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Innovation Comes from “Inside” the box, NOT “outside” of the box This week on A New Direction with Coach Jay, we are stepping into a conversation that may challenge almost everything we have been told about innovation. We have heard the phrase “think outside the box” so many times it has almost become business wallpaper. But Sheri Jacobs, author of The Unexpected Power of Boundaries: Rethinking the Rules, Risks, and Real Drivers of Innovation, asks a much deeper question: what if the real secret to breakthrough thinking is not escaping the box, but finally understanding where the box ends? Here is what makes this conversation so powerful: most leaders say they want innovation, but many teams are quietly paralyzed by unclear expectations, fear of failure, mixed messages, and the pressure to “be creative” without knowing what is safe to try. Sheri flips that idea on its head. Boundaries are not walls that keep people small. When used wisely, they become guardrails that give people courage, clarity, innovation and permission to take smarter risks. And let's be honest, in business, leadership, and life, confusion rarely creates confidence. Sheri brings a fascinating mix of research, leadership experience, storytelling, and real-world strategy to the table. From the way teams’ experiment, to how leaders define risk, to why some of the best ideas come from unexpected people and unexpected places, this conversation is about creating the conditions where bold ideas can actually survive long enough to become meaningful innovation. It is not theory for the sake of theory. It is practical, human, and immediately relevant for anyone trying to lead through change without burning out their people or losing their purpose. So, whether you are a business owner, executive, coach, entrepreneur, team leader, or someone who knows your organization needs a fresh spark, this episode is for you. Sheri Jacobs will help us rethink what boundaries really are, why they matter, and how the right constraints can move us from hesitation to experimentation, from chaos to clarity, and from stuck to something truly new. Join me, Coach Jay and Sheri Jacobs for A New Direction as we discover why the limits we resist may be the very thing that helps us grow and create innovation. Sheri Jacobs‘ book, “The Unexpected Power of Boundaries: Rethinking the Rules, Risks, and Real Drivers of Innovation” is an absolute mind twister that will change the way you think about boundaries and innovation.  We all know have been told or have worked on projects where we were encouraging to “think outside of the box”.  Sounds good in theory, but the irony is our innovation, and creative ideas don’t happen outside the box, they happen from the inside. I know, mind blowing right?  But think about it.  When we don’t know where the boundaries are, we start to wallow in so many choices and ideas that we end up doing nothing.  It’s what we psychologists refer to as “the paradox of choice”.  And studies have shown when we do not have clear boundaries…we more often than not fail. Sheri Jacob not only explains this very clearly by using real world examples and her own research and experience, but then she gives us practical actionable steps as leaders to create a culture where people become more innovative.  And what she presents is powerful. It starts with a switch of mindset.  Then she reminds us that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything, we do need some boundaries.  We have rethink our “risk capacity”, not our “risk tolerance” which is emotional, but we have to have a logical structural handle on our capacity for risk.  We need to have a culture of curiosity and Sheri helps us develop that.  And ultimately, we have to just keep swinging. The book is a winner!  I get why it is so popular.  I strongly recommend this book. You can get your copy by clicking here! Please thank our sponsors of A New Direction by going to their social media pages liking them and following them. Talk about innovation!  “You tune in to A New Direction to grow your business and your mindset. But you can't move forward if you're worried about what's lurking in your inbox. That's where Data443 Cyren comes in. It's the industry standard for real-time email security and URL filtering. They stop phishing and malware before they strike, so you can focus on your success, not your safety. Don't let a cyberattack derail your journey. Go to Data443.com today and secure your future.“ Linda Craft Team, REALTORS for more than 40 years they have been helping people all over the world make a life transition and take the stress out of real estate. They built their business one relationship at a time and continue and that is still the way they work with you. They recognize your home is more than bricks and mortar, but that is truly built on your memories. If you are tired of AI bots who try to pose as real estate professionals, and want to talk to real human being, then you want to call Linda Craft Team, REALTORS. When you are ready to sell or buy your home, start with the relationship builders and home transition experts.  Start with Linda Craft Team, REALTORS… www.LindaCraft.com Stop Performing. Start Dominating You Were Built to BE a Champion! You already know what average looks like. You've watched it sit in meetings, nod along, and clock out at five. You've seen it settle for “good enough” and call it a career. And something inside you — maybe it's quiet, maybe it's screaming — refuses to accept that as your ceiling. That's not ambition. That's your signal. The distance between where you are and where you know you're capable of being isn't talent. It isn't luck. It's the space between knowing what to do and actually executing at the level your potential demands. And that gap? It doesn't close on its own. The Truth Nobody Tells High Performers Here's what the leadership books leave out: the strategies that got you here won't get you there. The habits, the mindset, the way you manage your energy and your influence — all of it needs to evolve. Not because you're broken. Because you're ready for more. Every elite athlete has a coach. Every world-class CEO has an advisor in their corner. Not because they're weak — because they understand that the highest performers on the planet don't go it alone. What Changes When You Stop Going It Alone Working with an executive performance coach isn't about fixing problems. It's about unlocking the version of you that operates with total clarity, relentless focus, and the kind of presence that shifts the energy in every room you walk into. Imagine making decisions faster — and with more confidence. Leading teams that don't just follow you, but run through walls for you. Waking up on Monday with the same fire you feel on Friday night when you're planning your next move. That's not fantasy. That's what happens when you get serious about your performance. Your Move You've read this far for a reason. That reason matters. Don't let this be another article you agree with and forget by tomorrow. Take the first step right now:  Book a free discovery call — Let's talk about where you are, where you want to be, and what's standing in the way. Visit www.jayizso.com to schedule your session.  Send me a direct message — Not ready for a call? No problem. Reach out at jay@thecoachjay.com and tell me what's on your mind. Every conversation starts somewhere. The only thing standing between you and your next level is the decision to stop waiting. Make it today. Jay Izso is an Executive Performance Coach who works with driven professionals ready to break through to their next level of leadership, influence, and impact. Learn more at www.jayizso.com.

Want to Get Promoted? You Probably Don’t Know What You Don’t Know… We just wrapped up an incredible episode of A New Direction with Craig A. Fleming, author of The Unwritten Rules of Leadership, and the insights were a major wake-up call for anyone looking to get promoted. If you missed the live conversation, we dived deep into the “hidden curriculum” of the corporate world—those unspoken do's and don'ts that determine who stays in middle management and who gets promoted to the C-suite. The consensus was clear: hitting your KPIs is just the entry fee; understanding the social and political mechanics of your organization is what actually gets you promoted. A standout moment in the interview was Craig's breakdown of why high-performers often fail to get promoted because they fall into the “Technical Trap.” Many high-achievers believe that becoming the ultimate expert in their current role is the fastest way to move up, but the opposite is often true. Craig explained that if you make yourself too indispensable as a “doer,” you become “un-promotable” because leadership can’t afford to lose your technical output. To be promoted, you have to transition your identity from a specialist to a strategist, demonstrating that you have the Executive Presence to lead others rather than just doing the work yourself. We also discussed why Political Savvy is a non-negotiable skill if you want to get promoted. It isn't about “playing games”; it's about building relational equity and finding a sponsor. While a mentor talks to you, a sponsor is someone who talks about you in rooms you haven't entered yet. Craig shared that many talented individuals fail to get promoted simply because they lack an advocate at the decision-making table. By mapping out the power dynamics of your company and building a network of supporters, you ensure that your name is at the top of the list when it is time for someone to be promoted. If you are tired of watching others move up while you feel stuck, this recap is your roadmap to finally being promoted. We covered 7 specific shifts, from mastering “The Brief” to managing your “Leadership Shadow.” Don’t let another year go by wondering why you haven’t been promoted to the level your hard work deserves. Watch the full replay of A New Direction with Coach Jay and Craig A. Fleming to master these unwritten rules and take the final step to get promoted into the leadership role you've been aiming for. Craig Flemings book, “Unwritten Rules Of Leadership: How Executives Decide Who To Trust, Mentor, Promote, and Remember” is a no nonsense, gets right to the point book.  There is no fluff.  No stories.  Just a practical guide to, “if you want to get promoted here is what to do, and here is what not to do.”   Quite honestly I found it refreshing.  No wading through some here is the principle of the story.  Not some fairy tale that is suppose to make me feel better about my life, just the direct approach of, “if you want this, here is what you must do.” There are 25 chapters, each chapter has the same outline.  Here is the title, here is why it is important.  What are the costs and benefits to you on the topic.  Here is what you need to do.  Here are the distortions that will stall your career.  Here is the Application that you need to do on a daily basis in your personal life, your execution, communication etc. I found this book to be so appealing.  Find the area.  Why is it important.  Have the discipline to do what it says…and execute it daily.  Simple. Straight forward. Practical.  We need more books like this with less stories and more application. Get you copy of Unwritten Rules of Leadership by clicking here. Our sponsors are so important to the success of A New Direction.  Please use their services, or recommend their services to others.  Their dedication to the show helps us help more people around the world! Data443: Cyren Cyren Threat Intelligence: Your Business's Cyber Early-Warning System What is it? Think of Cyren as a global neighborhood watch for the internet. Every single day, it scans billions of emails, websites, and files looking for the newest scams, viruses, and hackers. How does it help your business? Cyren automatically creates a constantly updated “most wanted” list of bad links, spam, and hackers. It feeds this list directly into the security tools your company already uses (like your firewall or antivirus software). This empowers your existing security systems to instantly recognize and block new dangers without you or your IT team having to lift a finger. Why it matters: Stops threats at the door: It blocks malicious emails, scam links, and viruses before they even reach your employees’ inboxes or computers. Always up-to-date: The internet moves fast, but Cyren updates in real-time so you are protected against attacks that were just invented today. Trusted by the experts: Massive internet service providers and global tech companies rely on Cyren to protect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. You get the exact same enterprise-grade protection they use. The Bottom Line: Cyren acts as the brain behind your business’s cybersecurity, automatically finding and blocking threats so you can stop worrying about hackers and focus on running your business. Linda Craft  Team, REALTORS®, for more than 40 years they have been helping people all over the world protect their dreams and make new ones. Let's be honest, most of us soon forget how much we paid for our home, or how much we sold our home for…but we all hold on to the memories that were made in that home. The powerful emotions that were in that home.  The gatherings, the people, the joys and even some sorrows, because at the end of the day all our memories are what makes the home…a home. The memories and the emotions of those memories.  The Linda Craft Team continue the tradition of being the “memory makers” by giving the home you are ready to sell the marketing and attention it deserves, and the start to the new memories you will create when you purchase your next home. When you are ready for your memory head on over to www.LindaCraft.com Stop Performing. Start Dominating You weren't built to play it safe. You already know what average looks like. You've watched it sit in meetings, nod along, and clock out at five. You've seen it settle for “good enough” and call it a career. And something inside you — maybe it's quiet, maybe it's screaming — refuses to accept that as your ceiling. That's not ambition. That's your signal. The distance between where you are and where you know you're capable of being isn't talent. It isn't luck. It's the space between knowing what to do and actually executing at the level your potential demands. And that gap? It doesn't close on its own. The Truth Nobody Tells High Performers Here's what the leadership books leave out: the strategies that got you here won't get you there. The habits, the mindset, the way you manage your energy and your influence — all of it needs to evolve. Not because you're broken. Because you're ready for more. Every elite athlete has a coach. Every world-class CEO has an advisor in their corner. Not because they're weak — because they understand that the highest performers on the planet don't go it alone. What Changes When You Stop Going It Alone Working with an executive performance coach isn't about fixing problems. It's about unlocking the version of you that operates with total clarity, relentless focus, and the kind of presence that shifts the energy in every room you walk into. Imagine making decisions faster — and with more confidence. Leading teams that don't just follow you, but run through walls for you. Waking up on Monday with the same fire you feel on Friday night when you're planning your next move. That's not fantasy. That's what happens when you get serious about your performance. Your Move You've read this far for a reason. That reason matters. Don't let this be another article you agree with and forget by tomorrow. Take the first step right now:  Book a free discovery call — Let's talk about where you are, where you want to be, and what's standing in the way. Visit www.jayizso.com to schedule your session.  Send me a direct message — Not ready for a call? No problem. Reach out at jay@thecoachjay.com and tell me what's on your mind. Every conversation starts somewhere. The only thing standing between you and your next level is the decision to stop waiting. Make it today. Jay Izso is an Executive Performance Coach who works with driven professionals ready to break through to their next level of leadership, influence, and impact. Learn more at www.jayizso.com.

Nobody Taught You to Lead — Steve Riddle Knows Why That Matters What happens when a high-performing employee gets promoted into leadership with no playbook, no mentor, and no preparation? According to leadership coach Steve Riddle, this is not the exception — it is the rule. On this week’s episode of A New Direction Live, I sat down with Steve to discuss his book Falling Into Leadership: How Leaders Emerge, Grow and Lead With Purpose, a coaching-driven narrative that pulls back the curtain on the messy, uncertain, deeply human experience of becoming a leader for the first time. Steve Riddle brings over 30 years of leadership experience and more than 16 years of professional coaching through his firm CoachStation in Australia. His corporate career included senior roles at GE Capital and Toyota Finance Australia before he dedicated himself full-time to developing leaders. Co-written with his mother Kath Riddle, the book follows a fictional leader named Sally through eight coaching sessions that mirror real conversations Steve has had with hundreds of professionals navigating the gap between technical skill and people leadership. What makes this book different from the typical leadership manual is its honesty. Steve doesn’t pretend that confidence comes with the title or that authority earns trust. Instead, he addresses the self-doubt, the emotional weight of decisions that affect other people’s lives, and the loneliness that new leaders rarely talk about. Each chapter ends with practical “Reflect & Act” exercises, making it a book you work through rather than simply read. During our conversation, Steve shared that the leaders who grow fastest are the ones willing to admit they don’t have all the answers — and that vulnerability is not weakness, it’s the starting point of real influence. f you have ever been promoted into a role you didn’t feel ready for, or if you lead a team today and still wonder whether you’re doing it right, this interview will resonate. Steve Riddle‘s message is both simple and profound: leadership is not a destination you arrive at, it is something you fall into — and what matters most is what you do after the fall. Catch the full conversation on A New Direction, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen. Steve Riddle’s book, “Falling Into Leadership: How Leaders Emerge, Grow and Lead With Purpose” is a play by play guide into coaching a new leader.  In his and Kath Riddle’s approach we are introduced to a new emerging leader in Sally who is open and willing to change as a leader, but is uncertain of the steps.  In 8 session Steve Riddle walks us through his process of coaching. Steve Riddle has a very organized approach that starts with focusing on the leader’s own self-awareness.  His big push is if that self-awareness is only the beginning, but without it, you will never get to the next steps of growth.  His methodology of using questions to push the client are both refreshing and eye opening for all of us. Behind the curtain he takes through the importance of emotional intelligence, communication, adaptability, resilience, and what true accountability looks like.  He emphasizes the importance of the leaders role of empowering, inspiring, and influencing those the leader leads, and helps us recognize that as a leader our responsibility is to leave a legacy of leaders in our employees. Packed with tons of insights and thought provoking questions, the book, in my opinion is using the case of Sally to take a closer look at ourself.  Some of our dysfunctional mindsets, becoming more self-aware and becoming the leader we had always hoped we would become. Get your copy by clicking “Falling Into Leadership“. Please thank our sponsors of A New Direction by going to their social media pages liking them and following them. “You tune in to A New Direction to grow your business and your mindset. But you can't move forward if you're worried about what's lurking in your inbox. That's where Data443 Cyren comes in. It's the industry standard for real-time email security and URL filtering. They stop phishing and malware before they strike, so you can focus on your success, not your safety. Don't let a cyberattack derail your journey. Go to Data443.com today and secure your future.“ Linda Craft Team, Realtors they are the memory makers and they have the knowledge how to help you in any market your home in any market. Linda started her business in 1985 when interest rates were as high as 16-18%.  So, there is not a climate where can any buyer or seller find or sell their home. Sure there other realtors may have experience.  But Linda Craft Team have the experience of great success for their clients. When you're ready to sell or by, head on over to Linda Craft Team…www.LindaCraft.com Stop Performing. Start Dominating   You weren't built to play it safe. You already know what average looks like. You've watched it sit in meetings, nod along, and clock out at five. You've seen it settle for “good enough” and call it a career. And something inside you — maybe it's quiet, maybe it's screaming — refuses to accept that as your ceiling. That's not ambition. That's your signal. The distance between where you are and where you know you're capable of being isn't talent. It isn't luck. It's the space between knowing what to do and actually executing at the level your potential demands. And that gap? It doesn't close on its own. The Truth Nobody Tells High Performers Here's what the leadership books leave out: the strategies that got you here won't get you there. The habits, the mindset, the way you manage your energy and your influence — all of it needs to evolve. Not because you're broken. Because you're ready for more. Every elite athlete has a coach. Every world-class CEO has an advisor in their corner. Not because they're weak — because they understand that the highest performers on the planet don't go it alone. What Changes When You Stop Going It Alone Working with an executive performance coach isn't about fixing problems. It's about unlocking the version of you that operates with total clarity, relentless focus, and the kind of presence that shifts the energy in every room you walk into. Imagine making decisions faster — and with more confidence. Leading teams that don't just follow you, but run through walls for you. Waking up on Monday with the same fire you feel on Friday night when you're planning your next move. That's not fantasy. That's what happens when you get serious about your performance. Your Move You've read this far for a reason. That reason matters. Don't let this be another article you agree with and forget by tomorrow. Take the first step right now:  Book a free discovery call — Let's talk about where you are, where you want to be, and what's standing in the way. Visit www.jayizso.com to schedule your session.  Send me a direct message — Not ready for a call? No problem. Reach out at jay@thecoachjay.com and tell me what's on your mind. Every conversation starts somewhere. The only thing standing between you and your next level is the decision to stop waiting. Make it today. Jay Izso is an Executive Performance Coach who works with driven professionals ready to break through to their next level of leadership, influence, and impact. Learn more at www.jayizso.com.

If You’re Alive You Still Have a Mission Many people reach a point in life where they feel they have hit a ceiling. You've worked hard, checked the boxes, and achieved your goals, yet there is a nagging sense that the excitement has faded. David McNally, in his profound book If You're Alive Your Mission on Earth Isn't Finished, argues that this isn’t the end of the road, but a call to a higher purpose. If you are still here, it is because there is a unique contribution only you can make, regardless of your age or current professional status. McNally's philosophy challenges the traditional notion of “slowing down.” He suggests that while we might retire from a specific job, we never truly retire from our human mission. The secret to lasting fulfillment lies in shifting your focus from accumulation to contribution. It is about recognizing that your accumulated wisdom and unique talents are valuable assets that the world still needs. By viewing your life as a continuous series of missions, you move beyond the ego and into a space of meaningful service. Resilience plays a starring role in this journey toward a new chapter. We often view setbacks as signs that we should stop, but McNally reframes these challenges as essential training. Every obstacle you have overcome has equipped you with a specific set of tools to help others navigate their own paths. By looking back at your experiences through this lens, you can find the fuel necessary to launch into a more significant mission rather than simply fading into the background of your own life. I am incredibly excited to explore these themes in depth during my upcoming interview with David on my show, A New Direction. We will be discussing how to rediscover your drive and ensure your “best days” are always ahead of you. Join us  for a conversation that promises to reignite your fire and clarify your path forward. Your mission isn’t over—it is likely just getting started. David McNally’s book, “If You’re Alive: Your Mission on Earth Isn’t Finished” is one of the most eye opening books when it comes to understanding your life’s journey into aging and finding your mission and purpose.  For many of us of all ages we just don’t know what we want to do with our lives.  We don’t have a mission or a purpose, and this can cause us to just exist and not truly thrive. If You’re Alive encourages us to rethink about ourselves.  Take a deeper dive into curiosity. And understand that regardless of our stage of life our mind is our greatest asset.  While our bodies over time may not be able to accomplish the same things, our ability to exercise our mind and grow and get stronger mentally will never stop if we are willing to push the limits. David, takes us through some fundamental mindshifts such as resolving our past.  How?  Through forgiveness.  And he cautions us that this is not easy, but necessary.  Sure you may have been hurt, but by holding on to the past pain others are still hurting us.  And the number one person we need to forgive is ourselves. The biggest takeaway I think in this book is discovering our purpose.  It’s findinig what you are interested in and passionate about.  What you enjoy doing.  What comes easy to you.  And what hidden talents that you don’t think about as talents. At the end of the day it is about making a contribution to the world. Fabulous book, Get your copy of If You’re Alive: Your Mission on Earth Isn’t Finished by lclicking here! Please thank our sponsors of A New Direction by going to their social media pages liking them and following them. “You tune in to A New Direction to grow your business and your mindset. But you can't move forward if you're worried about what's lurking in your inbox. That's where Data443 Cyren comes in. It's the industry standard for real-time email security and URL filtering. They stop phishing and malware before they strike, so you can focus on your success, not your safety. Don't let a cyberattack derail your journey. Go to Data443.com today and secure your future.“ Linda Craft Team, Realtors, for more than 39 years the choice of thousands when it comes to real estate. And regardless of where you live you can meet with them virtually. They have been on the cutting edge of technology helping people around the world finding the very best professionals to help sell or buy a new home. Their clients call their customer service “legendary”.  Maybe it's their ability to negotiate on your behalf?  Or Maybe it's because they are relentless to find you the right home? Perhaps it's because they know what it takes to get the most money from your home for sell? You can find out why by going to www.LindaCraft.com Stop Performing. Start Dominating You weren’t built to play it safe. You already know what average looks like. You’ve watched it sit in meetings, nod along, and clock out at five. You’ve seen it settle for “good enough” and call it a career. And something inside you — maybe it’s quiet, maybe it’s screaming — refuses to accept that as your ceiling. That’s not ambition. That’s your signal. The distance between where you are and where you know you’re capable of being isn’t talent. It isn’t luck. It’s the space between knowing what to do and actually executing at the level your potential demands. And that gap? It doesn’t close on its own. The Truth Nobody Tells High Performers Here’s what the leadership books leave out: the strategies that got you here won’t get you there. The habits, the mindset, the way you manage your energy and your influence — all of it needs to evolve. Not because you’re broken. Because you’re ready for more. Every elite athlete has a coach. Every world-class CEO has an advisor in their corner. Not because they’re weak — because they understand that the highest performers on the planet don’t go it alone. What Changes When You Stop Going It Alone Working with an executive performance coach isn’t about fixing problems. It’s about unlocking the version of you that operates with total clarity, relentless focus, and the kind of presence that shifts the energy in every room you walk into. Imagine making decisions faster — and with more confidence. Leading teams that don’t just follow you, but run through walls for you. Waking up on Monday with the same fire you feel on Friday night when you’re planning your next move. That’s not fantasy. That’s what happens when you get serious about your performance. Your Move You’ve read this far for a reason. That reason matters. Don’t let this be another article you agree with and forget by tomorrow. Take the first step right now:

Making Your Communication a Game Changer for Your Business Get ready to shift your communication game—live on Wednesday, November 19th at 3 pm Eastern, on A New Direction, I'll be sitting down with the remarkable Molly Tschang, co-author (with Marshall Goldsmith) of the groundbreaking new book Say It Skillfully: Speak Up. Make Your Words Matter. Win Together.. If you've ever found yourself stuck, unsure how to speak up, or wanting to be heard rather than overlooked—this episode is for you. Molly brings a rich background—from leading major integrations at Cisco and U.S. Filter, to founding her own firm and podcast—so she knows firsthand what it takes to turn communication from risk to strength. In the podcast we'll dive deep into the Me-You-We framework from the book—a simple yet powerful model that helps anyone craft meaningful conversations grounded in intention, empathy, and shared reality. The book calls communication “the ultimate currency” and points out how many high-performing teams still struggle because people don't speak up—or don't know how to. We'll hear how Molly encourages professionals at every level to move beyond fear (of being wrong, of not fitting in, of offending) and step into voice in a way that honors both self and others. It's the kind of mindset reset that fits right into the micro-dose improvement and reflection style I live for here at “A New Direction.” We'll also explore real-world stories from the book: how leaders used these skills in mergers, tough feedback conversations, multicultural teams, and even in personal life. These are not just “communication tips,” they are tools for building culture, trust, and influence. From Molly's perspective: “Your communication is how others fundamentally experience you.” Cornell Engineering. If you're coaching athletes, running a team, or simply want to lead with more authenticity and impact—this conversation will give you actionable communication pathways, not just ideas. Whether you're prepping to speak in a meeting, navigating a career pivot, or simply wanting to be heard more clearly at home or work—this is your communication playbook moment. You are going to enjoy Molly's insights to our community and help you level up your voice and your impact. Molly Tschang and Marshall Goldsmiths's book, "Say It Skillfully" is a book takes something we so over complicate and makes it easy for all of us to implement. Whether you are an employee who does feel like you have a voice.  Or a leader who has unintentionally squelched the voices, this book is for you! As a coach, I work with high performers, business owners, executives, athletes—you name it. And the common denominator among all of them isn't intelligence, strategy, or even talent. It's communication. The internal dialogue. The external courage. The ability to speak truth with clarity AND humanity. This book tackles that exact intersection with exceptional honesty and practicality. It doesn't preach. It doesn't guilt. It guides. What I love most is that Molly doesn't teach communication as a “technique.” She teaches the "me-you-we" frame work, and it as a mindset—one grounded in self-awareness, curiosity, and genuine connection. She shows you how to start by knowing yourself first. Then moves you to getting to know others. And finally, how we know ourselves as a team or group where everyone has a voice. This isn't just a book you read. It is going to require self-reflection ad intention.  And as I applied these tools in my own life and coaching sessions, in business conversations, I have seen change in myself and others. If you're a leader, if you're a teammate, if you're in a relationship of any kind, or if you simply want to be a better human being, Say It Skillfully belongs on your "must read" list. It's wise. It's relevant. It's transformational.  Then don't just let it sit there. Read it. Practice it. And put it into action. A powerful, practical, human book. Molly and Marshall—thank you. This one is a difference-maker.  Get your copy by clicking here. Please thank our sponsors for making A New Direction Possible: Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! If you're an author or narrator looking to produce high-quality audiobooks with ease, Zoundy is the ultimate tool you need. Designed specifically for audiobook creation, Zoundy delivers crystal-clear sound, seamless editing capabilities, and professional-grade production tools—all in one intuitive platform. Whether you're recording your own book or refining your narration, Zoundy ensures every word is heard with perfection. And here's the best part: As a listener of A New Direction, you get an exclusive deal! Head over to zoundy.com/jay and use the code JAY25 at checkout to unlock special savings on your audiobook production. Don't settle for anything less than studio-quality sound—power up your audiobook journey today with Zoundy! and Linda Craft  Team, REALTORS they can help you sell your home or buy your next home.  For more than 40 years they have been known for their “Legendary Customer Service”.  They have helped people all over the world sell their home or find their next home.  And they return and bring their friends. And even if you live in another area, they are connected to the best real estate professionals that they can recommend, and to help you with your residential real estate needs.  Join the Linda Craft Team tribe and click on over to www.LindaCraft.com The Turnaround Coach: When You're Ready for a Shift That Actually Sticks There comes a moment in every business, every career, and every life where the wheels start spinning and you realize you're working twice as hard for half the progress. I've spent my entire coaching life inside those moments. Not avoiding them—transforming them. Whether it's an overwhelmed executive, a plateaued business owner, or a high-performance sales professional stuck in their own blind spots, my superpower has always been the same: I step into the chaos, find the thread of truth, and help you pull it until everything shifts. That's why people call me The Turnaround Coach. Turnarounds rarely happen because people lack talent. They happen because people lack clarity—clarity of purpose, clarity of discipline, clarity of next steps. When you work with me, we break through the noise and get brutally clear about what's really holding you back. And once we name it, everything changes. You start seeing new opportunities. You start making decisions with confidence instead of fear. You start building discipline instead of chasing motivation. The turnaround begins the moment you stop trying to fix the symptom and start addressing the source. But here's the truth: a turnaround isn't an event. It's a process. It's a series of intentional micro-shifts that compound into major transformation. I don't just help you get “unstuck.” I help you build systems, habits, and mindsets that keep you from ever going back. My clients don't just experience breakthroughs—they build resilience, clarity, and momentum that carry them into their next level of greatness. If your business, your leadership, or your life is asking for a shift… if you're tired of white-knuckling your way through the same patterns… if you're ready for your turnaround—reach out. I coach Mavericks because Mavericks are the ones willing to change. Email me directly at jay@jayizso.com or click on "Coaching Mavericks - Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso" and let's start your turnaround today.

Today we are joined by Jay Izso. Jay is a high-energy mindset and resilience coach, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and media personality. Known as “Coach Jay,” he helps people shift their thinking, master their mindset, and unlock their potential in business and life. Drawing on his background in psychology and years of coaching leaders, entrepreneurs, and athletes, Jay blends humor, science, and real-world stories that resonate with audiences everywhere. As the host of A New Direction and Real Estate Right Now, he's built a reputation for engaging conversations that inspire action, growth, and results. [Oct 13, 2025]   00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                01:58 - Jay Izso Intro 02:48 - Lessons From the Farm -          Book: Lessons From the Farm - Jay Izso 09:11 - Kindness as a Core Value 14:37 - MasterClass Ad 16:16 - The Electric Fence 23:24 - I'll Figure It Out 29:16 - Losing Your Ego 34:40 - The Gift of Servitude 37:07 - 100% Rule 38:14 - I Was Wrong 39:17 - Find Jay Izso Online -          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-jay/ 40:14 - Book Recommendations -          Human Hacking - Christopher Hadnagy -          Iron-Sharpened Leadership - John L. Gronski -          Success Mindsets - Ryan Gottfredson -          The Creator Mindset - Nir Bashan 42:11 - Mentors 45:29 - Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

When it comes to commercial real estate, going solo might sound like a money-saving move—but it could end up costing you far more than you bargained for. On this episode of Real Estate Right Now, host Jay Izso welcomes back Commercial Broker and Principal of Avison Young, Baxter Walker, to reveal the hidden dangers of navigating commercial leases and purchases without a licensed expert by your side. From murky zoning regulations and confusing lease terms to hidden costs buried deep in contracts, Baxter will break down the biggest mistakes people make when they try to go it alone. Whether you're looking to lease office space or invest in a commercial[...]

  Ready to make your home look like it belongs on the cover of a magazine—or sell faster than the one next door? This week on Real Estate Right Now, Jay Izso welcomes the incredibly talented Rhonda Benvie Plummer, founder of Help Me Rhonda Interiors, to talk all things home design, staging, and style strategy. Whether you're staying or selling, this episode is packed with insights that can transform your space—and your return on investment. What's hot (and what's not) in paint colors? How do you design a space that speaks to buyers—or simply feels more like you? Rhonda shares her professional take on the latest trends, timeless techniques, and[...]

The Buyer's Market is Here! Follow the Bread Crumbs… Is the housing buying power finally shifting to the buyer? On the next Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso, we're diving into what may be the biggest change we've seen in the housing market in years. Join us as Jay welcomes Paul Fitts, Senior Lending Officer with Advantage Lending, to unpack what's really happening in today's real estate climate—and why buyers may finally be getting the upper hand. Fresh research from the Triangle MLS reveals something surprising: when you remove new construction from the equation, resale home values have actually declined compared to this time last year. That's right—after years[...]

Welcome to Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso, the show where we tackle the truths, trends, and tips that matter most to today's home buyers and sellers. If you're a homeowner—or planning to become one—then you've probably had your fair share of questions about home insurance. Unfortunately, it's an area filled with confusion, assumptions, and flat-out myths. So today, we're pulling back the curtain on what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to protecting your biggest investment. Joining me is Bryce Williams, a seasoned insurance expert with Harbor Trust Insurance. Bryce has seen it all—people underinsured, overpaying, or thinking they're covered when they're not. He's here to help[...]

Dive into a groundbreaking discussion with Jay Izso and Leigh Brown on the future of real estate post-NAR settlement. Uncover the vital changes in agency rules and commission structures that every buyer and seller needs to know, plus hear a shocking story about a buyer who overpaid almost $50,000 without an agent. This episode is packed with insights that could save you thousands, so don't miss out!     Key takeaways to listen for The new requirement for signing an agency agreement before viewing a property Changes in commission structures and what they mean for buyers and sellers The critical role of REALTORS® in guiding clients through complex transactions Best tips for first-time homebuyers in a challenging market Importance of informed decision-making and professional advice in real estate Expert insights into current market trends and long-term predictions     Resources mentioned in this episode NC REALTORS® Department of Justice NextHome National Association of REALTORS® AND Show BLOG     About Jay Izso Jay Izso is a dedicated coach, engaging speaker, insightful author, and inspiring podcaster with a mission to help people break through barriers and unlock their true potential. With a unique approach to personal and professional growth, Jay Izso has transformed the lives of countless individuals and organizations around the world.     Connect with Jay Website: Jay Izso     Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.     Sponsors "You Ask. Leigh Answers." Your Affordable Coaching Program Hey there, real estate pros! Are you ready for some more Leigh Brown wisdom in your life? Then don't miss out on my brand-new program, "You Ask. Leigh Answers." It's your exclusive gateway to the insights and advice you need to supercharge your real estate business. With "You Ask. Leigh Answers." you get Direct Access to Leigh Brown, directly!, Expert Coaching, Community Connection, and Extensive Resources. Whether listening to this on the go or watching at home, sign up today at Answers.RealEstate and take your business to the next level. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!  

On this episode of Behind the Numbers, we dive into the realms of leadership, entrepreneurship, and much more. I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, Jay Izso, the founder of Coaching Mavericks. Jay is not only a mindset performance coach but also the author of four books and the host of the New Direction podcast. He works with executives, athletes, entrepreneurs, and sales teams to help them find their purpose, improve communication, and enhance their outlook on life. In this episode, Jay shares invaluable insights on the importance of mindset in leadership. We discuss the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, and how adopting the right mindset can lead to significant personal and professional growth. Jay also offers actionable tips on overcoming negative beliefs and changing your mindset. From practicing gratitude to understanding the power of choice, Jay provides practical advice that you can start implementing right away. We also delve into Jay's latest book, "Lessons from the Farm: Essential Rules for Success," where he shares the life lessons he learned growing up on a farm and how they apply to the business world. Jay emphasizes the importance of doing things afraid, leading with kindness, and the greatest lesson of all—being authentically you. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on leadership and personal growth, this episode is a must-watch. You can find Jay Izso on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Don't forget to check out his show, A New Direction, available on various podcast platforms and DBTV. About Jay Izso: Jay Izso is a dedicated coach, engaging speaker, insightful author, and inspiring podcaster with a mission to help people break through barriers and unlock their true potential. With a unique approach to personal and professional growth, Jay Izso has transformed the lives of countless individuals and organizations around the world. Grab Jay's books here: https://jayizso.com/publications/ Listen to A New Direction here: https://jayizso.com/a-new-direction-podcast/ About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is the person that clients reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. He's a corporate finance executive with a focus on business and intellectual property valuation. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.    Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers.  He's on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people's contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company's most valuable asset.”

Live a more Thriving and Successful Life! It doesn't matter how old you are, we all want to live a life that is thriving and successful. Who doesn't want to be live a healthier, happier, more prosperous life? We all do.  Who doesn't want to be more successful? How do we get there? What must you and I change to take our lives to the successful life? In this episode of A New Direction, Entrepreneur and Coach Rand Selig joins us and provides for us insights on how you and I can live a more thriving successful life. It is not going to be easy. But nothing that is worth it ever is. Join us and get ready to make a change that will change your life into a Thriving  Successful life! Rand Selig's book, "Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life" is a well-researched and well guided reading book and workbook. Thriving takes us on a journey starting with building our character, then dealing with our mindsets of money, relationships, spiritual issues, gratitude, finding our purpose, living authentically and more! The overriding theme of the Thriving is that we have the power over our decisions.  We have choices, no matter our circumstances. In fact, one of the most powerful statements about the most successful is that they may not control what happens to them, but they can always control how they respond to those circumstances. Great book, filled with so many amazing quotes, research, and suggestions for self-improvement.  I really enjoyed this one and know those who read it...it will be life changing. Please thank our sponsors of A New Direction by going to their social media pages liking them and following them. Epic Physical Therapy is the place to go whether recovering from an injury, just want to move better, or are an elite athlete. Epic Physical Therapy has the latest equipment and the certifications to get you back on your feet or get you to the top of your game. Get Your EPIC relief, EPIC recovery and EPIC Results by going to www.EPICpt.com. Linda Craft Team, Realtors for more than 39 years their clients call them the “legends of customer service” . Find out why the Linda Craft Team are the memory makers when it comes to real estate. No matter where you live they can help you…just click on over to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Hey book lovers!  Would you rather read or listen to a book?  Well, here is your chance to listen to books and a FREE 30 day trial. I use Audible and I love it!  I believe you will to. Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.com/AND  

The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings That Build Productivity and Success How many times have you heard, "we have too many meetings"? How much thought have you given to that statement? Let me ask you this if the meetings were both personally and professionally meaningful to you, and they were productive would you say the same thing? Probably not. Then there is the 1:1 meeting. Sadly, when we think about those meetings since they happen typically so infrequently, we often dread them. Because when we are asked to come into the office for a 1:1 it is not usually good news. What if we changed all that? What if we did more frequent 1:1s that actually were planned. That could be fulfilling, life changing, business changing, and would improve both the employee and the employer? Well, that is exactly what we are going to dig into on this episode of A New Direction with Organizational Psychologist and Meeting Expert Dr. Steven Rogelberg and his latest book "Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings". Steven Rogelberg's book, "Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings" is by far one of the best books on how to have successful 1:1 meetings. This book is for mangers and their direct reports, owners and their employees, C-suite professionals and their employees, consultants, coaches, and anyone else who is trying to improve. The science behind "Glad We Met" is thorough and puts teeth behind many of the thoughts, words, and phrases we use everyday when it comes to creating meetings that have meaning and move the needle when it comes the people we work with. The book is not a dry read.  In fact Steven Rogelberg makes "Glad We Met" and enjoyable read with his wit and humor. The bonus of this book is that Steven provides questions, assessments, and guides to help you make you 1:1 meetings the best that they can be. Please note that ALL proceeds from "Glad We Met" go to cancer research in support of Steven's sister-in-law.  I personally believe it is a must read! Please reach out and like A New Direction sponsors Facebook Pages: EPIC Physical Therapy  – www.EPICpt.com EPIC PT Facebook Page – Click Here They are my physical therapists and the therapists of professional athletes.  Make them yours too! They will customize a treatment plan specifically for you.  Gget your Epic Relief, Epic Recovery, and Epic Results got to Epic PT! Linda Craft Team, Realtors –www.LindaCraft.com Linda Craft & Team Facebook Page – Click Here No matter where you are at in the world for more than 39 years Linda Craft Team, Realtors have been helping people sell and buy their homes. Completely locally owned and operated and independent.  They know how to take the stress out of your life transition of buying and selling a home. Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it. Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.com/AND

Want to be an Entrepreneur...It's about your mindset So many of us dream of being a successful entrepreneur. There is such an allure of owning your own business, being in control of your destiny, and knowing it is yours has quite the appeal. And while most all of us have had dreams of being an entrepreneur, most of us will not do it. Why?  Because to be a successful entrepreneur requires a change in mindset.  And not just one, but many mindsets. First, you have to be willing to have the mindset of being a risk taker, and then you need to take action on. You also need to have a different attitude, have a different money mindset, changing your mindset of leadership, building a presence and more. And in this episode of A New Direction Dr. Charlene Walters joins us to talk about her latest book, "Launch Your Entrepreneur". If you have thought about becoming an entrepreneur and have wondered what it will take to be successful, then you will want to join us right here! Charlene Walter's Book, "Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur" is in my opinion one of the most comprehensive books on how to become a successful entrepreneur. The book is based on 10 mindsets that every aspiring entrepreneur must have.  And starts with the first mindset of "Taking Action". The book moves us through specifics such as dealing with your own financial mindset, personal branding, social media, and so much more. Dr. Walters digs deep into issues that every entrepreneur faces such as imposter syndrome, being in competition, the struggle with selling, grit, resiliency, self-sabotage and a number of psychological and emotional issues. As you can tell nearly everything is on the table to discuss in Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur. And do not let the subtitle fool you...this book is literally for everyone! Please reach out and thank the sponsors of our show A New Direction: EPIC Physical Therapy. They have the cutting edge equipment and the certified staff to help you whether you are recovering from a surgery, or have an injury that is holding you back, or whether you are an athlete professional or amateur that is looking to be at the top of your game.  Even if you would just like to move better they can help.  Now with two locations in the Greater Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina, so if you are looking for EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery and EPIC Results then check out the professionals at EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft & Team, Realtors they have been helping people with their home selling and buying needs and wants for 35 years.  Their clients call their customer service “legendary”.  That's because Linda and her team recognize that your home is more than a purchase, it is the place that some of your most significant memories will be made.  When you are looking for the best expert when it comes to real estate in your area start with the “legends of customer service” start with Linda Craft & Team.  Head on over to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?

In this insightful episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Jay Izso, a distinguished Life and Business Success Coach renowned for his expertise in unlocking human potential. With over four books to his credit and a wealth of experience as a professional speaker and podcast host, Jay shares invaluable insights on success, leadership, and personal development. Through his captivating storytelling and profound wisdom, Jay empowers listeners to embrace authenticity, discover their unique talents, and embark on a path to ultimate success. Join us as we explore Jay's transformative approach to personal growth and resilience, drawing from his rich background as a farmhand and his unwavering commitment to helping others thrive.With a passion for authenticity and a deep understanding of human psychology, Jay Izso is on a mission to guide individuals towards their true calling and highest potential. Through his bestselling books and dynamic speaking engagements, Jay equips audiences with practical tools and timeless wisdom for navigating life's challenges and achieving lasting success. From mastering social media to uncovering essential rules for success gleaned from his own experiences, Jay's holistic approach to personal development resonates with audiences worldwide. Join us on this enlightening journey as we explore the power of authenticity, purpose, and resilience in unlocking a life of fulfillment and abundance with Jay Izso.

Is It Time to Change Your Career or Change You? Are you one of those people who when Sunday evening comes around you are already dreading Monday morning? Do you feel like you are stuck? Like you need the job because you need the money, but you really don't want to be doing what you are doing? Have you thought about trying to go on your own, but the fear of failure is keeping you from trying? If any of these career related questions sound like you, then you should know you are not alone. In fact, there are people that you work with who probably share your exact same feelings. So, what should you do? In this episode of A New Direction Human Resources Expert and Career Coach Rich Salon join us to talk us through 52 Does of Reality to help you find Career Fulfillment in "Career Trust". Rich Salon's book, "Career Trust: Fifty-Two Doses of Reality To Help You Find Career Fulfillment" is one of those fun reading books that will give you some practical insights into your career. The 52 Doses of reality will make you think through if you need to make a change in your career to be more fulfilled or perhaps do you need to change to be more fulfilled. The book also talks through the mental and emotional challenges of dealing with a career or job change.  It is highly enlightening an insightful. If you want a quick read that will open your mind to the possibilities of a career change as well as being encouraged where you are right now, "Career Trust" is a book that you will want on your bookshelf. Please say thank you to our sponsors of A New Direction: EPIC Physical Therapy, the certified therapists and the most up to date facility to help you after surgery or injury, or if you are an elite or professional athlete. EPIC pt can get you where you want to be physically.  With the latest state of the art equipment they will customize a program that is as individual as you are. When you are ready for EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results, then head on over to www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors, they have been serving people in the real estate world for more than 39 years. And in so doing their customers rave about them, by saying they have “legendary customer service”. When you have customers from 39 years ago still stopping in to say “hello” and thank you that says there is something special about Linda and her team. When you are ready to sell or buy why not start with Linda Craft & Team, www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it. Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.com/AND

Having a Creator Mindset that Will Change Your Business and Your Life It seems you can look at nearly any online magazine or traditional magazine or news paper and somewhere you are going to see the words AI...Artificial Intelligence. Sadly the world of AI and our own laziness is robbing us one of the most fundamental and superior abilities we have over the AI/Computer world...our creativity. We have lost our "Creator Mindset". What is the "Creator Mindset" you eagerly ask? It is opening your mind to the fact that we all have creative abilities. That within you is a creator and a creator mindset that you can bring into your business and life. And in this episode of A New Direction The Creator Mindset author Nir Bashon joins us to help you reopen your mind to being the creative creator you always have been. Nir Bashan's book, "The Creator Mindset: 92 Tools to Unlock the Secrets to Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability" is literally for every person and every business. He dispels all the myths that most people have around creativity and explains in a clear practical way how any of us can begin to be more creative. Nir also addresses the issue of AI and creativity and dismantles the idea that AI can on some fashion replace the creativity of humans.  It simply cannot.  AI can be a tool, but not a replacement for our creativity. Near also addresses a number of psychological issues when it comes to creativity, right brain/left brain, listening, negativity, and our ego for just a few. The book will change you.  I promise.  It changed me.  One quote from the book that still stands out to me is this.  "There is no problem that creativity cannot solve".  Genius! Please Thank our sponsors of A New Direction by reaching out to them and saying thank you and using their services. EPIC Physical Therapy the facility with the most cutting edge equipment and the certified staff. They can help you recover from an injury or surgery, work with professional and amateur athletes, or just those of us who want to move and feel better. When you want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results then start with EPIC Physical Therapy by going to www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors when you are looking to sell your home or buy a new home start with what their clients refer to as “the legends of customer service”. Whether you are in the Greater Raleigh Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina or any where in the world they can help you with your home dreams. Contact our friends Linda Craft  Team at www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it.  Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.com/AND

How Will You Become Invaluable? What is your worth? Do you know your true value? How are you measuring it? Is it money? A title? Stuff? Does it go deeper? Are you invaluable? And what is your purpose? Do you know what it is? How about your values? Can you list them off? Would those that know you agree?  Again, finding your purpose and knowing your core values, contributes to becoming invaluable. The fact of the matter is these questions are so important. Do others find you "Invaluable"...or could they live without you? Let's get "Invaluable"! Let's make such a positive impact on the world that the world can't live without us. Such an impact that our business cannot live without us. Such an impact that the community can't live without you. How? Well, in this episode of A New Direction best-selling author Steven J. Bowen and Dr. Terry Lyles give us the 9 Attributes that when followed will make you invaluable and create a life of fulfillment and meaning and make you the leader people desire. Steven J. Bowen and Dr. Terry Lyles' book, "Becoming Invaluable: Develop the Willitude to Navigotiate Success" is a must read for everyone.   If you have ever questioned your self-worth, if you have ever thought that there is more to life than where you are right now, Becoming Invaluable will be "Invaluable". The book asks starts with a basic question: "what do you think is the highest calling in life you can have?"  Then as the bedrock to answering that question moves us into knowing our purpose and values. From there the authors help us understand that by working on 9 attributes we can develop ourselves to Becoming Invaluable. Those 9 Attributes are: Knowledge Skills Attitude Health Strength A set of values to guide you in the right direction. A purpose in life. A sense of willitude. The ability to navigotiate And if you are not sure what "Willitude" and "Navigotiate" are they are keys to you Becoming Invaluable. This is great book, one that I will keep on the shelf and remind myself that my self-worth is not in question because I do have value and I am constantly striving to becoming invaluable. Please thank the awesome sponsors of A New Direction for their financial support. Epic Physical Therapy, whether you just want to move better, are recovering from an injury or surgery or you are an elite athlete who wants to perform at your best. The certified staff coupled with the state of the art therapy equipment will customize a treatment program to meet your individual needs. From getting better fitness to recovery to elite performance if you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results, head on over to www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft  Team, Realtors for more than 39 years they have been helping people all over the world meet their dreams when it comes to their home. Whether it is buying a new home where new memories are created, or selling a home the experts at Linda Craft Team, would like to show you why their clients say their customer service is “legendary”. Just click on www.LindaCraft.com to learn more. Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful.

Moving Past Your Past So You Can Move Forward in Your Leadership Most of us have a tendency to ignore our past. We try to make light of it as if it has no effect on us. Here is an undeniable truth, your past is affecting your leadership. You cannot escape that fact that how you lead is a result of the way you were raised. And while for many of you there may have been much good, because our brains are wired for negativity it is those negative things in our past that we carry into our businesses every day that keep us from being the leaders we could be. In this episode of A New Direction Serial Entrepreneur Jeff Giagnocavo current Co-Owner of Gardner's Mattress & More talks about how by being honest about his abuse as a child affected his life and leadership. This is one of the most powerful, honest, books I have read on leadership development. Jeff's book "The Space for Leadership: Lessons for who you can be, regardless of who you were" is a power packed book.   Jeff tells us about his childhood abuse and how by dealing with his past that he was able to become a more effect leader. Each chapter has a powerful leadership lesson that comes out of his journey of healing.  His story challenges all of us to take a closer look at our past and discover those things that are holding us back from being the shield we need to be to those we lead. The book implores us to take a deeper dive into ourselves, and become more vulnerable about who we were and who we are and who we can become.  Get your self a copy of  The Space for Leadership. Would you like a signed copy of the book?  How about some FREE insights into better leadership.  Check out his give aways by going to www.theJeffG.com/book Please reach out to our sponsors and say thank you for their support of A New Direction: EPIC Physical Therapy has been with us for quite some time.  They are truly the “go to” physical therapists. They have the certified staff and state of the art equipment and technology to help to move and feel better.  Whether you  are recovering from an injury, or are an athlete who wants to be performing at the top of your game, When you are ready for EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results then head on over to the certified professionals at EPIC Physical Therapy  www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors for 39 years their clients say they are have “legendary” customer service. The reason they say that is because Linda Craft has built  her business and her team one relationship at a time. They understand that the home purchase is  likely the single highest purchase you will make in your life time. She and her team also know  that the memories that are made in your home no one can put a price on.  Linda Craft & Team have helped thousands of clients achieve their dream, and they would love to help you too.  Just click on over to www.LindaCraft.com  Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it.  Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.

The Alchemy of Successful Sales When it comes to being successful in sales it takes a little knowledge from many disciplines. It is a little science. It is also a bit of art. Then let's not forget the disciplines of psychology and philosophy. And for many people they may say there is a little magic too. In fact, one could say that to be successful in sales is little alchemy. What can you do to improve your ability to be more successful in sales. In this episode of A New Direction Senior Vice President of Sales for Madison Global, Judd Weisgal rejoins us to talk about how he trains his salespeople to sell to fortune 500 companies. Judd Wiesgal has 25 years in sales, is the Senior Vice President of Sales for Madison Global, leads a sale team of nearly 100 people and sells himself. In this episode we walk through the sales cycle from prospecting to referrals, whether you are in B2C or B2B sales. Judd further discusses how there is a movie version of sales and then there is what it takes to be successful in sales. Things we learn in this episode: It's not about your personality. It's not ABC but AAV (Always Add Value). You have to have some perseverance. How can you serve and help. Successful sales is like dating and then getting married. And so much more!  Are you ready to become more successful in your career?  Or perhaps you lead a team and maybe it's time to change tactics.  Or maybe your methods need to be updated. Join us for a powerful show that will boost your sales and make you more successful. Please reach out and thank the sponsors of A New Direction. EPIC Physical Therapy people from all over use them from post surgery to professional athletes, and even people who just want to move and feel better. They are the certified staff and have the cutting edge equipment to design a customize treatment program specifically for YOU! Get EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results by going to EPIC Physical Therapy…www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft  Team, Realtors no matter the time of year, for 39 years Linda Craft Team Realtors has been helping people fulfill their dream of homeownership. Their customers say that their service is “legendary”, you can find out for yourself by contacting Linda Craft & Team, Realtors click on over to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it.  Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.com/AND    

We All Will Experience Imposter Syndrome, but How do We get Through it? Imposter syndrome is real.  You may be reading this right now and realize that you have some parts of your life you are living as an imposter. Most often we think of "imposter syndrome" in our work.  When we have taken a task, and we believe we are not qualified or competent to do the job. But imposter syndrome is really about authenticity.  Are we living the life from an authentic place or because we want to people please, fear looking weak, do we live in the world as an imposter? The fact is imposter syndrome can show up in many different ways:  Workaholism, Perfectionism, People pleasing. Not only that, but beneath the surface there is self-doubt, low-confidence, and low-self esteem.  What is the answer?  And how can we get through it? In this episode of A New Direction Coline Monsarrat joins us to take us through her story of trial after trial, physically, mentally, and emotionally.  She describes herself as living a life with a mask...a life living with imposter syndrome. She provides us with the challenges, insights, and solutions to overcoming imposter syndrome with her book, "You Are Not an Imposter". Coline's book, "You Are Not an Imposter: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Unlock Your True Potential So You Can Thrive in Life" is a truly gripping view of Coline's life of living with imposter syndrome. She takes us through how seeing herself as an imposter in her career, created severe physical health challenges that changed her life forever and nearly cost her everything. You Are Not an Imposter is filled with how we can become an imposter, why we maintain it, and the work that must be done to overcome it. It is a great book!  I highly recommend you get a copy.  Truly insightful. Please Thank the sponsors of A New Direction for their financial support! EPIC Physical Therapy is the physical therapists I go to whether it was post surgery, nagging injury, or I just cannot perform at the athletic level I want to. They have the bleeding edge equipment and the certified staff to customize a treatment program specifically for you, your needs and wants, that helps you reach goals you desire to attain. When you are ready for EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results, you need to click on over to EPIC Physical Therapy…www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors for 39 years their clients and friends have said when it comes to real estate and going the extra mile and providing a world class experience, they are have “legendary customer service”. Locally owned, and independent of the national brands, they have literally helped people all over the world by finding the best real estate professional in your area. So before you sell or buy your home, start with the “legends” at Linda Craft & Team, Realtors…you can learn more by going to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it.  Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.

Timeless Hacks for Every Leader Are you a high-level leader? Or are you an aspiring leader? Are you a CEO, Owner or founder? If this sounds like you then one thing, we all know for sure is...is that leadership is hard. While there may not be any shortcuts to being a great leader, there are some small hacks that can make you a more effective in your leadership. In fact, it may come down to your "swizzle". What is "swizzle" you so eagerly ask? Enter Best Selling Author and former Chief of Staff Emily Sander. And she joins us on this episode of A New Direction to talk about her book entitled, " Hacking Executive Leadership". This is a great book that will give you some fantastic practical leadership hacks to up your game. Emily Sander's book, "Hacking Executive Leadership: Go from insecure, indecisive, and overloaded to confident, influential, and effective is a timeless book for every leader. The practical "hacks" that Emily puts down are the foundations of what every leader including the executive leader should be doing. The book opens with quite confidently in that Emily says, "This book will change you." And I have to be honest after reading it...it did change me!  She made me think, and her insights are things I implemented right away. I believe Hacking Executive Leadership should be an essential read for any person who is in leadership or is an aspiring leader.  She has great Pro Tips, Fabulous Quotes, and uses examples not only from her life, but the lives of others. Absolutely a must read. Please reach out an thank our sponsors for their financial support of A New Direction! EPIC Physical Therapy they are the certified therapists with the cutting edge therapy equipment and techniques to help anyone. Whether you are injured, had post-surgery, are an athlete at any level, or someone who just would like to move and feel better.  They can help you. They are my physical therapists, I trust them, and they have helped me stay active and healthy.  If you want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery and EPIC results call on the EPIC experts and EPIC Physical Therapy head on over to www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors has been a sponsor since day one of A New Direction and we could not be more grateful. For 39 years Linda and her team has stayed on the bleeding edge of technology, but more importantly without losing the personal touch. If you are looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the world, they can either help you in the greater Raleigh area. But they can also help you find the best professional in your area, or you can visit them locally in the Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina click on over to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you!

Level Up Your Career, Improve Your Speaking Abilities The A-HA! Method If you want to be a more effective leader, you need to improve your speaking effectiveness. If you want to be a more effective sales person, you need to improve your speaking effectiveness. If you want your meetings to be more effective, you need to improve your speaking effectiveness. The fact is the more effectively you are speaking to others, the more effective you will be period. You will be looked at differently. People will be more engaged with you. The better you become at speaking the more people want what you have. So how do we become more effective at speaking. In this episode of A New Direction Author, Entrepreneur, Professional Speaker, and Speaking Coach Gabe Zichermann joins us to teach us the A-HA! Method. Get ready friends because this is one hour with a highly paid and skilled professional that can change the trajectory of your career. Gabe Zichermann's book, "The A-Ha! Method: Communicating Powerfully in a Time of Distraction" is one of the most complete and comprehensive books on public speaking on the market. The book not only addresses the aspiring or professional public speaker, but also for those who are sales people making a pitch, or even those of us who are in charge of meetings and how are speaking abilities can create greater effectiveness. Gabe takes you through the details and some of the hidden secrets that are behind the greatest speakers.  And yet challenges the reader that they have to do the work to be successful. The book also digs into the psychology and behavior of your audience and gives you specific "how to's" when it comes to using that psychology to better connect with your audience. The A-HA! Method really comes down to giving your audience those A-HA! moments, while you carefully and craftily construct a talk that engages your audience and begs for more. Please Thank the financial partners of A New Direction by LIKING their pages on social media: EPIC Physical Therapy.  Whether you are injured from work, play, or you simply want to feel better about yourself and get better freedom of movement. EPIC physical therapy has the latest state of the art technology and equipment, coupled with a certified staff to help you achieve your physical goals and get you back to where you want to be and give you a direction where you should be going. When you really want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results look no further than the people I use and trust EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors no matter where you live in the world, Linda Craft and her team can help you find the best professional in your area to help you sell or buy your next home. While most real estate professionals belong to a nationally affiliated company where they are obligated to use the people in their company's network.  Linda Craft and her team are privately owned and operated. That means they can find the absolute best professional from ANY company to ensure you get the best service. Located in the Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina…they are indeed legendary when it comes to service. Learn more  by going to Linda Craft & Team, Realtors  www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks,

Need a Career Change?  Or Just a Tune-Up? Here are some career questions you need to think about: Does your job offer you a sense of purpose? Do you feel compelled to pursue another career? You find it hard to go to work because you're not a fan of the company you work for? Does your company align with your values? Do you feel valued by your employer? Is your compensation commensurate with your contributions and experience? In general, are you happy with your job? If you answered "no" to anyone of these questions, then you may need a career change or at least a career tune up. Career Expert Chris Fontanella rejoins me on A New Direction to talk about his latest book "Tune Up Your Career". It is going to be an eye-opening show and if you have any doubts about your career right now, first know you are not alone, and second, know that there are answers. Chris Fontanella's most recent book entitled, "Tune Up Your Career" is an outstanding insightful guide for those of you out there who are feeling stuck and unsure what your next career move should be. Here are a few of the highlights should know from the book: First having some questions in your career is normal. Second, regardless of how you try to resist your career is going to change.  And if all else stays the same...you are going to change. Third, if you are lacking fulfillment and purpose, you are the only one who can change your career path.  No excuses...you are accountable to your career. Fourth, if you have guts, and resilience, you may be an entrepreneur.  It's not easy.  And you may have to work two jobs at first, but how much value is there in having the freedom?  Only you can decide. This book is for anyone who feels like they have been consumed by the "machine" and has now awakened to realize there is something more, but not sure what it is. Please thank the sponsors of A New Direction for their continued financial support! EPIC Physical Therapy from every day aches and pains, to injuries to keeping elite athletes at the top of their game. EPIC pt has the cutting edge equipment and the certified staff to create an individualized treatment program specifically for you. They are my physical therapists and I think they should be yours too.  So if you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results.  Start by contacting EPIC Physical Therapy….www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors for 39 years they have been known for having “Legendary Customer Service”. Unaffiliated and independently owned and operated they can recommend the best real estate professional to help you sell your home or buy your next home anywhere in the world. That is because they are not attached to a national company, they are attached to what is in your best interest. So before you buy or sell start with the “Legends” at Linda Craft Team.  Just click on over to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it.  Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.

What Can You Control and Influence in an Ever Changing World The fact is we live in a world that is ever changing. If you think that somehow you can just disappear and avoid and hope that you will be able to survive it you would be mistaken.  So how do we cope? Knowing what you can control and what you can influence becomes paramount if you are going to thrive in today's volatile uncertain world. So what can you control and influence your world? And what must you accept...for now? Are there skills and techniques you can develop? The answer is yes! yes! yes! Then finally there is the issue of purpose. It is more than just your "why". What have you been created to be? Not simply do, but be that will fulfill you and make a positive impact on the world. In this episode of A New Direction, best selling author Dan Moore joins us to talk and train us on finding our purpose as we learn what we can control, influence and accept (for now). Dan  Moore's book Control Influence Accept (for now) CIA(fn) is fabulously written book.  It takes us through the different aspects of understanding what we can control, what we can influence, and what we need to accept (for now). CIA (fn) starts by helping us understand our own self-awareness or lack thereof.  If we are going to thrive in an every changing world we need to know ourselves so we know what we can control, influence, or accept. Then he easily moves into covering issues of mental and emotional flexibility, resilience, constructive self-talk, values and purpose. Each chapter in CIA (fn)  builds upon the last chapter.  What is more at the end of each chapter Dan Moore gives us practical ways to be able to improve on each of these areas. A great book and one that you will enjoy reading. Please thank the sponsors of A New Direction Epic Physical Therapy.  Whether you just want to move and feel better, have been injured, or you are a professional athlete or anywhere in between. Epic Physical Therapy offers the latest in cutting edge equipment and the certified staff with the latest therapeutic techniques to help get your body and you back to where you want to be. Don't waste another day, get EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, Get EPIC Results, Get EPIC Physical Therapy!  Go to www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors   Linda built her business in 1985 one relationship at a time, and her team and her continue to do the same things she did 39 years later. They have provided thousands of people the ability to help people sell or buy their next home with personalized legendary customer service. They have the experience, knowledge, and understanding of the home industry.  They also understand you and what you want and need from your next home purchase or sale. What is more they can help you regardless of where you live.  Check them out by going to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you. Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it.  Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.

Do You Inspire Your Buyers? We are all in sales. We are all being sold to. What makes you want to buy? What are the factors that go into the sales process that influence you? What are the things that stop you from your purchase? You may have sat through a presentation only to wonder, "well where do we go from here"? It all pretty uninspiring, isn't it? If you are in sales, B2B or B2C that fact is there is one thing that you need, and that is you need to "inspire your buyers". What does that mean? Do you as know your buyers' pain? How clearly can you paint the picture of their problem, and what the solution will do to relieve it? In this episode of A New Direction President of InspireYourBuyers.com Bruce Scheer uses the "Go to Market Narrative Development" that he has used with industry leaders like, IBM, Microsoft, HP Google and many others. Bruce Scheer's book, "Inspire Your Buyers: Go to Market with a Story that Sizzles".  Is a quick, power packed, practical, step by step guide to helping you carve out a narrative that causes buyers to want to buy from you. Bruce calls it the "Go To Market Narrative".  And when you see it all laid out it just makes so much sense.  The problem for you and I, we don't ask the right questions and are coming up with the wrong answers. Bruce wants you and I to dig deeper.  And deeper we must go.  If we are truly going to create a narrative in our marketing and sales presentations, then we need to truly understand our buyer's pain.  Problem one...are we truly identifying their real pain. And that leads to problem two:  too often we make ourselves the hero with our solution, when we should be digging into the buyers' pain so deeply, they feel it, and then imagine a world without that pain. By the time to you get to the end of the book "Inspire Your Buyers" has you ready and aligned for success.  Again, it's a quick read, but with a powerful and successful message. Please Thank our sponsors for financially supporting A New Direction: From everyday aches and pains to elite athletes EPIC Physical Therapy has the latest cutting edge equipment and the certified staff with cutting edge treatments to help you get back to doing the very things you desire to do. They are my physical therapists and I highly recommend them!  If you really want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results do you and your body a favor and check out the professionals at EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors have been a partner since the very beginning. They are the relationship real estate professionals, and for more than 38 years they built a reputation in the world wide real estate community as the real estate people with “Legendary Customer Service”. They understand that a home is made not of bricks, sticks and mortar, but of people and those are memories that are personal and last a lifetime.  Click on over to www.LindaCraft.com. Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life. You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That's a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it. My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let's talk and see what if I am a fit for you.  Just fill out this form and let's start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso. My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful. I look forward to talking with you! Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it.  Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other disco...

Discover Your Leadership Style There are thousands of books when it comes to leadership.  Most of the speak about specific attributes of leaders and leadership.  There are many assessments you can take in regard to personality and how it relates to leadership.  But thing that the literature particularly avoids is "leadership style".  When I ask you about your leadership style, what the first thing that comes to mind?  Is it dictator, hands off, collaborative, something else. In this episode of A New Direction we dive into leadership style.  And when it comes to leadership style Robert Jordan and Olivia Wagner have conducted research with thousands of leaders to help define for leadership styles that we have a preference toward.  Perhaps you have a leadership style of being a "Fixer".  Or maybe you have a leadership style of being an "Artist".  Maybe a "Builder" or a "Strategist".  The fact is we all have a preference towards a leadership style, but we may not recognize it.  In this episode Robert Jordan, helps you to narrow down what your leadership style is and what organizations you best fit in, and when it is time to perhaps get out. Right Leader, Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company Robert Jordan & Olivia Wagner's book Right Leader, Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company is incredibly insightful.  In fact, from this readers perspective it was the first time I felt that someone understood my  leadership style and that I was not being crazy or weird.  The book is an eye opener for those who wonder why they may jump from leadership postition to leadership position.  It can give you some closer as to why you get an andrenaline rush over some things in the organization and other times you want to poke your eye with a fork.  The book is well written and uses real world examples with leaders and companies you know.  If you want to know what kind of leader you are and when you should or should not get involved, get a copy of Right Leader, Right Now.  If you would like to take the FREE leadership style assessment just click on over to www.rightleader.com A New Direction is so grateful to our sponsors, please find their Facebook pages and Instagram Profiles and LIKE and FOLLOW them. Thank you to our sponsors!  Epic Physical Therapy.  Whether you just wan to move and feel better, have been injured, or you are a professional athlete or anywhere in between Epic Physical Therapy offers the latest in cutting edge equipment and the certified staff with the latest therapeutic techniques to help get your body and you back to where you want to be.  Don't waste another day, get EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, Get EPIC Results, Get EPIC Physical Therapy!  Go to www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors they not only sponsor A New Direction, but they are the "Life Transition Experts".  When it comes to selling or buying a home there is always a life transition associated with that move.  And for more than 38 years Linda Craft Team Realtors have been taking the stress and obstacles out of the transition process.  Linda built her business in 1985 one relationship at a time, and her team and her continue to do the same things she did more than 38 years ago and provide personalized legendary customer service.  They can help you regardless of where you live.  Check them out by going to www.LindaCraft.com Did you know A New Direction is available on nearly every podcast platform and available on DBTV that is watched by more than 250 million homes worldwide.  If you would like to join us being a sponsor please contact Jay Izso at jay@jayizso.com

Jay Izso and Dan Perkins join us for Year end review!

Many people are interested in purchasing a home in the mountains. Some for investment purposes, some as a vacation property, others just want to live in the mountains. Is there a difference in the buying process? Are there considerations you should make before you purchase that mountain home? Home Buyers Expert Specialist Scott Thompson of Linda Craft Team, Realtors joins us on Real Estate Right Now. Scott has lived in the mountains most of his life. He has purchased and sold mountain homes over the course of his life. And he talks with us about what you should know when it comes to purchasing your mountain home.  YOU can contact[...]

  A popular topic we are often asked on Real Estate Right Now is about investing in real estate. There is certainly more to it that buying something and renting it. For example: How do you know if the property you are going to buy is going to be a good investment? How do you calculate the “CAP” rate? What is a “CAP” rate for that matter? How do you know if you are going to get a good return on your investment (ROI). Well on this episode Selling, Buying, and Investor Purchasing expert Steve Kruger (Professor Kruger), from Linda Craft Team, Realtors takes you to an introductory class on[...]

Today was "Ask Coach Jay Day".  Complete transparency we had a glitch with the original guest and rather than do nothing we decided to have a show where people could write in their questions live.  So on this episode of A New Direction...we truly took A New Direction.  The show started with talking about how to find your natural God given gifts and how that can lead to a purpose.  Then our first question came from a viewer and listener who wanted to know how you get out of a rut in your life.  The final question we answered was from a viewer and a listener who wanted to know how do you fight for your dreams when you have health issues.  And the end of it all we learn three things we are always in control of...our attitude, our effort, and our perseveverance.  Let us know if you like ths show and if you would like to hear more "Ask Coach Jay" shows in the future. Please reach out and thank the sponsors of A New Direction for their financial support! EPIC Physical Therapy.  Whether you are injured from work, play, or you simply want to feel better about yourself and get better freedom of movement.  EPIC physical therapy has the latest state of the art technology and equipment, coupled with a certified staff to help you achieve your physical goals and get you back to where you want to be and give you a direction where you should be going.  When you really want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results look no further than the people I use and trust EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft & Team, Realtors no matter where you live in the world, Linda Craft and her team can help you find the best professional in your area to help you sell or buy your next home.  While most real estate professionals belong to a nationally affiliated company where they are obligated to use the people in their company's network.  Linda Craft and her team are privately owned and operated.  That means they can find the absolute best professional from ANY company to ensure you get the best service. Located in the Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina…they are indeed legendary when it comes to service.  Learn more  by going to Linda Craft & Team, Realtors  www.LindaCraft.com Also you can purchase a copy of my latest book:  Lessons from the Farm: Essential Rules for Success.  It is a number of short lessons that anyone can learn if you want to change your life and become more successful in it.  Get your copy today!   Jay Izso is not a licensed therapist he is a coach to people all across the U.S.  his views and advice are strictly his own.  If you feel you need more help, please contact a licensed professional.

When it comes to work freedom is the last thing we think about.  Most of the places we work at for instance use some sort of a hierarchy.  But what if you could truly have freedom at work?  What if you really mattered?  What if your opinion mattered?  What if you were given more choices within your job?  When we think about those questions depending where you are at in the hierarchical chain you may see it as a utopia or simply impossible.  On this episode of A New Direction Founder and Owner of WorldBlu Traci Fenton takes us on the beginning journey on moving your business from a dictatorship into a democracy, where people experience freedom at their work. You as a leader may be saying to yourself, "it's not possible to give people freedom and be successful".  As Traci Fenton will share with you that companies that have embraced a true democracy guided by her company Worldblu in the course of 3 years experienced a 700% revenue growth....that is not at typo, 700%.  You will hear Traci restate in the show.  The fact is embracing democracy and leadership democracy in your business is going to take a shift in mindset, design, leadership, and most of all courage.  So if you are ready to grow take a listen as Traci Fenton and Jay Izso talk about her ground breaking book, "Freedom at Work"! We are so grateful for the financial support of the sponsors of A New Direction. Please go to their websites and thank them.  Even going to their social media pages and giving them a LIKE would be awesome! EPIC Physical Therapy is the choice of professional athletes as well as people who have been injure or recovering from surgery.  Listen even if you just want to move and feel better they can help with that too.  They have the latest equipment and technology, but perhaps their greatest asset is their people.  They have the certified staff that will design a customized treatment plan specifically for YOU.  They understand that therapy is more than physical, it is also a mental, emotional, and spiritual recovery as well.  Look if you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results start with EPIC Physical Therapy – www.EPIC pt.com Linda Craft & Team, Realtors, their clients say that their customer service is “legendary” and the reason for that is because for 35 years they build and maintain personal relationships with their clients.  Why?  Because buying and selling of a house is a great deal more than a business transaction, it is a life altering experience.  That's because we don't just live in a home, some of our most significant memories will be made in that home.  Linda and her team are dedicated to taking care of your memory maker as if it were their own.  Whether you are about to purchase a new home, or sell your current home, start with the relationship legends.  Start with Linda Craft & Team, Realtors – www.LindaCraft.com  

A discussion with Jay Izso of New Direction Podcast about how mindset affects on ice performance. Jay has a Masters in Psychology and 30 years of helping people in sports psychology. Jay gives advice for parents of youth hockey players as well as was to improve as a player. Follow him on twitter @internetdoctor. With show questions email us at houseofjerksradio@yahoo.com or send us a tweet @cameronjereb or @onemoreshot99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s world more people than ever have a home office.  And as nice as that sounds and can be, it is not always conducive to productivity.  As a matter of fact you home office may be more home than office.  And the idea of trying to “balance” your work and your life from your home office?  Well, there is no such thing as balance.  In fact, it is really more of a blend and compromise.  And let’s be honest some of us can work from home better than others.  Some of our personality traits are better suited to a home office than other personalities.  So what is the answer?  Well thankfully Certified Production Consultant Debbie Rosemont joins us on this episode of A New Direction. Debbie Rosemont has co-authored a book entitled “1 Habit for a Thriving Home Office“. In reality these are more than 70 experts who give you sage advice and wisdom to help you create a home office that will rocket you to greater success. SPECIAL OFFER FROM DEBBIE to ALL A NEW DIRECTION LISTENERS! Debbie has provided you with Resources to help you build your Home Office: Free Resource: Rock Your Work from Home guide 1 Habit for a Thriving Home Office book Six Word Lessons to Be More Productive book Special for your listeners: (For $97, about $50 off regular price): Organize to Optimize mini-course and Productivity Task Master Bundle Affordable, valuable group program: It's About Time virtual productivity program Personalized, customized individual coaching: 6-Month Productivity Transformation package – solid strategies, established habits, accountability, sustainable results Connect with Debbie on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and  YouTube Message from Debbie.  “If any listener would like to explore what it would be like to work together, they can book a free Discovery call. If they mention Jay Izso or A New Direction in the comments when they book, I'll include a gift of our 90 Day Focus Tool. https://SimplyPlaced.as.me/DiscoveryCall How cool is this!  Get the book take advantage of the resources and become more productive and ultimately more successful. Please thank the sponsors of A New Direction for their support of the show.  It is because of their financial support we can continue to bring you the best guests and a quality program. EPIC Physical Therapy, not just for the professional athletes they are in the best in the business at giving you EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, & EPIC Results! – www.EPICpt.com EPIC PT Facebook Page – Click Here   and Linda Craft & Team, Realtors, For more than 35 years they have helped thousands of people find their dream home and create new memories. –www.LindaCraft.com Linda Craft & Team Facebook Page – Click Here

In today's world more people than ever have a home office.  And as nice as that sounds and can be, it is not always conducive to productivity.  As a matter of fact you home office may be more home than office.  And the idea of trying to "balance" your work and your life from your home office?  Well, there is no such thing as balance.  In fact, it is really more of a blend and compromise.  And let's be honest some of us can work from home better than others.  Some of our personality traits are better suited to a home office than other personalities.  So what is the answer?  Well thankfully Certified Production Consultant Debbie Rosemont joins us on this episode of A New Direction. Debbie Rosemont has co-authored a book entitled "1 Habit for a Thriving Home Office". In reality these are more than 70 experts who give you sage advice and wisdom to help you create a home office that will rocket you to greater success. SPECIAL OFFER FROM DEBBIE to ALL A NEW DIRECTION LISTENERS! Debbie has provided you with Resources to help you build your Home Office: Free Resource: Rock Your Work from Home guide 1 Habit for a Thriving Home Office book Six Word Lessons to Be More Productive book Special for your listeners: (For $97, about $50 off regular price): Organize to Optimize mini-course and Productivity Task Master Bundle Affordable, valuable group program: It's About Time virtual productivity program Personalized, customized individual coaching: 6-Month Productivity Transformation package – solid strategies, established habits, accountability, sustainable results Connect with Debbie on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and  YouTube Message from Debbie.  "If any listener would like to explore what it would be like to work together, they can book a free Discovery call. If they mention Jay Izso or A New Direction in the comments when they book, I'll include a gift of our 90 Day Focus Tool. https://SimplyPlaced.as.me/DiscoveryCall How cool is this!  Get the book take advantage of the resources and become more productive and ultimately more successful. Please thank the sponsors of A New Direction for their support of the show.  It is because of their financial support we can continue to bring you the best guests and a quality program. EPIC Physical Therapy, not just for the professional athletes they are in the best in the business at giving you EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, & EPIC Results! – www.EPICpt.com EPIC PT Facebook Page – Click Here   and Linda Craft & Team, Realtors, For more than 35 years they have helped thousands of people find their dream home and create new memories. –www.LindaCraft.com Linda Craft & Team Facebook Page – Click Here

We all have dreams of our future.  What happens when we put all of our energy, dedication, mind, body and soul are put into it and then you get there and something outside of your control takes your dream away?  What do you do?  Especially if you have no plan B.  Well in this episode of A New Direction Podcast – Jay Izso meet former NFL kicker Sean Conley  From the time he was 8 years old he had a dream of being an NFL kicker.  He kicked in the back lots of Erie, Pennsylvania everyday even though his high school did not have a football team.  He played soccer. Time and time he was met with closed doors, but his resilience would not let him give up on his dream.  The odds were certainly stacked against him, people made promises that they failed him but again his resilience kept him going.  Finally he gets his opportunity and then the rug gets pulled out form under him time and time again, only to be met with more of Sean’s resilience. Sean’s book “The Point After: How One Resilient Kicker Learned there was More to Life than the NFL: Conley, Sean: 9781493042760: Amazon.com: Books” is a testament to one man’s resilience only to reach his dream, when he is told that his body at the age of 25 is done, and the dream is over.  What now?  As he said he felt paralyzed.  He was afraid of the unknown.  What happens next is a discovery with the help of his wife Karen of a better plan that was so unexpected that he finds joy and fulfillment that he realizes he would not have experienced if he would have been a long term NFL kicker.  The book is an amazing journey that will inspire you, motivate you, and give you a perspective that just because the original dream is over beyond your control, that another avenue and opportunity opens up to each of us if we are willing to grasp it and see the beauty of the gifts we are given.  Great book!  One that will make you cry, laugh, and consider your own perspectives. Please thank the sponsors of A New Direction Podcast – Jay Izso EPIC Physical Therapy the facility with the most cutting edge equipment and the certified staff to help you recover from an injury or surgery, work with professional and amateur athletes, or just those of us who want to move and feel better.  When you want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results then start with EPIC Physical Therapy by going to www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft & Team, Realtors when you are looking to sell your home or buy a new home start with what their clients refer to as “the legends of customer service”.  Whether you are in the Greater Raleigh Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina or any where in the world they can help you with your home dreams.  Contact our friends Linda Craft & Team at www.LindaCraft.com

In this episode I speak with Jay Izso, worldwide podcast host of "A New Direction with Jay Izso," and also a renowned coach of maverick personalities at: http://coaching marvericks.com about his wakeup call of reaching a devastatingly low point in his life and how he had to "train" himself well.  

Part 2 of Loree's conversation with multi-award winning author, podcaster and business coach, Jay Izso. Jay candidly talks about his rock bottom phase and how it was the best thing that ever happened to him and his 22 year marriage. His tips are key to developing a happy and harmonious marriage. More about Jay Izso: www.jayizso.com *IG: @jayizso *FB: internetdoctor *TW: internetdoctor *LI: Jay Izso More about Loree: www.loreebischoff.com *IG: @loree.bischoff *Twitter: loreeblifecoach

Part 2 of Loree's conversation with multi-award winning author, podcaster and business coach, Jay Izso. Jay candidly talks about his rock bottom phase and how it was the best thing that ever happened to him and his 22 year marriage. His tips are key to developing a happy and harmonious marriage. More about Jay Izso: www.jayizso.com  *IG: @jayizso   *FB: internetdoctor  *TW: internetdoctor  *LI: Jay Izso     More about Loree: www.loreebischoff.com   *IG: @loree.bischoff  *Twitter: loreeblifecoach

Loree talks with multi-award winning author, podcaster and business coach, Jay Izso, about the tough life lessons he learned as a youth ultimately became his rules for success in both his personal and professional life. Jay uses these fundamental principles in his work with entrepreneurs, CEO’s, universities and individuals who are seeking a greater level of success as leaders and in their personal lives. More about Jay Izso: www.jayizso.com *IG: @jayizso *FB: internetdoctor *TW: internetdoctor *LI: jay izso More about Loree: www.loreebischoff.com *IG: @loree.bischoff *Twitter: loreeblifecoach

Loree talks with multi-award winning author, podcaster and business coach, Jay Izso, about the tough life lessons he learned as a youth ultimately became his rules for success in both his personal and professional life. Jay uses these fundamental principles in his work with entrepreneurs, CEO's, universities and individuals who are seeking a greater level of success as leaders and in their personal lives. More about Jay Izso: www.jayizso.com *IG: @jayizso *FB: internetdoctor *TW: internetdoctor *LI: jay izso More about Loree: www.loreebischoff.com *IG: @loree.bischoff *Twitter: loreeblifecoach

Eight weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve now had time to process what is happening to us.  All of our lives have been significantly disrupted, which is why today we’ve invited Jay Izso to join us, as we try to learn from this experience…together! #WhoYouSurroundYourselfWithMatters For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving […]

When it comes to the younger generations depending on your age and what you do, you have an opinion.  Most of the time those opinions are not very favorable toward our young people.  Somehow so many of us can act like the previous generations were so much better, that their work ethic was so superior, that they were more loyal, and not as entitled.  What is interesting every generation has pretty much said the same thing about the new generations coming up.  We have a tendency to over-estimate ourselves, and dramatically under-estimate those who are coming after us. Mark Perna Generations Expert and Author of the book Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations joins us on this episode of A New Direction.  Mark helps all of us understand who the younger generation is, why they do what they do, what they want, and how to educate, parent, and employ this younger generation with great success.  It all starts with removing the labels, and understanding that parents have done so much to protect their children that the children are looking for experiences more so than for money.  They want to be part of something that makes an impact on this world.  And when you start to think about just those to things, deep down isn’t that what we all want to do? Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations is a tremendously insightful book.  Not only does it provide fabulous insights into our younger generations, but it serves as a guide to help us better educate them, employ them, and how we can be instrumental into the productivity in their lives.  Mark Perna also shed light into how our educational system is perhaps sending the wrong message.  Maybe not everyone needs to go to college, in fact what Mark demonstrates in his book that there are a variety of ways that young people can make a great living by not going to college.  He even gives us a brief view of his creation The Career Tree.  and it just makes sense.  It is time for us to redefine what we are feeding this younger generation…because we the older ones are sending the wrong message and it is time for us to change it.  And it starts with our attitude and our effort.  We can change the world if we reach to help, support, encourage, and understand.  Because the saying is true, “seek first to understand, before you want to be understood”.  Enjoy the show! Thank you to our sponsors: Enlign Business Brokers and Advisors.  If you own a business at some point you are going to need the services of an experience business broker.  Look no further than the internationally recognized experts and professionals of Enlign Business Brokers.  They have helped literally thousands of people in the selling and purchasing of their businesses.  You should find out why so many businesses use Enlign Business Brokers and Advisors.  Head on over to www.ENLIGN.com Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS, they can help you with the sale of your home or buying of your new home, any where in the world.  Before you try to pick your friend, or some real estate person who has little to no experience, go with the real estate professionals who are know for their “legendary customer service” Located in the Research Triangle Park (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) North Carolina, they are waiting to put their expertise to work for you!  Click on www.LindaCraft.com An Opportunity for YOU! Did you know that 69% of people who listen to a podcast learned about a product and service from that podcast?  We at A New Direction have some of the most loyal and supportive listeners in the U.S. and around the world.  Yes, around the world. We  are continually growing in downloads, streams, views, and live listens.  We are looking for more sponsors for our show.  If you are interested contact Jay Izso at jay@jayizso.com We would love to help your buisness find A New Direction to new clients and customers. And you can now listen to A New Direction on 93.5 the Oak in Raleigh North Carolina.  A New Direction airs every Thursday at 4 pm Eastern Time, and again Sundays at 10 am EST.  No matter where you live you can listen to the show by listening to OAK 93.5

When it comes to the younger generations depending on your age and what you do, you have an opinion.  Most of the time those opinions are not very favorable toward our young people.  Somehow so many of us can act like the previous generations were so much better, that their work ethic was so superior, that they were more loyal, and not as entitled.  What is interesting every generation has pretty much said the same thing about the new generations coming up.  We have a tendency to over-estimate ourselves, and dramatically under-estimate those who are coming after us. Mark Perna Generations Expert and Author of the book Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations joins us on this episode of A New Direction.  Mark helps all of us understand who the younger generation is, why they do what they do, what they want, and how to educate, parent, and employ this younger generation with great success.  It all starts with removing the labels, and understanding that parents have done so much to protect their children that the children are looking for experiences more so than for money.  They want to be part of something that makes an impact on this world.  And when you start to think about just those to things, deep down isn't that what we all want to do? Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations is a tremendously insightful book.  Not only does it provide fabulous insights into our younger generations, but it serves as a guide to help us better educate them, employ them, and how we can be instrumental into the productivity in their lives.  Mark Perna also shed light into how our educational system is perhaps sending the wrong message.  Maybe not everyone needs to go to college, in fact what Mark demonstrates in his book that there are a variety of ways that young people can make a great living by not going to college.  He even gives us a brief view of his creation The Career Tree.  and it just makes sense.  It is time for us to redefine what we are feeding this younger generation...because we the older ones are sending the wrong message and it is time for us to change it.  And it starts with our attitude and our effort.  We can change the world if we reach to help, support, encourage, and understand.  Because the saying is true, "seek first to understand, before you want to be understood".  Enjoy the show! Thank you to our sponsors: Enlign Business Brokers and Advisors.  If you own a business at some point you are going to need the services of an experience business broker.  Look no further than the internationally recognized experts and professionals of Enlign Business Brokers.  They have helped literally thousands of people in the selling and purchasing of their businesses.  You should find out why so many businesses use Enlign Business Brokers and Advisors.  Head on over to www.ENLIGN.com Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS, they can help you with the sale of your home or buying of your new home, any where in the world.  Before you try to pick your friend, or some real estate person who has little to no experience, go with the real estate professionals who are know for their "legendary customer service" Located in the Research Triangle Park (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) North Carolina, they are waiting to put their expertise to work for you!  Click on www.LindaCraft.com An Opportunity for YOU! Did you know that 69% of people who listen to a podcast learned about a product and service from that podcast?  We at A New Direction have some of the most loyal and supportive listeners in the U.S. and around the world.  Yes, around the world. We  are continually growing in downloads, streams, views, and live listens.  We are looking for more sponsors for our show.  If you are interested contact Jay Izso at jay@jayizso.com We would love to help your buisness find A New Direction to new clients and customers.

Jay’s contacts: 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1317729790 and Website: http://jayizso.com, twitter: http://www.twitter.com/internetdoctor, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayizso/, podcast: http://www.ANDitunes.com, link to his current book: http://www.jizso.com/lftfamazon and his podcast FB page, https://www.facebook.com/ANewDirectionShow

Being a leader. It not only takes innate abilities, buthoning a skillset that isn’t always easy. While some people seem to be natural leaders, others have towork at it. And no matter who you are leading—it could be your team at work, a committee you chair, a class, or even leading workers on afarm, you likely want to developyour leadership skills.   Where do we learn how to be leaders? It isn’t really taught in school. Books can be great resources for aspiring leaders. And that’s why we have Jay Izso with us today.  Jay says he’sbeen “bit, kicked, thrown, stepped on, crapped on, gored, stabbed, shocked, and hadsoaped up hisarms to deliver a calf in freezing weather.” And as someone who worked long, hard farm hours, he learned a lot about leadership. He shares that wisdom in his incredible book, Lessons from the Farm: Essential Rules for Success. 

What positive lessons did you learn as a child that you still hold on to today?  It seems that so many things that we do as an adult are so directly from things we learned in the first two decades of our life.   So often we walk around this world and do not even realize that the things we do naturally have been burned into our mind and behavior from events, places, and people in our childhood past.  This certainly was true of Jay Izso. Jay Izso is a speaker, executive coach, podcaster and author who was raised as a farmhand in a small town called Ithaca, Nebraska.  If you think you were raised in a small town, imagine being raised in a town with slightly more than 100 people.  It was for sure a farming community.  Jay's parents were from New Jersey so when they moved to this little town when Jay was but a baby, they had no idea or even a vision that as Jay grew older he would find his first real career working on a farm. In this episode of A New Direction Jay talks us about why he wrote The book Lessons from the Farm: Essential Rules for Success and shares with you a few lessons he learned along the way that will encourage and inspire you.  Lessons from the Farm are 20 lessons that Jay learned while growing up a farmhand.  The lessons are perhaps not new, but they shed a light on 20 ways that you can apply these lessons to become more successful in your life, develop leadership in yourself and others, and encourages you that you too can be all that you were created to be, but it is going to start with the fact that sometimes you must do things afraid.   Thanks to our sponsors Enlign Business Brokers and Advisors.  Internationally known for the way they handle the confidentiality of selling your business.  The experts at Enlign Business Brokers and Advisors are the truly the "real deal" team when it comes to getting the most value for your business.  Please tell them "thank you" for being a sponsor of A New Direction, and learn more by going to www.Enlign.com Thank you Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS  for 34 years they have demonstrated why they are the legends of customer service when it comes to real estate.  Regardless of where you live, if you want the best professional to help you sell or buy your home, start with the experts at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS.  And if you live the greater Raleigh North Carolina, Research Triangle Park area stop by their office and they can help you in person.  Surf on over to www.LindaCraft.com The t-shirt shout out this week goes to Yardology (yes, the study of your yard).  From large developments to specialized hard scape.  Yardology is ready to make your home or development look amazing.  Head on over to Yardology.