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What's the state of recruiting + careers in Ireland?John Murphy is here to give us a global perspective and expand our view of the job market around the world.John On the State of Recruiting in IrelandFirst of all, what America is facing as an employer-driven market is happening in Ireland as well.In Ireland, most companies have their headquarters in Dublin and the aggressive market presents great opportunities for young people. According to John, the pressure in the recruitment processes is centered on salaries. Companies and organizations offer a lot upfront, and so the potential employees have the decision to either take the offer or not. This becomes a problem in the long run because these companies are unable to retain their staff, including Pharmaceutical companies.How Is the Marketplace in France and Ireland Compared to The US In Terms of Talent And Equity?John stated that these days, the market attracts young people as Covid has made remote jobs more accessible. The Native Digital generation prefers to work from home because they get to dictate how they work and the pay they receive. The downside to this (experienced especially by companies like manufacturing companies where certain tasks are better carried out onsite) is that the employees express displeasure whenever they have to be physically present."Equity doesn't mean that you treat everyone equally, it means that you treat everyone for the roles they are in and the experience they bring to the table". – John MurphyWhat About Leadership is Most Important:With the rise of self-proclaimed leaders all over our communities and social media spaces, it's beginning to seem like being a leader is an easy task. There are numerous materials on the subject matter by unfamiliar people and it's sometimes difficult to filter the right ones."The name ‘Manager' comes with a title, but the name ‘leader' doesn't come with a title". – John MurphyJohn shared that leaders in organizations should focus on ensuring that those under them are pushed to give their 100%. A good leader should be ready to bring value to his team and organization. At the end of the day, working effectively with a team is imperative. To him, it's about creating the environment to have the kind of result he wants his team to produce.Everyone wants to work in high performing teams but is not ready for the commitment, accountability and challenges that go into it. John implements the "7 R's" in his team; finding the right people, in the right roles, doing the right work, in the right way, with the right resources, delivering the right results. This has helped him be as effective a leader as possible. About John Murphy Check out John's book: 10 Key Traits of Top Business LeadersJohn Murphy is a result-oriented business coach and mentor to senior executives and CEOs. He's a great communicator with broad experience and is skilled at identifying what make businesses and individuals grow and thrive. Originally from Ireland, John lives and works in the south of France. Before starting his own business, John enjoyed a highly successful career in the corporate world, beginning as a door-to-door life assurance salesman and culminating as the CEO of a Pan European Life Assurance Company in Ireland. John started his business, John Murphy International, in 2004 and has worked worldwide across a broad range of industries. His clients include major corporations such as Pfizer, Circle K, Merck, State Street Bank, Vodafone, among others.Before starting his coaching business, John was a...

Pete Ielmini Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about President Joe Biden signing an Executive Order mandating the use of Project Labor Agreement on federally funded projects worth at least $35 million.          John Murphy, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Vice President At-Large, also appeared on the podcast to discuss the Butch Lewis Act and how it will save struggling multi-employer pension funds.

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Deputy Director Gina Walsh joined today's episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about job creation legislation in Illinois and how it will help union workers and the environment. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Vice President At-Large John Murphy was also featured on today's episode. He explained the Butch-Lewis Act, how it will affect union pensioners and the rollout and timing of the legislation.

Our first featured guest on today’s show was Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini. He spoke about the winterization process for pipes and how Texas was not at all prepared, the difference between winterization and energy conservation and higher return on investment from good insulation. Also featured on the AWF Union Podcast today was International Brotherhood of Teamsters Vice President At Large John Murphy. He spoke about pension relief language in the newest COVID-19 relief bill, why pension protection plans are so desperately needed and how the American Rescue Plan was passed.

I got to interview John Murphy. John Murphy is a results oriented business coach and mentor to senior executives and CEOs. He's a great communicator with broad experience and is skilled at discussing issues that make businesses and individuals grow and thrive. John lives and works in the south of France, originally from Ireland. Before starting his own business, John enjoyed a highly successful career in the corporate world. He began as a door-to-door life assurance salesman and culminated as the CEO of a Pan European Life Assurance Company in Ireland. John started his business, John Murphy International, in 2004 and has worked worldwide across a broad range of industries. His clients include major corporates such as Pfizer, Circle K, Merck, State Street Bank, Vodafone and others. We spoke about: 1:31 Enjoying the journey to become CEO more than being a CEO. 4:26 Getting the mix right to build the right team. 6:16 Value based leadership. 16:11 Being in the coaching process. 18:26 Making a difference by just saying thank you. 23:31 Always keep learning. This episode is sponsored by Nova Zora Digital experts in digital marketing. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions on Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage Experience are those of the guest's alone as their own, and the host's alone as his own. Information provided by the guest is fact checked to the best of our abilities. By providing background information to the show, the guest acknowledges that it is as accurate as possible. The show does not endorse, promote, or is in association with the guest's business interests.* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your host, Liz Saunders, speaks with John Murphy of John Murphy International on his passion of leadership teams. Now if you got something out of one of our interviews, would you share this episode on social media? Just do a quick screenshot with your phone and text it to a friend or post it on your favorite social network. If you do that, tag us #LeverageToScale. What do you win? We're going to promote you and your business to ALL of our social media fans totally free. Next, if you thought this was a valuable use of your time, please support the show and give us a thumbs up, or a rating and review. We promise to read it all and take action.

John Murphy's BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal, as Jim Collins called it!), for his clients is to help them make a life and not just a living. John wants to help his clients create both success AND significance in their lives. John Murphy is a results oriented business coach and mentor to senior executives and CEOs. He's a great communicator with broad experience in a skill that discussing issues that make businesses and individuals grow and thrive. John lives and works in the South of France, originally from Ireland. Before starting his own business, John enjoyed a highly successful career in the corporate world. He began as a door to door life assurance salesman and culminated as the CEO of pan European life assurance company in Ireland. John started his business John Murphy international in 2004 in his work worldwide across the broad range of industries. His clients include major corporate corporates such as Pfizer, Circle K, Merck State Street bank, Vodafone and others.

John is the founder of John Murphy International, and coach to Fortune 100 companies, like Pfizer, Circle K, Merck, Airbus, and others. John's BHAG is to help his clients make a brilliant life for themselves and not just a brilliant living.In today’s episode, John and Monique are talking about why we should be focusing on what is important, John’s transition from being a CEO in the corporate world to being an independent coach to CEOs and how building his own business fits into his lifestyle.HOT TOPICS OF THE EPISODE[01:27] - Monique introduces her guest, John Murphy.[01:41] - Please give us a little introduction to yourself, tell us where you from, and what have you done so far?I've originally from IrelandI spent my career in the corporate world.I became the CEO of a pan European Insurance Group based in Dublin. In 2004 I set up my own coaching business, John Murphy International.[03:10] - Why did you decide to leave the corporate world?I was ambitious, I was young and I really want to make a mark.[09:52] - Monique and John talk about leadership.[28:59] - How are you approaching people who are successful already?I think you've got to keep asking people, what actually really matters to them[42:29] - What did you do when you've lost your first wife and having these three beautiful teenagers but you were also a CEO in an insurance group?I was angry, I was feeling sorry for myself, and asked how can I cope with all of that.I went through a period where I really allowed myself to indulge in that.I learned a lot by observing the three girls.[50:05] - What does efficiency mean to you?I kind of put efficiency and effectiveness together. In order to be effective, you've got to be really clear about what's important.And then you bring efficiency in to actually make sure that you get the important things done.[51:34] - Which of the three things would you keep repeating to get back to success?Keep learning.Stay connected.Having rituals.AWESOME RESOURCES THAT WE TALKED ABOUT IN THIS EPISODEOmnifocus: https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus/compare/Mans Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429XGuide to a Perfect Morning routine: https://www.moniquelindner.com/IMPACTFUL QUOTES OF THIS EPISODE[08:21] - “It is important for everyone to have that time of self reflection.- John Murphy.[12:06] - “Leadership starts when no one is watching you.” - Monique Lindner.[13:40] - “True leaders are really vulnerable people and they display their vulnerability.” - John Murphy.FIND MORE ABOUT JOHN MURPHY HEREWebsite: https://www.johnmurphyinternational.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmurphyinternational/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnMurphyInternational/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Efficiency-on-Demand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

323 - Support and Accountability with John Murphy International's John Murphy

We talk to John Murphy about hiring, recruiting, developing leaders, and building successful teams.

Two of the stumbling blocks in defining success in women's careers are the longstanding gender stereotypes and the men-centric system in the workplace. Despite the rise of women empowerment movements, societal bounds continue to be a hindrance. How can we move forward toward a diverse and inclusive work environment? In today's podcast, we're joined by practising lawyers and married couple Andie Kramer and Al Harris. They are here to talk about the role of women in the workplace and the challenges of gender bias on women, men, and organizations alike. Andie and Al have been mentoring women and speaking and writing, together and separately, about gender communication for more than 30 years.  If you want to know more about overcoming workplace bias, check out the episode highlights below and tune in to the show! The Education System and The Corporate World (04:15) Andie and Al's theory is that because women outperform men in the educational sphere, men build a fair amount of resentment. They bring this resentment into the male-dominated corporate world, where they see it as an opportunity to protect their turf. People have certain biases. We tend to hang around people like us. In the corporate world, men usually identify with the in-group and the leaders while women are in the out-group. The Goldilocks Dilemma: People like to perceive women as gentle and sweet. However, when they are assertive and speak their minds, they are viewed with distrust and dislike. Women's Behaviour in The Workplace (08:51) Women are fine the way they are. Trying to behave like men will only backfire. Because of gender biases, women need to figure out how they can demonstrate their competence without making people feel they're unlikable. Consequently, men and organizations need to work toward solving gender biases in the workplace. The best possible version of ourselves is not always the same version. We all have moldable sides to our personality. The key to women's success is recognizing the ability to use this in the right circumstances and ways. #MeToo Movement (12:59) The positive: Women feel more empowered to talk about behaviours and experiences that have been brushed under the rug for many years. The negative: Instead of working toward supporting women's careers, men in position pull back or are reluctant to show support. They either think there is nothing in it for them, or they fear people will misunderstand. Women's Contribution to the Problem (17:10) Some women buy into the same stereotypes that men have about women, men, leaders, and families. Women need to own their accomplishments. They are not going to be recognized without self-acknowledgment. Women working for women expect them to act the way society has moulded their image—gentle and understanding. They end up resenting working for female leaders who are direct and assertive. Bringing Change to the Workplace (23:13) The only way to change male-dominated organizations is by getting a critical mass of women into senior organizational leadership. The bottom line: Cultures aren't going to change unless more women are running them. For women: Find a way to navigate through difficult situations by being versatile with your characteristics. For men: Put yourself in the women's shoes and see what the problems are. And for organizations: Change policies and procedures to take the bias out of the overall evaluation and decision-making process. The Role of Corporations (29:00) Diversity in the workplace is not a corporate priority. There needs to be pressure from the vendors to commit behind their mission. Studies have shown that increasing the number of women in management and senior leadership will increase corporation performance. Tips For Men (35:00) Recognize how much harder it is for women to make it than it is for men. Get over the notion that you're working in a meritocracy. Take small steps to reach out to individual women by supporting them and making sure they are involved. Tips For Women Executives (38:27) Conversation with themselves: About what they need to do to succeed and having grit and a positive mindset Conversation with others: Find a way to work around or confront the biases of other people  Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals (32:43) Breaking Through Bias by Andie Kramer and Al Harris It's Not You, It's The Workplace by Andie Kramer and Al Harris Fly Girls by Keith O'Brien Their ritual: Making it a point to always have dinner together as a couple and as a family. Get to know more about their advocacies and projects on Andie & Al's website! You can download a copy of my ebook 10 Key Traits of Top Business Leaders here. For more podcast episodes and other resources, visit my website at John Murphy International. Thanks for tuning in!

Getting distracted is a huge time stealer. You plan to accomplish one task, but along the way, you see something interesting while scrolling the Internet. By the time you look at the clock, you'll realize you've been scrolling mindlessly for hours. How can we remove these distractions that take us away from our plans and goals? In today's episode, Nir Eyal, the author of the book "Indistractable," joins us to talk about the motivation and strategies that can help us minimize and manage distractions from our lives. Nir is an active angel investor and is an expert in behavioural engineering, where he incorporates elements of behavioural science in software design to develop habit-forming products for businesses.  You'll surely be a changed person after this episode. So sit back and indulge in all the tips and tricks while tuning in to the show, and become inDISTRACTable! How To Control Your Attention And Choose Your Life (02:36) The world is going to become more distracting as technology becomes more pervasive and more persuasive. The bifurcation between people: Those who control their time, attention, and their lives, and those who allow their time and attention to be controlled by other people Focusing on our relationships is a critical macro skill in all facets of life. Even if we go on a digital detox, we'll still find ways to get distracted. We can only get the best out of tools and technology if we know how to use them correctly. What Is Distraction? (06:18) Etymology: Traction and distraction came from the same Latin root "trahere" which means to pull. They end in the same six letters, which is "action." A traction is any action that you take that pulls you towards things that you do with intent. The opposite of traction is distraction. It is anything that pulls you away from what you plan to do with intent. Anything can be a distraction or traction, whether we plan it or whether it's something we do impulsively. Something is going to eat up your time and attention unless you decide in advance how you want to spend your time. The Root Cause (08:27) The question is not "What do we do?" The question is "Why don't we do the things we know we should?" Homeostatic response: Everything we do is about the desire to escape discomfort. The root cause of all distractions is uncomfortable emotional states or "internal triggers." Motivation And Satisfaction (11:48) Hedonic adaptation: Even when something good or bad happens to us, we gravitate towards our baseline level of happiness. In some way, Nir says the self-help industry perpetuates this myth to our detriment by feeding the message that we're supposed to be happy all the time. Feeling bad is part of the human condition.  "If satisfaction and pleasure were permanent, there might be little incentive to continue seeking benefits or advancement." Four Strategies To Become Indistractable (15:33) The first step is to master the internal triggers, to understand what is driving us towards distraction. Second, make time for traction. Timeboxing or making an implementation intention is planning in advance what you're going to do and when you're going to do it. Third, hack back the external triggers. Lastly, prevent distractions with pacts or precommitments that we can make with ourselves or with other people to avoid temptation. Three Types Of Pact (20:40) Effort pact: A friction that prevents us from doing something we later regret Prize pact: Monetary disincentive to getting distracted Identity pact: Self-image can help us stay true to what we say we're going to do The Pattern Of Distraction: Liminal Moments (25:42) The three potential causes of distraction: planning problem, external trigger, or internal trigger. Distraction tricks you into thinking that what you're doing is what you intend to do. If you accomplish something, but it's not what you were initially planning to do for that given time, that is still a distraction. Managing Self-Talk (29:06) Utilize self-compassion. More self-compassionate people are much more likely to achieve long-term goals. Don't be a shamer. Negative self-talk stirs up more internal triggers. Don't be a blamer. Blamers blame something outside themselves. Be a claimer. Claim responsibility for all of your actions. You can't affect how you feel; you can only change how you respond to those situations. Resources Get a copy of Nir Eyal's book, "Indistractable: How To Control Your Attention And Choose Your Life." Indistractable Tools Nir's Free Schedule Maker Indistractable Supplementary Workbook Connect with Nir through his website—NirAndFar, and get all the tools and resources that can help you manage your time and attention. You can download a copy of my ebook 10 Key Traits of Top Business Leaders here. For more podcast episodes and other resources, visit my website at John Murphy International. Thanks for tuning in!

Our brain is a powerful and complex tool that governs our behaviours and decisions. But for most people, their subconscious mind may stop them from reaching their full potential as team players or team leaders. Little do we know that this affects our business, our success, and our overall well-being. In this episode, we have Malorie Nicole, host of the Abundantly Clear podcast. Malorie is a coach, a mindset expert, and a subconscious programmer. She shares with us her personal experiences of her learned behaviours, subconscious programming, growing our business or teams, and more. Today's show is for CEOs, team leaders, senior executives, and everyone else in a leadership role. Be sure to tune in and learn how you can overcome your mental barriers! Getting into Health and Wellness (2:47) Malorie got sick around 2014, experiencing multiple symptoms that she thought meant a very serious illness. She was working at an engineering firm and realized that her symptoms were affecting her quality of work.  Frustrated, she started fixing her lifestyle slowly and listening to her body more. She realized she was not addressing the root cause of her symptoms.  Eventually, she wanted to expand her knowledge beyond engineering. This is the point where she got into mind, body, health, and wellness learning.  Getting into Coaching and the Subconscious (5:50) She was initially in the health and wellness business, which sparked her interest in exploring the path of coaching. People started coming to her for bookings, asking for her help, and scheduling counselling about the different mindset components. The unexpected swerve in her career led her to learn about the mind, body,  and how these affect the mindset.  It eventually led her to Leadership and Executive Coaching.  Subconscious Programming (7:32) Most of the decisions that we make are from our subconscious mind. These decisions may include our behaviours, habits, or how we act.  All these, she argues, are not random behaviour of our brain. It all follows a pattern of how we had programmed our brain. Our subconscious is a “filing cabinet of all our beliefs.” Our lenses are customized for us because of this so-called subconscious programming. About 97% of what we do every day connects to our subconscious Most people do not realize that this also affects their performance, how they lead their teams, and ultimately, how they grow their business. Shifting Mindsets by Acknowledging Blinders (10:17) It starts by asking people what their current “blinders” are. From there, it's connecting the dots and pinpointing from where these blinders might have come.  “Blinders” can be our learned behaviours or mindsets about certain things that may not necessarily be true.  For Malorie, her blinder the belief that money and fear are the same. This is a learned behaviour from her father.  Her attitude towards money shifted when she made an effort to change her learned behaviour from her childhood years.  She says she notices this problem a lot with CEOs who come to her for help. These businessmen, although bringing huge money for their business, were afraid of checking their own finances. Removing Mental Barriers (15:01) Our conscious and our subconscious mind do not easily allow us to see our mental barriers. It's helpful to have a person in our life who can point out things in ourselves that we may not be aware of, someone to keep us on track. The way science works is, it blocks us from what is wrong with our brain, which is why it cannot be self-treated easily. Changing a team's mindset affects potential profit and growth, how much you can pay people, and what you can bring into your business. Changing Your Team's Perspective (16:29) It's a custom, one-on-one work, similar to marriage and relationships.  For change to happen, every person in the team must put in the work to be self-aware and avoid being reactive to people.  Knowing how to process your own emotions better will help you become a less reactive person, thereby improving your performance and leadership ability. It creates an environment for teams where open communication is safe and encouraged. This removes the overly-competitive nature of the team and replaces it with unity for a better growth strategy. The Process of Changing the Mindset (18:32) She says that rather than a tool, it is a process. It is a 3-month process to know and understand the self fully. She says she doesn't believe in the concept that people can't change. Instead, she believes that people's mindsets can change really quickly. Science tells us that people are resilient and can change when they allow it to happen. One pivotal step for changing the mindset is claiming that you are ready to change and perform better. Relationship Between Pain and Personal Goals (20:09) She says that she had worked with different kinds of people- some who have experienced much trauma, and others who have had none.  In both types, she noticed they still created harsh self-beliefs that are affecting their life and business. There are many people whose success and life goals are motivated by feelings of pain, guilt, and unworthiness.  There is another way other than being rooted in pain and guilt. We can only create new mindsets if we acknowledge these learned behaviours and blocks in our minds. On Leadership and Building Your Team (21:52) The process is exciting, and we must learn to enjoy it. Your team grows by how you perceive each other and how you work together.  Leadership starts with the self. Open leadership inspires people to come as a whole and be open.  Dictatorship stunts growth and potential. Psychological safety is essential for growth. Leaders, Emotional Communication, and Addressing Conflict (27:45) Emotional communication has the potential to bring a better understanding of things. Avoiding conflict and difficult internal conversations will lead us to a downward spiral of “Well, I just hope this works out.” Leaders must learn how to address conflict to open safe communication space for the team.  Avoiding conflict is avoiding the emotion that comes with it. The things that leaders tolerate defines their brand of leadership. Leadership and Dealing with Stress (32:13) One common thing among CEOs is complaining about stressors, but not doing anything to change them. We often don't permit ourselves to create structures and energy for things we enjoy doing. Stress comes from not being honest about what our needs are. Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals (36:25) The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks It helped her understand her mind and the way we think. Her rituals differ, but she makes sure to allot enough time for herself in the morning. It could be time for journaling, meditating, or going for a walk. She personally likes to mix things up because routines can bore easily. Habits have to be meaningful, not necessarily things you do every day. Connect with Malorie and listen to her podcast, Abundantly Clear. You may also listen to her podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and other major platforms.  You can download a copy of my ebook 10 Key Traits of Top Business Leaders here. For more podcast episodes and other resources, visit my website at John Murphy International. Thanks for tuning in!

Success is not as easy as 1-2-3, and it barely happens out of luck. Ideas will not come to life on their own so you need to take action to make them happen. Young age is never a hindrance to the goals you want to reach. However, success can only be achieved if you have a “never-say-die” attitude. In today's episode, listen to Chris Meade—one of the founders of Crossnet—as he talks about how one night changed the course of their lives. A success story that only became true once they decided to transform their ideas into a business. Keep your ears open as Chris shares with us what it takes to go from zero to $2m using a simple approach—not easy, but rather simple. If you wish to change your story and get on board the train to success. Hop on and tune in until the end to get the most out of this entertaining and valuable episode!   The Birth of The Concept of Crossnet (3:41) In the year 2017, Chris and his friends sat down one night and talked about creating a product. One of the ideas that came to mind was a four-way volleyball net. What is Crossnet? (4:24) Crossnet is the first four-way volleyball net. Two volleyball nets intersecting and one person behind each square. Players play against one another in a free-for-all, game to 11, win by two. It's a combination of Volleyball and Foursquare. Turning Their Idea Into A Business (5:59) Coming up with the name, branding, and color schemes. Reaching out to manufacturers across the country to find distributors. Putting up enough capital from their own bank accounts. (To see the risks and rewards.) After finding a manufacturing partner, it took them several months before they got the prototypes they were happy with. Crossnet in 2018 (7:39) Launched their own website. Sales weren't amazing during their startup but they started to gain traction every day. Most of their content came from influencers and volleyball players who made their product look attractive. At present, 80% of their traffic and sales come directly from their website and then 20% is through retail. Crossnet was able to saturate two and a half thousand plus schools by pitching Crossnet to magazines that offer new products to gym teachers. After the launching of magazines, Crossnet's sales have been cranking up. Crossnet Retailers (10:30) Crossnet's first retailer was a store called Scheels. Crossnet is also currently available at walmart.com, and target.com Crossnet will be available soon on macys.com, jet.com and wish.com Chris explains how they managed to break in and get deals with major retail stores like Walmart. Crossnet's Sales (12:36) As of December 2019, they hit the $2m mark. At the start of 2019, their projections for the year were just around $400,000. Crossnet now has nine to seven freelancers involved in the business all across the country. Future of Crossnet (14:29) Chris thinks there's an opportunity for their game to become a staple in gym classes all around the world. With more exciting gameplay, Crossnet could be seen as an alternative to learning volleyball in a more fun and enjoyable way. Crossnet currently has distributors in Canada, Europe (Poland and Italy), but mostly North America at the moment. Crossnet is looking to expand beyond North America over the next years. Chris' Learnings About Business (16:51) Waking up to $2 million in sales doesn't actually mean you're already rich. You still aren't where you want to be since you're always reinvesting money, buying inventory. Behind the scenes, you're not only preparing for one month ahead but for six to twelve months ahead. Expectations versus reality: Chris and his partners are ecstatic—from just sitting down and brainstorming crazy ideas to actually having their own company. Resilience is one of the characteristics that Chris finds to be the difference between them and other people. Chris and his partners divide the workload according to skill sets with autonomy and trust. Potential Challenges (21:27) Moving forward from online sales and retailers to physical retail stores. Chris finds it challenging for them to be making pitches at physical retail stores, explaining why they deserve shelf space since their product is big. 2020 for Crossnet (22:16) The indoor Crossnet model is coming out. A massive partnership with one of the world's largest sporting goods & gaming store. Book Recommendations and Daily Rituals (23:40) Double Your Profits by Bob Fifer Chris wakes up at 8:30 every morning and goes to the gym. He comes home and makes a protein shake, starts work until 12 o'clock. He then heads over to the local Starbucks cafe and gets coffee, then works until 4 o'clock. After that, Chris spends time for himself and his girlfriend, they go out to have dinner or watch a movie. Finally, he checks emails before going to bed.   To know more about Crossnet and Chris Meade, you may visit their website. You can also connect with Chris via LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes and other resources you can use, visit my website John Murphy International. Thank you for listening!

Change is constant and inevitable. Most of us fear it because we are afraid of the unknown. Our consciousness dictates that we should always stay in the safe zone and take things slow. But if we want to realize our potential and be excellent in every pursuit, it is essential to start with small steps and set our sails. We need to rise above our circumstances. In this episode, we have Jeff Nischwitz, also recently called the “Wayne Dyer of Business.”  He is the founder and Chief Story Debunker of The Nishwitz Group, a speaking, consulting, and coaching company with a vision to transform people and organizations, one story at a time. He is also a coach and keynote speaker who has captivated and inspired audiences on a wide range of topics, including conscious leadership, relationships, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and personal transformation.  Today, Jeff shares with us the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones and how change can help us grow not only as individuals but also as leaders. He also talks about how our choices, no matter how small or big, can lead to our success. If you are looking to make a significant shift in your mindset, tune in and don't miss this informative and inspiring episode! Transition to Entrepreneurship  (3:26) He started his career as a lawyer in a major corporate firm. In 1994, he left the firm and started his own in which he continued until 2001. He had a great life. But he eventually realized that he did not want to practice law. What he loved was the business side.  He took the big leap and quit something that he devoted 17 years of his life studying to pursue what he really wanted and what defines him.   He did not quit instantly; it took him six months. He learned that if you think things are okay, they are actually worse than that. There is always something we do that keeps us from changing.  Leaving Comfort Zone (9:58) He helps people go from the state of being okay to excellence by: first, helping them have a vision of what they want.  Second, he helps them realize that fear drives most of our lives and makes them understand what is going on. Most of us had life experiences that cause us to think about protection. We always focus on the downhill instead of living for the upside. Our Choices Determines Our Success (13:37) You always have a choice. Having such beliefs also allows you to take responsibility for your life and your impact on others.  We also need to be conscious of our choice of words.  It's not what happens to you that makes you who you are. It is how you respond to it that defines you. Five Essentials of a Conscious Leader (19:10) Leaders are not born but made. Your perspective needs to change to be a conscious leader. First, you need to be awake. If you are awake, you become more aware. In order to be aware of who you are, allow yourself to be vulnerable and be authentic. And as a leader, you will have a lot of commitments, which translates to accountability. And if you honour your commitments as a leader, then it becomes actionized. Being conscious and present will lead to great choices. Just One Step: The Journey to Your Unstoppable You (25:04) The book was inspired by his journey along the Camino. The premise of his book is that he defines being unstoppable. We don't always get what we want. But we can go into every situation, opportunity, and relationship with the inner truth that says, “I am unstoppable.” The book talks about how to live an experienced life in the present.  When you are in the present, you are in a moment of unstoppability because there is no fear, no regret, no shame, no fear of the future. The key is to get into the present and stay there.  He also discussed the concept of walking backwards and how we can do that in our lives. His Spiritual Journey in Camino (28:30)  The movie The Way had a huge impact on him.  He went there to find solitude. It is a journey to aloneness, to see himself more deeply than he ever has, and be with people who have interesting stories.  It is very important to get inside yourself. Final Thoughts on Leadership (33:48)  Leadership is not about work; it is life. People should show up and live and lead differently.  Book Recommendations and Daily Rituals  (35:54)  Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Speaker For The Dead by Orson Scott Card He exercises and consistently does 75 diamond push-ups every morning. He reads every day. He also reads spiritual devotionals to enrich his soul. He drives every morning, and it becomes his prayer time.    Connect with Jeff through his email: jeff@nischwitzgroup.com. You may also visit his website and check out his books and other resources that may help you in your leadership journey.  For more podcast episodes and other resources you can use, visit my website John Murphy International. Thank you for listening!

Outsourcing is a business strategy where companies use external services, such as virtual assistants, to perform tasks needed in their projects. This leverage benefits companies and employees alike by having a flexible work environment, which contributes to an improved quality of work as well as its financial benefits. In today's episode, Linh Podetti joins us to talk about how outsourcing can be made simple. Linh is a social entrepreneur and outsourcing specialist. She is the CEO and founder of the internationally recognized outsourcing business, Outsourcing Angel, which helps business owners connect with talented virtual assistants (VA). Check these podcast highlights, and don't forget to tune in to the episode to know more about the business outsourcing process. Getting Into Outsourcing (03:23) She initially went to the typical path of getting a corporate job after university. The frustration of an inflexible 9 to 5 job became her motivation to come up with a business idea. She started to learn how to create a marketing plan, a business, and a website with limited money. While running her business, she came across people to whom she can outsource SEO work or content writing because she wasn't passionate about the company. Her opportunity arrived when she started doing project managing and marketing for a client. But along the way, she realized that it would be easier to remove herself from that model. After getting caught up in the first business that made her money, in 2015, Linh founded Outsourcing Angel. Why Should You Outsource? (08:26) They help business owners build a reliable virtual team.  Outsourcing is not just trying to get one task done. It's about building a team you can rely on that will grow with you. A lot of people start with hiring freelancers on a project basis where there is no real benefit. When someone works with you for years, they will know you inside out, and they're going to follow your mission and be there whenever you need them. If you want to grow, you're going to need people. You have to take that leap. The Basics of Outsourcing (12:43) You have to put discipline and relay what you want. Outsourcing is more affordable. Because you're working online, you have to use tools such as screencast tools and video calls to train your team. It's essential to have a dedicated person with you rather than just outsourcing a task. Why Should You Choose Outsourcing Angel? (14:06) They have an HR department managing their people's issues effectively. Outsourcing Angel serves small business owners to help them create a culture or work environment that can be fun for VAs and keep them motivated. They protect the business and the quality of work they give you. The Biggest Challenge In Outsourcing People (16:29) The process of picking the right person is time-consuming. You post a job, go through filtering and interviewing, and then test them out. Some people don't love recruitment and managing people. Getting People to Buy Into the Values in Business Outsourcing Model (19:27) Their mission is to create home-based jobs. They conduct meetings through Zoom calls and share the successes and plans for the next month. It is where Linh welcomes members and her way of showing her personality to her team. They have a company trip every year where they do activities and catch up with each other in person. Never look for someone that has a great talent but is dishonest or has a blow in personality.  Recruit the right people who have the same value and who also want to join a mission to help their community. They have a volunteer group in the Philippines that donates money and helps in charities. Building an Effective Team (24:09) They use Slack as an online version of an office and their channel for chatting. To improve the culture further, Linh created a channel called Daily Reflection. Every morning, as a rule, everyone comes in and to answer: What are the three things you're grateful for? Through this, they get to know more about each other and what's happening in each other's lives. Your Team or My Team (28:09) They help you with onboarding to get you started with the VA, but it's your VA. They are people who work directly with you.  They leave it to the client and the VA to enjoy the journey. Common Mistakes of Clients When Outsourcing (29:48) Giving overwhelming tasks without delegating at all. Linh encourages clients to start small and break it down. Clients underestimate the time needed to train someone. Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals (32:43) Your One Word by Evan Carmichael According to Linh, this book helped her and her company to find their value. Her daily ritual is to wake up at 4 am. At 4 am, her mind is much more creative and fresh, and she has better ideas and insights. That extra time allowed her to add in meditation, journaling, learning and working on her hardest task for the day first.   Connect with Linh through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out more of what she does on her YouTube channel and by visiting her website. Finally, visit Outsourcing Angel's website to see how they can help you with your business. You can download a copy of my ebook 10 Key Traits of Top Business Leaders here. For more podcast episodes and other resources, visit my website at John Murphy International. Thanks for tuning in!

Sometimes, we can be the most prominent and harshest judges of ourselves. At the same time, we're also afraid of judgment from the people around us. These bad habits have adverse effects on our success. In this episode, we have Jonathan George, also called the Human Hitmaker. He is the CEO of JG Entertainment, a company who develop artists and musicians to help them reach their full potential. Today, Jonathan shares with us the habits that hold people back from unleashing the superpower within them. He also talks about the daily things that can help us achieve our goals. If you are looking to make a significant shift in your mindset, check these podcast highlights, and listen to this informative and inspiring episode! Shift to Corporate Market (04:18) He has been working with millennials since 1994. For him, this age group has an entrepreneurial spirit. Millennials are the most educated generation yet. They are also more heart-centered and more driven than other generations. Millennials are looking for an institution where they can contribute. Sometimes, people who manage millennials do not understand their perspectives. Be a rock star individually before being able to work as a team. In his team, he makes sure that everybody stands up so that they can reach their full potential as a group. Dealing with Setbacks (07:31) In 2000, during the supposed height of his career, people discovered he is gay. The record deal he won was pulled because of this, and it was a significant setback for him. He also experienced unintentional spiritual abuse because he grew up in a traditional family with a father who is a pastor. He became a coach because of that incident. He turned his negative experience into a positive outcome. Transforming People (11:42) Due to his bossy nature, he does not allow people to be comfortable with feeling negative with themselves. He sees the fantastic aspects of a person, and he wants the person to realize those aspects. It is essential to confront a person's weaknesses before they can work on them. Showcasing a person's strengths entails continuous practice. Teaching Resilience (14:34) It is crucial to have a coach, especially if a person wants to be exceptional at a role. Always have someone who can push you to challenge your strengths and weaknesses. Importance of a Coach (16:19) A coach teaches you to focus on the right thing for your success. Having a coach means there is someone who can give you an objective assessment. People are often afraid of judgment, and it is the thing that restricts them from achieving their full potential. In effect, a person self-sabotages his or her success. Three Steps to Unshakable Confidence (19:52) First, know who you are. Understand your true talents and not just the hard skill set. Second, understand your weaknesses. If you do not confront your weaknesses, they will hold you back.  Lastly, polish your gifts to make them shine. Showing Vulnerability (25:46) Leaders must realize that they have their vulnerabilities as well. They do not have all the answers to problems. Showing vulnerability will help in building trust and rapport with clients. Coaching is about helping people find the answers to their problems, not supplying them with solutions. Top Self-Sabotaging Attitude (30:19) It is the refusal to take daily action toward their goals. You need to be intentional with your goals. Break down your plan into meaningful actions. Building Your Confidence (32:34) Understand your greatest asset. Understand your core values. Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals (36:00) “The Bible has probably been one of my greatest teachers because all the life lessons are in there. You know what I mean? Like, just basic common sense things and leadership and passion and purpose.” He has an intention wall where he puts his to-do lists every day. He also has a plan before the start of every week because he values actions. Aside from the intention wall, he is also continually grateful. Connect with George through LinkedIn or Instagram. You can also check his website for more free resources. For more podcast episodes and other resources you can use, visit my website John Murphy International. Thank you for listening!

Diving into entrepreneurship is challenging, especially if you already have a high-paying job in the corporate world. However, many people still underestimate the mindset they need to adapt to become successful as a business owner. The transition isn't for everyone, but those that are courageous enough to pursue this path should know how to scale their businesses sustainably.   In today's podcast, Meryl Johnston shares her experience in building Bean Ninjas, a thriving bookkeeping firm that provides accounting services to clients from around the globe. She lets us in on the lessons she learned in her journey from leaving her corporate accounting job to becoming CEO and Founder of Bean Ninjas.   Check out these podcast highlights and remember to listen to the show to learn about the strategies you need to build a global business.   Making the Jump From Accounting to Entrepreneurship (2:57) Accounting is a great way to get insights into the business world. By running the numbers and working behind the scenes, accountants can get an in-depth view of the finances of businesses. Leaving the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship is risky. You need to have a vision that will steer you onward and the willingness to make sacrifices. For Meryl, it was the desire to build something bigger than her corporate world that convinced her to establish her own business. She knew that becoming an entrepreneur means temporarily postponing her target lifestyle. Nonetheless, her desire for work-life balance motivated her to pursue her business. The Importance of Establishing a Corporate Vison (08:30) Business owners must be able to set a vision that is effective at inspiring their teams. Your vision may be very motivating for you, but it may be ineffective for other people. Be more inclusive by establishing a corporate vision that accounts for what your employees want. Identifying the Unique Needs of Your Customers (10:54) Any business should be able to give something of value to their customers, setting them apart from their competitors. Global enterprises can benefit from diversification, ensuring that their employees can understand the intricate businesses of their various clients. Bean Ninjas distinguishes itself by providing accounting services finetuned to the businesses of their clients, many of which aren't familiar with other accountants. Building and Maintaining Remote Teams (14:34) It takes time to build a global scope. Focus on consistent but sustainable growth. Hiring top-notch talent is crucial at the beginning since their performance helps establish a platform for future growth. Look for flexible people, since early on, you'll require them to work on roles that may change frequently. Engage with your employees, understand their career goals, and steer them toward roles that will make them grow and keep them invested in the company. Coping in Difficult Times (21:53) Just keep working at it; even the worst periods don't last forever. Focus on the fundamental day-to-day operations and keep your resilience. Book Recommendation and Rituals (25:20)   The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss Meryl relies on a disciplined morning routine focusing on surfing or beachside runs at 5 in the morning, along with regular sessions of yoga and meditation.     You can connect more with Meryl through her LinkedIn profile. You can also check out Bean Ninjas for more information about their bookkeeping services.   Thank you for listening! If you want more podcast episodes and other resources, visit my website, John Murphy International.

Stepping up as a leader is not an easy feat. There will always be challenges along the way. But these challenges do not necessarily harm the business. Sometimes, these challenges strengthen leaders as well as their companies. Having the right knowledge can help leaders achieve their full potential. In turn, they can also help their teams to attain individual successes. These successes must also align with the company's goals. In this episode, I will share six leadership lessons that will be beneficial as we farewell another decade. If you want to enhance your leadership skills, tune in to this episode and check these fantastic show highlights! Cost of Tolerance (01:17) People need to realize the real cost of tolerating behaviours that are incongruent with an organization's values. For example, you must not tolerate a high-performing individual in a team who tends to undermine other members. Leaders must also not tolerate underperformance of team members. Take action against these kinds of behaviours from your members. Thus, leaders must be ok with confrontation. Additionally, leaders must also be aware of their tolerance regarding their negative behaviours. Being aware of these negative behaviors and eradicating them can lead to positive outcomes for the self and business. Importance of Clarity (05:44) Leaders need to be transparent regarding their roles. Aside from this, they should also be clear about expectations, targets, and deliverables. Leaders should set goals that are dependent on themselves and not on other people. Importance of Taking Daily Actions (08:33) Leaders should learn to break down their annual goals into manageable actions. Breaking the year into 90-day cycles. Ninety days is a long period to perform meaningful actions. But it is also short enough to capture an individual's focus. After breaking down the annual goal into 90 days, leaders can now break the cycle into a two-week timeframe. Aligning Vision and Mission with Decisions and Actions (11:19) Leaders and members must have a clear vision and mission to give context to the business. Vision answers the question, “What are you trying to create?” Mission answers the question, “Why are you creating it?” Vision is the description of the team, while mission refers to the purpose. Align your actions to the company's vision and mission. It is also essential for leaders to ingrain the vision and mission into every team member. Aligning and Engaging the Team (13:31) Every member should feel belongingness to products and services created. Align your actions and decisions with the team's objectives. Leaders must ensure that every individual's objective contributes to the team's goals. Importance of Proper Stakeholder Management (15:09) Understand the process of managing stakeholders. Practice efficient communication with stakeholders because it is a two-way relationship. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes and other resources you can use, visit my website John Murphy International. As always, thanks for tuning in! Thank you for listening! 

The world where senior executives, business owners, and leaders operate can be rather lonely. They manage the business and communicate with partners and clients, all while maintaining their teams. How do they, then, find psychological safety within a group where they can share with peers to help them grow their businesses, while at the same time, develop their lives? Joining us in today's podcast episode is Dirk van Reenen. Dirk is an award-winning entrepreneur and a highly sought-after business consultant and speaker. He is the founder and CEO of BERGflow, and this year, he has been named the new CEO of GoBundance. Dirk's purpose is to empower fellow entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leaders to help them grow and scale their teams and business while giving them fulfilment with a better quality of life. Check out the critical points of this episode in the highlights below. Don't forget to tune in to the podcast to know more about the journey to living an epic life.   The Start of GoBundance (3:16) The founders were all entrepreneurs who started to hold each other accountable in reaching their goals.  They started focusing on their health and their relationships. What they saw was a powerful core beginning to develop—men stepping up to hold each other accountable and challenge each other toward significant success. As people become more successful, they become more isolated to the point where they are not comfortable with their friends and family anymore.  GoBundance is a community where you can come in and share your challenges and struggles openly. You will be held accountable and get fantastic advice and masterminding from other highly successful people. GoBundance vs. the Traditional Mastermind (07:16) GoBundance looks at a more holistic view of the person. They have a term in GoBundance “a whole life millionaire.” GoBundance's six pillars: age-defying health, authentic relationships, bucket list adventures, extreme accountability, genuine contribution, and horizontal or passive income. During large and small trips, after having a strong start to your day and experiencing that adrenaline rush, you get a higher level of creativity, and you get to think outside the box. There is a lot of connectivity within the tribe, even outside events. They have an active community, and they conduct weekly or bi-weekly meetings together. They each want to be open about their challenges and create an environment for engagement. Criteria and Process to Become a Member (11:35) You have to be at an accredited investor level. They have an application process to make sure that the right kind of culture comes into the tribe. They don't just look at your success; they want to see how you're giving back to the community and your organization. They have a 30-day onboarding process to help people integrate into the tribe. Most people don't understand how influential the people that they're around within their lives. People can affect you negatively, even when they believe they're helping you. When you're in the company of people who inspire you, the bar gets higher. You get a mindset that you can achieve whatever you set out to make. The Six Effects That Are Determining the Destiny of Your Life  (19:22) 1st: The influence effect 2nd: The multiplier effect 3rd: The accountability effect 4th: The authenticity effect 5th: The purpose effect 6th: The connection effect Book Recommendations and Rituals (37:39) Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Fish That Ate The Whale by Samuel Zemurray The thought behind the Miracle Morning says that you start every morning with no outside distractions. It is how can you connect with who you are, what your purpose is, what's important to you, and what your intentions are for the day before you ever encounter them. "The first thing that I do in the morning is I get up and drink a big glass of water, make myself a cup of coffee, and then I get on my spin bike. That's a part of starting my day; I love working out and getting sweaty. After that, I typically just kind of sit, relax a little bit and cool off, then I'll take a cold shower. And after that, I get into starting to do some journaling, meditating, planning my day. And then my goal is to spend time with my family before kids go off to school, and then I'm ready to encounter the day." Dirk explains that consistency with his routine brings him more energy and focus.   You can connect more with Dirk on the BERGflow website and through his LinkedIn profile. To know more about the GoBundance tribe, visit their website here. Get a copy of their book Tribe of Millionaires here. For more podcast episodes and other resources you can use, visit my website John Murphy International. As always, thanks for tuning in!

The internet brings convenience to every transaction we make. Establishing a business online involves less hassle as well. But how do we ensure that our company will be successful and would create profit?  In today's podcast episode, our guest James Schramko tells us about his experience working in the corporate world before deciding to establish his own successful business. He shares how he accomplished working less and making more profit. He is the founder of SuperFastBusiness and Silver Circle, helping entrepreneurs quickly double or triple their revenues by working less. He is also the author of the book Work Less, Make More. Check out the episode's highlights, and also make sure to listen to the podcast for an in-depth discussion of our topic.   Early Work in the Motor Trade Business (2:31) James worked at Mercedes Benz. He later realized that he felt restricted in what he was doing. He found online marketing skills and techniques by accident. Determining the Right Business Model (13:05) Determine the target income for a certain period. Break down the essential questions about this goal. Gather answers from these questions to help assess which model is suitable for the business. Identify and explain the pros and cons of this suggested business model. 12-Week Cycle (15:23) Not focusing too much on long term goals. Set a theme for work. For example, search engine optimization: The team will focus on making emails more deliverable and speeding up the website. Distractions can drag agenda or plans down. Set one high-impact task per week. 80/20 Rule (22:49) Use filters or tools that help you identify which things are high-impact. Look out for the crucial things. Make this an automatic habit. Systems and Processes (26:50) Noah's Ark principle: Keeping two people assigned per task for efficiency. If someone leaves, the other person will still know how to work on the assigned task and can train the next person. Create an SOP to track urgent tasks. Keeping Talented and Trained People (29:48) Have good pre-interview criteria in advance and then do multiple interviews. Hire and train the employees well. Pay salaries early. Provide flexible work conditions. Encourage and praise employees. Ask the employees what they're passionate about and work on those projects. Immerse in their culture and lifestyle. How to Keep Motivated (40:35) “I think about [surfing]. That's enough for me. I wake up and check the forecast and get a good surf in each day.” Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals (42:41) Indistractable by Nir Eyal Sleeping early enough and waking without an alarm clock Drinking water first thing in the morning Surfing everyday James' routine includes an analogue activity to keep him grounded You can contact James at james@superfastbusiness.com. He can also be reached through his LinkedIn. For more insights and information, be sure to check out his websites: SuperFastBusiness and Silver Circle. For more podcast episodes and other resources, visit my website John Murphy International. Thanks for visiting!

Becoming a leader of a team or perhaps a senior executive of a company is the dream of many people in the business field. However, what most people don't see is the humble beginnings and the stages that you have to undergo to hone yourself in becoming what it takes to be a leader. Your attitude and outlook of what you can do and where you can add value to your job foresee your progression through company ranks. Joining us in today's podcast episode is our guest, Rocky Romanella. After a storied career that began on the bottom rung of the UPS ladder in 1976 and progressed up every rung to the boardroom, Rocky is now the founder and CEO of 3Sixty Management Services.  Check out today's episode highlights, and don't forget to tune in to the show if you want to know more about the process of becoming an effective leader. Sit back, relax, and be inspired.   Jumpstarting Your Career (2:23) The most effective leaders are those who could get their people to connect the dots. How are teaching and coaching relevant in the business setting? Taking advantage of promotion within policy. You are expanding your skills and knowledge by surrounding yourself with the right people. What are the value-added solutions? Learn your job–and learn some more.   An Advice To Starting 18-Year-Old Leaders: What Is The Leadership Perspective? (05:15) Step back as a leader and let your people fly. You have to believe in your people until they're ready to believe in themselves. It is essential to bridge the gap of confidence and knowledge for your people to fully believe in their capabilities. Think of that word you want someone to use to describe you at the end of your career. You will build that mosaic throughout your career—your brand identity. Answer these three questions: "Who am I? What do I stand for? What are the things I won't compromise?" The importance for companies to articulate their values and demonstrate them through actions. Backing in first is the best opportunity to understand the set of circumstances you're facing. It is not a leader's characteristic to silently sanction bad behaviour. Balanced Leadership, Thought, and Philosophy (12:22) The three critical constituents in business decision-making are your customers, your people, your shareholders, and stakeholders. When making decisions, you have to be able to represent these three key constituents.  You have to think like a customer—you want to make sure your people feel like valued individuals—but you want to act like an owner and make all the decisions.   The Importance of Customer Proximity (14:48) As a leader, you have to effectively train your employees in explaining to customers why your products are valuable, why they should buy it. In Rocky's experience, he focused on getting a line of sight from everyone inside their organization. They do this by treating their product as if it was a patient and not an inanimate object.  Every business needs to be safe. Starting From The Bottom-Up (20:05) Rocky loved understanding the business right from doing it himself. The fact that you're willing to try to understand the job from the ground level and frontline level speaks volumes of who you are, as well as the respect that you give those people who are performing the task. Why should hard work be combined with enthusiasm? High-Performing Teams (23:12) High performing team members place high accountability on themselves.  High performing team members hold each other accountable. However, mutual accountability can be demanding of a high level of service and deliverability. Tighten The Lug Nuts and Leaving A Legacy (27:34) "Don't allow important things to become urgent: tighten the lug nuts." Legacy is leaving things or people a little better because of their interaction with the business—having made a difference to the lives of both employees and the customers. Being a good leader translates to being a good person. It is painting people with dignity and respect. Leadership doesn't come with the title of a manager. Book Recommendation and Rituals (33:55) Rich recommends the book The Lessons From The House by Dennis Snow, where he talks about his time with Disney. He also recommends Coach John Wooden's books about the concept of hard work and the pyramid of success. "My routine is to get up early, square everything away, and make sure I'm in a good place. After that, I just hit the ground running from that perspective."   You can connect more with Rocky on his website. You can also email him and send questions at rockyromanella@gmail.com. His book, Tighten The Lug Nuts is available on Barnes and Noble and Amazon. For more podcast episodes and other resources you can use, don't hesitate to visit my website John Murphy International. Thanks for listening!

The most essential part of any organization is the people who get the job done and the business progressing—the employees. If you are managing or leading a team, you need to have a solid understanding of the vision and purpose of your organization. In addition to that, understanding the culture of the organization is vital in engaging employees once you hire them.    To dive deeper into that, joining us in today's episode is our guest, Rich Allen. Rich is the founder of Tour de Profit, an organization that focuses on igniting teams, engaging employees, and helping clients hire the right people.   Check out this podcast episode's highlights, and remember to tune in to the show for the specifics of workplace culture and employee engagement. Sit back and keep your ears peeled for all the valuable nuggets we have for you.   Starting and Running a Business (2:56) Making the big jump—quitting your corporate job. Rich talks about his experience of working for his father's business at a young age.  Managers who don't know how to motivate and inspire don't get their teams to do the work they need to do. Steering the Business: The Importance of Communication in Engaging Employees (08:41) Rich used a bike as a metaphor for businesses: "If we can understand our businesses like a bike, we can tune up our business and make it go fast."  Business leaders often fail in communicating with team members. When talking to employees, they tend to speak in a language that only they understand.  Know the importance of using a language with which your members are comfortable. Business owners must be able to put their hands and steer the handlebars of the business. Be clear about your vision. Corporate Vision Statements (15:05) Impressively designed corporate vision statements don't necessarily mean that it's going to be motivating. The importance of competition in firing up employee motivation Flipping the pyramid upside down: When you do a little bit more with what you intend to do and where you want the business to go, more people would realize that you're in it as a leader for their benefit. Managing the people and functions over politics drives organizations' vision and mission.  The Role of Culture in Transforming Teams and Businesses (19:29) Culture defines how the business operates from front to back. Be absolute about your workplace culture. What are the five or six things that you won't tolerate in the business?  Listening to the conversations that take place and how people speak to each other will tell you everything you need to know about an organization's culture. Business Hiring Process (21:53) A reasonably elaborate hiring process starts with the culture and behaviours you want to see in your business. Do not use skills as a limiting factor early in the hiring process. "We either win or lose the game by who we let on the team." Make it so that somebody has to earn the right to get on the team. They'll want to stay and be proud that they made it in the company. Engaging Your People in the Business (27:34) Include your employees in the hiring process by letting them select their peers.  When the employees are invested in the people that they're bringing in, they're going to help them be successful instead of feeling like they're a threat. Shift managers way of thinking to develop and grow the people that are coming into the business. Book Recommendation and Rituals (33:55) Rich recommends the book The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham. It talks about the common mistakes business leaders make and how to avoid the road toward that. "I get up and have some prayer time. I have a book that I read every morning for about half an hour. And then I spend about 30 minutes journaling. Then I have two or three inspirational podcasts that I listen to so that I can start the day well, and it's only then that I get up and start my day."   You can connect more with Rich and find free resources on his website. You can also join his Facebook group, The Peloton, if you want to be a part of a community of business leaders and owners solving business challenges faster.   For more podcast episodes and other resources you can use, visit my website John Murphy International. Thank you for listening!

Being a manager is tough. Being a new manager is really tough, even if you’ve done it before in another company or with another team. There are a few things you can do to start off strong whenever you’re taking on a new managerial role. But we can all learn from these lessons whether you’re brand new or have been with the same team for years.  John Murphy is the author of 10 Key Traits of Top Business Leaders and creator of the First 100 Days Plan course for new managers. He is an internationally successful coach, author and speaker. He began his corporate career as a salesman and progressed to being CEO of a Pan European Group. 15 years ago, he set up John Murphy International to help business owners, senior executives and management teams deliver what they are capable of. John has worked with global companies like Pfizer, Airbus, Johnson & Johnson and Vodafone. John and I start our conversation talking about the mindset of a successful manager and servant leadership, and then we hit a twist and transition into the topic of critical things to do as a new manager to set yourself and your team up for success.  Read the related blog article: Move From Individual Contributor To Effective Manager Join the Modern Manager community (www.mamieks.com/join) to get a digital copy of John’s book: 10 Key Traits of Top Business Leaders. Plus, get access to dozens of other guest bonuses and episode guides when you join. If you work for a nonprofit or government agency, email me at mamie@mamieks.com for 20% off any membership level. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and mini-guides delivered to your inbox: mamieks.com/join.  I’m interested in hearing about your experience working for a rockstar manager. Please share your story at www.managerialgreatness.com KEY TAKEAWAYS: As an individual, you are measured by what you accomplish. As a manager, you’re measured by what your team accomplishes. The old ‘command and control’ mentality is outdated and adds to the disengagement of team members. A support and serve mentality is needed in today’s workplace. Your job is to help your team members become the best version of themselves, to become very effective and efficient at what they do.  60% of first time managers don't celebrate their second anniversary. Being a new manager is extremely challenging. When taking on a new managerial role, be proactive about educating yourself. Learn about the business, the goals, the strategies so you can make better decisions.  Think broadly about who your team’s stakeholders are and go meet them.  Meet internal stakeholders to learn about them and their work. Ask how you can work together best, what do you need from each other, etc.  Talk with your team members about your expectations of them. Be clear about what their goals are and how you’re there to support them. How do you want them to act/interact with you? Talk to your boss about their expectations of you. Gain clarity on what they believe success looks like. Prepare yourself for new tasks like preparing for and leading meetings, giving feedback, etc. Find resources to support your growth in these areas. If you join a management or leadership team, remember that you’re wearing two hats: that of your own team or department and that of the organization at large. .  KEEP UP WITH JOHN Course: https://www.first100daysplan.com/join Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmurphyinternational/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmicoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnMurphyInternational/?ref=bookmarks Website: http://www.johnmurphyinternational.com/ mamie@mamieks.com

Being a manager is tough. Being a new manager is really tough, even if you’ve done it before in another company or with another team. There are a few things you can do to start off strong whenever you’re taking on a new managerial role. But we can all learn from these lessons whether you’re brand new or have been with the same team for years.  John Murphy is the author of 10 Key Traits of Top Business Leaders and creator of the First 100 Days Plan course for new managers. He is an internationally successful coach, author and speaker. He began his corporate career as a salesman and progressed to being CEO of a Pan European Group. 15 years ago, he set up John Murphy International to help business owners, senior executives and management teams deliver what they are capable of. John has worked with global companies like Pfizer, Airbus, Johnson & Johnson and Vodafone. John and I start our conversation talking about the mindset of a successful manager and servant leadership, and then we hit a twist and transition into the topic of critical things to do as a new manager to set yourself and your team up for success.  Read the related blog article: Move From Individual Contributor To Effective Manager Join the Modern Manager community (www.mamieks.com/join) to get a digital copy of John’s book: 10 Key Traits of Top Business Leaders. Plus, get access to dozens of other guest bonuses and episode guides when you join. If you work for a nonprofit or government agency, email me at mamie@mamieks.com for 20% off any membership level. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and mini-guides delivered to your inbox: mamieks.com/join.  I’m interested in hearing about your experience working for a rockstar manager. Please share your story at www.managerialgreatness.com KEY TAKEAWAYS: As an individual, you are measured by what you accomplish. As a manager, you’re measured by what your team accomplishes. The old ‘command and control’ mentality is outdated and adds to the disengagement of team members. A support and serve mentality is needed in today’s workplace. Your job is to help your team members become the best version of themselves, to become very effective and efficient at what they do.  60% of first time managers don't celebrate their second anniversary. Being a new manager is extremely challenging. When taking on a new managerial role, be proactive about educating yourself. Learn about the business, the goals, the strategies so you can make better decisions. 

Remote working has been introduced to keep up with the changing needs and trends of the work force, and it has been more popular than ever. Remote operation allows employees to work outside of traditional office premises. It also enables people to get work done at their own pace and still execute it successfully. In today's podcast episode, we are joined by our guest Liam Martin. He is the co-founder and chief marketing officer of time tracking tools Time Doctor and staff.com, which helps companies manage remote employees. For 10 years, almost over a million remote workers have used Liam's tools for their jobs. Liam is also the co-organizer of Running Remote, the largest remote work conference held in Silicon Valley every year.  Check out this episode's highlights, and don't forget to tune in to the show for the specifics of remote working culture and management.   Breaking Down the Reluctance in Having Remote Workers (2:00) Companies have to be able to change their management style for remote workers. The importance of having effective technology in place to make sure that everyone is staying accountable.  Looking at the economics of remote work, on average, it's about 40% more efficient than the on-premise work environment. The Advantages of Having a Remote Worker (02:59) Remote work deletes the problem of inter-office politics and colleague issues. Companies can save money and hassle from frequently having to replace employees as remote worker employees tend to stay longer in the company. Employees are continually moving around in search of something bigger. In tech companies, it is essential to keep employees engaged in work. This scheme is where remote working comes in. Employers don't have to be bound to a geographical limit in hiring the best person for the job. High Productivity in Remote Working (06:58) Allowing workers to work from home or a co-working space reduces the amount of time they spend commuting on the road. Remote working has a flexible schedule, unlike the traditional nine to five. Being able to optimize employee time at work allows them to get massive gains and overall productivity. Work wherever you want, whenever you want. Having the freedom to do your work massively boosts productivity. The tech industry is the pioneer in remote working because working from a computer is where you would need to put the majority of your time for a remote worker. Incentives companies give employees do not boost productivity. Employees would trade all free lunches you provide them for remote work opportunities. Remote Working Management (14:05) It is essential to have measuring tools to track and manage remote workers' work activity. Digitizing documentation allows everyone inside of your organization to communicate processes quickly and easily. The importance of creating a work culture and creating shared values for team effectiveness. Hiring a Remote Worker (22:04) Doing a thorough interview is vital to see if the applicant is culturally-aligned to the company. The onboarding process Being culturally aligned to the business is the most important criteria for hiring remote workers. The internationalization framework Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals (26:53) Zero to One by Peter Thiel “I basically wear the same thing every single day. It allows me to reduce decision-making.” He also eats the same thing for breakfast every day. He learned the idea from Barack Obama, who said that any decision, regardless of its importance, requires the same amount of energy. Decreasing the number of smaller choices you make will help you focus on more significant and more critical decisions.   You can connect more with Liam through Time Doctor and staff.com. Liam has also recently started a YouTube channel, where you can have more intimate conversations with him. Check out Running Remote to get updates on the upcoming 2020 remote work conference in Austin, Texas.  For more podcast episodes and other resources, visit my website John Murphy International. Thank you for listening!

Since its birth in 1994, Amazon has grown and found massive success. It has innovated, strategized, and won its way past the competition in the digital era, and the company's success is one that countless business leaders would love to emulate. If you are one of those leaders, you're in luck—-John Rossman returns to our show to talk about his newest book, Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader. As some of you might already know, John is the managing partner of Rossman Partners. He's an expert in digital and e-commerce business. John launched and scaled the Amazon Marketplace business, which now accounts for 50% of Amazon's business. In this episode, John talks about lessons from Amazon on how to become a digital leader. He goes into detail on a number of those ideas, giving us a neat preview of his book. Make sure to read the highlights to see the ideas he discussed. Then, dive into the episode to get all the fine details of his thoughts. Resetting Your Clocks (2:34) Innovation into digital requires patience, and businesses will have to “reset their clock.” Resetting the clock means looking beyond just three years for your business, and sticking with plans for five to eight years ahead instead. Amazon's patience can be seen in the kind of business cases they approve: those that have a five- to eight-year time horizon. Going digital needs both speed and agility. Speed refers to operational excellence. Agility is the ability to sense and make changes happen. Data and intuition come hand in hand. Data helps in achieving operational excellence, while intuition directs the innovation. Converting Employees Into Missionaries (7:07) Missionaries make better products because they care deeply about the products. Not everyone enters the business with the same passion as missionaries. Use the passionate people in the business to spread the passion. Use what motivates people to fit them into their role in the organization. Keep the mission on top of everyone's minds. An example is Amazon's customer obsession—every discussion or meeting starts with why the topic is vital for the customer. Enterprise Remuneration (13:18) John starts by saying that he's not necessarily advocating Amazon's mode of compensation to everyone. Enterprise remuneration comes in the form of purely salary compensation with enterprise value compensation, which comes in stocks.  Use compensation as a tool to enforce the idea that the organization is all about enterprise optimization. Some forms of compensation focus on short-term optimization of the organization's components: team members, individuals, organizations, etc. Short-term optimization gets in the way of long-term enterprise optimization. Your organization's compensation strategy should be in line with your company's strategy—including timing. Day One and Day Two Companies (16:08) A Day One company is set to create the future. A Day Two company only reacts to what the future could hold. Businesses who want to be innovative will have to learn how to become a Day One company. Companies have to realize that they are at risk when they are becoming stagnant. Owning Dependencies (19:33) Getting along shouldn't get in the way of achieving great results. Shaping the feature requires people to be willing to lean into topics and chew through them and hold each other accountable. One good way to hold each other accountable is to set Service Level Agreements, where everyone could be made to answer to their commitments. John's new book is available on Amazon, Kindle, and Barnes and Noble. You could reach him anytime through the Rossman Partners website and LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes and other resources, visit my website John Murphy International. Thank you for listening!

Every organization recognizes that workplace culture plays a vital role in achieving success. Still, members of the organization aren't always living up to the organization's supposed culture, or feel powerless to go against a culture they don't embody. In this episode, our guest Devin Halliday shares how organizations can use culture to succeed. Devin is the founder and Chief Belonging Architect of Rudiment Solutions, a consulting agency that empowers people and unlocks their full potential. He hosts the Belonging Factor Podcast, and he also wrote the book BE/LONG/ING FACTOR.  Make sure to check this episode's highlights and tune in to the show for the specifics of how to properly build your organization's culture. Building Cultures Your Members Could Identify With (7:13) A vast majority of culture statements don't resonate with the members of their organizations. Many organizations are too focused on their output. In reality, they have to focus on their members and the values of their organization. With a good set of values that your members could adhere to, the excellent output will follow. People could feel uncomfortable with the culture of the organization and feel powerless to change it. There should be an alignment of values, with a clear definition of each individual's role in the organization. A culture statement could produce unintentional culture when there is no clear definition of roles that relate to the values of the organization.   Making Time for Culture Building (13:19) Everybody recognizes that culture is essential, but 41% of leaders say they are too busy to manage the culture of the organization. Managers become too focused on delivering KPIs and lose time to build up the people who help them achieve their outputs. Organizations that can establish a culture of collaboration, trust, belonging, diversity, and inclusion develop better results. Culture building has to be intentional, where the management's goal is to build up its team holistically. Many managers miss the connection between culture and results.   Making Diversity and Inclusion Real in the Organization (19:19) Hire based on culture “add” instead of culture “fit,” hiring people who could add something to the team instead of just fitting in. Eliminate the “Echo Chamber Effect” by creating a system where constructive dissent is encouraged. When the organization doesn't have a system where people could speak up in a way they think they could contribute, they become silent. Thus, diversity and inclusion disappear.   Becoming an Authentic Leader (22:46) Be who you say you are. There are two critical pieces: the ability to self-analyze and 360 feedback. To self-analyze, deliberately take steps to evaluate. 360 feedback means you are constantly curious to learn and seek input from others. At the end of the day, other people decide whether they see you as authentic or not. Authenticity requires transparency and displaying vulnerability. Combining the two critical pieces will help you see clearly how well you're doing and where you could improve.   Book Recommendations and Habits (28:13) Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield Waking up early in the morning and connecting very clearly with his wife. He starts the day with some sort of gratitude practice. You could win an autographed copy of Devin's book Belonging Factor by visiting his website. The book is also available on Amazon. Connect with Devin through LinkedIn and share with him your stories and your journey. For more podcast episodes and other resources, visit my website John Murphy International. Thank you for listening!

A leader holds great responsibilities. It can be a challenging position to take, especially with many people relying on you for answers and solutions. However, to be an effective leader, you need to realize that you do not have all the answers, and humility is vital. Today's guest on the Winning Teams podcast is John O'Grady, the founder of O'Grady Leadership and Consulting Services. John is a former Division I athlete as well as a former member of the U.S. Military. He's a West Point graduate, an army colonel, and he's had a distinguished career with overseas tours. Now, he is devoting his time to developing and inspiring teams and leaders to become the best version of themselves in the most demanding challenging and complex environments. Check these highlights and tune in to the show to discover how you can be the best version of yourself! How His Background Shaped His Current Goals (1:13) John was born and raised in New York. Sports became an incredible part of his life growing up. He played in the NCAA as a West Point Cadet, which then launched him to his army career. His command awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. Surrounded by incredible leaders, he realized his passion for being part of high performing teams and helping others become the best version of themselves. Lessons Learned (3:03) One important lesson is his heightened awareness of the importance of humility. The other lesson is that no one person has all the answers, especially in today's ever-complex, chaotic, and high-paced environment. As a leader in an organization, he inevitably felt the pressure and responsibility to have all the answers. You need to realize that you don't have it all, and if you practice humility and can be vulnerable to admit that, you can rely on other people. Once people understand that you are relying on them as much as they're relying on you, it becomes a symbiotic leadership relationship instead of a command and control type. Working With Clients (8:04) Establish the idea of basic confidentiality. Create a level of trust. The most significant approach I take is not building or creating leaders. Instead, I guide an individual to realize the best parts of the leader they already are. Impact of Other People (10:18) He's been around great people who all played a role in influencing him to be a better communicator He also learned to be more inquisitive. Most importantly, he witnessed the value of collaborative spirit and being able to rely on others. The people who had an impact on him all showcased vulnerability that allowed them to do all the things he mentioned before. An important thing to consider when demonstrating vulnerability is having a culture of trust. Cultivating Trust (12:16) Trust is usually only brought up twice: in the beginning and once it is broken. John asks the question: What are we doing between the moment we stop talking about the importance of trust and when we bring it up again once it's broken? What have we done collectively and as individuals to increase awareness and cultivate trust, keeping its importance at the forefront of things? Book Recommendations and Habits (15:53) Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx “Basically start the day with a cup of coffee and reading a religious passage of the day. And then reflecting a little bit on what that is. And then also journaling, where I kind of lay out what it is that I expect of myself on that particular day. [...] At the end of the day, I circle back and just reflect on that and kind of “grade” myself a little bit. [...] And lastly, there's always some kind of physical component of fitness in there.” To get in touch with John, head over here, or shoot him an email: john.ogrady@strategicleadersacademy.com. You may also connect with John through LinkedIn or Twitter. For more podcast episodes and other resources, visit my website John Murphy International. Thank you for listening!

A “Top 10 Executive Coach on LinkedIn,” John Murphy is a results oriented business coach and mentor to senior executives and CEOs around the world. He’s a great communicator with broad experience and is skilled at discussing issues that make businesses and individuals grow and thrive. John is a #1 Best Selling Author on Amazon. His book, 10 Key Traits of Top Business Leaders is a must read for any executive with leadership aspirations. Living and working in the south of France, John is originally from Ireland. Before starting his own business John enjoyed a highly successful career in the corporate world. He began as a door-to-door life assurance salesman and culminated as the CEO of a Pan European Life Assurance Company in Ireland. John started his business, John Murphy International, in 2004 and has worked worldwide across a broad range of industries. His clients include Pfizer, Airbus, State Street Bank, Vodafone and Johnson & Johnson. Your entrepreneurial audience will benefit from John’s succinct and pithy insights into emotional intelligence, leadership, team success, mindset, strategy and more. John is absolutely passionate about helping people to win in their careers and to win in their personal lives!

John Murphy is an expert in leadership development, a podcast host, bestselling author, and renowned mentor and coach. His global clients include giants like Pfizer, Airbus, Great West Life Co., State Street Bank, Vodafone and Johnson & Johnson. He is also the founder and CEO of John Murphy International, a global consulting agency. John started his career as a door-to-door life insurance salesman, and he rose through the ranks to CEO. At the pinnacle of his executive career, John ultimately decided to make a major life change and left the C-suite, choosing instead to channel his talents into helping other executives reach the top of their potential. John is the author of the bestselling book 10 Key Traits Of Top Business Leaders, where he walks readers through the most important skills and qualities that all successful business owners use to develop and grow their businesses. He is an expert in teaching the skills needed to lead corporate teams to greatness. He takes pride in sharing his wisdom, strategies and experience with today’s top executives across the globe. ————— Do you know what really makes a leader? Having an executive title doesn’t necessarily grant you the qualities of a great leader. It’s about the skills, qualities, traits and guidance you bring to your team. It’s about having the passion to lead and the wisdom to recognize and confront new opportunities and challenges. Leadership isn’t a title, it’s a mindset. John Murphy knows leadership. John has worked with global brands like Pfizer, Airbus, Johnson & Johnson and others, teaching corporate leaders the key traits they need to excel. Rising from door-to-door insurance salesman to CEO, John learned firsthand what it takes to guide a team to greatness. Now he works to coach others on their own journeys to leadership. In this episode, John shares the qualities he feels are absolutely necessary for anyone who wants to embrace effective leadership. John believes that leadership is a personal journey of self-awareness and learning, and he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping organizations further their excellence. John is here to share with you his wisdom, insights, and philosophy of leadership. I hope you’ll find his guidance useful in your own growth and development, so please enjoy our conversation! Ways to contact John Murphy: Website: www.johnmurphyinternational.com/absolute LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/johnmurphyinternational Facebook: www.facebook.com/JohnMurphyInternational

Do you strive to "WIN" at business?  What about in life? The key to "Winning":at life and business is not about beating the competition but rather about creating an environment where not only you but everyone who works with you: Staff Team Members Employees Contractors Clients And yes even FAMILY All the people you work with Where all the people in your life and in your business find that are all being fulfilled and living to their highest potential in all that they do.   When we promote a culture of bring out the best in others in our lives and in our businesses, when our goal is for everyone on our team to THRIVE.   Then everyone truly wins.   When we enjoy our lives and have a business that is a part of that life, that is when we are the real winners Trust comes from open, honest communication.  There has never been a CEO that has regreted open and honest communication.  There is not a team that didnt find that when our hopes, dreams and yes even our fears and shortcomings, are shared that everyone is better and does better in the sharing. Turns out that the truth and then making everyone part of the solution is the only real way to ensure that everyone profits True success is not just about making money it is about being profitable.  It is about showing a true and valuable profit in what we are investing ourselves in.  The profit shows up in a rich life and dynamic business. It is in our best interest and the best interest of the company to be about creating teams that are set up to succeed Host Steve Kidd is joined by CEO, business owner and entrepeneur John Murphy of John Murphy International to help us all see the benefit in our life and in our business of Working Together on this episode of Thriving Entrepreneur  

John Murphy is the host of the Winning Teams podcast, is an international executive leadership coach and a bestselling author. He began as a door-to-door life assurance salesman and rose to the rank of CEO of Pan European Life Assurance Company in Ireland. In 2004 John started his own business, John Murphy International, and has […] The post ML95 – 10 Key Traits of Top Leaders with John Murphy appeared first on Jake A Carlson.

Having a coach is a must have for any senior executive who is ambitious to really leverage themselves and leverage the team they have.    John Murphy, executive coach and owner of John Murphy International joins Peter to share the power of having a coach, how you can tell if a client is going to be a good fit,and why you need to be the walking embodiment of of the values that are core to your organization.   Check out more of John's content: http://www.johnmurphyinternational.com/leveragingthought/  

John Murphy is the CEO & Founder of John Murphy International.  He is an internationally recognized, results-oriented business coach and mentor to senior executives and CEOs. We discuss: There is always room for a good executive coach [1:58] Changes which have contributed to the evolution of the coaching business [4:12] Why coach certification has become almost obligatory nowadays [9:46] How to know if there is a fit between the coach and the coachee [12:35] A business model that helps achieve predictability and continuity in income [18:13] How to shape your business and career around the life you want to have [22:38] His work with brands like Pfizer, Airbus, Johnson & Johnson, and Vodaphone set him apart from most executive coaches.  John Murphy’s Amazon #1 bestselling book 10 Key Traits of Top Business Leaders is a must read for any executive with leadership aspirations. This terrific guest isn’t just spouting theory – he’s worked his way into the mentor category and brings experience, examples, and energy to the table. Learn more about John at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JohnMurphyInternational/?ref=bookmarks) . Brief Description of Gift URL to page where they can download book, video and connect with me URL for Free Gift http://www.johnmurphyinternational.com/smashingtheplateau/ (http://www.johnmurphyinternational.com/smashingtheplateau/) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 24Shares

He’s a podcast host, an international executive leadership coach and a bestselling author. John Murphy brings a vast array of experiences and knowledge to the show today. John began his working life as a door-to-door life assurance salesman and rose the rank of CEO of a Pan European Life Assurance Company in Ireland. Then in 2004 John started his own business, John Murphy International, and has worked worldwide across a broad range of industries. His clients include Pfizer, Airbus, State Street Bank, Vodafone and Johnson & Johnson. Today we’re talking about some of the key traits of top executive leaders, what we can learn from them and more. For extra content please visit www.geoffnicholson.uk/95 More ways to get involved If you have found anything useful on this episode, then please leave a comment and rate the show.  If you would like to ask Geoff a question or suggest a topic to cover on the show, please email him at podcast@geoffnicholson.co.uk Join my new and growing community on Facebook where I share insights, strategies and special offers.  It would be great to see you there. Subscribe or Follow the show on (http://tun.in/pikU6)

John Murphy is the man behind John Murphy International, a France-based business that is focused on helping global companies create winning teams. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, John started his business in Ireland 13 years ago and moved to the south of France after realizing that one of the great perks of consulting was that he could base his business anywhere. Prior to starting his business, John was climbing the ladder in the corporate world.  He began as a door-to-door salesman, and progressed to sales manager, sales director, and eventually marketing director before becoming a CEO for a finance company. During this time he recognized that, while the corporate world had been very good to him, the view from the top wasn’t exactly what he thought it was going to be. Although the leap from the corporate world to independent consulting seems like a daunting one, John says it was made easier because he felt compelled to take the leap. We talk about making the leap, the best place to find clients, and the greatest key to business development growth on the episode of the Consulting Success Podcast with John Murphy.   Taking the Leap The corporate world is a secure place to enjoy a career, but for CEOs like John, taking the leap away from the corporate world and into the unknown may be a move that you simply have to make. After working your way to the top, you, like John, may find that there is more you can accomplish with your skills and talents. Two years before he started his own company, John felt that he needed to step away from his secure place in the corporate world and try something new.   Even if there is nothing fundamentally wrong with your current company or organization, many consultants feel at some point that they simply don’t want to remain someone else’s employee indefinitely. John felt that desire to ‘create something for himself.’ He wanted something beyond what the corporate world has to offer, and after a period of time, John Murphy International was born. If you’ve ever felt compelled to leave your successful corporate job and create something new, you’ll want to hear John’s story. Although it seems counterintuitive, he was even willing to leave his job even before his new company was in place and in our conversation he shares why.   Finding Clients in Surprising Places Once John Murphy International was established, John needed to find clients. It was at this point when he received a very relevant piece of advice from a friend, who said, “You won’t get business in the places you think you will, and you will get business in very surprising places.” He found out that that was exactly true, and after placing a huge number of sales calls, he secured some of his first work with Johnson & Johnson. His approach was not exactly a scientific one — by simply placing as many calls as he could and asking people if they could recommend him to anyone else, he landed the client that he was looking for.   It may sound too good to be true, but we dug deep into the ways that John found his first clients — 50% of the people that he worked with in the first year were people that he’d never worked with before, and I really wanted to hear John explanation of how that was possible. Many consultants are uncomfortable making the calls, reaching out to potential clients, and doing the follow-up that is necessary for acquiring new work, but, as I’ve said many times before, that is the most essential step to getting more work. John’s story proves what I’ve said to be true — you have to be willing to get out there and make the connections in order to get the work you’ve been dreaming of. By simply increasing the volume of calls, emails, or connections you make, you will be able to secure the work you’ve been seeking.   Don’t Take Your Foot Off the Accelerator Simply reaching out to a prospective client once just isn’t good enough. Too many consultants slow their efforts down when they start to feel comfortable with where their company is at, but the minute that you take your foot off the accelerator, you are going to lose the momentum that you’ve worked so hard to build up in your company. On the other hand, if you are willing to make phone call after phone call, email after email, or connection after connection, then you are going to achieve consulting success. John started out 13 years ago, but he says that the methods for securing clients haven’t really changed that much over the years. A consultant who is willing to do the work is going to be a successful consultant.   Earning Your Referrals Referrals come easily when you’re doing good work for your clients. That is the first and key step to getting more referrals for more work. If you maintain the mindset that you are always going to add value to the client that you’re working with, and always do your best work, then you will create a business that clients want to do more business with. The better work you do, and the better you know the company that you’re working for, the easier the referrals will come. John has many insights into the ways that your contributions can add value to any company that you’re working for, starting with looking for opportunities to refer yourself over to various departments within the company. That’s his first suggestion, but be sure to listen for the other ways that you can find and earn referrals with every client you work with.   The Key to Business Development Growth Often we think of obtaining new clients as the best and only way to grow a business, but in my conversation with John, we unearth the reasons why that mentality is wrong. You won’t want to miss the great discussion we have about the importance of business development growth within the companies that you are already doing business with. These are the companies that you’ve already invested your time and skills in, and by deepening your understanding and relationship with these companies, you’re creating greater value for the company and for yourself.   Before you think about going after new clients, ask yourself what opportunities are available within current or previous clients that you should consider first. Find out where the company is growing and shrinking, opening and closing, reorganizing, restructuring and investing, then use that information to become a more informed advisor to the company and to create more consulting work for yourself. There are undoubtedly already needs within the company that you’re currently working with — taking advantage of the work where you’ve already established a relationship means working smarter and finding more success for yourself.   Grow Your Consulting Business from Anywhere One of the greatest benefits of being a consultant is the ability to base your business from anywhere in the world. When John realized that he was getting into a bit of a consulting rut in Ireland, he moved his business to the south of France to shake things up. By making a physical change he was inspired to shift his business focus and grow his business the ways he needed to. There were definitely trade-offs that had to be made by moving to another country, but his determination to making this virtual business model work drove him to succeed. The risk was worth the reward as not only did he not lose any clients, he was able to strengthen the working relationship that he had in place with his existing clients. To hear more about how this shift enabled John to grow his business in the ways he wanted, you’ll have to listen to our conversation.   Don’t Be Afraid to Challenge Your Clients Too often clients resist the suggestions made to them by brilliant and effective consultants like you because they are used to the way things have always been. If you’ve faced rejection from a client — whether it’s your pricing model, how you approach work, or where you are working from — don’t be afraid to push back and remind them why they should put their trust in your new ideas. You can never forget — there is a reason you are the consultant. If you can convince your clients to try new things, you will add value to their business and to the work that you’re doing for them. This approach has worked for John, it’s worked for me, and it can work for you — if you are willing to take the risk.   Stay On Top of Your Game — Two Ways Staying at the top of your game is essential when perfecting your consulting business. In our conversation, John shares two key ways that he has been able to stay focused on his work.  First, remember that a business is a dynamic thing — it’s always changing and growing. If you constantly examine how you are growing and changing with your business, you will be motivated to tweak and change your business to be its best as it grows. Trying new things means that you’re giving the best business possible to your current clients as well as the clients that you will get in the future.   Second, find a mentor. Working by yourself may lull you into a comfortable state while working with a mentor who will challenge you to become more than you currently are is key to staying on top of your game. I’ve worked with John for a number of years, and he shares how the mastermind group that we’ve created has improved his approach to work. He says being challenged has kept him fresh, and he explains why. You’ll want to hear what has worked for him and more, all on this episode of the Consulting Success Podcast with John Murphy.   Key Takeaways: [:15] Introducing John Murphy, former CEO who felt compelled to leave the corporate world. [5:58] You may find clients in unexpected places. [10:35] Discomfort comes with reaching out. [13:05] Factors that play into getting a good stream of referrals. [17:13] The smarter approach to business development growth. [18:15] Working remotely may force you to improve business. [23:32] Push back when your ideas are rejected. [25:10] Stay at the top of your game by doing these two things.   Mentioned in This Episode: John Murphy International Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! 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John Murphy is the man behind John Murphy International, a France-based business that is focused on helping global companies create winning teams. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, John started his business in Ireland 13 years ago and moved to the south of France after realizing that one of the great perks of consulting was that he could base his business anywhere. Prior to starting his business, John was climbing the ladder in the corporate world.  He began as a door-to-door salesman, and progressed to sales manager, sales director, and eventually marketing director before becoming a CEO for a finance company. During this time he recognized that, while the corporate world had been very good to him, the view from the top wasn’t exactly what he thought it was going to be. Although the leap from the corporate world to independent consulting seems like a daunting one, John says it was made easier because he felt compelled to take the leap. We talk about making the leap, the best place to find clients, and the greatest key to business development growth on the episode of the Consulting Success Podcast with John Murphy.   Taking the Leap The corporate world is a secure place to enjoy a career, but for CEOs like John, taking the leap away from the corporate world and into the unknown may be a move that you simply have to make. After working your way to the top, you, like John, may find that there is more you can accomplish with your skills and talents. Two years before he started his own company, John felt that he needed to step away from his secure place in the corporate world and try something new.   Even if there is nothing fundamentally wrong with your current company or organization, many consultants feel at some point that they simply don’t want to remain someone else’s employee indefinitely. John felt that desire to ‘create something for himself.’ He wanted something beyond what the corporate world has to offer, and after a period of time, John Murphy International was born. If you’ve ever felt compelled to leave your successful corporate job and create something new, you’ll want to hear John’s story. Although it seems counterintuitive, he was even willing to leave his job even before his new company was in place and in our conversation he shares why.   Finding Clients in Surprising Places Once John Murphy International was established, John needed to find clients. It was at this point when he received a very relevant piece of advice from a friend, who said, “You won’t get business in the places you think you will, and you will get business in very surprising places.” He found out that that was exactly true, and after placing a huge number of sales calls, he secured some of his first work with Johnson & Johnson. His approach was not exactly a scientific one — by simply placing as many calls as he could and asking people if they could recommend him to anyone else, he landed the client that he was looking for.   It may sound too good to be true, but we dug deep into the ways that John found his first clients — 50% of the people that he worked with in the first year were people that he’d never worked with before, and I really wanted to hear John explanation of how that was possible. Many consultants are uncomfortable making the calls, reaching out to potential clients, and doing the follow-up that is necessary for acquiring new work, but, as I’ve said many times before, that is the most essential step to getting more work. John’s story proves what I’ve said to be true — you have to be willing to get out there and make the connections in order to get the work you’ve been dreaming of. By simply increasing the volume of calls, emails, or connections you make, you will be able to secure the work you’ve been seeking.   Don’t Take Your Foot Off the Accelerator Simply reaching out to a prospective client once just isn’t good enough. Too many consultants slow their efforts down when they start to feel comfortable with where their company is at, but the minute that you take your foot off the accelerator, you are going to lose the momentum that you’ve worked so hard to build up in your company. On the other hand, if you are willing to make phone call after phone call, email after email, or connection after connection, then you are going to achieve consulting success. John started out 13 years ago, but he says that the methods for securing clients haven’t really changed that much over the years. A consultant who is willing to do the work is going to be a successful consultant.   Earning Your Referrals Referrals come easily when you’re doing good work for your clients. That is the first and key step to getting more referrals for more work. If you maintain the mindset that you are always going to add value to the client that you’re working with, and always do your best work, then you will create a business that clients want to do more business with. The better work you do, and the better you know the company that you’re working for, the easier the referrals will come. John has many insights into the ways that your contributions can add value to any company that you’re working for, starting with looking for opportunities to refer yourself over to various departments within the company. That’s his first suggestion, but be sure to listen for the other ways that you can find and earn referrals with every client you work with.   The Key to Business Development Growth Often we think of obtaining new clients as the best and only way to grow a business, but in my conversation with John, we unearth the reasons why that mentality is wrong. You won’t want to miss the great discussion we have about the importance of business development growth within the companies that you are already doing business with. These are the companies that you’ve already invested your time and skills in, and by deepening your understanding and relationship with these companies, you’re creating greater value for the company and for yourself.   Before you think about going after new clients, ask yourself what opportunities are available within current or previous clients that you should consider first. Find out where the company is growing and shrinking, opening and closing, reorganizing, restructuring and investing, then use that information to become a more informed advisor to the company and to create more consulting work for yourself. There are undoubtedly already needs within the company that you’re currently working with — taking advantage of the work where you’ve already established a relationship means working smarter and finding more success for yourself.   Grow Your Consulting Business from Anywhere One of the greatest benefits of being a consultant is the ability to base your business from anywhere in the world. When John realized that he was getting into a bit of a consulting rut in Ireland, he moved his business to the south of France to shake things up. By making a physical change he was inspired to shift his business focus and grow his business the ways he needed to. There were definitely trade-offs that had to be made by moving to another country, but his determination to making this virtual business model work drove him to succeed. The risk was worth the reward as not only did he not lose any clients, he was able to strengthen the working relationship that he had in place with his existing clients. To hear more about how this shift enabled John to grow his business in the ways he wanted, you’ll have to listen to our conversation.   Don’t Be Afraid to Challenge Your Clients Too often clients resist the suggestions made to them by brilliant and effective consultants like you because they are used to the way things have always been. If you’ve faced rejection from a client — whether it’s your pricing model, how you approach work, or where you are working from — don’t be afraid to push back and remind them why they should put their trust in your new ideas. You can never forget — there is a reason you are the consultant. If you can convince your clients to try new things, you will add value to their business and to the work that you’re doing for them. This approach has worked for John, it’s worked for me, and it can work for you — if you are willing to take the risk.   Stay On Top of Your Game — Two Ways Staying at the top of your game is essential when perfecting your consulting business. In our conversation, John shares two key ways that he has been able to stay focused on his work.  First, remember that a business is a dynamic thing — it’s always changing and growing. If you constantly examine how you are growing and changing with your business, you will be motivated to tweak and change your business to be its best as it grows. Trying new things means that you’re giving the best business possible to your current clients as well as the clients that you will get in the future.   Second, find a mentor. Working by yourself may lull you into a comfortable state while working with a mentor who will challenge you to become more than you currently are is key to staying on top of your game. I’ve worked with John for a number of years, and he shares how the mastermind group that we’ve created has improved his approach to work. He says being challenged has kept him fresh, and he explains why. You’ll want to hear what has worked for him and more, all on this episode of the Consulting Success Podcast with John Murphy.   Key Takeaways: [:15] Introducing John Murphy, former CEO who felt compelled to leave the corporate world. [5:58] You may find clients in unexpected places. [10:35] Discomfort comes with reaching out. [13:05] Factors that play into getting a good stream of referrals. [17:13] The smarter approach to business development growth. [18:15] Working remotely may force you to improve business. [23:32] Push back when your ideas are rejected. [25:10] Stay at the top of your game by doing these two things.   Mentioned in This Episode: John Murphy International Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! 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John Murphy is the man behind John Murphy International, a France-based business that is focused on helping global companies create winning teams. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, John started his business in Ireland 13 years ago and moved to the south of France after realizing that one of the great perks of consulting was that he could base his business anywhere. Prior to starting his business, John was climbing the ladder in the corporate world.  He began as a door-to-door salesman, and progressed to sales manager, sales director, and eventually marketing director before becoming a CEO for a finance company. During this time he recognized that, while the corporate world had been very good to him, the view from the top wasn’t exactly what he thought it was going to be. Although the leap from the corporate world to independent consulting seems like a daunting one, John says it was made easier because he felt compelled to take the leap. We talk about making the leap, the best place to find clients, and the greatest key to business development growth on the episode of the Consulting Success Podcast with John Murphy.   Taking the Leap The corporate world is a secure place to enjoy a career, but for CEOs like John, taking the leap away from the corporate world and into the unknown may be a move that you simply have to make. After working your way to the top, you, like John, may find that there is more you can accomplish with your skills and talents. Two years before he started his own company, John felt that he needed to step away from his secure place in the corporate world and try something new.   Even if there is nothing fundamentally wrong with your current company or organization, many consultants feel at some point that they simply don’t want to remain someone else’s employee indefinitely. John felt that desire to ‘create something for himself.’ He wanted something beyond what the corporate world has to offer, and after a period of time, John Murphy International was born. If you’ve ever felt compelled to leave your successful corporate job and create something new, you’ll want to hear John’s story. Although it seems counterintuitive, he was even willing to leave his job even before his new company was in place and in our conversation he shares why.   Finding Clients in Surprising Places Once John Murphy International was established, John needed to find clients. It was at this point when he received a very relevant piece of advice from a friend, who said, “You won’t get business in the places you think you will, and you will get business in very surprising places.” He found out that that was exactly true, and after placing a huge number of sales calls, he secured some of his first work with Johnson & Johnson. His approach was not exactly a scientific one — by simply placing as many calls as he could and asking people if they could recommend him to anyone else, he landed the client that he was looking for.   It may sound too good to be true, but we dug deep into the ways that John found his first clients — 50% of the people that he worked with in the first year were people that he’d never worked with before, and I really wanted to hear John explanation of how that was possible. Many consultants are uncomfortable making the calls, reaching out to potential clients, and doing the follow-up that is necessary for acquiring new work, but, as I’ve said many times before, that is the most essential step to getting more work. John’s story proves what I’ve said to be true — you have to be willing to get out there and make the connections in order to get the work you’ve been dreaming of. By simply increasing the volume of calls, emails, or connections you make, you will be able to secure the work you’ve been seeking.   Don’t Take Your Foot Off the Accelerator Simply reaching out to a prospective client once just isn’t good enough. Too many consultants slow their efforts down when they start to feel comfortable with where their company is at, but the minute that you take your foot off the accelerator, you are going to lose the momentum that you’ve worked so hard to build up in your company. On the other hand, if you are willing to make phone call after phone call, email after email, or connection after connection, then you are going to achieve consulting success. John started out 13 years ago, but he says that the methods for securing clients haven’t really changed that much over the years. A consultant who is willing to do the work is going to be a successful consultant.   Earning Your Referrals Referrals come easily when you’re doing good work for your clients. That is the first and key step to getting more referrals for more work. If you maintain the mindset that you are always going to add value to the client that you’re working with, and always do your best work, then you will create a business that clients want to do more business with. The better work you do, and the better you know the company that you’re working for, the easier the referrals will come. John has many insights into the ways that your contributions can add value to any company that you’re working for, starting with looking for opportunities to refer yourself over to various departments within the company. That’s his first suggestion, but be sure to listen for the other ways that you can find and earn referrals with every client you work with.   The Key to Business Development Growth Often we think of obtaining new clients as the best and only way to grow a business, but in my conversation with John, we unearth the reasons why that mentality is wrong. You won’t want to miss the great discussion we have about the importance of business development growth within the companies that you are already doing business with. These are the companies that you’ve already invested your time and skills in, and by deepening your understanding and relationship with these companies, you’re creating greater value for the company and for yourself.   Before you think about going after new clients, ask yourself what opportunities are available within current or previous clients that you should consider first. Find out where the company is growing and shrinking, opening and closing, reorganizing, restructuring and investing, then use that information to become a more informed advisor to the company and to create more consulting work for yourself. There are undoubtedly already needs within the company that you’re currently working with — taking advantage of the work where you’ve already established a relationship means working smarter and finding more success for yourself.   Grow Your Consulting Business from Anywhere One of the greatest benefits of being a consultant is the ability to base your business from anywhere in the world. When John realized that he was getting into a bit of a consulting rut in Ireland, he moved his business to the south of France to shake things up. By making a physical change he was inspired to shift his business focus and grow his business the ways he needed to. There were definitely trade-offs that had to be made by moving to another country, but his determination to making this virtual business model work drove him to succeed. The risk was worth the reward as not only did he not lose any clients, he was able to strengthen the working relationship that he had in place with his existing clients. To hear more about how this shift enabled John to grow his business in the ways he wanted, you’ll have to listen to our conversation.   Don’t Be Afraid to Challenge Your Clients Too often clients resist the suggestions made to them by brilliant and effective consultants like you because they are used to the way things have always been. If you’ve faced rejection from a client — whether it’s your pricing model, how you approach work, or where you are working from — don’t be afraid to push back and remind them why they should put their trust in your new ideas. You can never forget — there is a reason you are the consultant. If you can convince your clients to try new things, you will add value to their business and to the work that you’re doing for them. This approach has worked for John, it’s worked for me, and it can work for you — if you are willing to take the risk.   Stay On Top of Your Game — Two Ways Staying at the top of your game is essential when perfecting your consulting business. In our conversation, John shares two key ways that he has been able to stay focused on his work.  First, remember that a business is a dynamic thing — it’s always changing and growing. If you constantly examine how you are growing and changing with your business, you will be motivated to tweak and change your business to be its best as it grows. Trying new things means that you’re giving the best business possible to your current clients as well as the clients that you will get in the future.   Second, find a mentor. Working by yourself may lull you into a comfortable state while working with a mentor who will challenge you to become more than you currently are is key to staying on top of your game. I’ve worked with John for a number of years, and he shares how the mastermind group that we’ve created has improved his approach to work. He says being challenged has kept him fresh, and he explains why. You’ll want to hear what has worked for him and more, all on this episode of the Consulting Success Podcast with John Murphy.   Key Takeaways: [:15] Introducing John Murphy, former CEO who felt compelled to leave the corporate world. [5:58] You may find clients in unexpected places. [10:35] Discomfort comes with reaching out. [13:05] Factors that play into getting a good stream of referrals. [17:13] The smarter approach to business development growth. [18:15] Working remotely may force you to improve business. [23:32] Push back when your ideas are rejected. [25:10] Stay at the top of your game by doing these two things.   Mentioned in This Episode: John Murphy International Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! 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He's back again with an amazing message for us. That's right, John Murphy, one of the Top 10 Executive Coaches on LinkedIn, is making his second appearance on BOSS Academy Radio. John is an expert in leadership development and he understands how important good leadership is for anyone in business, especially the entrepreneur. That's right, even if you don't have employees, you must leverage leadership skills to inspire your followers, manage your partners and create a business that inspires. So, what are the key characteristics of a successful leader? Listen in and find out. John Murphy is a results-oriented business coach and mentor to senior executives and CEOs. He's a great communicator with broad experience and is skilled at discussing issues that make businesses and individuals grow and thrive. John lives and works in the south of France, originally from Ireland. Before starting his own business John enjoyed a highly successful career in the corporate world. He began as a door-to-door life assurance salesman and culminated as the CEO of a Pan-European Life Assurance Company in Ireland. John started his business, John Murphy International, in 2004 and has worked worldwide across a broad range of industries. His clients include Pfizer, State Street Bank, Vodafone and Johnson & Johnson. Your entrepreneurial audience will benefit from John’s succinct and pithy insights into emotional intelligence, leadership, team success, mindset, strategy and more. John is absolutely passionate about helping people to win in their careers and to win in their personal lives! You can learn more about the amazing John Murphy by visiting http://johnmurphyinternational.com.  

John Murphy is a results oriented business coach and mentor to senior executives and CEOs. He's a great communicator with broad experience and is skilled at discussing issues that make businesses and individuals grow and thrive. John lives and works in the south of France, originally from Ireland. Before starting his own business John enjoyed a highly successful career in the corporate world. He began as a door-to-door life assurance salesman and culminated as the CEO of a Pan European Life Assurance Company in Ireland. John started his business, John Murphy International, in 2004 and has worked worldwide across a broad range of industries. His clients include Pfizer, State Street Bank, Vodafone and Johnson & Johnson.

The key to "Winning":at life and business is not about beating the competition but rather about creating and environment where not only you but everyone who works with you, Staff, Team Members, Employees, Contractors, Clients and yes even FAMILY are all being fulfilled in what they do.  When we promote a culture of bring out the best in others, then everyone truly wins.  When we enjoy our lives and have a business that is a part of that we are the real winners Trust comes from open, honest communication.  There has never been a CEO that was open and honest with their team that didnt find that from sharing the truth and making everyone part of the solution that everyone profited True success is not just about making money it is about being profitable AND  about creating teams that are set up to succeed Host Steve Kidd is joined by CEO, business owner and entrepeneur John Murphy of John Murphy International to help us all see the benefit in our life and in our business of Working Together on this episode of Thriving Entrepreneur

Yoram Baltinester founder and master trainer at Decisive Action Workshops where you combine personal development with business skillset to create success in all aspects of your life. He currently teaches the B.A.N.K. system to individuals and organizations all over the world John Murphy results oriented business coach and mentor to senior executives and CEOs. He's a great communicator with broad experience and is skilled at discussing issues that make businesses and individuals grow and thrive. He started John Murphy International, and has worked worldwide across a broad range of industries Sharon Lechter entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, international speaker, licensed CPA, Chartered Global Management Accountant and, most importantly a mother and grandmother. She is the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization. Regarded as a global expert on financial literacy, Sharon has served as a national spokeswoman and Presidential Advisor on the topic For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!  

John Murphy is a results-oriented business coach and mentor to senior executives and CEOs. Before starting his own business, John enjoyed a highly successful career in the corporate world. He began as a door-to-door life assurance salesman and later became the CEO of a Pan European Life Assurance Company in Ireland. John started his business, John Murphy International, in 2004, and he has worked worldwide across a broad range of industries. His clients include Pfizer, State Street Bank, Vodafone and Johnson & Johnson. John lives and works in the south of France, and is originally from Ireland.

John Murphy discusses how emotional intelligence can be a driver of success across metrics as you learn how to engage with your team, your clients, and your customers. How can business leaders engage their team in the company vision? "Emotional intelligence is absolutely fundamental to the growth and development of an organiztion," says John Murphy, the founder of John Murphy International, "and strong leadership is the [vehicle] for this sort of engagement." By creating an emotional connection, leaders are able to fully engage with their clients and employees and help them to invest in the business and the product, thereby creating a dedicated and empowered team. 4 Universal traits of successful leaders Successful leaders are very emotionally aware—both of their own internal environment and of those around them. They are continuous learners and have an attitude that allows them to be very open to learning new skills and to be honest about it. All successful leaders have daily rituals that feed them emotionally, spiritually, physically, or intellectually. Great leaders have a passion for helping their clients and their team develop and grow as both people and workers. Want to know how leaders develop and enforce powerful habits at an organizational level? What about how emotional intelligence can help your business stand out across a wide variety of metrics? Listen to the episode to find out! About John Murphy John is an Emotional Intelligence expert and the founder of John Murphy International, where he specializes in Executive Coaching, Business Strategy, Team Coaching, and Business Implementation. His expertise has led him to coach business leaders, senior executives, CEO's, and management teams at large companies such as Johnson & Johnson, ITC, Rothco, and many more. He also hosts a podcast where he interviews top authors and business leaders and offers advice to ensure that your company operates seamlessly. Connect with John: LinkedIn Twitter Email johnmurphyinternational.com Sponsor Message  Customer Experience is hot… but are you taking advantage of its huge potential to make your services business more prominent and profitable? Join Service Strategies for an informative Customer Experience Workshop in San Diego on October 27th. You’ll learn how to create customer success while generating profitable revenue for your services business. The workshop is part of the Service Industry Summit event, which bring together leaders from companies like Cisco, Dell and others to discuss the challenges of a changing service landscape. Visit servicestrategies.com to learn more. Take care of yourself and take care of your customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Josh speaks with John Murphy, an Executive Coach with John Murphy International. John explains the purpose of an Executive Coach and why they are important to a business owner.