaptive leadership, including recognizing and adjusting for your different leaders and team members Understanding when your leadership and communication can be discretionary and when they need to be more directive The dichotomy of leadership successes and failures at Gettysburg The many Gettysburg leadership lessons that are still relevant today Understanding the difference between discretionary directives and non-discretionary directives (and why the difference matters) The role of trust in determining the ways you lead (and communicate with) different team members Ways that leaders build followership Lead from the front Willingness to do what you're asking others to do The endearing leadership lessons from Gettysburg Why Robert E. Lee was beloved as a leader – honesty and empathy Lee had unwavering confidence in his troops Lee proactively staying connected to his troops (spent time around and with them … he was not separated from them) People want to be inspired and Lee inspired his troops through his actions and presence The leadership of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (“Soul of the Lion, Heart of the Woman”) Great communicator Built great trust despite critical situations Calm during crisis Mindset of getting things done and overcoming obstacles (“do it”) Chamberlain's humility and empathy at the surrender of Lee's Confederate Army Leadership is about empathy, vulnerability, honesty and trust even during the Civil War Leadership lessons from the movie Patton (loving and believing in your team and the team believing in their leader) Resources: Jack Carroll Battle Ready Leadership Battle Ready Leadership Handbook: Leadership Lessons From Gettysburg For Your Business book by Jack Carroll

Are you wondering if you're worthy of having dreams? Have you experienced setbacks and wonder if you can still achieve success? Are you ready to find your passion and purpose? Our special guest Dr. Kevin Snyder will answer these and many other questions as we explore the path to leading and living with more passion and purpose. Dr. Kevin Snyder is an inspirational keynote speaker, the author of multiple books and has spoken around the world on topics like culture, team empowerment, inspiration and workforce generations. He also started a business helping speakers build their speaking businesses. Kevin started his career in higher education after struggling on his education journey, but later chose to follow his calling as a professional speaker. Kevin is with us today to share his ideas and wisdom on leadership, inspiration, overcoming obstacles and living a more empowered and fulfilled life. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights … The importance of understanding who you really are The ways that our passions can be cyclical The many things you can learn when you give up something that you love Having your own business is the hardest work there is, but it's not work if you love what you do and it's your purpose What it means to have and pursue a dream The importance of burning the boat when you pursue your dreams – being all in You can achieve your dreams despite financial setbacks and challenges Understanding what gets in the way of you pursuing your dreams Overcoming the doubts of worthiness and pursuing your calling The importance of scheduling joy every day Being happy is not being an absence of adversity but choosing happiness in the midst of adversity Ways to turn drama in the purpose How can use your challenges, adversity and story to help others Leadership is about connection and connection is about vulnerability Leadership is not about always having it together – leader ship is about being willing to share openly and authentically in order to build connection and trust “People doubt their believes and believe their doubts“ Even if the story is true it doesn't always mean that it's the truth Humanize your business and your team by sharing your story and being vulnerable The role of your self-beliefs in achieving your objectives Greatness begins by believing that you deserve it Just say yes – when you say no you're often saying no to new opportunity Resources: Kevin Snyder Kevin Snyder Website (free copy of his book and newsletter) Think Differently to Achieve Amazing Success! book by Dr. Kevin Snyder The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Have you ever wondered if your business can shift from services to products? Are you looking for ways to innovate your business to better address market shifts? Would like to learn ways to enhance your revenues with less effort? Our special guest Claire Whittaker (London UK) will be answering these and many other questions as we explore artificial intelligence and ways to productize services. Claire is a coach, consultant and the Founder of Artificially Intelligent Consulting. Claire will be sharing her unique insights, perspectives and ideas on ways to grow your business with products and systems. After working in AI at Amazon UK, Claire now works with businesses to help them productize their business to double revenue while working less. Claire is an expert on using processes and systems to enhance your effectiveness, efficiency and profits. Claire will be sharing the keys to effectively productizing your services into online products and programs. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights … Artificial intelligence is here and its value applies to many businesses Productizing services is much more than putting your services online It's essential that you deeply understand what you deliver and what your clients get from your services before you shift them into products Essentials for creating online courses You don't have to lose the magic of your services when you take them on online Online courses often enhance your clients' learning experience and understanding Productization requires careful consideration and understanding of all the steps that go into what you now deliver as a service Many online programs have to be cut into smaller slices of time and learning (you can't deliver a live program into an online program with the same time slots) The importance of considering and designing the client journey and experience when it comes to productized services and programs The value of being intentional in designing your courses and programs (and often engaging a design expert) Services that require a high level of technical knowledge will be more difficult to productize Effective productization requires that you continue to reassess your process, “product” and client experience … and then continuously improve your online product The reality that productization takes a great deal of time and work You also must address the question of how people will find your online product / course It's important to take a 360 degree look at your entire design, offering, product, process, launch, etc. in order to get it right The productization golden nugget – it's ALL about the customer journey! Leadership wisdom … less is more Resources: Claire Whittaker Artificially Intelligent Consulting Facebook Group The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you want more joy in your life and leadership? Are you spending your days just focused on getting things done? Are you having fun along the way of your journey? Do you regularly celebrate (really celebrate) for yourself and others? Our special guest Sebastien Roger de Nunez (Lisbon, Portugal) will be offering you ideas, perspective shifts and tools to accelerate your life, leadership and joy. Sebastien is a transformational speaker, coach and trainer, and the Founder of The Thought Leader Academy, which focuses on helping leaders scale income, impact and fun. Notably, he speaks 12 languages. He's also given several TEDX talks and coaches people on securing and giving TEDX talks. Sebastien will be sharing many tangible ways to enhance your leadership and achieve what you desire from life. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes Episode highlights: The vital role of motivation in achieving your goals and desired outcomes The Anglo-Saxon influence (U.S., UK, Australia, etc.) on leadership around the world which is highly individualistic (i.e. “you can do it” or “I can do it”) The ways that money is often seen as “bad” if you have too much Money is not the destination – it's the fuel for the journey Beware of the trap of “once I get there” I'll have the money, the impact, the fun, etc. The empowerment that comes from shifting from “I have to” to “I want to” – take the “I have to” items off your list The ways that “I have to” actually lessen the chance that you'll actually do it The important role that perspectives play in your leadership and life experience Stop talking about how much you want to do something and do it … and stop suffering if you think or talk about it The powerless that comes when you talk about what you want to do without taking action towards it The culturization of negative motivation – if I feel bad enough about something I'll be motivated to take action to make myself feel better (which is more suffering than fun) The importance of embracing celebration in our lives – not just results but who you are The importance of regularly looking back to see and celebrate what you've already achieved Finding more joy while on the journey (not just at the destination) – joy is a practice and a choice (not a result) Joy is an emotional volcano and it's contagious It's important to slow down enough to take the time to really celebrate The importance of integrating and balancing the old sage, the adult and the child – Wisdom of the old sage – Adult makes sure things get done – Child lives fully, celebrates and lives in joy and fun The ways that our desire for control limits celebration, joy and fun (and kill the child in us) Resources: Sebastien Roger de Nunez Thought Leadership Academy Facebook Group The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you struggle with communication? Is conflict communication one of your leadership and life challenges? Are you committed to enhancing your leadership through communication? Our special guest Jonathan Miller will be offering you ideas, perspective shifts and tools to achieve all of your communication enhancement goals. Jonathan is the Founder of Mindful Communication, and he's a conflict transformation coach and expert. A former trainer with Landmark and certified professional coach, Jonathan is an expert on communication, conflict and non-violent communication. Jonathan will be sharing many tangible ways to enhance your communication, leadership and impact. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… Shifting from avoiding conflict as a goal to embracing conflict as a learning experience and a path to enhanced relationships and better outcomes The ways that avoiding conflict damage relationships, break trust and limit the solutions and innovation Understanding the silence or violence approach to conflict The impact of shifting your default conflict to collaboration over avoidance Conflict is often a precursor to positive change in our lives Conflict is a normal and natural occurrence Conflict cannot be avoided (only pushed off into the future) – the impact of conflict ultimately surfaces The ways that avoiding or ignoring conflict and emotions is unhealthy Embracing the “partnership mindset” when it comes to communication and conflicts Knowing when it's best to not have the conflict conversation in the heat and emotions of the conflict. Feelings and emotions are not the issue with conflict – the issue is addressing the conflict when you're still deeply feeling the emotions Communication is more a way of being than a way of communicating Assume that everyone on earth is rational and seek to understand the rationale behind their behavior and communication Being aware that most conflict is based upon a collision of each person's truth in that moment … the questions is not if they're right or wrong, but the ways their truth collides with your truth (perceptions) Many conflicts are based upon unconscious behaviors and beliefs The importance of forgiveness in resolving interpersonal conflicts Effective conflict communication is directly connected to the growth mindset (everything is an opportunity to grow) Seeing people in our lives and even conflicts as a gift in our lives and leadership Non-violent communication is really about more compassion and vulnerable communication Resources: Jonathan Miller LinkedIN Mindful Communication (Promo Code Impact50 for tool) Mindful Communication Podcast Non-Violent Communication: A Language of Life Book by Marshall Rosenberg The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you have a passion for the environment? Do you have some mission that you want to pursue but it feels overwhelming to achieve yourself? Do you want to empower your impact by building great teams? Our special guest Joan Gregerson has been an eco-activist for her entire career, a community organizer and a leader in the environmental transformation movement. Joan is the author of the recently published book Climate Action Challenge and the Founder of the Green Team Academy, which has a mission to partner with 1,000 eco-initiatives over 90 days. Most important, Joan is a proven expert in building partnerships and teams after learning for herself that doing it herself didn't serve her or her mission. Today, Joan helps people who want to get together, make a difference and feel better. Joan is a self-proclaimed Eco-Nut with a heart for the environment and a calling to make a difference. Joan will be sharing practical ideas on the importance of building your team, as well as her eco-wisdom on the importance of taking action now to preserve our environment. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… The urgency to take collaborative action to address the environmental issues in the world The importance of making it clear what you want (and asking for what you want) when you're pursuing a mission The power of leading where you are no matter what your age The “sweet spot” for being effective for the planet Beware of limiting your activism to “clicktivism” (i.e. click here to support a cause) The key to change is to form a team The high impact strategy of assembling your list of 100 “partners” Working on a project with a team provides critical support through the challenges That small action alone is not always the best approach to change The connection between addictive behaviors and personal / business habits that are harming the environment (and the similar challenges when you seek to change those habits and behaviors) The ways that a negative message often promotes inaction – if you want people to act, you have to make it a positive message (“You can't scare people into taking care of the planet”) The impact concept of “2% for life” (3 hours a week) … give 3 hours a week to environmental initiatives “There's no waste … only a lack of creativity” All the benefits of forming and working as a team, including emotional support, which helps create sustainable change Leadership and growth lessons from nature (nature's return on investment is much greater than are typical sought after business returns) Teams create ripples of impact The important role of enlisting mentors and other support for your initiatives The critical role of community organizing to effect change (not projects) Resources: Joan Gregerson Green Team Academy Participate in the Climate Action Channel Work of Dolores Huerta The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you struggle with maintaining your own mental health and overall health at work and in life? Are you confused about what it means to increase your team's wellbeing and the ways to do it? Are you ready to commit with action to improving your wellbeing and the wellbeing of your team? Our special guest Lee Chambers (UK) answers these questions and many others as we explore all things workplace wellbeing. Lee is an environmental psychologist, a wellbeing consultant and coach, a speaker, and the Founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing. Most important, Lee is a self-proclaimed renegade and he'll be sharing tangible ways to enhance your organizational and personal wellbeing by integrating work, life and leadership. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… That we grow through most through challenges It's vital to lead yourself first including your own wellbeing The impact and path to authentic leadership as a vital wellbeing tool That people follow the message, not the messenger Why leader vulnerability is essential to improve your culture and environment The importance of leaders creating a clear vision and enrolling the team members in that vision That wellbeing relates to environment, physical health (including sleep, nutrition, exercise, etc.) and leadership dynamics such as trust, communication and engagement The future of work and life will heavily depend on the wellbeing of people and teams That leadership today and in the future demands a more human approach The truth that everybody is a leader … “To lead is to be human” That wellbeing in the workplaces creates wellbeing in the world The importance of creating a culture where everyone feels empowered to lead A lack of humanity from leaders creates a lack of trust and safety When it comes to positional leaders, people buy you (or don't) That people want a leader that's present (not one with charisma) That people want leaders who are willing to vulnerably and genuinely listen (so they feel heard) which is the foundation of wellbeing in an organization The ways that humanity skills will always beat leadership skills That leaders are a conduit for others to evolve That if you empower your people to create and innovate, they'll amaze you That if you're the leader driving the organization bus, they want to make sure that you're taking care of your wellbeing A vital leadership way of being is self-awareness and the willingness to ask and answer the hard self-focused questions That position and title don't make you a leader (leadership is the ways you show up in position and title) It's critical to explore and solve your leadership gaps and blind spots Resources: Lee Chambers Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you want to grow your people but you struggle with some of the hows? Are you uncertain about what it takes to lead with a people first mindset? Are you ready to amp up your people impact and leadership? Our special guest Liza Marie Garcia covers these questions and many others as we explore all things about people first leadership. Liza is the COO of Now Publishing, a unique book publishing and marketing business that helps authors write their books and, most important, market and sell their books. A former tech CEO, Liza founded one of the first telecommunications professional services firms in the United States when she was twenty-seven years old. She sold this business and then moved into publishing in 2014. Liza's also an author of several books, a devoted Mom to two teenage daughters and a follower of Jesus. Listen in as we share ideas on growing, inspiring and empowering your team members. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … The importance of hiring great people who know more than you What it means to put people first in your business The critical role of really listening to your people The value of thoughtfulness and pausing when making key decisions The CEO's role must include developing your people and setting the vision for the organization That sometimes the best answer is to do nothing The important leadership skill of allowing the silence to linger to allow people to learn, grow and reveal themselves That one size does not fit all when it comes to your people That growing your people requires time and energy (it just does) That you empower your people when you set an expectation of new ideas That risk is a leadership reality, including the risk of staying the same The reality that change can be uncomfortable and leadership is about supporting your people through the discomfort To respect and rely upon the experience / knowledge of our team The importance of asking your people what they want for their career The reality that your people will rarely see things the way you (the owner / CEO) does … recognize that everyone is different Resources: Liza Marie Garcia Now Publishing Never Drink Coffee During a Business Meeting: Insider Advice from a Top Female CEO book by Liza Marie Garcia The Purpose Driven Life: What On Earth Am I Here For? book by Rick Warren The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you feel like your career and career path is stuck in neutral? Are you uncertain about what's next for you and the best strategies to find the answers? Are you willing to ask yourself the challenging questions and ask for what you want? Our special guest Travis Wright covers these questions and many others as we explore all things career growth and transition. Travis's journey began in aviation as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, later as an airline pilot before becoming a military staff officer and eventually a management consultant. This included a role as a liaison to the White House from the Drug Policy office. Travis is currently the Director of Growth at 3GIMBALS, a services firm supporting the intelligence community. He also spends his time writing, speaking and consulting to help people with their career progression and transition. Listen in as we share ideas on growing yourself and your career. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… What flying a helicopter can teach you about the importance of always moving forward The importance of periodically assessing your growth and career The things that often get in the way of thriving in your career That delegation doesn't require that the other person do things as well as you first (only 80% as well) The importance of focusing on your strengths and surrounding yourself with people to support your weaknesses The discernments leaders need to make and what type of leadership to use in different situations The difference between career progression and career transition The importance of regularly asking yourself what you're learning, what you need to learn and the ways you need to grow The vital need to regularly ask yourself the question, “What's next?” Leadership and growth require ongoing learning and curiosity The important role that leaders play by encouraging their team members to grow, stretch and seek out growth opportunities That growing your career requires that you personally own that progression To get clear on what you need to learn and grow into on your growth and career paths The generational differences on career growth and advancement and the differing hungers for each (requiring different leadership approaches) The importance of knowing yourself on your career progression journey, including having a group of personal / career advisors A simple approach to getting important feedback from others It comes down to know yourself in order to grow yourself Resources: Travis Wright Making New Mistakes: Leading Through Disruption With a Minimum of Chaos book by Travis Wright Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models book by Gabrielle Weinberg and Lauren McCann The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you wonder what it takes to build greater followership as a leader? Do you struggle with the people connection of leadership especially with all the demands to get things done? Are you committed to being a leader that people want to follow? Our special guest Alan Samuel Cohen covers these questions and many others as we explore the keys to leading and connecting with others in order to achieve your objectives. Alan started his career in marketing and public relations, including an amazing experience with Scholastic Publishing and lead the launch of the Harry Potter series. He then pivoted to human resources and is now a coach, speaker and trainer in the areas of leadership and emotional intelligence. Alan helps leaders identify and most past their blind spots, especially male leaders in the areas of emotional intelligence and human connection. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… The ways that lower emotional intelligence is often a leader's most critical blind spot The vital role that emotional intelligence and people / soft skills play in leadership effectiveness The importance of listening as a leader That research proves that soft skills are the most important leadership skill (80-85% of leadership success comes from interpersonal and people skills The many ways that people skills overwhelm business acumen when it comes to leadership success The critical role of outsider feedback to help leaders understand their blind spots and the impacts of those blind spots Practical tools for enhancing the feedback you receive as a leader The importance of trust and vulnerability for leaders, teams and organizations The role that empathy plays in receiving feedback and assuring that the people providing feedback feel heard That trust is at the heart of all the issues in your business and the importance that leaders are intentional to work on trust building in their teams and organizations The ways that are eye's go where we're looking … in other words, you see what you're looking for as a leader The leadership imperative of overcoming the crisis (lack of) empathy in our culture Paying attention to the energy from which you lead, especially in the small moments That leaders make a position to get feedback from and listen to the people that are closest to the issues, problems and opportunities The power of a shared purpose within a team and organization That everything in leadership is about connection and relationships Resources: Alan Samuel Cohen Get Alan's tool for leading during times of uncertainty Work of Daniel Goleman The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you feel out of alignment or like you're not living up to your highest potential? Do you struggle with understanding the role of emotional intelligence in your leadership? Are you hungry to live and lead as your best self? Our special guest Kerrian Fournier cover these questions and many others as we explore the path to achieving your great potential. Kerrian is the Founder and CEO of Vybrante Ventures, a coaching and consulting business that works with leaders and organizations in the areas of human capital, the future of work and leading innovation. Starting her life as an classical actress and violinist, Kerrian now helps people and organizations unlock their highest level of performance. Kerrian will be sharing her secret sauce for helping people to achieve their most impactful self. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… The importance of stripping yourself down before building yourself up Ways to utilize assessment tools to achieve your highest level of performance What it means to engage in quantum living or being by integrating all of yourself in your leadership (head, heart and gut) The role of your natural brain functions in growing yourself as a leader and performer The importance of first knowing yourself as a leader The value of the Energy Leadership Index in growing yourself and your leadership The vital role of energy in your leadership and performance That personal transformation can happen through small shifts Ways to navigate difficult situations without becoming a victim by owning your emotions They key roles of the two most natural energetic states – victim or aggressor The benefits of doing a judgment journal (and studying the patterns) to enhance your self-awareness and shift your judgmental mind (replacing judgment with curiosity) The importance of embracing a mindset of curiosity and wonder, especially when it comes to people The ways that listening and holding space for others builds relationships and trust What you can learn by paying attention to your feelings, behaviors and triggers and understanding the ways that they're situational The truth that feelings and intuition are a vital part of your leadership and decision making The key to unlocking your highest potential is becoming self-aware, know yourself and shift your way to your greatest potential and impact Resources: Kerrian Fournier Email Kerrian Fournier LinkedIn Vybrante Ventures Laser Coaching Sessions with Kerrian Fournier Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Leadbook by Brene Brown The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you stuck in your old story? Do you doubt whether your story matters? Do you struggle asking for help and you're always trying to do everything yourself? Are you tired of doing it yourself and ready to achieve your desired goals? Our special guest Maxwell Ivey answers these questions and many others as we explore ways to move past your old stories and stop pursuing your objectives alone. Max last his sign at age 12, grew up in a family of carnival owners, lost over 250 pounds and is now a prolific blogger (The Blind Blogger), speaker and author that helps people move past their old stories and share their new stories. Max is also an expert on helping people expand their reach through podcasts and other media. Max will be sharing some of his insights and experiences of overcoming much with the help of many. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… The importance of asking for help and receiving help to achieve your objectives and change your life The importance and power of sharing your authentic story That asking for help is difficult but accepting help (before you ask) is often even more difficult … and why That asking for help is not a sign of weakness or failure The culture in the United States is often focused on how you “appear” online versus what's really happening That achieving your objectives and doing so more quickly requires that you invite others along The ways your ego will keep you from asking for or accepting help The reasons we struggle asking for and receiving help There are many ways we ask for help Strategies to get past your obstacles in order to achieve your goals The importance of starting small when it comes to asking for help The impact of creating your own personal or professional communities / tribes to support each other in pursuing their goals The role of vulnerability in asking for and accepting help The importance of being present (and not time traveling) to achieve your goals Resources: Maxwell Ivey Blind Blogger Blind Blogger book by Maxell Ivey The Adversity Advantage: Turning Everyday Struggles Into Everyday Greatness book by Erik Weihenmayer and Paul Stoltz The Hobbit book by J.R.R. Tolkien Leading Out of the Darkness and Into the Light book by Maxwell Ivey Seeing Lessons: 14 Life Secrets I've Learned Along the Waybook by Tom Sullivan The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you naïve enough to believe that others think and communicate the same way you do? Are you struggling to understand and navigate communication gaps with your team? Do you want some practical tools to help you lead better, grow revenue and build better team relationships? Our special guest Carol Linden answers these questions and many others as we explore what Carol calls teaching adults to play well together. Carol is a trainer, coach, speaker and Founder of Effective With People, which helps leaders, managers and team members understand personality differences and enhance their communications, build trust and improve every-day effectiveness. Carol will be sharing some of her unique insights, perspectives and tools for understanding differences in order to transform your team and your business. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… The ways that valuing differences will create and enhance success That when leaders, managers and team members understand personality differences, their communications are more effective and result in fewer misunderstandings Three tenants of emotional intelligence The four basic Interaction StylesTM That understanding different communication and interaction styles builds trust and every-day effectiveness throughout an organization Ways to avoid misunderstandings that hurt the bottom line Strategies for navigating different communication and interaction styles The importance of self-awareness and impact awareness in leadership and management Every day examples of ways that interaction style differences impact your team and organization effectiveness and relationships 90% of leadership failures are based upon emotional intelligence Resources: Carol Linden LinkedIn Carol Linden carol@effectivewithpeople.com Carol Linden Twitter: @CarolALinden Effective With People The Stress Effect: Why Smart Leaders Make Dumb Decisions--And What to Do About It book by Dr. Henry Thompson Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change book by Stephen Covey The Job Seekers Guide for Extroverts and Introverts book by Carol Linden The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you paying attention to your impact? Are you intentional about your impact? Do you take ownership of and responsibility for your impacts, intended and unintended? What's your level of impact awareness? Listen in as Craig Mathews and Jeff Nischwitz explore these and other questions as they dig into impact and impact awareness. Craig and Jeff will be sharing with some of their unique insights and perspectives on the vital role that impact awareness and ownership play in leadership, teams and organizations. Most important, Craig and Jeff will give you insights and strategies to help you embrace the power of impact awareness in leadership, trust, culture and team engagement. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… We judge ourselves by our intention, but others judge us by our impacts That good intentions are not an excuse for your impacts The importance of being more intentional about your impact and taking full ownership of and responsibility for your unintended impact The ways that we make excuses when it comes to our impacts, especially unintended impacts Strategies for understanding and addressing our unintended impacts The role of leader vulnerability in navigating unintended impacts The importance of building a culture where impact is part of your everyday communication and feedback Tools to open the door to impact conversations across your organization and at all levels To enhance your impact awareness by identifying your blind spots That the cost of your unintended impacts is a loss of trust Leaders don't apologize … they change Ways to take responsibility for your impact and communication Leadership seek to maximize their intended impact and minimize their unintended impact Leaders take OWNERSHIP of Impact The four powerful impact questions as tools for impact awareness, feedback, coaching and mentoring What was the intended impact? What was the intended message? What may be the unintended impact? What may be the unintended message? Specific examples of and ways to differently navigate unintended impacts The high ROI on enhanced impact awareness and ownership Resources: The Impact Leadership Podcast, Episode 14 … The Accountability Blind Spot: Moving From Holding Others Accountable to Empowering Others Into Self-Accountability Cardivera

Are your team members growing in their leadership? Do you an intentional leadership development path for your future leaders? Are you clear on the core competencies your team members need in order to lead? Our special guest Beth Armknecht Miller answers these questions and many others as we explore the path to building a leadership development pipeline in your organization. Beth is a Leadership Development Advisor and Executive Coach (and former long-time Vistage Chair) that helps leaders and organizations grow their talent and outcomes. Beth will be sharing with some of her unique insights and perspectives on being intentional in building leadership development pipelines for your team members. Most important, Beth will give you insights and strategies to help you grow your leaders and your business. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… The difference between high performers and high potentials when it comes to leadership The what and how of building a leadership pipeline in your organization Key traits of high potential leaders The vital role of emotional intelligence with leaders and leadership The importance of having regular career conversations with everyone on your team to enhanced productivity, engagement and culture The critical difference between a business plan and a leadership succession plan The high demand for career and leadership growth plans for millennials The benefits of having a personal growth plan for every team members The role of introversion versus extroversion in leadership Differences between emotional intelligence and emotional awareness That listening is one of the most underrated leadership skills The reality that some average performers have high potential as leaders The responsibility of leaders is to grow future leaders The importance of creating a profile of ideal leaders for your organization Three core leadership competencies for building your leadership development pipeline – values competencies, leadership competencies and skills competencies The importance of incorporating your core competencies and expectations into your hiring process The impact on your team of using your gut in your hiring process (without a systematic and logical approach) Resources: Beth Armknecht Miller Executive Velocity Business DNA Assessment Are You Talent Obsessed? Unlocking the Secrets to a Work-Place Team of Raving High-Performers book by Beth Armknecht Miller Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life book by Nir Eyal The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Do you want to have a diverse and inclusive team and culture? Have you struggled with creating a diverse culture despite your best intentions? Are you looking for ways to achieve your diversity and inclusion objectives? Our special guest Justin Jones-Fosu answers this question and many others as we explore the path to building diverse and inclusive teams, cultures and lives. Justin is an amazing speaker, author, serial entrepreneur, social entrepreneur and inspirer of people and organizations. Make sure to listen to Justin's closing analogy about the different roles you can play on the moving walkway of life and leadership. Justin will be sharing with some unique insights and perspectives on difference and achieving diversity in our organizations and lives. Most important, Justin will give you insights and strategies to help you move past the obstacles to diversity and inclusion. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… How important it is to assess the diversity (or lack thereof) in your personal life About Justin's six month challenge to explore a perspective that's different than your own The importance of intention and approach when exploring conversations around diversity and difference To approach conversations around diversity and difference with vulnerability and humility The importance of taking an inventory: Where are you / we now Where you want to be What are the barriers to getting there How can those barriers be removed To ask questions of those who are underrepresented and just listen To focus on a just a few areas for improvement (i.e. don't try to address too many things at once) The role that relationship plays in approach the issues of diversity and inclusion That sustainable change often requires external pressure The important role that peer-to-peer input and feedback in driving change especially around diversity and inclusion To avoid rushing to action without enough listening and understanding The importance of listening first and then taking purposeful action for change (not just reactionary statements) That one of the biggest obstacles to change is failing to listen and therefore failing to understand the experience of others The metaphor of left-handedness when applied to other people of difference What it means to be an ally by understanding the different experiences of others The one thing leaders need to know in order to be a part of the change when it comes to racism (the moving walkway analogy) What it means to be a conscious racist on the moving walkway What it means to be conscious non-racist on the moving walkway What it means to be an unconscious non-racist on the moving walking What it means to be an anti-racist on the moving walkway Resources: Justin Jones-Fosu, 704.750.5574, justin@workmeaningful.com Work. Meaningful. CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion (CEO Action) Your Why Matters Now: How Some Achieve More and Others Don't book by Justin Jones-Fosu The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by stress and self-doubt? Have you felt like you were the only one? Are you looking for new strategies to help you reduce stress and differently manage your anxiety? Our special guest Dr. Amelia Case answers this question and many others as we explore the reality of high functioning people dealing anxiety. Amelia is a chiropractor, coach, integrative health expert and health futurist. Amelia will be sharing with us her method for working with trauma and anxiety. Most important, Amelia will give you insights and strategies to help you better understand your anxiety and the sources of that anxiety in order to reduce it. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Strategies for dealing with anxiety (especially for people living with high functioning anxiety) Amelia's method for treating trauma and other causes of anxiety The seven beasts in our brain that feed our anxiety and uncertainty To better understand your triggers in order to find different solutions What it means to “sooth the beasts” in your brain in order to reduce stress and anxiety Ways to understand the triggers for your pain and anxiety The difference between a trigger and a threat and the impact of this difference on your reactions Tools for better understanding your triggers, reaction and solutions Resources: Dr. Amelia Case (www.donewithanxiety.com) Anxious Using the Brain to Understand and Treat Fear and Anxiety book by Joseph LeDoux The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Have you wanted to have more meaning in your work? Have you wanted a team of people who worked meaningful every day? Our special guest Justin Jones-Fosu answers this question and many others as we explore what it means to bring meaning to your work. Justin is an amazing speaker, author, serial entrepreneur, social entrepreneur and inspirer of people and organizations. Justin will be sharing with us the secret to finding meaning in your work for more joy and satisfaction at work. Most important, Justin will give you insights and strategies to help you transform your team's work experience for more meaning and engagement. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Ways to shift from searching for meaningful work to bringing meaning into your work That meaning at work is an internal job (not an external search) You only control yourself which empowers you to create meaning in your work To find your own rhythm of meaning in your work (creating your own drum beat) That creating meaning at work is not limited to certain jobs, levels or income That helping your team members connect their work with more meaning building engagement and loyalty That hiring for character, passion and a growth mindset helps build high performing and highly engaged teams The four types of people when it comes to finding and living (or not living) their why Leadership includes helping your people find and connect with their why (personally and professionally) The importance of building a memory making culture for your team and your customers There is no work life balance – the goal is to create a work life blend Three tangible ways to bring more meaning to your work: Perspective Rhythm – Shift the ways you see your work and what you do Task Rhythm – Add more meaningful tasks or take away less meaningful tasks (which requires leadership support) Relationship Rhythm – Choosing which relationships to deeply invest in (and which ones not to) The importance of embracing and living extravagant appreciation of others Resources: Justin Jones-Fosu 704.750.5574 justin@workmeaningful.com Work. Meaningful. Your Why Matters Now: How Some Achieve More and Others Don't book by Justin Jones-Fosu Man's Search for Meaning book by Viktor Frankl The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Are you waiting for someone else to lead? Do you wish you were in a position of leadership so you could change things? Wrong questions! Listen in as Craig Mathews and Jeff Nischwitz talk about the reality that leadership is a choice and you (all of you) can lead wherever you are (whether or not you have a leadership position). Craig and Jeff will share an empowering and challenging message about the leadership choices you can make every day. Get ready to take an honest look at your leadership choices and to answer the question, What are you modeling as a leader? The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode… The many ways that leadership is a choice Realities of risks in leadership including the risks of choosing not to lead What it means to create followers by being a person worthy of being followed Ways that you disempower your leadership by waiting for others to lead Leadership is an act of vulnerability … stepping out and being seen, judged and making mistakes Leadership comes with a target but you choose whether the target goes on your back (inauthentic leadership) or on your chest (vulnerable leadership) What are the real (not perceived) risks of choosing to lead Embracing the leadership moments and opportunities Leadership is a 24/7 mindset and awareness (not a 24/7 job) Leadership often involves speaking up Stop waiting for positional leaders to lead – choose to lead Ways to empower your entire team to lead Leadership is not about permission – it's a choice Empowering your life and leadership – you always have a choice Are you foxhole worthy as a leader and who do you want in your leadership foxhole? Beware of the trap of blaming others for failing to lead / change things What do you want for your children as leaders? Ways to lead without a position including modeling and mentoring (What are you modeling as a leader?) The importance of leading by listening Resources: Mankind Project International The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Have you ever wondered what to do about your weaknesses and the things that make you weird? Our special guest Dave Rendall answers this question with a simple invitation – embrace your weird and actually exaggerate it. Dave is an amazing speaker, author of four books, former professor and comedian and is well known as The Freak Factor. Dave will be sharing with us the magic that we all possess when we choose to leverage our weaknesses. Most important, Dave will give you insights and strategies to help you innovate, create and disrupt. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn that… Your greatest weakness is your greatest strength Focusing on fixing your weaknesses is a good intention, but it often misses the opportunities in those weaknesses Every weakness has a strength and opportunity It's important to look differently for people based upon your unique needs that often are the best fit for some people's weaknesses Leaders must seek to find a different spot for people with so-called “weaknesses” (instead of changing people's behaviors, change his position) The focus should also be on situational change and not just on personal change The use of assessments of strengths AND weaknesses are an important part of developing yourself and your people Amplifying your weaknesses is a key to being the best of you and attracting more of the customers and clients you want You must resist the pressures to be normal and to conform Divergence from normal is critical for innovation and getting people excited about their work "Normal" employees suck Excellence happens when you deviate from the norm Embracing deviance as your objective (over normal) is the path to impact Diversity and difference are essential for rich experiences and businesses The pursuit or normal is deeply engrained in our culture and must be resisted Great leaders help others see the value that's deep inside them (inviting others into their greatness) Resources: Dave Rendall davidrendall.store (Freak Factor products) The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness book by Dave Rendall Now, Discover Your Strengths book by Gallup The End of Average: How We Succeed in a World That Values Sameness book by Todd Rose Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn and Thrive Outside the Lines book by Jonathan Mooney The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

It's the topic and issue of the day … not only in our personal lives and communities … but within our teams and organizations. It's a topic that's currently divisive and often incendiary, and this episode is an invitation to a more open conversation about racism and difference. Craig and Jeff will be sharing their own personal journeys of opening and understanding, as well as some ideas on ways to open your heads and hearts about difference. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll hear … Perspectives on racism and difference from two white men Impacts of inclusion (or lack of inclusion) with our teams and in our organizations The leadership implications around race and difference Perspectives on the context of racism Ways that systemic racism shows up in leadership and business About shifting from a focus on personal bias to exploring systemic racism What it means to claim your racism in order to be a part of the solution Questions to ask about your attachment to rejecting the existence of racism in this country The benefits of intentional inclusion in your business and with your team (the gifts of difference) The role of unconscious racism in our nation and businesses Ideas on ways to build diverse and inclusive teams and organizations About enhancing awareness of the past while taking ownership of your role in creating a different future About historic perspectives around racism in the United States That inclusive leadership founded on dignity and respect The team and financial benefits in business from building and nurturing diverse and inclusive organizations About asking yourself whether you're willing to be in the uncertainty (the struggle) to learn, grow and open up without knowing exactly what to do About owning your choice to speak up or to stay silent That defensiveness is an obstacle to learning (learners listen and are open) Resources: White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism book by Robin DeAngelo Between the World and Me book by Ta-Nehisi Coates The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Have you ever wondered how to increase your productivity, employee satisfaction and engagement by 36% or more in your business? Our special guest Rafael Cortez answers this and many more questions. Rafael is CEO of CEO Pulse, a serial entrepreneur, a former firefighter (one of the youngest in Yuma County, AZ), an industrial organizational psychologist, a podcaster, and real estate broker/investor. Rafael shares the path to intentionally building a business with a culture that integrates people and systems. Most important, Rafael will give you tools to help you better align your people, systems and roles. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps leaders lead where they are with more influence and impact. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Ways that Rafael has borrowed the processes and systems approach as a firefighter to his businesses Using behavioral analysis assessment with teams and cultures Aligning your team's strengths with their roles and responsibilities Working at the intersection of systems / processes and people (to integrate them rather than treating them as separate) When your people, roles and strengths are aligned, you have a 36% increase in productivity, employee satisfaction and engagement Revenue comes first when you launch a business and shifts to people focus once you have established the revenue model Use a daily Top 3 strategy to stay purposeful and focused Businesses need visionaries and integrators / operators (importance of building a well-rounded team) Vital role of operating systems in your business Chaos drives innovation and change Servant leadership is the key to impact and influence Resources: Rafael Cortez (Instagram @rafael.ceopulse) CEO Pulse The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Have you ever wondered how to get more leads and sales using LinkedIn? Our special guest Monte Clark answers this and many more questions. Monte is a LinkedIn guru, author and founder of Relevant Marketing Solutions, which helps people and companies use LinkedIn to generate high quality relationships and B2B business leads. Monte will be sharing with us the reality that LinkedIn is a powerful tool for building relationships and turning those relationships into business. Most important, Monte will give you specific and actionable LinkedIn tactics to help you grow you leads, your sales and your business. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … LinkedIn is a powerful tool for building relationships and turning those relationships into business You can build any B2B business on LinkedIn The secret sauce of LinkedIn is relationships Ways to approach LinkedIn like a live networking event Vital need to engage on LinkedIn from a they perspective (not a me perspective) LinkedIn success depends more on creating conversations than adding content Learn ways to move from being a high content provider to a high impact conversation starter on LinkedIn Strategies for leveraging the LinkedIn algorithms (more engagement means more LinkedIn exposure) Ways to build more “lurkers” (prospects) on LinkedIn The power of the sales navigator / professional version of LinkedIn “A confused mind always says no” If LinkedIn is not serving your business, then you're not solving problems A simple LinkedIn path … Hook, Story, Call to Action. A process for creating six months of content in three hours Ways that only ten LinkedIn engagements a week will accelerate your business leads and sales The first 30 minutes of engagement on a LinkedIn post is most important Strategies for creating “active relationship conversations” on LinkedIn Resources: Monte Clark and his LinkedIn Master Class Relevant Marketing Solutions Mastering LinkedIn: For Professional Lead Generation by Monte Clark As A Man Thinketh by James Allen The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Our special guest is serial entrepreneur, pilot, kite surfer and skiing powder hound Scott Diggs. Scott has started and grown numerous businesses, led an organization of nearly 2,000 people and built a life of balance and spiritual growth. Listen in as Scott shares some of his secrets to building a great team and culture, as well as his conviction that consistently doing the right thing will lead you to financial success and legacy. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Life balance requires that you prioritize your life in advance to assure space and time for the things you love The importance of starting your day with your spiritual practices Leadership involves focusing on influence, impact and culture Hiring is often more successful when you hire like-minded people instead of hiring people with industry or job experience Before you empower your people you need to invest in teaching your people Hire people who are visionary, high energy, self-confident, tolerance for failure, creative, integrity and strong internal controls = equally yoked You don't always need the best decisions … you need to allow your people's ideas to be good enough It's vital to give your team members ownership of their work and outcomes Work life balance requires letting go to your team members and giving up control Building a strong culture includes allowing yourself to have relationships with your team members Leaders do the right thing even when it's hard and expensive (and teach your team, your family, your partners etc. to all do the right thing) Leadership requires transparency and trust Vital role of trust in building your team and organization Leaders must earn the trust (it's not given) Resources: Scott Diggs Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis The Heart Led Leader by Tommy Spaulding Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Our special guest is international speaker, coach, author and leadership thought leader, Tommy Spaulding. Tommy is the author of two New York Times best-selling books (It's Not Just Who You Know and Heart-Led Leadership), and he shares with us the secrets to achieving unprecedented results through servant leadership. Listen in as Tommy shares the key role of vulnerability and sharing our stories in order to build powerful cultures. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Love and service is required in business and leadership Every leader has to make a decision about what kind of leader you want to be (self-serving or servant) 90% of leaders are self-serving and most don't realize it Servant leaders achieve unprecedented business results and friendships Self-serving leadership is the biggest blind spot in leadership Others decide if you're a servant leader or a self-serving leader Ego gets in the way of servant leadership and that your ego is a cover for your insecurities The most important quality of leadership is humility (not thinking less of yourself, but thinking about yourself less often) Confidence plus humility always wins Heart-led leaders know who they are (strengths and weaknesses) Heart-led leaders seek out mentors to help you grow The biggest conundrum in business today is vulnerability Vulnerability in leadership is when you share your stories with others and then hear their stories Vulnerability is one of the only leadership trait that's contagious Heart-led leaders build followership based upon love (over respect) Heart-led leaders let their people know they're human Vulnerability is the key to building trust Resources: Tommy Spaulding It's Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life (and Your Organization) by Turning Colleagues and Contacts into Lasting, Genuine Relationships by Tommy Spaulding The Heart-Led Leader: How Living and Leading from the Heart Will Change Your Organization and Your Life by Tommy Spaulding The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Our special guest is serial entrepreneur Bilal Akram. Bilal is a former Cleveland firefighter and the Founder of Platinum Transportation, Code M (which includes Code M Magazine, a digital publication focused on African American men), a line of cigars and the list goes on and on. Listen in as Bilal talks about the ways that he's turned conversations into opportunities by being open to the possibilities. He also shares the ways that he's navigated his life and entrepreneurial journey as a man of color. Most important, Bilal shares the ways that his entrepreneurial eye has allowed him to have a lifelong adventure of travel, learning and creating new enterprises around the world. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… The ways that he had to overcome additional challenges throughout his life as an African-American man The important role of resolve in a life's journey The realities and issues of life that uniquely impact men and men of color The ways you can turn obstacles into opportunities The ways that having a vision allows you to overcome adversity and create opportunities The impact of the people you surround yourself with and the importance of having the support and challenge of mentors in your life That when you're open and engage in conversations you'll find opportunities at every turn The importance of asking for a conversation to share your story and vision with others That entrepreneurs do whatever it takes to pursue opportunities The hard truth and blessing that you can't achieve your full vision alone That it's vital to have a team to work together on and support your vision What it means to create a legacy for your life and family The critical role of purposely building an incredible team How to stay open to opportunities in every conversation How leaders must be authentic and clearly articulate their vision To let your people have their own ideas and the spotlight The essential role of passion with your team in driving action and outcomes Resources Bilal Akram (bilal.akram@codemediagroupllc.com) Code M Magazine The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Our special guest is Cindy Anderson, CEO, President and Founder of Thinc Strategy, a business consulting company that helps companies grow and transition. Listen in as Cindy shares the secret sauce for building trust and a great culture. Cindy also shares her ideas on ways that culture growth leads to business growth. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn the … Role that culture plays in business value growth Critical connection between culture and financial performance Role of vulnerability in building an impactful growth culture Leaders must be honest about what they do and don't do well Impactful leadership requires modeling vulnerability Importance of giving people permission to not be perfect Path to building foundations of trust (trust is earned) and the little ways we destroy trust Vital role of leadership trust when building a great culture Key connection between transparency / vulnerability and trust Using simple safety words to invite feedback Great cultures are teams of performers, not pleasers Leaders take the time to support their team members in the moments Resources Cindy Anderson (919) 512-1420 / cindy.anderson@thincstrategy.com Thinc Strategy The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Jeff Nischwitz and Craig Mathews take a deep dive into what it takes to building authentic and impactful relationships. They'll be focusing on the relationship funnel (not the sales funnel) and highlighting what it takes to build relationships that will grow your business and your life. Learn the five C's of relational business development, as well as the three power questions to ask in every one-on-one interaction. Discover some simple shifts in intention and action that will immediately enhance your relationship building Most important, learn to embrace a relationship intention and strategies for high impact relationship building. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … The difference between your relationship funnel and your sales funnel … and why it matters Explore the five C's of relational business development – Creativity, Compassion, Consistency, Curiosity and Connection The three (3) power questions to use in every one-on-one interaction The ways that the 10 x 10 approach to networking and relationship building will help accelerate the quantity and the quality of your relationships Essential shifts to move from transactional networking to relational interacting Resources It's Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life (and Your Organization) by Turning Colleagues and Contacts into Lasting, Genuine Relationships, by Tommy Spaulding Never Eat Alone: And the Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time, by Keith Ferrazzi The Impact Leadership Podcast, Episode 6 (Stop Networking: Simple Shifts to Transition from Transactional Networking to Relational Connecting for More Impact) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Episode 17 - Put Down the Stick: Self-Accountability and the Foundation of Trust In this episode Craig Mathews and Jeff Nischwitz share the foundation and formula for building a culture of self-accountability with your team and organization. Jeff and Craig discuss key accountability blind spots and realities, the impact of embracing clear commitments and the ways we're often slippery when it comes to accountability. Most important, listen in for proven tools to build trust and consistent and predictable outcomes with a culture of self-accountability. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn… The key accountability blind spots and the ways they diminish accountability Ways that poor accountability leads to low trust Accountability is the secret sauce to consistent, predictable and impactful leadership, productivity and outcomes Vital role that “commitments” play in building a culture of self-accountability Great teams are built when they're empowered into self-accountability Getting people's accountability attention by using the word “commitment” Accountability is a matter of personal integrity when you make and ask others to make commitments The role of leader vulnerability in building a culture of self-accountability Self-accountability is about integrity, commitments, choices and impact awareness The Stickless Accountability formula Resources ILP Episode 14 – The Accountability Blind Spot The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How To Be One - Book by Peter B. Kyne An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization - Book by Lisa Laskow Lahey and Robert Kegan The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Our special guest is Amy Sullivan Hicks from Charlotte (Gastonia), NC. Amy is a master business development professional across a wide range of industries, and she'll be sharing her secrets on business development, relationship building and networking. Amy is one of the few business development pros who walks the talk of building relationships by connecting and serving others. Listen in as Amy shares her simple and profound tactics and mindsets for building relationships that matter. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Authenticity is the secret sauce in building relationships for the long term and that will follow you everywhere Secrets to attracting people who want to connect with you including the impact of your energy on connecting with others (the Attraction Factor of business development) Business development is about giving to others even when you're facing your own challenges (focus on helping others) What it means to be the giver when it comes to relationship building? Building your relationships by being the connector to help others get what they need Relationship building requires time together, authentic conversations and shared experiences Relationships are personal (business opportunities follow the relationship) Building trust requires that you share first (modeling vulnerability and authenticity) Business development and relationship building is a long game (not a short game) Being yourself as the key to building authentic relationships Critical do's and NOT do's when it comes to sales management Intimidation is not a winning strategy in sales and business Encourage the people around you Give credit instead of taking credit Connect people simply for the sake of connecting (not to get what you need) It's vital to get support during challenging times (even if you struggle asking for help) The ONE thing in building genuine relationships – Ask questions, listen to their needs and find ways to connect people to help them get what they want or need Resources Amy Sullivan Hicks (amysullivan68@gmail.com) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Our special guest is Larry English, President and founder of Centric Consulting, a business and technology consulting company with 12 offices (plus India), 1,000 employees and a company culture that's second to none. Larry's also the author of his soon to be published book, Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams (May 2020). Listen in as Larry shares the secret sauce for building trust and a great culture with a virtual team, starting with relationships and vulnerable leadership. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: In this episode you'll learn … Remote teams require extra layers of intention and action to build a great culture Building relationships virtually is vital to a great culture (different skill set with remote teams) You must model and teach vulnerability – the “shortcut to trust” It's essential to invite your team to bring their whole selves to work, including regular check-ins around their personal lives (builds likeability and trust) Remote work models allow team to have more life balance Overwhelming evidence that remote teams are more productive and people are happier The vital role of leadership trust when building a great culture with a virtual team The importance of making sure that your team members don't overwork at home Leaders must consistently model the culture including life balance Training for virtual leadership, management, collaboration and communication is essential Impactful leadership requires modeling vulnerability for greater trust and connection Resources: Larry English Centric Consulting Churchill: A Life, by Martin Gilbert The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

In this episode Craig Mathews and Jeff Nischwitz share ideas on the vital role that self-accountability plays in leadership, effectiveness, trust building and consistent performance. Jeff and Craig discuss the reality that accountability is an inside job, not an external motivator. Most important, listen in for proven strategies on building a culture of self-accountability. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Why accountability is the biggest blind spot in leadership and the ways this blind spot is holding leaders and organizations back Accountability myths and truths Ways that poor accountability leads to low trust (“Trust is the river that runs through accountability”) Accountability is the secret sauce to consistent, predictable and impactful leadership, productivity and outcomes Vital role that “commitments” play in building a culture of self-accountability Great teams are built when they're empowered into self-accountability (holding people accountable is disempowering) Why we overestimate our level of self-accountability and struggle to be more self-accountable Getting people's accountability attention by using the word “commitment” Accountability is a matter of personal integrity when you make and ask others to make commitments The important difference between accountability versus personal ownership / responsibility The role of leader vulnerability in building a culture of self-accountability Holding others accountable doesn't work … it's the excuse for abuse Shaming “accountability” is failing leadership Cultures of self-accountability are built on questions, not statements Holding others accountability is leading through fear Self-accountability is about integrity, commitments, choices and impact awareness Accountability as a key leverage for leadership and performance Commitments are the key to unleashing the power of whatever it takes with yourself and your team Resources The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

COV Special Edition - Viral Thriving: Staying Grounded in Difficult Times Listen as Jeff Nischwitz and Craig Mathews share ideas on different ways to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, an emphasis on minimizing the impact on us personally and professionally. It's easy to feel like everything around you is out of control, but you'll hear ideas on ways to feel more in control, how to shift your perspectives and change the reality around you. You'll also hear about the secret sauce of presence to minimize or even eliminate stress and learn ways to not only survive, but to thrive through these unprecedented times. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … The unconscious ways that fear drives your decisions The reality that you don't control much (and only control yourself) and tools for reducing stress The question shift from “can I do this” to “should I do this” (Is it the right thing?) Why asking for help is critical to navigating challenging times The best way to feel in control is to get into action (focus on what you can do versus what you can't do) Reframing what's “true” to reduce stress The secret sauce of presence in navigating uncertain times and chaos, including tools for getting and staying present Ways to minimize time travel in your thoughts and emotions What it means to live life as an ITist Ways to live with minimal stress despite being surrounded by uncertainties and “I don't knows” That believing is seeing … you get to “see” what you choose Resources Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Our special guest is Joe Smucny. Joe has been a consultant, COO of a successful start-up, CIO of a large community college and now the leader of the Centric Consulting business unit in Cleveland, OH. Centric is a business and technology consulting company with 12 offices (plus India), 1,000 employees and a company culture that's second to none. Most important, Joe is a highly committed father and husband who's been intentionally growing as his family leader for decades. Joe will be sharing the secret sauce that creates a magical experience for Centric's clients and team members. Learn the foundations of what it takes to build a culture of family and caring. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: In this episode you'll learn … What it takes to build a culture of family, caring and excellence The vital role of seeking out and being open to feedback as a leader The role of vulnerability in building trust and your leadership Don't wait until you have a big issue – trust your instincts and take action even when things are a little off Building an amazing team requires that you fully invest in the process even when you think you don't have the time Collaboration requires strong relationships and objective only focused leaders don't last (because they run over people) PeopleFirst culture requires an investment and that investment pays off in market differentiation, growth and profits The role of internal storytelling to build, enhance and sustain a PeopleFirst culture You CAN have close, personal relationships with your team members (it takes both to build a great team) Loving your team members and caring about their futures is required for great cultures Leader must listen with their heart, not just their ears Leaders are committed to personal growth and always being the best you you can be If you want to lead on purpose, you have to also live on purpose One piece of wisdom … trust your gut and pick your partners wisely Resources: Joe Smucny at Centric Consulting Joe Smucny on LinkedIN The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Description: In this episode Craig Mathews and Jeff Nischwitz share ideas on the important role of a personal growth plan for anyone who wants to have more impact. Craig and Jeff will be talking about a formula for personal growth, including the foundational need for a meaningful why behind your desired outcomes. They also talk about a process for personal growth and support that assures success. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: In this episode you'll learn … The vital importance of starting with a meaningful why The critical need to always stay in gear – consistent action beats commitment every day To embrace celebration as part of your growth efforts (including even small steps) First get clear on who you want to be as a person and leader To think big and act small to achieve desired change Building your personal growth muscles through the pain of change Embracing failure and setbacks as part of the journey to growth The reality that growth and change always happens in small steps Personal growth is a team sport and requires support along the way The importance of prioritizing (and periodically re-prioritizing) your personal growth plans Meaningful personal growth requires inside motivation (not external stimulation) Resources: Craig's Planning Tool (Email Craig at craig@cardivera.com) Jim Fortin Podcast Impact Leadership Podcast Episode 11 (Michelle Villalobos) Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet (book by Jesse Itzler)

Our special guest is national speaker, author, trainer, retreat guide and superstar activator Michelle Villalobos. Michelle will share her many ideas on aligning who you truly are with your business and personal goals. Michelle shares from the heart about her own journey of moving through her pain and doubts to find and unleash her truest self into the world. She also shares some ideas on what it takes to push past the old stories to unleash your true self for more impact personally and professionally. Prepare yourself to be uncomfortable in order to be unstoppable. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development ecosystem that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … The ways the life and cultural messages get in the way of our fullest potential in the world What it takes to most past the stories and self-limiting beliefs Ways to move through a mid-life awakening to find your empowering truth The questions you need to ask and answer to help you find your way to your most empowered self Where to start when it comes to your personal growth journey The steps to take become your best and most impactful you in business and life What it means to lead more consciously and from the soul What is your leadership in the world and how do you amplify it Resources: Michelle Villalobos Michelle's Podcast – Awaken Your Inner Superstar Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation Book An End to Upside Down Thinking: Dispelling the Myth That the Brain Produces Consciousness, and the Implications for Everyday Life Book The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Episode 10 - Embracing a Growth Mindset: The Vital Role that Personal Growth Plays in Business Growth In this episode Craig Mathews and Jeff Nischwitz share ideas on the important role of a personal growth plan for anyone who wants to have more impact. Craig and Jeff will be talking about different ways to approach personal growth, the need for personal commitments and the truth that personal growth is about inside change (not just different behaviors). You'll also hear the ways that your personal growth is deeply connected to your business growth. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Why everyone in your organization should have a personal growth plan Key obstacles to personal growth efforts and outcomes and ways to overcome them The truth that personal growth is never done (it's an ongoing process) Personal growth is more about inside work (and change) than acquiring new work skills The importance of getting clear on who you want to be in your leadership, personally and professionally How vital it is to avoid the many set ups that will keep you from achieving your personal growth goals How critical it is to set boundaries if you want to achieve personal growth (every yes to one thing is a no to something else) Why it's important to ask for support and outside perspectives around your personal growth plan The reality that change and growth require vulnerability and risk The leader's role in helping people create a personal growth plan and supporting them in their growth Resources Impact Leadership Podcast 4 (David Akers) Impact Leadership Podcast with Joe Smucny (coming soon) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Episode 9 - Purpose and Passion Pays: Impact Ideas to Ignite Your Business Purpose to Outperform Your Competition with Stan Phelps Our special guest is national speaker, trainer, serial author and thought leader Stan Phelps, who's here to share the reality that companies that are built and operated on or for purpose outperform their competition by multiplies of up to ten to twelve times. Stan is the author of Red Goldfish: Motivating Sales and Loyalty Through Shared Passion and Purpose, and he'll be sharing the eight archetypes for purpose. Stan will also share the new business realty that doing good in business is just plain good business. Get ready to learn the ways that you can accelerate the purpose in your business. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: In this episode you'll learn … The ways that doing little things are the key to differentiation and having a big impact Why passion and purpose are critical to differentiating your business from your competition The essence of the 4.0 strategy for thriving in business today Why the future of business will be focused on doing business with a purpose The eight (8) purpose archetypes for businesses The best way to embrace doing business on purpose in your business Resources: Stan Phelps Red Goldfish: Motivating Sales and Loyalty Through Shared Passion and Purpose Book The Human Brand: How We Relate to People, Products, and Companies Book The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Episode 8 - Amp Up: Impactful Ways to Energize Your Leadership and Your Life One truth about life and leadership is that your energy levels matter. Leaders must be diligent in managing their energy so that they can serve and lead at their best. Whether it's physical, intellectual, emotional or other energy, it's vital to take good care of your energy and to be aware when your energy is low. We'll be talking about the ways that high energy propels us towards and low energy blocks us from our peak performance and impact. It's time to treat our energy levels as an important part of our leadership and impact tool kit. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: In this episode you'll learn … Ways to maintain your energy to access your highest performance level and to minimize the negative impacts of low energy The many ways your energy levels impact your leadership, communication, decisions and relationships Ways that you lose energy and ways to protect your energy Key ways to enhance your energy Importance of integrating energy building activities and support into your daily activities and routines The boomerang energizer effect of gratitude, service and blessing others The vital role that boundaries play with our energy and stress levels Resources: Nido Qubein The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Episode 7 - What's Your Weird: Standing Out in the Crowd as a Sales Professional We're excited to have Phil Gerbyshak as our special guest to share some of her many years of sales and sales management experience with us. Described by many as bold, Phil is a national speaker, sales trainer, author of five books and thought leader who will be sharing key elements for success in sales. How do you stand out in a messy business world? How do you stand out in a sales role? How do you differentiate yourself in an authentic way? What does it mean to serve and teach in a sales role? These and more questions will be answered by Phil during this rich and impactful conversation. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: In this episode you'll learn … The role of service and teaching in business and sales The reality that nothing sells like confidence and what it takes to show up with confidence Why real information adds value which trust (“add value before you add volume”) The key to personal branding is figuring out “what's your weird” and authentically living that brand It's essential for you to own your personal brand The necessity of rejection to achieve success and impact To embrace the principle of Be More You Resources: Phil Gerbyshak or Phil Gerbyshak LinkedIn Jai Jaing and Rejection Proof Book Influence by Robert Cialdini The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Episode 6 - Stop Networking: Simple Shifts to Transition from Transactional Networking to Relational Connecting for More Impact Listen as Jeff Nischwitz and Craig Mathews explore the age old topic of networking and they say, Stop Networking … at least the ways many of us are doing it. Why do we network and what's the best way to approach networking to achieve the results we really desire? Learn about the giver's mindset, the three “knows” of networking and ways to be a resource. Most important, learn how vitality is to build your network BEFORE you need it. Instead of being transactional, embrace a relationship intention and strategies for high impact relationship building. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: In this episode you'll learn … Ways the relationship shift requires long term thinking, investing in others, focusing on the us, asking more questions and listening more, and genuinely caring about others. Why are you networking? Focus on building relationships versus getting what you want (transactional). Build your network to grow your tool kit to serve others The three most powerful networking questions The Core Networking Why – To serve others and learn and enrich your life through people The Three “Knows” of Networking – moving from a lukewarm referral to a compelling introduction and recommendation The Secret Sauce for building relationships and impact Resources: Harvey Mackay, Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive The Impact Leadership Podcast, Episode 3 (Presence) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Episode 5 - Strengthening Your Core Listen as Jeff Nischwitz and Craig Mathews explore the Core 4 – purpose, mission, vision and values – to help organizations be more impactful. We'll answer these questions: What can you do to make your business faster, more effective and have a bigger impact? How do you make sure you get the right people on your team? How do you assure that everyone on your team is pulling in the same direction? The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Why the Core 4 create acceleration and alignment in their teams and business (and minimizes friction). Why even small misalignments require your urgent attention to remove the friction and increase your acceleration Purpose – Essential to inspire and engage your team and integrating it through your business. The guiding light for the team and business must be brought alive in the business. Did we live our purpose today? It's about the goosebumps. Mission – Without a mission, you can't know where you're going and whether you're on or off course. Vision – Key in attracting, hiring and retaining the right people (not the best people). Essential to bring the vision alive every day and connect it with every person in the organization. Values – What will you stand for in the most difficult times and decisions (Core 4 and values have to be a “no tolerance zone.”)? Ways to bring your values to life in your day-to-day business. Why values must be clearly defined including what they look like in action. Resources: EOS People Analyzer

It's time to throw out the idea of annual reviews and look for ways to grow your people every day. Our special guest is serial entrepreneur and thought leader, David Akers, who will be sharing many ideas on ways to implement team growth strategies to help you grow your people. This includes making a personal commitment that every team member will be a better person because they worked at your organization. Listen in as we talk with David Akers about tangible ways to make people growth a core of your business values and strategy. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: In this episode you'll learn … The importance of hiring outside your industry for fresh eyes and new ideas Ways to flip questions for better ideas and outcomes David's on do and one don't when it comes to your people The why behind making a personal commitment to your people – when you leave here no matter what the circumstances, you'll be a better person personally and professionally than when you started. Strategies for taking a quarterly approach to personal growth expectations and the process for implementing it, including five (5) questions you can use in every quarterly discussion to help everyone and the team grow. Actionable ways to build a culture that people love working in. David's thoughts on the single most important leadership skill … facilitation. Resources: The Sourcing Alliance David Akers (216.280.5801) Scaling Up and The Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Stay at Home, Work at Home: What You Need to Know to Navigate This Unique Workplace Environment We're excited to have Marcey Rader with us as our special guest to share some of her 18 years of experience not only working remotely, but training others to do it and manage remote teams. Marcey is a national speaker, coach, author of three books, fitness guru and trainer who will be sharing her unique remote working experience. She's also the founder of Work Well, Play More, a business that helps people be more productive and have more fun with play. Marcey is going to be talking with us about the unique challenges now due to the coronavirus, the importance of boundaries, a different way to look at schedules and what a great time this is to build your people up with training and professional development. We rarely have time for training and now people have that time. She'll also be talking with you about a new word she's developed … infobesity. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: In this episode you'll learn … Why the objective of work / life balance is a mistake, why work hard, play hard doesn't work and why the objective needs to be being more productive and playing more. To embrace play as a fundamental part of your life To beware of infobesity – everyone is now an “expert” on working from home, but they likely haven't done it for years and don't have experience in developing and teaching the tools for a great remote work experience. Using daily check-ins to keep your team connected The importance of boundaries when working from home especially regarding communication and work schedules. The importance of making your remote work policies be relevant Ways to keep your team healthy and playing when working from home (Spoiler Alert: Take a screen free lunch) Resources: Marcey Rader or Work Well, Play More Business Work Well, Play MoreBook

What if you could live and lead with less stress and more joy? What if you could live most of every day in the present with deeper relationships, better connections, a more engaged team, a more high performing team, a more profitable team, and accelerated team, simply by living more in the present every day. We'll answer these questions today. What presence is and what it isn't? What are ways to live more present every day? Most important, we'll show the path to living and leading unstoppable every day through the gift of presence. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Why presence is the secret sauce for more effective leadership and better teams and relationships. Ways the being more present will build your team and help them feel seen, heard and safe. Why presence is the path to being unstoppable, personally and professionally. The obstacles to and myths about presence (and ways to overcome them). Why being present with someone is the greatest gift you can gift to another person. Guaranteed strategies and tools for getting present and living there. Resources Jeff Nischwitz's newest book, Just One Step: Walking Backwards to the Present on the Camino Trail Jesse Itzler Amy Cuddy's book, Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

We're excited to have Mark LeBlanc back as our special guest for another coronavirus special episode. Mark is a national speaker, coach, author and three-time Camino de Santiago pilgrim who has over 38 years of business development experience to share with us. Today, Mark is sharing with us more ideas on staying in gear despite the coronavirus pandemic. Mark will be answering the question of what's the best strategy to navigate through these difficult times. Mark will be sharing with us the details of how he does it and simple ways that all of you can stay in gear and achieve great outcomes, especially during the coronavirus challenge. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Mark's best practices and mindsets for approaching uncertain Ways to be creative by asking Mark's million dollar question The ways that Mark not only financially survived 9/11 and the 2008 financial meltdown, had two of his best six month periods ever during those times. The secret sauce for Mark's long running anti-boot camp business retreat (he's facilitating his 150th retreat in April 2020. Simple shifts in sales thinking and action to make the next twelve months your best ever. Resources Mark LeBlanc or mark@growingyourbusiness.com The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

We're excited about our special guest, Mark LeBlanc, who's here today to share his approach, mindset and tactics about staying in gear despite the coronavirus pandemic. Mark is a national speaker, coach, author and three-time Camino de Santiago pilgrim who has over 38 years of business development experience to share with us. Starting when he was inspired by the words “You're Fired” at age 21, Mark has now been selling and succeeding in second gear for his entire life. Mark will be sharing with us the details of how he does it and simple ways that all of you can stay in gear and achieve great outcomes, especially during the coronavirus challenge. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development ecosystem that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … Why there's never been a better time to be on your own, even now with the coronavirus. Why consistency beats commitment and is the key to success. Why the secret to sales success is staying in gear (even if only second gear). The three tracks of every business and why they matter. Specific strategies to help you not only survive, but thrive through the coronavirus pandemic. Mark's vital business and life lesson from his most recent 500 mile journey on the Camino de Santiago … RESOLVE! Resources The Lean Start Up by Eric Ries 2010 IBM Global CEO Study Mastering the Complex Sale by Jeff Thull Selling the Dream by Guy Kawasaki Mark LeBlanc The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera - The Leadership Development Ecosystem

Are you really walking your talk of putting your people first, and what's the impact on your business when you truly walk that talk? Most organizations talk about putting their people first, but often reality is different than what they say. What would your people say if we were to ask them? In this episode we discuss different priorities that organizations establish and how those priorities can affect the outcomes of the business. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … What it means to truly put your people first and the positive impact that living a People First culture has on your team, performance and outcomes. The potential priorities that businesses can choose from and the ways each affects your team and outcomes. The danger zones for different priority choices in your business. What does a People First culture look like in action every day. Avoiding bark face in your leadership and business. The many ways that People First will grow your people, your business and your profits. Resources The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera

Please note: We originally aired this podcast as the Impact Leadership Podcast in March of 2020, and changed the name to Leadership Junkies in February 2021. There are still references to the Impact Leadership Podcast in the audio of the episodes through episode 86, which is the last episode released under the old title. The Leadership Junkies Podcast We're excited to announce the first ever episode of The Leadership Junkies Podcast. In this episode, we'll share what this podcast is all about and a bit about your hosts, Jeff Nischwitz and Craig Mathews. What do they believe are the foundations of effective and impactful leadership. What's their WHY behind The Leadership Junkies Podcast and Cardivera. What can you except to hear and learn on The Leadership Junkies Podcast. Whatever challenges your organization, team or you are struggling with, leadership is the answer and The Leadership Junkies Podcast is committed to sharing ideas to help everyone lead differently and with more impact. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn … The impact that life and business lessons (including failures) has had for Jeff Nischwitz and Craig Mathews. The ways that personal growth is essential to leadership growth The Four Growth Pillars – growing yourself, your people, your business and your revenues. The important role of vulnerability in building a strong and empowered team. Resources Jeff Nischwitz Craig Mathews The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera