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Martina Lipp, a true expert in the loyalty space with a career spanning some of the most iconic brands. Martina's impressive track record includes leading loyalty programs for Disney, Dollar Shave Club, Nespresso, and T-Mobile.Most notably, Martina is recognized for her groundbreaking work in revamping Disney's international loyalty program, where she spearheaded a strategy that brought together a seamless omni-channel experience. Her efforts in customizing loyalty for fans of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel have set new standards in the industry.Join us as Martina shares her insights on loyalty design, the power of fan engagement, and how to create lasting connections with customers across multiple touchpoints.Hosted by Carly Neubauer Show notes:1) Martina Lipp2) Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. (Book)3) Marketing to Mindstates: The Practical Guide to Applying Behavior Design to Research and Marketing (Book)4) The Culture Map (Book)

Send us a textA two-pronged episode based on complimentary requests.  You could summarize this episode by asking the question:  why is it so hard to freakin be happy when you have good shit happening in your life?What you'll hear:Part I:I just landed a contract I have spent the last two years dreaming about and I don't know how to process/deal with it. It feels like 'in the future' got here so quickly that I haven't caught up with myself yet and i keep swinging between "this isn't happening' 'they must have confused me with someone else" and "*confused static noises* -HelenWhat happens after your dreams come true? And why doesn't it feel BETTER?  1:45Storytime about my dreams coming true and how it sent me into a spiral 2:55Atlantic Center for the Arts Artist in Residency programHow I ended up recording a 20 minute screaming rant while trying to "rehearse" Keep your eyes peeled on the Patreon if you'd like to see this rant, it was actually really good looking back on it now.  6:15"Pressure doesn't make good work, it makes good panic attacks."For the first time ever, I'm making Teeth public.  This is what I ended up making on that residency:  https://youtu.be/3LVHOqEUIn4  Content warning:  early loss.  8:46The Ego Gap:  why it can feel less than wonderful when you finally get what you want 10:55Part IIA friend confided in me that she's avoiding doing her work even though when she actually does it, it makes her happy.  Why do we procrastinate on doing things we actually want to do?  12:30The Neverending Story:  sacred text  Auryn really called it.  13:51The real reason we procrastinate 15:30Brene Brown's quote about shame:    “If you put shame in a petri dish and cover it with judgment, silence, and secrecy, you've created the perfect environment for shame to grow until it makes its way into every corner and crevice of your life. If, on the other hand, you put shame in a petri dish and douse it with empathy, shame loses its power and begins to wither. Empathy creates a hostile environment for shame—an environment it can't survive in, because shame needs you to believe you're alone and it's just you.”  Brené Brown, Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.My take on why it's so hard for humans to be happy 20:00Don't go back to sleep.xoRachelSign up here for monthly blasts and functional wooFind me on InstagramSupport this podcast on Patreon

Kate O' Brien has been the General Manager of Loyalty at Air New Zealand for the past five years. Kate leads and holds responsibility for the Loyalty business including strategy development and execution, partner relationships and negotiations, airline loyalty tiers and benefits, data and analytics and P&L ownership.Hosted by Carly NeubauerShow notes:1) Kate O' Brien2) Air New Zealand3) Air Points4) Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. - Brené Brown

Clarity is crucial in both life and business! But how do we achieve that clarity, especially in a world where women are often expected to stay quiet? In this episode, Deborah sits down with Jennifer McGinley to explore the power of kindness and clarity in communication. Communication isn't just about speaking - it's about being understood, and Jennifer offers practical strategies to help you achieve just that! Here are the things to expect in the episode:How societal expectations shaped Jennifer's early career and how she turned challenges into growth opportunities.Why clarity in communication matters.Understanding your true value and charging what you're worth.The evolution of mental health awareness.Building community and authentic connections.And much more! About Jennifer:Jennifer McGinley is a public relations expert with over 30 years of experience. She founded JLM Strategic Communications in 2017 to increase connections, visibility, and credibility for her clients. She works with healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit clients that want to increase awareness of the work they are doing to help their community and beyond. Jennifer specializes in media relations and community outreach. She is passionate about mental health and decreasing stigma. Jennifer is currently writing a book about the often complicated relationships between mothers and daughters.Connect with Jennifer McGinley!Website: https://jlmstrategiccommunications.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mcginley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JLMStrategicCommunications Book Recommendation:Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Flore Saint Fleur, Vice President at Avanade. Born in Haiti, Flore moved to the US and joined the Army, serving in both active duty and the reserves. She discusses the leadership tension line between providing transparency and optimism, and how this relates to her leadership journey both in the service and as a civilian leader in tech. She offers phenomenal insight into leading successfully in times of change, including providing assurance around “the why,” prioritizing clear communication, and helping people believe in the cause. Flore shares the importance of vulnerability, both in providing a team the space to be vulnerable and in showing your vulnerability as a leader. We end the discussion with the topic of inclusion and how giving back to others brings gratitude full circle. Flore is a purpose-driven leader full of wisdom, curiosity, empathy, and bias for action.   During the episode, Flore refers to the following:  Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking is the Beginning & End of Suffering by Joseph Nguyen Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brene Brown Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek   Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community, and content for people to grow both personally and professionally.  

Aeorshield is unlocking the next generation of energy-efficient windows. They do this by developing the world's most transparent silica aerogel inserts for windows, reducing energy loss through windows by 50%. Elise's prior experience includes roles at Johnson Controls, Activate, and a PhD from MIT where the research on aerogels all began. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. How windows lead to 35% of energy loss in buildings How they're using $25M in funding to expand beyond their pilot facility and scale up next year How to make this super-insulating material called aeroseal, aka frozen smoke Why you should ignore criticism from people from whom you wouldn't proactively seek advice

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In this episode, Ray Sclafani discusses the critical role of mission, vision, and values in driving business success. He outlines seven key impacts these principles have on organizations, including improved alignment, decision-making, employee engagement, adaptability, client experience, accountability, and innovation. He emphasizes that regularly revisiting and integrating these core elements can lead to better business outcomes and a sustainable competitive advantage.Key TakeawaysMission, vision, and values are essential for business success.Employee engagement is linked to a strong sense of purpose.Adaptability is enhanced by regularly reviewing core principles.A culture of accountability fosters better business outcomes.Regular reflection on values leads to sustained competitive advantages.Books on leadership can provide practical insights for implementation.Excellent Additional Reading RecommendationsStart with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon SinekThe Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business by Patrick LencioniBuilt to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry I. PorrasTraction: Get a Grip on Your Business" by Gino WickmanDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené BrownFor more information click here to visit The ClientWise Blog.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeTo join one of the largest digital communities of financial advisors, visit exchange.clientwise.com.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Elizabeth Green from VetMedux, a part of Instinct Science, to chat about the evolution of Clinician's Brief and Plumb's from a traditional print resource to a continuously updated digital platform, improving access to the latest drug information. Elizabeth also delves into the role of AI in addressing current challenges within veterinary practice and innovations aimed at improving efficiency and education for veterinarians.   Learn more about Plumb's and Clinician's Brief. Elizabeth Green recommends “Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.” by Brené Brown.

Astro themes of October! (00:01:33) October 1st - 2nd: Correction.  The Sun Mercury cazimi and the Libra eclipse - Something is wrong. (00:02:42) October 3rd - 7th: Analysis.  Mercury square Mars creating challenge in decision making. (00:04:07) October 8th - 13th: Intuition Mercury in Libra trine Jupiter in Gemini - Manifesting time! (00:07:11) October 14th - 19th: The beginning of transformation Venus opposite Uranus - What or who is draining your wealth and energetic resources? (00:12:34) October 20th - 24th: Refinement Mercury trine Saturn rx - Get clear headed on things. (00:15:30) October 25th - 31st: Picking your battles Mars sextile Uranus - A boost of freedom Books!!! (00:18:19) Aries Book Picks: Purpose, destiny and evolution of networks. The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion by Elle Luna. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell. (00:19:05) Taurus Book Picks: Being unapologetically the self and evolution of your professional goals. Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries (00:19:50) Gemini Book Picks: Making your own luck and intense spiritual growth The Luck Factor: The Four Essential Principles by Richard Wiseman The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer (00:20:20) Cancer Book Picks: Innovative visions and or Financial transformation Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by Tom Kelley and David Kelley You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero (00:21:07) Leo Book Picks: Rebirth in alliances and the evolution of connections with others. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown The Power of Connection: How Relationships Help Us Heal by Dr. David F. Drake (00:21:51) Virgo Book Picks: Deep focus on wellness and health regeneration. How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Dr. Michael Greger Lifeforce: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love by Tony Robbins (00:22:53) Libra Book Picks: Taking a risk in making changes Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance by Kayt Sukel (00:23:44) Scorpio Book Picks: Power struggles in work and/or family and rebirth of emotional foundations Family Ties That Bind: A Self-help Guide to Change Through Family of Origin Therapy by Dr. Ronald W. Richardson It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are by Mark Wolynn (00:24:20) Sagittarius Book Picks: Time is money and the evolution of managing your mindset Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel (00:25:05) Capricorn Book Picks: Control of wealth and developing motivated negotiations in partnerships  The Automatic Millionaire: A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich by David Bachwhere Bach Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen (00:25:58) Aquarius Book Picks: Rebirth of identity and unconventional self-reinvention The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (00:26:41) Pisces Book Picks: Letting go of the past and empowerment through surrender The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life* by Mark Manson

The “Master of Disaster” Dr. Thom Mayer shares his most valuable lessons learned from leading during times of major crises. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The critical first step to leading well 2) The recipe for a great workplace culture 3) Why to suck down instead of up Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep998 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT THOM — Dr. Thom Mayer is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, Executive Vice President of Leadership for LogixHealth, Founder of BestPractices, Inc., Speaker for Executive Speakers Bureau, and Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington University and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University. He is one of the most widely sought speakers on leading in times of crisis, patient experience, hardwiring flow, trauma and emergency care, pediatric emergency care, EMS/disaster medicine, and sports medicine. In sports medicine, his work at the forefront of changing concussion diagnosis and management in the NFL has changed the way in which these athletes are diagnosed and treated. His work in each of these areas has resulted in changing the very fabric of patient care.In 2022, Dr. Mayer helped lead a mobile team to Ukraine, caring for more than 350 internally displaced persons during the current war and training over 1,700 Ukrainian doctors, nurses, and paramedics. On September 11, 2001, Dr. Mayer served as the Command Physician at the Pentagon Rescue Operation and has served on three Defense Science Board Task Forces, advising the Secretary of Defense.He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, over 200 book chapters, and has edited or written 25 textbooks. His newest book, Leadership Is Worthless…But Leading is Priceless will be released on May 7, 2024 through Berrett-Koehler. He has won numerous awards, including the ACEP James D. Mills Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Medicine Award in 2018. He has also been named the ACEP Outstanding Speaker of The Year, ACEP's “Over-the-Top” (three times), and ACHE James Hamilton Award (three books).• Book: Leadership Is Worthless...But Leading Is Priceless: What I Learned from 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine • Book: Hardwiring Flow: Systems and Processes for Seamless Patient Care • Email: thommayermd@gmail.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brene Brown • Past episode: 707: Amy Edmondson on How to Build Thriving Teams with Psychological Safety • Past episode: 832: How to Restore Yourself from Burnout with Dr. Christina MaslachSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summary   Lego faced financial trouble in the early 2000s due to the emergence of digital distractions. The new CEO, Jorgen Vig Knutstorp, embraced authenticity and refocused on Lego's core values. He introduced Lego Ideas and formed strategic partnerships with franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter. Authenticity is crucial in leadership because consistency builds confidence, transparency transforms teams, and integrity inspires influence. Consistency cultivates confidence by being the same person in every situation. Transparency is about being open and honest, creating a predictable environment that fosters trust. Integrity is the backbone of authenticity, doing the right thing even when no one is watching.   Keywords   Lego, financial trouble, authenticity, core values, Lego Ideas, strategic partnerships, Star Wars, Harry Potter, consistency, confidence, transparency, trust, integrity, influence   Takeaways Authenticity is crucial in leadership because it builds trust and fosters a predictable and secure environment. Consistency cultivates confidence by being the same person in every situation. Transparency transforms teams by creating an open and honest environment where ideas and concerns can be shared. Integrity inspires influence by doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Sound Bites "Struggling with plummeting sales and a market that had moved on, Lego was teetering on the edge of financial ruin in the early 2000s." "His authentic approach revived that company and really transformed them into the global success story that they are today." "Consistency cultivates confidence." Books Mentioned Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, by Brene Brown The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, by Patrick M. Lencioni

This week Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Dr. Amanda Landis-Hanna, Chief Veterinary Officer at One Health Group, to discuss the evolution of wearable technology in veterinary care. They explore the history of Voyce, a clinical monitor for pets that monitors key health metrics such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.   Learn more about Voyce. Dr. Amanda Landis-Hanna recommends “Dare to Lead: Brave Work” by Brené Brown.

Have you ever felt stifled by a micromanager? Whether you're currently dealing with one or want to help someone else navigate their micromanager boss, this episode of HR Coffee Time is packed with practical advice to improve the situation.Key Points from This Episode[00:00] Examples of micromanagement[01:38] Welcome to HR Coffee Time[03:00] Micromanagement defined[03:16] Dealing with micromanagement can feel difficult[04:24] Advice: start from a place of empathy rather than anger[05:00] Seek first to understand, then to be understood[05:14] An example of when Fay micromanaged[05:51] Causes of micromanagement: lack of management training[06:15] Causes of micromanagement: stress[07:17] Causes of micromanagement: lack of trust[07:45] Examples of calling out micromanaging behaviour[09:08] Causes of micromanagement: lack of trust, clarity, or process[09:31] Micromanagement negatively impacts both you and the manager[10:02] Taking a coaching approach by asking questions can be powerful[11:45] Pointing out the behaviour is negatively affecting the manager[12:16] Brené Brown's idea of ‘paint it done' from her book, ‘Dare to Lead'[14:16] Using the 5Ws and 1H questions to help your manager ‘paint it done'[16:12] Examples of using ‘what' questions[17:56] Examples of using ‘where' questions[18:46] Examples of ‘how' questions[18:58] Examples of ‘why' questions[19:13] Examples of ‘who' questions[19:28] Examples of ‘when' questions[20:44] Other relevant HR Coffee Time episodes to listen to Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay's website: Bright Sky Career Coaching Buy the Book Recommendation(Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, by Brené Brown Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 03: Building relationships with difficult people at workEpisode 35: Helping teams thrive with personal user manualsEpisode 41: 3 tips to build a better relationship with a difficult person at workLooking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn't very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at:

Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Amy Luckey to today's conversation. Amy is an Executive Coach who specializes in working with neurodivergent leaders (diagnosed or not), helping them overcome challenges and reach their goals.  Dr. Nate and Amy discuss today the role of compassion in coaching leaders and provide actionable tips for implementing compassion in the workplace. They also dive deep into the importance of allowing suffering while being with and seeing others. . Key Takeaways: [3:03] Why is it relevant to implement compassion in the workplace? [5:11] Is it important to have a common definition of compassion?  Yes, but Amy proposes a much more experiential approach.  [9:45] Experiencing compassion must come together with talking and reflecting on it. [11:49] What are some of the components of compassion?   [17:36] Compassion: Struggle with or being with someone in their suffering? [21:48] Dr. Nate discusses developing emotional fluency and self-awareness based on Brene Brown's research. [24:27] Amy talks about the notion of being seeing. [28:41] How can we bring more compassion into Corporate America? [30:06] Amy shares some tools she uses when working with clients. [35:01] Dr. Nate and Amy explore the significance of pausing.   Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element   Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience, Brene Brown Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, Brene Brown   Tweetables: “Allowing the suffering is a main component of compassion.” #oncompassion   “The human soul does not need to be advised; it needs to be witnessed.” #oncompassion   “You can show compassion without conflict.” #oncompassion

Growing and scaling a small business takes strategy, innovation, and above all, great leadership. Zach Montroy, the Founder & CEO of The Intention Collective—a group of consultants specializing in small business growth and scaling—is a Harvard-educated strategist focusing on organizational psychology and development. In this lively discussion, they delve into team motivation, vision, values, goals, and systems. In an unpredictable world, like during the COVID-19 pandemic, how often should you revisit your business strategy? Zach suggests it's helpful to have no more than four values and to continually build trust internally within your team. He also emphasizes the value of personal coaching and therapy, sharing insights from his own entrepreneurial journey.0:00 Intro 0:53 Conversation begins 6:40 Motivating and aligning a team 8:40 Be vulnerable 10:20 Flexible strategy 13:00 On effective leadership 16:20 Personal VS business values 23:00 Trust is a bank account 26:24 Entrepreneurial journey 31:50 Importance of coach and therapist 32:25 Advice to younger self 33:26 What's next and final thoughts 35:13 Get connected Zach Montroy https://intentioncollective.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharymontroyResource Mentioned https://leadershipcircle.com/leadership-assessment-tools/leadership-circle-profile/Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown

Bio Brant Cooper is The New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and his new popular book Disruption Proof. He is the CEO and founder of Moves the Needle. He is a trusted adviser to startups and large enterprises around the world. With more than 25 years of expertise in changing industrial age mindset into digital age opportunity, he blends agile, human-centered design, and lean methodologies to ignite entrepreneurial action from the front lines to the C-suite.  As a sought-after keynote speaker, startup mentor, and executive advisor, he travels the globe sharing his vision for reimagining 21st century organizations. Bringing agility, digital transformation, and a focus on creating value for customers, he helps leaders navigate the uncertainty brought on by increased complexity and endless disruption.   Interview Highlights 01:30 Background 03:40 First startup 05:30 Learning from failure 06:50 The Lean Entrepreneur 07:30 Empowering employees 15:40 Learning through observation 19:00 Disruptions 22:00 Output vs Outcome 30:45 Working in teams 35:30 Aligning priorities 41:00 Disruption Proof 52:00 Take risks   Social Media ·         LinkedIn:  Brant Cooper ·         X/Twitter: @brantcooper ·         Email: brant@brantcooper.com ·         Website: www.brantcooper.com ·         Website: www.movestheneedle.com ·         YouTube: Brant Cooper   Books & Resources ·         Disruption Proof: Empower People, Create Value, Drive Change, Brant Cooper ·         The Entrepreneur's Guide to Customer Development: A cheat sheet to The Four Steps to the Epiphany, Brant Cooper  ·          The Lean Entrepreneur: How Visionaries Create Products, Innovate with New Ventures, and Disrupt Markets, Brant Cooper, Patrick Vlaskovits, Eric Ries ·         The Entrepreneur's Guide to Customer Development: A cheat sheet to The Four Steps to the Epiphany: Brant Cooper, Patrick Vlaskovits ·         Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, Brené Brown, Brené Brown ·         Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, General Stanley McChrystal   Episode Transcript Intro: Hello and welcome to the Agile Innovation Leaders podcast. I'm Ula Ojiaku. On this podcast I speak with world-class leaders and doers about themselves and a variety of topics spanning Agile, Lean Innovation, Business, Leadership and much more – with actionable takeaways for you the listener. Ula Ojiaku So I have with me Brant Cooper, who is the author of the books Lean Entrepreneur and his latest one, Disruption Proof: Empower People, Create Value, Drive Change. He also is the CEO and Founder of Moves the Needle. Brant, it is a pleasure and an honour to have you as my guest on the Agile Innovation Leaders Podcast. Brant Cooper Thank you so much for having me. I'm glad to be here. Ula Ojiaku Now Brant, as I start with all my guests, we want to know a bit more about you. So could you tell us about yourself growing up, your background, are there any experiences that have made a great impact on you that have led to you becoming the Brant we see today? Brant Cooper Yeah, so born and mostly raised in California, which seems to be somewhat unique these days, but also did travel around a bit. My dad was a Navy man. I don't know, I guess I was always a little bit different. I think a lot of us describe ourselves that way, but when I went away to school for college, most people were focusing on one major or maybe two majors because that was sort of the state of the world. It's kind of, this is a little while ago, but supposedly what you needed to do is go and get narrow expertise and then that was what was going to launch your career. But to me, that was boring. And so I wanted to take a little bit of everything. So chemistry and calculus and sociology and psychology and history and creative writing and literature. So I was sort of all over the map and I guess it's kind of funny, you can look back on your life and find these little threads that weave through everything. When I left college and got my first job, I remember specifically, I was in Washington, D. C. and I was sitting on the stoop of the house that I was living in and I was all like, really, is this it? Is this the rest of my life, is it working 9 to 5 doing, you know, what people are telling me to do. Wow. That doesn't seem like the bargain I thought it was. So I actually dropped out and wrote a novel, which was very sophomoric, because unless you're a genius, most 20-something year olds really don't know that much about the world. But anyway, it was sort of a, this empowering moment when I just sort of had faith in myself that I would always be able to take care of myself and figure things out. And so it's really one of these moments where the moment you feel like you can just leave a job, you get a tremendous amount of power from that. Most people go through their lives feeling like they have to do what their boss says and they have to live that life and it becomes, your choices obviously become quite limited. So I ended up crossing the country back to California, moved up to the Bay Area, worked in a few jobs there, tried unsuccessfully to sell my book, and then I joined my first startup. So this is the, you know, dot com era, the nineties, and it was really there at this startup that I caught wind of the fact that there were actually these jobs where you weren't supposed to just do what you're told, that your responsibility was to figure things out, to exercise your own creativity and your own intelligence, and nobody was going to sit there over your shoulder, that you were going to be held accountable to what you were doing or what you weren't doing. But you are literally sort of on your own and that was, again, sort of the second moment of feeling the sense of empowerment. And it's funny, because up to that point, I really, maybe I wasn't an A player as the startup likes to talk about the startup myths, you know, you have to go hire all those A players. Maybe I just wasn't an A player, but I used to be passed around like a hot potato between all of these managers because nobody really wanted to manage me because I really didn't do what they said. I did what I thought was best. But anyway, so the startup sort of launched this new type of, so then even in the startups, I worked at a bunch of different jobs. So instead of again, specialising, I was in IT, and then I ran the professional services group and then I went into product management and then I took over marketing, you know, sort of helping out salespeople. So I, again, I sort of traverse the whole, all of the different functions inside the company. And I guess I think that that was also a big learning moment for me, and so I lived through that, you know, tried a couple of my own companies that failed and others that succeeded crazily and others that, you know, ramped up their sales, but then they tailed off and I was on the management team trying to figure things out. And it's funny, because I used to, you always learn more from failures, and I think that the last one, the way I talk about it is that the sort of the company strategy was dictated every week by whoever was the best arguer. Like, so it was just like a management team free for all. And whoever won, that would set the strategy. And so I sort of won for, you know, a year and a year and a half, and we grew like crazy and I had, you know, allies on the team and then they kind of changed their mind and got rid of me and got rid of my allies. And then they went back and did whatever they wanted to do, the founders. So it was all again, it's sort of this learning moment where maybe that's not the best way to make decisions, but so the dot com bust happened and I was actually writing and blogging about, well, what makes successful startups better, what makes them successful compared to all of the ones that fail and what is it about, you know, sort of this idea of learning and empowering people to learn rather than just execute. And so I was blogging about that stuff and got turned on to Steve Blank and to Eric Ries and I ended up writing the first book that talked about lean startup and product market fit. And then that kind of launched this whole other career where at first we're focused on startups, but eventually, I wrote The Lean Entrepreneur and formed Moves the Needle to start taking some of these principles to large enterprises over the world. So around the last 10 years we've been helping some of the biggest brands in the world try to adopt some of these principles of exploration, so learning mode and, yeah, that sort of takes us to where we are today. I am still doing that work in addition to some other things, but primarily it's focused on empowering employees to exercise their creativity and their inspiration and to drive impact. And then, you know, helping the leadership understand that they get more out of their people if they enable that, and take a step back, and then they get to be more proactive and more strategic in their own world, and it's sort of empowering to them as well. And I think really, post pandemic, we've sort of seen this shift where that's happening more once people are remote workers, you know, workers being burned out and frustrated with work is when they don't get to do that sort of work. So yeah, it's sort of an interesting time and really the rise of, you know, sort of Agile reaching the next level and Design Thinking reaching the next level and Product Management and all of these things happening because the world is turning digital, makes this a pretty exciting time to apply a lot of these principles. Ula Ojiaku You have a fascinating background, Brant, and there are some things that you said about your background that had me nodding, because I identify with it and maybe in terms of, I love variety. And yes, I studied Engineering, but I also kind of liked to know a bit more about economics, psychology, you know, the other subjects outside my normal domain and someone I was having a conversation with someone I can't remember his name again, I think it was Dr. Steve Morlidge at a conference and he was saying life is all integral really, it's just us as human beings trying to make sense of the different aspects. We've created the disciplines, but in the truest sense, there aren't any distinctive lines, and it's all integral, and it helps, I've noticed, you know, at least for me personally, just knowing a bit about other subjects outside my core area just helps me to be more well-rounded and more strategic, if I, for lack of a better word, in how I approach issues. Brant Cooper I agree with that. It provides a larger context, right? I mean, so if you can understand what the colleagues are doing in the other function, you can also see the bigger picture, which makes a lot of sense. Ula Ojiaku Yeah, yeah. And you mentioned something about not liking to be told what to do. Is that the definition of an entrepreneur or could there be something else? Brant Cooper Well, I mean, I think it is, yes, I think it probably is similar to most early stage entrepreneurs, but, you know, you won't succeed as an entrepreneur if that's the only way you are. And so, you know, we all kind of grew up a little bit and we, you know, we have to mature in a way that we can still hold on to our creativity and all of these, our instinct or whatever it is, but we also have to be able to listen to others and to recognise when ideas are better than ours and change our minds based upon new indications. And so there's a flexibility that has to be built into there as well. It can't just be that you're going to stick to your guns. And as a matter of fact, I get a lot of entrepreneurs saying like, oh, well, it's all about the conviction of your idea. And I go, sure, if you want to fail, that's great. But you know, if you really want to change the world, as opposed to focus on a particular idea, then you have to be flexible. And I think that it's a, you know, people always point to Steve Jobs and his genius and I'm all like, yep, it took him a long time to get out, you know, the product that really was putting a computer in everybody's pocket, which is kind of what his dream was in the beginning. It took him a long time to get to the iPhone, and that what was revolutionary about the iPhone actually was opening up the app store to third party developers because that turned the phone into a platform and yet he opposed it even with all of his advisors telling him he had to do that, he didn't allow it the first year and so it wasn't until the second year when he changed his mind that things really took off and so I think it ends up being Steve Jobs is a great example, but not for the reason you think. Ula Ojiaku We could go into that but I think we would be going off tangent a bit. So what makes a lean entrepreneur? Because one of your books is titled, The Lean Entrepreneur, how visionaries create products, innovate new ventures and disrupt markets. Brant Cooper So I think fundamentally, it's somebody that can admit when they're wrong or when they don't know. I mean, so the lean part of lean entrepreneur is about reducing waste. It's not about being small or not spending money. It's about not wasting money and not wasting time and resources and even your own passion and your own inspiration. And so how can we work to understand our customers more deeply? How can we work to understand the market better? How can we run experiments that bust through our assumptions? How do we even identify assumptions? And then how do we cut through our own biases and all of these things that are very human but could be holding back the success of what we want to build or what we want to bring to the world. And so to me, that's the lean entrepreneur, is you have to be able to admit when you're wrong, admit when you don't know, and go out there and learn and hustle and explore and figure things out before you spend the time and money and resources executing on a particular idea. Ula Ojiaku So what I've heard you says is being willing to change your mind when you are faced with, you know, some evidence that your original assumptions are wrong, and also being mindful about how you use your resources. You're not wasteful, you're using it to learn and discover and learn what your customers want so that you're better able to provide that to them. Brant Cooper That's correct. Yep. And so if you're, you know, if you sit down and you build a product for six months, and then the product's wrong, or even, you know, just a lot wrong, you know, then there's a lot of waste that went into that. And when you're understanding customers, that doesn't mean ask your customers what they want and do what they say. It means understanding why are they saying what they're saying and what is their environment and what are their aspirations and what are their real needs. It's up to you as the, you know, sort of as the product person or the solution provider, to come up with what is the best way for me to address those needs, but the only way you can really truly understand those needs is to dive as deeply as possible in understanding the customer and their environment. Ula Ojiaku Are there any, like, specific examples of how as a lean entrepreneur, I can dive more into knowing what the customer does or needs? Brant Cooper Sure, I mean, I think that, you know, Steve Blank's customer development stuff was always really about understanding customers more. I think it was like, in my opinion, a little bit shallow compared to some of the techniques that are used in human centred design or design thinking, where you're getting down to emotional levels and you're getting down to, you know, empathy and really understanding, and you're kind of zooming in and zooming out. You can zoom in and interview, that's fine, but you can also zoom out in trying to figure out, well, what does it, what would this mean to them if they were successfully doing what they wanted to do? Would they be able to take their family to Italy in the summertime? Is that what they aspire to? Do they want to be a better mother? Do they, like, what is actually driving individuals to make the decisions that they're making? You know, observation is a great way to learn about that. That's, you know, often used in human centred design when you're even in, you know, business to business, business type of solutions, is you go watch people do the work that they're doing in their environment and you can start picking up on all sorts of issues that they're constantly having to overcome or, you know, conflicts or, you know, things don't work in a particular environment or IT does not allow this, you know, I mean, there's all sorts of things that can educate you about what you're trying to, the needs that you're trying to address. Ula Ojiaku Yeah, I completely agree. And for you, would you say that, you know, being a lean entrepreneur, is it just for individuals who set up their own startups or early growth companies? Can it also apply within a large established organisation with, say, thousands of employees already? Brant Cooper Yeah, no, I think that it's a good question. I think that the example that I give is if you look back to Henry Ford's Model T, right? You build a factory and then you build a whole company around this highly optimised, efficient assembly line that can produce the same vehicle, you know, he sort of famously say, you can have a Model T in any colour you want, as long as it's black, right? That's the only thing that he's going to produce. And so he optimises the flow of resources through the manufacturing, and then he builds the rest of the company based upon functions, this whole linear fashion, everybody do what we've already proven needs to be done. Then you can produce a car that the middle class could buy, which was a new thing and opened up this crazy new market. So that's very well understood. Everything is really, there's not a lot of uncertainty, but if you look, fast forward to the digital age, there's tons of uncertainty, right? All of the products and services that are produced have multiple models and multiple options on each model and hundreds of colours. And there's a lot of choices for consumers to choose one over the other. So consumers don't have the same brand loyalty that they used to. They can change their minds overnight. And again, this is true in the business world, not just consumers. But so there's so much uncertainty there, that you actually have to then understand the niche desires of all of these different market segments out there. Well, the only way to do that, so if you imagine that organisation that is only allowed to do what you're told to do based upon how it used to work, then you're the one that's going to miss out on all those opportunities based upon creating exactly the model or the options that the customer wants. How do you know what it is that those customers want. Well, you have to be out and interact with them. So even the biggest companies in the world have to figure out how they're going to start learning from the environment that they're in. So that's number one. Big companies have to do it and they are doing it more and more. Design and product management and all of these things are, these practices are emerging in these companies to do that exactly. And I think that the other point is, is that the world is so interconnected now, and this, again, has been brought upon by the digital revolution, and so what that causes is that all of these disruptions that we've just, you know, experienced here in the last four or five years, things like the pandemic, inflation, supply chain shocks, reverberations from the war, you know, just on and on. All of these things sort of ripple across our economies. They used to be, they could be isolated in different pockets of the world without affecting the rest of the world. Now everything affects everything. It's like the, you know, the butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon or something like this. You know, it creates this chaos. And so what that means is, is that things, disruptions, not as bad as the pandemic, but disruptions like ransomware attacks that cause disruptions, or again, supply chain issues, all of these things ripple across the economy and they actually change the market. So if you worked on your marketing plan and your selling plan the day after the pandemic hit, you're not in execution, you're just flailing. You have to actually be able to readdress, what is our situation currently based upon the current environment? How do we change our work in order to adapt to this new environment? And that is just a skill that everybody needs and everybody has to develop. And those are, startups do it naturally, big companies need to try to figure out how they're going to build that in and this is sort of the, the rise of Agile, right? I mean, so I think that the way I describe Agile, or the way I picture it for people without getting into all of the jargon is like a meerkat. So, a tribe of meerkats, every once in a while, come out of their hole and they pick their heads up and they look around and they take in new information and they're going to decide what to do based upon that new information. So, if you're a big corporation, you need to pause your work, which would be like a Agile sprint. You look up from the work. What has changed? Are we making the right progress? Right? Check within our customers. We check with our stakeholders. How do we improve our work as a team so that our output is better? So you take that moment to pause regularly, you can make your Sprint lengths anything that you want, I really don't care, it depends on the type of business that you're in, but you're pausing the work, you're re-evaluating, you're taking in new information, and maybe the answer is you don't have to change your work at all, you can just go back, but there's likely, sometimes, changes that have to be made so that you're getting to the desired outcome more efficiently, so we can't be like the assembly line, you know, Ford's assembly line, where output was a proxy for outcome, i.e we're going to be successful if we can produce the car at this cost. Now, it's like, we have to focus on efficiency of outcome and not efficiency of output and that means that it's actually more efficient to pause and make changes during the course rather than only after failing at the very end. Ula Ojiaku There's a question, you know, lots of things you've said that I resonate with, and one of my favourite questions to previous guests and you would be the next one I'm asking this, is what would you define as outputs versus outcome? So, what's an output to you versus what's an outcome? Brant Cooper Yeah, so like the Henry Ford example is the easiest. Output is the car is being done, is being produced. So the car has been manufactured. That's output, and for decades, even still today, businesses and economists using old antiquated models like Larry Summers does, are focused on the efficiency of output and what those are serving to do is being proxies for outcome. So if you, outcome would be, we've successfully sold those cars to happy customers, so they're going to buy again from us, and maybe they're going to get service from us, and maybe they're going to get financing from us, right? So, we want to keep them satisfied, and also we get to generate income and we pay our workers and we actually pay our shareholders. So, everybody gets sort of these outcomes or these desired results from successfully selling the car, which is dependent upon the sufficient production of output. But now, again, today, if you buy all of what else I've said, you can't, output is not a proxy of outcome. So output is, still could be the number of cars that are produced, but if they're not sold and the customers aren't happy, then you're not going to be able to pay your shareholders and you're not going to keep loyal customers, and you're not going to pay your workers, and so we have to now look at the efficiency of outcomes because the world is so complex. So that applies to, I think, any product. Obviously, when you go into the nuances of a corporate hierarchy, not everybody is focused on the final outcome, and so they actually have to have their own outcomes. But even in that regard, you know, outcome is increased user satisfaction. Output is, you've built X by a certain date. Outcome is, you know, a thousand people have opened your newsletter, you know, 75 percent of people opened your newsletter, output is we sent the out the newsletter to 10,000 people. So, the output is very focused on ourselves and the tasks that we're doing, usually over time period. outcome is, what are we getting out of those tasks? And it's best to measure that actually from who the beneficiary's experience. So if I'm producing a, you know, just a super simple example, if I'm producing this newsletter and people are opening it and spending time reading it, then that is a desired outcome. If nobody opens it, then that's sort of a, you know, there's a variety of issues that might be involved there, but you haven't achieved the outcome despite your output. Ula Ojiaku Thanks for that explanation. And somebody else said something that stuck with me as well, which is that, you know, outcome would signify some sort of change in behaviour, or in noticeable behaviour from the perspective of whoever the customer is, or who's consuming the results of your work. Brant Cooper Totally agree with that, and way more succinct than what I said. And the focus really is, it's on, that's what I sort of refer to as the beneficiary, because sort of inside of an organisation, your beneficiary of the work that you're doing are maybe internal people, not directly to the customer. So customer, sort of in scare quotes. But I love the fact that they, that person mentioned behaviour, because that's what actually allows us to measure it. And so even in The Lean Entrepreneur book, there's a section called the value stream discovery, which is focused on, what is the behaviour that I'm trying to get from my customer for everything that I'm doing as a business, and how do I measure that that behaviour is happening? And one of the benefits, of course, of the digital world is that you can measure a lot of that stuff. And so if you're trying to measure whether people are satisfied with your product, one proxy for that might be not just running surveys, but how often are they using the product? What are they actually doing with the product? It's not that they downloaded the app, it's that they downloaded the app, they installed it, they create an account, and they come in and they look at, you know, these different screens and interact with them four times every week. Okay, that's what a satisfied customer looks like. How many do we have? What's the growth of satisfied customers year over year or month over month? So it gives us all of this way of starting to measure what the behaviour side is, that becomes very powerful whenever we're doing our work. Ula Ojiaku And it's all about evidence based, it helps with evidence-based decisions, so that helps you because back to your explanation or, well, I say your talk about Agile and how it should help with, you know, organisations and leaders with just periodically you do a bit of work in a Sprint, but you look up and look around and know, okay, what we're doing, is it really moving us? Is it moving the needle? No pun intended. Is it moving the needle or is it pushing us closer to where we want? Are we likely to achieve those outcomes instead of focusing on how many widgets or gadgets we've produced within a Sprint? So based on that, what are the things, can you give examples of, you know, challenges you've observed, maybe in organisations or startups with being able to apply this sort of iterative development mindset, and still managing it with the needs to plan in, you know, longer time, across longer time horizons, because some organisations, especially if you're, for example, publicly traded, you still have to have a long term, you know, mid-term and short term view. So how can you, what are the challenges you've experienced with them, balancing all these? Brant Cooper I think that, yeah, I think it's, you're planning outcomes and so I think that the difficulty is that when people look at the outcomes, like, well, we need to grow 5%, you know, quarter over quarter, or something like that, the difficulty ends up being when they have to translate those outcomes into what is the work that people need to do. And so we, at some point in that progression from the top leadership down to the to the ground floor, those outcomes get translated into output. And so we lose this connection between, is what we're working on actually going to achieve the desired outcomes? And this is what causes all the reorganisations that happen every couple of years, because they don't, they don't match up, and then the Board or the C-Suite needs to do a reorganisation because it's sort of their admission, their tacit admission that they failed in organising the output to match the outcome. And so they get to have a reset. And so they fire a bunch of people and they reorganise and then they go do it again. So, I think the biggest challenge is that it's really a ground up type of change that has to happen. And so a lot of the, I'm sure you're very familiar with a lot of the, you know, the corporate implementations of Agile tend to be very process-heavy and very, you must do it this way, and you've lost all of the Agile principles and the ethos that got you to want to do it in the first place. And instead it has to be very ground up and it's really around, in my opinion, putting people on teams, so I don't think there's any individual inside of a company that should not be on a team. The team sort of will hold people socially accountable to their work. And if not, then there's still HR that can deal with it, but rather than have managers kind of leaning over and trying to get everybody to figure it out, you know, sort of the, the classic Agile self-organised team, where those teams have to be held accountable to the outcomes, but are empowered to figure out the work in order to achieve those outcomes. And then you practice that behaviour. That behaviour has to be practiced. It's not about, like, giving an order that now you have to work self organised, you actually have to practice that behaviour and you build in some of these other empathy techniques as well as running experimentation and you create an environment where, like, as a leader, you admit when you don't know, and when you've made a mistake, so you're kind of demonstrating vulnerability and that we're actually living in this complex, uncertain world so that you are empowering individuals to also behave the same way. And so you're starting to create this learning exploration balanced with execution type of organisation, and I think inevitably you start seeing impact of that type of work, and that's really, I think, how you can start driving the longer term change that has to happen. It's really by taking pockets of the organisation, teaching the behaviour and practicing it. And then it's teaching and practicing leaders how to manage people that are working that way, which is different as well. I sort of view it as perhaps a little bit idealistically or even utopian is, it's sort of cascading missions. And so the very top mission statements are around those things that you're promising Wall Street. Here's what our growth is going to be, here's what we're going to achieve next quarter and two quarters from that. And then in order to achieve that, here's the different things that our business unit must achieve, the outcomes. And that drips all the way down in terms of outcomes, to the point that you're assigning teams, here is your outcome and you know how to do the work or we'll help you figure out to do the work or you could figure it out yourself. I mean, depends on kind of the quality and the nature of those teams, but it's a way of organising work where I think, in the end, the company doesn't necessarily look that differently than it does now, but it's just not built sort of arbitrarily on function like it is now. And so, by building sort of this mission-oriented way, whenever there's uncertainty, you can put people on that mission that can help overcome the uncertainty. And so you get sort of the cross functional and interdisciplinary nature, when it's required. If it's not required, that's fine. You know, all manufacturers, they're working on that team. That's great. They know what their outcome is and they're going to produce that outcome. But if it's uncertainty, how are we going to go into this new market? Okay, well, there's a lot of things that we know, but we should test those things that we don't know. It's a different, it's a different makeup of that team. Whereas now, if you're trying to do exploration work, when the teams are organised by function, you have to sort of force that cross functionality, and it's very difficult and it doesn't last long. If you don't keep the pressure on, everything kind of falls back into whatever their functional role is, as opposed to continuing to adopt and apply missions to these teams, then they get the resources that they need in order to accomplish a particular mission and then that should rise up to the level of whatever the company objectives are. Ula Ojiaku It's really interesting, and it seems like you're a mind reader because you did say initially, you know, it has to start from the ground up. And I was going to ask you if there was any place at all for, you know, the bigger North Star vision mission to trickle down and influence what they, the people on the shop floor are doing in the coalface, as some people would use the term. And you've kind of answered it. So it's more of trickling down the mission such that it gets, once it gets down to the teams actually doing the work, they understand what they're doing and how it's helping in their own way, how they're helping to achieve the bigger objective of the organisation. Brant Cooper Yeah, exactly. And I think that that's what, again, going back to sort of the big quit and workers being burned out, I think that a lot of them, like whatever survey I've seen, even those produced by the big consultant firms, pretty much say that workers don't feel aligned. They don't feel aligned with what the priorities are, like they don't even know what they are, and they don't feel like they're driving an impact, and then that makes human beings feel like they're not making an impact in their own life, and it starts this downward spiral, whereas we can create a fortuitous spiral if we actually allow these people to see the impact that they are making. Ula Ojiaku And the benefit of working in an Agile manner. Now, I do have my reservations about some people who have peddled Agile as you know, like an elixir, you have a headache, Agile will cure it, or you have a tummy ache, Agile will cure it. Actually, it has its purpose, it has its remit and it has, just like you'd have multiple tools in a toolbox, Agile is really about, you know, you sense, you respond, you know, you build, you put it out there, you get feedback, quick feedback, and then you make adjustments as required, and then move, you know, take the next step. So, from that perspective, taking an Agile approach to, will I say developing or building on, or implementing strategy. How can, do you have any thoughts on how organisations can be more effective at it? I know you've talked about the ideal of cascading missions and then building up. But what else do you think organisations or leaders and organisations can take into account? Brant Cooper Yeah, I think that the, I agree with you, it's not, it's just, you know, one view into it. And so I think that there's, I'm sure there's other ways of tackling it. I think that, I guess I think that it's this idea of teams, like, I think that there's everybody could start forming a team now, and it doesn't have to be permanent. Like, if there's a bunch of things that need to be done, find one part of uncertainty and form a team and give them the responsibility of solving that uncertainty. And so I think that it's, it ends up then being well, they don't need to necessarily learn Agile or Design Thinking. I really think that if we measured the right things, human beings sort of know how to optimise what they're being measured for. And so I think that if you were to sit down with a group of your people, and you were to say, listen, this is some, here's a business challenge that we have, I would really like you four or five people to go figure it out, I'm here to give you whatever help you need along the way, I'm here to mentor you, give you my own advice, do whatever. But I need you all to try to figure this out. And here's what the outcome is that we want to get from that, what do you think? And, you know, maybe there's a little bit back and forth, but I think that that's actually more important than any of the frameworks that, you know, even I talk about a lot, and so I think Agile was originally developed sort of around that concept, just very specifically for software development teams. And so I think that it's thinking about the principles that can apply pretty much anywhere as opposed to the actual practices. I just also happen to think that there's a bunch of practices that can be beneficial. Things like the idea of what is the length of time you're going to put your head down versus, you know, when you look up or how you're going to share your work or all of those type of things. But I think that it's essentially if we just gave a group of people a business, a challenge, and said, I'd really like you to help me figure this out, that you would see them rally around that idea. And I think that that's kind of the nugget of what we're trying to create here, and then hopefully spread because it makes those people happier, and when they solve something, that's impact that can be shared with other people. And I think that you see in companies that really have been successfully innovative are those that actually have inspired that to the point that the core business is then, you know, want some of that energy, like, we want that here, because we know that we have to be faster and move quicker and adapt and all of those type of things. We know we have to be truly customer centric and not just, you know, sitting around a conference room table, imagining we're the customer, so it's really kind of really more about finding that and it also may vary, you know, based upon company culture, even positive company cultures. And it's like, what is that little nugget that actually empowers people to, as a team, let's work together and figure something out. Ula Ojiaku Thanks for that very, very insightful response, and there's something you said about uncertainty. You know, it's really about trying to make sense of the unknown, and this brings me to your book, your latest book, Disruption Proof, full title Disruption Proof: Empower People, Create Value, Drive Change. What led you to writing that book and what is it all about? Brant Cooper Yeah, so I think it really is, it's really all about what we've just been talking about the last few minutes, where it really is sort of looking at how the organisation can structure people and work, such that the natural output of it is  more, it's actually the way I put it is more efficient execution based upon exploration work, and so how do you build that into the organisation, so it doesn't feel like it's a cannibalisation, you know, sort of the whole old school Clayton Christensen stuff. I know everybody's going to be like, what do you mean old school, but it's like, it's not about disrupting yourself, it's not about this other organisation is going to come in and disrupt you. It's not that you actually have to eat your own tail as a snake. It's about finding this emerging behaviour that then will sort of flower from within and takes over the organisation because that's what the circumstances require. And so I think that the, I don't know, I guess I think that the book was trying to show examples of businesses that have done that, either large scale, or pockets within these organisations that have brought people together, cross-functional where necessary, interdisciplinary. Hey, this is a new opportunity, how do we actually engage the business units as opposed to, to me what that old school way of doing it is like, here's your little innovations, you know, silo over here, you guys go figure out what's going to happen in 10 years. I think that's like, largely failed. And I think that what we need to do, is figure out how there's, from the beginning there's buy-in from these other parts of the organisation. So that's really what the last book is about, really all of these things that we've been talking about. Ula Ojiaku And I believe it's available on Amazon and other major book sellers. Brant Cooper Anywhere you can buy a book. Ula Ojiaku Awesome. Well, I haven't read it yet, but I have made a note, it's on my reading list, definitely. Brant Cooper Well, thank you for that. Ula Ojiaku Definitely. No, my pleasure, I look forward to digging into it to learn a bit more about the concepts you've just shared and the insights as well as the examples with organisations that might have failed or succeeded in some aspects of the concepts. Brant Cooper Yeah, that kind of describes everybody to a certain level. Ula Ojiaku Do you have anyone you could share at this point? You know, maybe an example from your book? You don't have to name names. Is there anyone that comes to mind? Brant Cooper Well, I think in terms of, I guess what I would call lean innovation transformation, I think ING is a really good example, the bank in Europe, they did a full on Agile transformation as well, like organising the whole company based upon really more like based upon missions than functions, and I think that that always has its challenges, but I think that what, in the end, they kind of brought these two different endeavours together. One being this Agile transformation and this other being what we call lean innovation. And so they really started practicing the empathy and the exploration work and the experiments. And those things ended up sort of combining. And I think it's always interesting when, you can theorise about this stuff, but when do you actually get to see the results? And so a lot of this, most of this work was all done pre-pandemic. And then some of the stories that came out of different pockets of the organisation during the pandemic were really quite extraordinary in ways that they were able to adapt to, you know, finding yourself suddenly in this world, that they could point back to these lean innovation practices, being the, you know, being the impetus for being able to change like that. So I love those stories where you're actually able to see that, okay, we applied all of this. Here's like this major, you know, environmental change brought on by the pandemic, how did the company respond. And so that's a, I wrote a couple of stories about that stuff in the book Disruption Proof. And so there's a couple of other examples in there, but that's the one that really comes to mind because they just committed to it at a larger level than I've seen other organisations do. Ula Ojiaku Sounds awesome. So in addition to your books, The Lean Entrepreneur, The Entrepreneur's Guide to Customer Development, Disruption Proof, what other books have you found yourself recommending to people who want to know more about, you know, Lean Innovation, Agile, or maybe it doesn't have to be on the subject of Lean Innovation or Agile, but just generally because you felt they were impactful to your life. What other books have you recommended to people and why? Brant Cooper Yeah. So I think that, you know, people have recognised change in the world quite a bit over the last, you know, 10 years or so, or five or six years, pandemic is making me lose all track of time. But, so the ones that I keep coming back to are not specifically Agile or lean innovation. So I would say Brené Brown's Dare to Lead, and I think that this is a just an example of what we mean by empathy, you know, you don't really have to go hug your customers, you don't have to hug your employees. It's not, you know, but it's understanding how you apply those principles in a business environment and the ability, like I mentioned earlier, for leaders to demonstrate vulnerability by admitting when they don't know and when they're wrong, that this is really important in changing. The other thing I'll throw out there that I love that Brené Brown talks about is this idea of rumbling. Again, we're not talking about some, you know, kind of kumbaya moment here. It's really around bringing evidence to the table and having forceful discussions about what is actually happening and what you need to do next, but it's based upon this evidence and I kind of call it respectful rumbling, because rather than like my startup example I gave in the beginning of just arguing, it's really around, you know, as a team of leaders even, it's great to respect each other, but we also have to be direct and honest and have real conversations and not just sort of let everything go hunky dory and then go back to your office and whine about stuff. So it's, I think that there's this, I don't know, I sort of enjoy this ability to sit around with people and, you know, kind of debate ideas and really try to get to the crux of things. And I think that we need that, and Brené Brown writes about that in Dare to Lead. I think that the other one, it's General McChrystal Team of Teams. And I think that, I'm not sure he ever realised it, but I think he was writing about Agile. But what he describes, of course, is the US military in Iraq, and the difference between facing a traditional force versus a, you know, sort of this ad hoc network, new, modern military force and Al Qaeda, and the changes that he then needed to do to the military to be able to respond to that. And I think that it's really quite extraordinary in the sense that, you know, unfortunately, in my opinion, the military is often the first thing for an organisation to learn about all of these things happening in the world. But it is a result of the digital revolution that now what you have are this interconnectedness that never existed before that allow little ad hoc network entities to pop up everywhere. And this is the same thing that's happening in business, and it's the same thing that happens in the market and Agile actually is a response to that, and so then we have to go back to how do we implement Agile so that that's actually part of the organisation. It's this interconnectedness and this ad hoc nature of forming teams and missions to accomplish goals, whether they're long term or short term. And so it's really super, an interesting analogy to, I think, what business requires. Ula Ojiaku So you've mentioned two books, Dare to Lead by Brené Brown and Team of Teams by General McChrystal. Okay, well, thank you. Brant Cooper They almost seem like polar opposites, but it's sort of interesting. Ula Ojiaku Well, they are interesting. I haven't read Brené Brown's Dare to Lead, but I have listened to the audio version of Team of Teams, and I do agree there are some interesting insights, which one can, basically, something that you said about principles, again, that principles, you know, you can draw from General McChrystal's narration of their experience in Iraq and how they had to adapt and all that, which you can apply to the commercial world or, yeah, so I completely agree was a very interesting book for me. So can the audience engage with you, and if so, how? Brant Cooper Yeah, so I'm Brant Cooper on all social media, really, but, you know, maybe primarily LinkedIn and I encourage people to reach out. I'm brant@brantcooper.com is my email and I respond to, you know, I respond to everybody. My company's website is movestheneedle.com and we're launching some online courses that hopefully make learning some of these new behaviours a little bit more scalable. So I invite people to check that out, but yeah, you know, happy to engage with any of your listeners. Ula Ojiaku Sounds great. Well, thank you for sharing those, and this would also be in the show notes. And would you have any final words for the audience, any ask? Brant Cooper I don't really have, I don't think any ask. I think that, I don't know, I guess one other little story that that summarises part of my life was this idea that I forget every once in a while that change happens because you as an individual decides to make a change. And I think that, like, some people, I think that just comes naturally to it and they live their whole life that way. I'm not that way, I'll sit back for a while and kind of look around and go like, well, who's going to fix this? And then I realise, oh, well, you have to do it. And so I encourage other people to maybe actually look at themselves in that way, and sort of that own self awareness goes like, oh, well, guess it's me. And, you know, I think that it's easy to be scared of the risks supposedly, but I also think that generally the risk is in doing nothing. And so you might as well go for it. Ula Ojiaku  Go for it, take risks. Thank you for those words. Brant Cooper Based upon evidence. Ula Ojiaku Okay, go for it, take evidence-based, calculated risks. How does that sound? Kind of made it very clinical. I think I've rephrased it in a way that takes off the oomph, but thank you so much, Brant. It's been a pleasure meeting you and recording this episode with you. So thank you again for your time. Brant Cooper Thanks for having me. Fun, fun discussion. Thank you. Ula Ojiaku That's all we have for now. Thanks for listening. If you liked this show, do subscribe at www.agileinnovationleaders.com or your favourite podcast provider. Also share with friends and do leave a review on iTunes. This would help others find this show. I'd also love to hear from you, so please drop me an email at ula@agileinnovationleaders.com Take care and God bless!   

Do you feel like your team never takes initiative? Or do the tasks you delegate to your standard? Leadership has been a hot topic among the studios that we worked with last year, so today I am sitting down and telling you EXACTLY how to go from pushing your team, to actually leading it. Real talk, I used to burn my staff out and it's because I wasn't delegating effectively. And if I was, I had unreasonable expectations which easily feed into the internal narrative of “no one cares about my business as much as I do.”  No, they don't. And they shouldn't. It's YOUR business and it's your job to provide your staff members with the SKILLS to step up so that they actually WANT to meet you at your level. Luckily for you, it's an easy fix. Tune in to hear the three elements you need to work on to get your team to work WITH you and not FOR you. You'll also hear:  The exact reason why your staff AREN'T engaging in critical thinking How to get the BEST out of your staff The three things that every high performer needs to succeed My top 5 book recommendations that will take your leadership skills from 0 to 100 How to know when it's time to pull the plug on a staff member … and a whole lot more  Check out the leadership books I recommended here: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Legacy: What The All Blacks Can Teach Us About The Business Of Life Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business Want more tips on leadership? Listen to this episode on How to be a Leader I did with my personal leadership coach Rohan Dredge. Listen to our episode on Building a Business You LOVE, not Hate. Looking to make 2024 the best year yet? Listen to our episode on the Triple Bottom Line. WANT MORE: To say thank you for listening to the pod we're offering a FREE GROWTH GAME PLAN for your gym or fitness studio, which you can book in here Find out more about working with Geronimo at thegeronimoacademy.com Want to follow along behind the scenes? Check out @thegeronimoacademy and @hey.doza

Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders. Join us every Sunday for a new episode. In this episode, Icebug Co-Founder & CEO David Ekelund talks about the challenges of founding and running a family business, his people leadership approach but also his commitment to sustainability, and much more. David Ekelund's Book Recommendations:

Glyn Potts is the Headteacher of Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College in Oldham. Newman is a large secondary school serving a diverse community where 43% of students are in receipt of ‘Free School Meals.'Glyn was awarded the ‘Inspirational Teacher of the Year' award in 2010, has a masters degree in Catholic Educational Leadership and a second masters in Youth Leadership. He is an active member of the Army Cadet Force within the North West.He is a serving Deputy Lieutenant in Greater Manchester, and he was awarded an MBE in May 2022 for Services to the Army Cadet Force and Education.Topics we covered: Why retention is the new recruitment What leadership skills are most lacking today Why calling young people snowflakes isn't accurate or fair The leadership theories Glyn is making a reality The first place to start if you want to implement changeThe leadership books Glyn talked about are:Brene Brown's Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.L. David Marquet's Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into LeadersJames Kerr's Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us about the Business of LifeAnd here is more about Glyn's inspiring story:One year in a struggling British state school

Recently I've been forced to start some hard conversations, even though I really dislike conflict. I overthink, I procrastinate, and I fear how people will respond. But in the midst of this, I got the valuable advice to simply be direct and clear. It sounds easy, but we tend to complicate things with fear and avoidance. In today's clip, Brene Brown shares why vulnerability and honesty is actually the secret to effective leadership, and that ultimately, being clear is the kindest choice to make. Show links: Watch the full clip. Learn more at brenebrown.com. Read Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Join my Weary To Revived course! Sponsors and discounts: BetterHelp — use code PGISH for 10% off your first month Pique Teas — use code PGISH for 5% off and free shipping Thrive Market   As always, I'd love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

In this episode of Dreams With Deadlines, we delve into the world of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with the expert, Mark Spitzer. Mark is a seasoned coach and consultant who specializes in helping organizations leverage OKRs to drive meaningful change and achieve their goals.Key Things Discussed: OKRs as a Catalyst for Transformation: Learn how OKRs go beyond metrics to inspire innovation and creativity within organizations. Balancing Run-the-Business and Change-the-Business Objectives: Find out how OKRs can drive both incremental improvements and groundbreaking change. Achieving Alignment and Cross-Functionality: Explore practical strategies for fostering alignment and innovation across teams. Show Notes [00:00:00] Becoming an Effective Leader through OKRs. Jenny introduces Mark Spitzer, President of Spitzer Coaching, an experienced OKR and leadership expert, discussing effective leadership, creativity, vision, relationships, and motivation as essential leadership elements. They delve into the significance of OKRs as a tool to capture, communicate, and track critical goals. [00:02:23] Mark Spitzer's OKR Origin Story. Mark shares his journey, transitioning from software development to Agile coaching, and how he discovered OKRs through Felipe Castro, realizing they provide the missing link for goal alignment and shared purpose in organizations. [00:04:16] OKR Champion vs. OKR Coach: Key Differences. Mark distinguishes between the roles of an OKR champion and an OKR coach, highlighting their respective responsibilities in defining strategy and facilitating team success. [00:06:13] Seven OKR Coaching Competencies. Mark presents seven vital OKR coaching competencies that empower coaches to facilitate change, ensure accountability, and manage organizational challenges effectively. [00:09:12] Transitioning to OKRs. Mark provides guidance on adopting OKRs, emphasizing the importance of understanding individuals, gradual integration, and maintaining a focus on outcomes. [00:13:37] Identifying Teams for OKRs. Mark explains how to select teams for OKR implementation, especially in large organizations, highlighting the role of supportive leaders and teams engaged in high-impact projects. [00:22:01] OKRs as Dreams with Deadlines. Mark discusses his perspective that OKRs are "dreams with deadlines," emphasizing their role as an inspiration and motivation tool within organizations. He explains how setting ambitious goals with deadlines can spark creativity and innovation among teams, leading to more impactful outcomes. [00:24:27] Using OKRs to Improve Existing Metrics. Mark discusses OKRs' versatility, applicable to both visionary and improvement-oriented objectives, underlining the importance of context and balance. [00:27:35] Establishing Proof with OKRs: Dreams with Deadlines. Mark explains the concept of "ground shots" and advocates for using confidence scores to set impactful key results and maintain motivation. [00:34:24] Tips for Leaders on Achieving Vertical and Horizontal Alignment with OKRs. Mark shares insights into vertical and horizontal alignment, stressing the value of effective communication, active listening, and emotional intelligence. [00:41:48] Fostering Alignment Through Common Purpose and Clarity. Mark underscores the importance of finding common purpose through team exercises that connect to higher-level goals, fostering alignment and clarity. [00:46:10] The Importance of Strategic Thinking. Mark encourages organizations to make room for strategic thinking, allowing teams to explore innovative solutions and envision a more significant impact. [00:47:28] Quick-Fire Questions for Mark Spitzer: Dream with a Deadline: Mark Spitzer's dream with a deadline is to make the biggest impact possible on leaders in organizations for the remainder of his career. Common OKR Mistake: Mark believes that many people, when new to OKRs, tend to focus too much on activity accounting, feeling the need to list everything they're doing rather than aligning their efforts with meaningful objectives and key results. Best Starting Point for OKR Practice: Mark suggests that beginners should start by getting clear on what they do, who they do it for, what success looks like, and identifying opportunities within their space. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of starting roadmaps to articulate opportunities and select one for an OKR. Future of OKRs: Mark's dream for the future of OKRs is to see them integrated into organizations' regular routines, impactful in helping companies evolve and make customers happy. He hopes that OKRs become a lasting and meaningful practice. Influential Book: One of the books that has significantly influenced Mark Spitzer's thinking is "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown. He values the book's lessons on vulnerability, authenticity, and taking risks. Relevant links: “Radical Focus: Achieving Your Most Important Goals with Objectives and Key Results,” by Christina Wodtke “Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.,” by Brené Brown About the Guest:Mark is a highly skilled professional coach (ICF PCC, ORSC-Trained), trainer, and consultant with over 30 years of experience working in technology, agile adoption, and management consulting – including OKRs. He partners with leaders to support their own growth and bring about positive organizational change that helps them achieve their goals.Follow Our Guest:Website | LinkedInFollow Dreams With Deadlines:Host | Company Website | Blog | Instagram | Twitter

Josefine Campbell is a founder of Campbell Company, a top leadership consulting firm for multinational companies. Campbell inspires and coaches leaders, teams, and talents in large organisations such as McDonald's, Deloitte, Maersk, Novo Nordisk, and Carlsberg Group. Her approach combines the practical and the pragmatic. A four-time jiu-jitsu champion, she is particularly interested in developing personal leadership in difficult circumstances, such as is often the case in modern work life.   Questions •  Now Josefine, even though we read a short description about our guests, we always like to give our guests an opportunity to share a little bit about their journey. So, could you share with our listeners a little bit about your journey, how you got from where you were to where you are today? •  A big part of what you do focuses on the power barometer, right. So, can you share with our listeners a little bit about that, and how it is that you are able to implement? What is the power barometer? •  Could you share with us maybe two or three approaches, tactics, tools that you can use to manage energy in work and life? •  Could you also share with us what's the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely can't live without in your business? •  Can you also share with us maybe one or two books that you've read recently? Or even maybe a book that you read a very long time ago, but it has had a very big impact on you? •  Now, can you also share with us Josefine, what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about? Either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. •  Where can listeners find you online? •  Now, before we wrap our episodes up, we always like to ask our guests, do you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote if for any reason you got derailed or demotivated, this quote kind of helps to get you back on track. Do you have one of those?   Highlights  Josefine's Journey  Josefine shared that when she was a teenager, she was quadruple national champions in jiu-jitsu, it's Japanese martial arts. And for the last many years, she's been coaching and developing executives, individually and in groups. And at some point in her practice, she has a background in business practice, she's ran businesses herself, she's been in business for plus 25 years, she's also been teaching business school.  And at some point, quite early on actually, in her endeavour of supporting the executives that she was helping the best possible way, she realized that some of the techniques and practices that she brought with her from the jiu-jitsu practice actually had a huge effect when working with executives in modern work life, because being an executive is quite demanding, especially in modern work life, it takes a lot of energy, it requires for you to stay mentally clear under difficult circumstances, it's quite normal to be under a lot of pressure, just like as when you're in a battle, it's the same thing that happens to people when they feel threatened in a battle, and when they feel threatened at work. The circumstances might look different, but what happens inside people can be quite similar. And have you watched Karate Kid?  Me: I have, yes.  So, you remember the Mr. Miyagi? Wax on, wax off. So, he trains Karate Kid and how to be mentally agile, how to stay ready in a battle, right? So, one thing is he trains the techniques, but he also trains how he is with himself, that's a lot of the movie, remember, that's why he has to do the wax on, the wax off. And it's the same for executives, it takes a lot of personal capacity to do the work they do. So, that's how she came across the methods that she's written about, and that she's helped executives put into practice.   What is a Barometer? Me: In reading a little bit about your story, I noticed a big part of what you do focuses on the power barometer, right. So, can you share with our listeners a little bit about that, and how it is that you are able to implement? What is the power barometer? Let's start there.   Josefine shared that the power barometer is an imaginary tool that anyone can apply personally, alone, individually and in teams at work. So, it's a way of checking in on your personal energy level. And checking in on your personal energy level is important because energy is the fuel of the brain. Your brain uses 20% of your personal energy, it's quite a lot because it's only the size of 3% to 4% and if you're low on energy, your brain doesn't run very well. So, if you aren't aware that, you're not capable of performing in the same way as if you have the self-awareness of where your energy is right now.  And the same thing counts for what happens in teamwork. So, one thing is that each and every one of us should take responsibility for our own personal energy, the personal energy that we bring to the table but in a meeting, everybody should take responsibility for the energy at the meeting. So, tell me, have you ever been in a meeting where someone suddenly took out all the energy of the room?    Me: Yeah, that's happened quite a few times.   And what happens to productivity in such a case? It declines? And engagements? And retention? So, performance? Does people come up with creative, innovative ideas? Do they solve difficult task when the energy is out of the room?  Not so much. So, just being aware of personal energy, start to measure it even if it's a subjective quantification, it brings awareness to energy and everybody's responsibility on the energy level. And that kind of behaviour that would bring out energy of a room suddenly becomes unwanted and for many reasons, that is good.   Tactics and Tools Can Be Used to Manage Energy in Work and Life Me: So, it's about balancing, it's about energy, could you share with us maybe two or three approaches, tactics, tools that you can use to manage energy in work and life? Because we all have our personal life, but we also have our professional life and how do we balance having energy in both so that either area is not getting diminishing returns?   Josefine stated that if she may, because Yanique says personal and professional life, actually a point, a very important takeaway from her book is that business is personal. So, there's a difference between private and professional life, so, that's isn't opposition, there's things that happens in your weekend, within your family that's private, but and what happens at work, what do you have to do at work, it's professional, but all of it is personal because it's you as a person who goes to work. It's you as a person who is leading, collaborating, communicating, it's you and I, as people who are talking right now on this podcast, and we cannot take the personal aspect out of the equation.  So, you cannot just put away anything but personal. And that's a key point also, in you addressing the question like what can you do to keep a high personal energy level? And, first of all, and the most important thing is to be aware, to be aware of your own personal energy level. It starts noticing when your energy is high, when it is low, most people would start to care more about it and putting more attention into raising the energy, you will also have more insights about what drains you and try to do less of that, things that gives you energy and it could be work tasks, specific work task you discover, “Oh, I get energy from this type of tasks or this type of meetings, or working with these people, but they also drain me.”  And of course, at the workplace, you cannot always decide who you are meeting with and who you're not. But those relationships which are draining, can you do something about it? This is something you can bring to the table to improve their collaboration. She knows plenty of good examples on how people have addressed bad working relationships and taking them to another level where they can do great work together. There are also situations where you have to avoid, certain collaborations, or certain tasks.  If you're in a team, understand what type of task drains and gives different team members energy. Work division might going to seem more obvious. And then there are the physical aspects, such as getting enough sleep, having a few breaks once in a while, actually just even micro breaks, a few minutes of rest. And rest is not looking at your phone, or just answering email, rest is maybe closing your eyes or leaning backwards on your chair and letting go for a minute. Just these little micro breaks, they can have a huge impact on your energy level.  We're not designed to be productive all the time. The organism, the biological human organism is designed to perform in circles, in waves, the energy, our natural energy will move upwards and downwards in iterations. So, it would be normal that you have some downtime once in a while, at least, but normal, natural, that's the difference, the normal is that people don't have any downtime.   App, Website or Tool that Josefine Absolutely Can't Live Without in Her Business When asked about an online resource that she cannot live without in her business, Josefine shared that she will be reluctant to say, if you go on her website, www.josefinecampbell.com, there's a section with freebies, and go there and grab whatever you think can make a difference for you. There are a couple of tools there and you can try them out, you can write me if you have any questions. And that's plug and play, go check it out, there's no software there.  Josefine shared that Microsoft Teams because all her clients use, most of her clients uses Microsoft Teams. Very often that's where they meet and engage.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Josefine When asked about books that have had an impact, Josefine stated that that's a wonderful question. So, what to choose from? There're so many wonderful books. She really, really loves books. Well, Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, it's an old classic. And she thinks it was the first book on personal leadership that got really big. And it's from the 90s. So, she was pretty young back then. But she got really fascinated with the book and the content of the book, she also started her first business when she was really young. She was 21 when she started her first business.  So, she needed a lot of help, she needed guidance on how to manage herself, and she felt so much wisdom in that book. And she actually thinks it's still valid, it's old, but it still works. So, she often recommends that book, she still does.   And then she thinks Brené Brown's Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversation. Whole Hearts, that's another great book. It's just a few years old and she thinks she took leadership books in another direction, writing a book that is very personal and that has some really nice contributions to how leadership development is being perceived today. She really thinks she made a huge difference. Thank you, Brené Brown.   What Josefine is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that she's really excited about, Josefine shared that there's so much. So, obviously, there's the book which is just coming out now and she's excited about sharing that with the world. And she has written the next one too and they're still working on the title and she's excited about that one too. She's written another kind of book, she's been quite creative, and she's also excited about finishing that one and putting that one out. So, her books are part of her passion. She gets up 5 o'clock in the morning sometimes to write just because she really feels like writing. She loves it.   Where Can We Find Josefine Online Website – www.josefinecampbell.com LinkedIn – Josefine Campbell    Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Josefine Uses  When asked about a quote or saying that she tends to revert to, Josefine shared that she have not a quote, but an image. The myth of Sisyphus, it's an old Greek myth. It's this man who is being judged by the Gods to push a rock up a hill. And every time he's up the hill, the rock is falling down, he has to push it up again. Have you ever heard that tale? Can you imagine the picture? Me: I can imagine the picture.  So, that's that feeling of this never-ending work and that things just keeps on being tough. Just after the Second World War, there was a French philosopher Camus, who elaborated a little bit on that myth. And he pictured Sisyphus working at the stones on the mountain, as he was pushing the rock up the hill and he would see the sun sparkle in some of the stones, and it will be beautiful. And his attention and his energy, his mind, his being would direct towards the beauty of those sparkles. And that would make the rock and himself feel lighter.   And that's what she tries to do, she tries to find just that little spark, those times where it's really dark, and it's tough, and it feels like it's never going to end, though we know it's going to end, there's always light at the end of the tunnel. But sometimes it just doesn't feel like that. Then she tries to find these little sparks of light that beams in and just give a little more energy to get done whatever needs to get done.   Me: All right, perfect. Thank you so much. I guess another way to look at that is the quote, “This too shall pass.” but you've kind of transformed it into an image, which is way more impactful because then it really focuses on what can you really do to navigate that space and recognize that at the end of the day, you will overcome it, it may seem like it's going to last forever, but there is a solution somewhere down the line.   Josefine shared that, “This too shall pass.” it's a really beautiful quote. She likes that one. Another one comes to her mind, it is the quote saying, “Everything is as it's supposed to be.” Kind of give some kind of peace of mind if you don't try to fix anything, or if you don't try to struggle, if you say okay, things are as they're supposed to be, somehow, it's all going to make sense at the end of the day.   Me: It will, the puzzle will all fit. Thank you so much, Josefine, for taking time out of your very busy schedule and hopping on this podcast and sharing all of these great nuggets and insights with us, a little bit about your journey, your new book that's coming out, the importance of preserving your energy and doing things that will lead to a more productive life, a more balanced life. So, I think our listeners definitely would have gained great information, great value from what you shared with us today. So, we just want to express our appreciation for you joining us on this podcast today.    Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest    Links •     The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey •     Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversation. 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Hello there! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. What we're talking about today is evaluating team members and how to keep a great team. This has been a topic that has come up a lot in my recent conversations.The other things that we will be talking about are regular check-ins and reviews, regular and consistent feedback, rewarding and praising good work, working through problems, and deciding when it's time to part ways. I hope that this episode will help you foster a great team culture!Let's dive into:  Introduction to today's topicHow much it will cost you replacing a single employee according to statistics and why it costs that muchThings that you can do as owner or manager to foster a positive working environment and encourage people to stayHave a regular check-in and review with your team members: People want to know that they are being heard and their work is being validatedAnother important statistic on how many American workers feels engaged in their jobsStrategies that you do to boost engagement with your team so you can retain and hold on to themPraise in public, reprimand in privateNon-financial incentives and actionable strategies to keep and retain team members because not everyone is motivated by pay or salaryAnything that is going to help your staff members be better will ultimately help you be betterThe importance of open communication with your teamThe rubric I use for my team so they can get to the next pay tiersAddressing issues as immediately as you can and setting expectations clearlyThe mindset to keep your best team members: I'm going to do my very best to keep the best people here; I'm going to treat them so well that they're not gonna want to go somewhere elseMy Top 10 Books on Leadership and Team building that I've read and helped me build my great teamConclusionLooking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Books Mentioned In This EpisodeHow Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon SinekDrive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. PinkLeaders Eat Last by Simon SinekThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't by James C. CollinsDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené BrownThe Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel CoyleMultipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Greg McKeown and Liz WisemanPrimal Leadership by Daniel GolemanThe Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues by Patrick LencioniThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at Christa@pilatesinthegrove.com!

Brought to you by Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security | Mixpanel—Event analytics that everyone can trust, use, and afford | AssemblyAI—Production-ready AI models to transcribe and understand speech—Claire Butler was Figma's first GTM hire and their 10th employee. She led Figma's early GTM strategy from stealth through monetization. She also helped the team through the journey to find product-market fit and built the team that drove Figma's unique bottom-up growth motion. Eight years later, as Senior Director of Marketing, she continues to lead Figma's bottom-up growth motion, along with community, events, social, advocacy, and Figma for education. In this episode, we discuss:• An in-depth look at Figma's bottom-up GTM motion• Why you need to start with individual contributors (ICs) loving your product• How to spread adoption within the organization• How “designer advocates” have played a critical role in Figma's growth• The freemium strategy that drove massive growth for Figma• How to leverage product champions• When to leave stealth• Early-stage metrics, and why they are often unreliable• Advice for people looking to join a startup—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/an-inside-look-at-figmas-unique-gtm-motion-claire-butler-first-gtm-hire/#transcript—Where to find Claire Butler:• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/clairetbutler• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairetbutler/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Claire's background(03:47) The huge branding decision that Claire made on day one at Figma(07:45) The most stressful memory of early days at Figma(09:55) Advice for people looking to join a startup(12:55) What a bottom-up go-to-market motion is(17:12) Figma's unique approach to bottom-up GTM(18:52) Figma's launch out of stealth (23:01) Signals vs. hard metrics in the early days (24:50) How Figma won over Microsoft(30:08) How to win over ICs(32:00) How to establish credibility(37:38) Customer obsession in action(41:11) Why getting users to love your product is so vital(44:01) How Figma used Twitter as its primary channel in the early days(49:06) Transparency and authenticity(49:52) GTM tactics at scale(52:09) “Little big updates” at Figma(54:16) Figma's acquisition, and why it was one of the hardest days of Claire's career(57:10) Figma's core values(58:06) The Config conference(1:00:21) Spreading your product within the organization(1:02:09) The pricing tiers at Figma(1:07:35) The role of designer advocates(1:10:57) Design systems(1:16:12) Leveraging internal champions(1:17:53) Accelerating spread at scale(1:19:14) What types of companies are a good fit for bottom-up GTM(1:24:16) A summary of the bottom-up GTM model(1:25:27) Lightning round—Referenced:• Dylan Field on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanfield/• John Lilly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlilly/• Ivan Zhao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanhzhao/• Xamarin: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/apps/xamarin• Josef Müller-Brockmann: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_M%C3%BCller-Brockmann• Datadog: https://www.datadoghq.com/• Coda: https://coda.io/• Oren's Hummus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orenshummus/• Intercom: https://www.intercom.com/• How Coda builds product: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-coda-builds-product• Dylan Field on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zoink• Dylan's tweet: https://twitter.com/zoink/status/1566566649712431105• Little Big Updates: https://www.figma.com/blog/little-big-updates-august-2022/• Sho Kuwamoto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skuwamoto• Kris Rasmussen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kris_rasmussen• Config: https://config.figma.com/• Tom Lowry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaslowry• Atomic Design: https://atomicdesign.bradfrost.com/• Figjam: https://www.figma.com/figjam/• Dev Mode: https://www.figma.com/dev-mode/• Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Revised-Kick-Ass-Humanity/dp/1250235375• Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520• 100 Foot Wave on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/100-foot-wave• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear-audiobook/dp/B07RFSSYBH• Noah Weiss on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-10-traits-of-great-pms-how-ai-will-impact-your-product-and-slacks-product-development-process/• How to create an exceptional coverage plan for your parental leave (Tamara Hinckley): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-create-an-exceptional-coverage—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

How often are you drawn into your most ridiculous, joyful, vibrant, SINGING self? Do you include Taylor Swift music and the Barbie movie as part of your spiritual practice? This Methodist chaplain does! Meet Melissa Bortnick, mother of three, clinical spiritual expert, and pastor in training. Currently a chaplain fellow with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Melissa just finished a year of chaplaincy at Harborview Medical Center. (fun fact: this is the hospital in downtown Seattle that inspired the fictional Grey's Anatomy medical center.) Melissa also happens to be a girlhood friend of mine, who I haven't seen in decades! It's funny how some things (and people) never change. We're the same girls as always :-) Join us for a fun and meaningful conversation about how to take special care of your own spirit. Book Recommendations: Here are Melissa's top five! Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing Paperback February 12, 2016 by Andy Crouch    The Back Side of the Cross: An Atonement Theology for the Abused and Abandoned by Diane Leclerc , Brent Peterson, et al. | Jun 29, 2022 Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor  | Mar 24, 2020  Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Hardcover – October 9, 2018by Brené Brown Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others Paperback – May 4, 2009by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky (Author), Connie Burk   OUTLINE of this Episode Introduction Melissa Bortnick is a Clinical Spiritual Chaplain. She works with patients, families, and medical staff to provide spiritual care. Spiritual care is not limited to religious beliefs, but rather focuses on the whole person's well-being. Melissa believes that everyone has a spirit that needs to be cared for, regardless of their religious beliefs.   The Work of a Clinical Spiritual Resident Melissa's work as a chaplain is very diverse. She may be called to the bedside of a patient who is dying, to provide comfort and support to a family member who has just lost a loved one, or to simply sit with a patient who is feeling scared or alone. She also works with staff members who are dealing with the emotional and psychological stress of working in a hospital setting. Where Melissa works, spiritual care is integrated into the clinical support of each patient. They take a holistic view of  the patient's health and well-being. She says that it can help patients to feel more connected to themselves, to their loved ones, and to something larger than themselves. Spiritual care can help patients to cope with difficult emotions such as fear, anger, and grief.   Grief, Loss, Death...and the Importance of Finding Joy Melissa's work is challenging but also very rewarding. She is grateful for the opportunity to help people in their darkest moments. She also says that she is constantly learning and growing in her role as a chaplain. The episode ends with Melissa talking about the importance of finding joy in life, even after experiencing loss, and we talk a little bit about Internal Family Systems, a kind of therapy that acknowledges all of the different inner selves of each individual. She says that she finds joy in spending time with her family and friends, in doing things that she loves, in music (Taylor Swift concerts!) and in helping others. "That is the entire purpose of why we are here on Earth in the first place-- to constantly be moving towards being the fullest, most joyful, most exuberant and lively version of ourselves we can be." -Chaplain Melissa Bortnick   Please follow me on Instagram and TikTok @book_of_lifeyness Music Credit: William Claeson, "Song for a New Beginning"    

Karen Fowlie is the VP, Product Services & Operations for Qlik.  She has also held leadership positions at IBM and Cognos.  Karen talks about how she has transitioned into different roles in her career and explains how some of the pressures placed on localization teams have helped her professional development.  Topics included transitioning into non-loc roles, the importance of demonstrating the value of loc across the enterprise, how to build a culture of continuous improvement, how to empower your team, developing professional relationships, and tips for maintaining a work-life balance. Karen also gives her book and movie recommendations and shares tips on how to survive a tornado.   Book RecommendationDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Dr. Brené Brown

1. Holy Bible - God2. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself - Michael A. Singer3. The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success - Ed Mylett4. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win - Jocko Willink & Leif Babin5. Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age. Ben Stuart6. Mastery - Robert Greene7. Art of Seduction - Robert Greene8. The 48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene9. 75 HARD: A Tactical Guide to Winning the War with Yourself - Andy Frisella10. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way we Live, Love, Parent, and Lead - Brené Brown11. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts - Brené Brown12. 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos - Jordan B. Peterson13. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - James Clear14. Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One - Dr. Joe Dispenza15. You Are The Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter - Dr. Joe Dispenza16. Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing The Uncommon - Dr. Joe Dispenza17. Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How it Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love - Amir Levine & Rachel S. F. Heller18. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment - Eckhart Tolle19. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose - Eckhart Tolle20. Crush It: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion - Gary Vaynerchuk21. Crushing It: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence-and How You Can, Too - Gary Vaynerchuk22. If It's Not Right, Go Left: Practical and Inspirational Lessons to Move You in a Positive Direction - Kristen Glosserman23. Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds - David Goggins24. Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable - Tim Grover25. Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness - Tim Grover

The SOA Leadership & Development (L&D) and Joint Risk Management (JRM) Sections are excited to announce that we are jointly starting a Book Club initiative focusing on leadership development and decision making this year!    This will be a platform for all actuaries (and non-actuaries) to learn and share insights on leadership related topics. It is open to all experience levels since leadership skill development is a natural progression, starting with leading by example.   Every other month, we will host a virtual discussion on lessons-learned and key takeaways from a pre-selected book. In-person meetings will be arranged during major SOA conferences as networking events. You don't have to attend all discussions. Each session is independent, and you can just register for the book tile or theme that you are interested in.   Each virtual session will be facilitated by two volunteers. It is intended to be an interactive session and a safe place for participants to reflect on the key concepts discussed in the book, key takeaways and practical applications. Through our selection of books, we hope to cover a wide range of hot topics, such as negotiation, handling difficult conversations, delegating effectively, making risk based strategic decisions, etc.    Book Club session line up for 2023: 1.     “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It” by Chris Voss – discussion on August 9th 11am central. Register here: https://www.soa.org/prof-dev/webcasts/2023-never-split-difference/ 2.     “Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.” by Brené Brown – discussion to be held late September; exact date and registration details will be announced soon 3.     “The Ten Commandments of Risk Leadership: A Behavioral Guide on Strategic Risk Management” by Annette Hofmann – discussion to be held early December; exact date and registration details will be announced soon.   We have selected book titles for sessions to be hosted in 2024, and are also looking for volunteers to lead discussions. If you are interested, please reach out to Shirley Wu (Shirley.Wu@milliman.com)  & Emily Li (mengrli@deloitte.com).

Welcome to "Developing Leaders Gather Here," the podcast where we bring you the latest insights, strategies, and stories from the world's top leaders and experts on leadership development. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our goal is to help you become the best leader you can be. So join us as we explore the world of leadership development and discover what it takes to develop the skills, mindset, and habits of a successful leader. On today's episode we will talk about: Strategies for Effective Communication in the Workplace - We provide tips for active listening, nonverbal communication, and creating a positive communication culture. Resources and books that you can utilize to improve on your communication skills below: John Maxwell, Stephen Covey, Brené Brown, and Patrick Lencioni: John Maxwell:"Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently" Brené Brown:"Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts." Stephen Covey:"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change" Patrick Lencioni:"The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable" Kim Scott: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "⁠⁠⁠A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment"⁠⁠⁠ and join us on our ⁠⁠Linkeding Group⁠⁠ and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at ⁠⁠⁠Learn Grow Influence ⁠⁠⁠ Subscrive to our ⁠⁠YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⁠⁠ Catch you on the next Episode. ⁠⁠⁠Denis⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lgideveloplead/message

Anita Nowak shows how you can nurture powerful, genuine connections through purposeful empathy. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What NOT to do when you're trying to connect 2) The trick to improving your active listening 3) How to get into the empathic mood Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep863 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANITA — Anita Nowak, PhD, is an empathy expert, speaker, podcaster, award-winning educator, certified coach, and founder of Purposeful Empathy by Design, a boutique global advisory firm that helps purpose-driven organizations create cultures of empathy and social impact. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of changemakers, she teaches leadership, ethics in management, and social entrepreneurship and innovation at McGill University. Anita lives in Montreal with her husband and daughter. • Book: Purposeful Empathy: Tapping Our Hidden Superpower for Personal, Organizational, and Social Change • LinkedIn: Anita Nowak • YouTube: @anitanowak2977 • Website: AnitaNowak.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Politics of Love: A Handbook for a New American Revolution by Marianne Williamson • Book: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brene Brown • Book: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss • Tool: The Personal Values Assessment — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • AutomateYourBusywork.com. Check out the book that helps you Automate Your BusyworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Training our sales teams often comes down to a series of "light-switch moments." Moments where individuals on our teams need to look inside of themselves and identify what they are actually capible of accomplishing. Jason Swanson, VP of growth at Patrons lives for these moments. He uses his experience as a former football coach to get his teams all moving in the same direction, and empowers the individuals to understand what truely is possible.  In today's episode, we'll cover what kind of coaching is effective for both types of sellers.  What You'll Learn:  What are the top hurdles sales managers face with their staff? Can an individual be awesome at every stage of the sale? The three types of people you need on your sales team. how to inspire all three types of people on your team. Why fear isn't the best motovator for a sales team. The value of understanding each person's personal goals. What can sales managers learn from sports coaches. What are the five elements of successful sellers. The value of gamification. Why we need to detach ourselves from the outcomes. Creating alignment with your sellers isn't impossible, but it does take a coach.  And, if you need help with your coaching, give us a call.  Resources: Good To Great - by Jim Collins New Sales. Simplified - by Mike Weinberg Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs Lead and Win - by Jacko Willink and Leif Babin Mindset: The New Psycology of Success - by Carol S. Dweck, PhD Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It, by Chris Voss Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts - by Brene Brown Podcast: On Purpose, by Jay Shetty Find out more about Patronscan at their Website.  They are also hiring  When you need to hire top sales professionals, turn to a recruiting partner that speaks sales. Alaant Workforce Solutions. Learn more and book a discovery call at www.fullfunnelfreedom.com/alaant The perfect CRM system, streamlined business processes and happier customers – Eligeo CRM Inc can make it happen for your business. Go to www.fullfunnelfreedom.com/eligeo for more info Full Funnel Freedom https://fullfunnelfreedom.com Sandler on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sandler_yyc/  Sandler in Calgary - www.hamish.sandler.com/howtosandler Connect with Hamish Knox on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishknox/ Sponsorship or guest inquiries - podcast@fullfunnelfreedom.com    

The future is bright for small retailers! You're going to LOVE this conversation I had with my very first retailer! Ana McConnell is the owner of Pilar Boutique in downtown Loveland, Colorado.Ana first started out working in her mom's boutique, Cloz to Home. After navigating working with her mom, she branched out on her own and is currently thriving with two locations and a photo studio.It's no secret that being a retailer is HARD WORK. Even Ana called her first two years ‘Absolute Hell' but in year three of opening Pilar, it all came together, and you can hear the passion she has for her business!If you're struggling as a retailer, you have to know there is no one thing, no “quick fix”. But Ana shares an abundance of resources and tips that will get you to where you need to be. Whether it's accounting, inventory, networking, or team management, she has a really great foundation and wise words for all!Be open, pivot, know your F*&#@%! numbers, and take a break when you need it.I'm rooting for your success!What's Inside:Advice for retailers from a retailerHow to manage your team and give trust.Resources for retail needs.Navigating working with family in a retail environment.Making it past the first years, from hell to thriving.Mentioned In This Episode:PILAR BOUTIQUE (@shop_pilar) on InstagramCloz to Home Boutique (@cloztohome) on InstagramAna McConnell (@ana_pilar_m) on InstagramDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.: B. BrownProfit First by mike Michalowicz How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self: LePera, Dr. NicoleHatch Inventory Management | Shopify App StoreManagement OneAsana Project ManagementRegister for EVOLVE 2023 and use code podcast to save $400   Crystal Media Crystal on InstagramCrystal Media on InstagramCrystal Media Co - YouTube

119: Managing Turnover as a Nonprofit Leader (Bert Armstrong)SUMMARYAs turnover affects every level of our nonprofit organizations, leaders are asking themselves “how do I attract and retain the talented people we need?” In episode #191 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we speak with Bert Armstrong, who has served more than three decades in the philanthropic sector, about navigating turnover. He discusses how to avoid turnover in the first place, the best approach to a search process when it's necessary, and how to better develop emerging leaders when change occurs. It's clear that nonprofit leaders can't afford to take a “wait and see” attitude toward turnover in the sector, but by being proactive in ways that address compensation, wellness, culture and advancement opportunities will help attract and retain the talent you need.    ABOUT BERTBert Armstrong found his career mojo as a nonprofit leader and fundraiser. The teachings of his faith shaped his passion for the work and by the examples of servant leadership and generosity by people across all stations in life. His joy is reinforced daily working among brilliant leaders, talented professionals, passionate philanthropists, and frontline staff and volunteer heroes dedicated to making the lives of others a little better every day. Bert has served the nonprofit and philanthropic community as a fundraising professional, senior administrator, consultant, volunteer, and board member for over three decades. As co-founder and principal of Armstrong McGuire, he has spent the past 18 years leading searches for nonprofit and philanthropic executives and professionals, facilitating dynamic planning efforts, and helping Armstrong McGuire clients raise tens of millions of dollars. Today, Bert leads a talented team that is dedicated to helping Armstrong McGuire's clients reach their potential for doing great things in their communities. Prior to co-founding Armstrong McGuire, Bert served as the Vice President for Advancement for the Methodist Home for Children in Raleigh, NC. Earlier in his career he held individual and corporate fundraising roles in the faith community, the arts, and in higher education, as well as working for a statewide gubernatorial campaign. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brene BrownAtomic Habits by James ClearLearn more about Armstrong McGuire 

The single best thing that a new founder can do is to get around other founders who are steps ahead in their journeys to learn from them and bend time in their favour. Ethan Hirshberg is the founder of Ethan's, a company that provides clean organic energy at your fingertips. Ethan's is about creating and promoting products that are not only organic, but organic + nutritious + safe + accessible. Ethan created this company to exemplify the next level of food and beverage, one that takes into consideration not just where the ingredients come from, but their nutritional value, what they're packaged in, and how convenient they are for people to consume. Find out more at https://ethans.com  Ethan's Leaders Are Readers Series pick:Different: Escaping The Competitive Herd by Young Moon  Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown P.S Please leave a review of this episode in your podcast listening app. Much appreciated

Notes:The Verbivore read a famous quote at the beginning of the episode that's attributed to Joseph Campbell. Here are those words:- The cave you fear to enter hold the treasure you seek.We also mention a connected quote from Brené Brown's Dare to Lead. That quote is:- As you think about your own path to daring leadership, remember Joseph Campbell's wisdom: "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." Own the fear, find the cave, and write a new ending for yourself, for the people you're meant to serve and support, and for your culture. Choose courage over comfort. Choose whole hearts over armor. And choose the great adventure of being brave and afraid - at the same time.We also share a quote from Shonda Rhime's book Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person. Those words are as follows:- Every “yes” changes something in me. Every “yes” is a bit more transformative. Every “yes” sparks some new phase of revolution.The Verbivore talks a little about fear and excitement feeling similar, and re-framing fear as excitement. This is known in the scientific community as anxiety reappraisal, and studies have supported that individual performance in a task improves when we tell ourselves “I am excited” rather than “I am affraid”. The Ted Talk “You Are Contagious” by Vanessa Van Edwards discusses this study starting at timestamp 16:32.Here are a few articles and videos we referenced for this conversation:- Wanderlust Article “Why You Should Try New Things” by Maggie Peikon - LifeHack.org Article “14 Reasons To Always Try New Things in Life” by Jacqueline T. Hill- Betterup Article “5 ways to cultivate a beginner's mind (and stay open to the possibility)” by Maggie Wooll- YouTube Video “My year of saying yes to everything | Shonda Rhimes | TEDTalk”- YouTube Video “How Saying Yes Can Change Your Life: Mark Zmarzly at TEDxLincoln”- YouTube Video “The Power of Yes | Kwame Alexander | TEDxHerndon”Books and Films Mentioned:- Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown - Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Welcome to our second annual roundup of book recommendations from guests on the Human Insight Podcast.  It is a good mix of books, covering creativity, money, innovation and product development. There is even a children's book recommendation, as well as one for a newsletter.  Brave New Work by Aaron Dignan Gerrard: My Autobiography by Steven Gerrard Nudge: The Final Edition by Richard H. Thaler Jonathan Livingston Seagull: The Complete Edition by Richard Bach Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making by Tony Fadell The Gruffalo in Scots by Julia Donaldson The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama The Marginalian by Maria Popova Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel Birdgirl By Mya-Rose Craig End of Bias: A Beginning by Jessica Nordell Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky Permanent Record by Edward Snowden The Mom Test: How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you by Rob Fitzpatrick Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool's Guide to Surviving with Grace by Gordon MacKenzie The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing by Benjamin Graham Lean Enterprise: How High Performance Organizations Innovate at Scale by Jez Humble Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall Rosenberg And don't forget, our own User Tested and The Digital Experience Company.

Welcome to our second annual roundup of book recommendations from guests on the Human Insight Podcast. It is a good mix of books, covering creativity, money, innovation and product development. There is even a children's book recommendation, as well as one for a newsletter. And don't forget, our own Janelle Estes and Andy MacMillan also wrote User Tested, which was published earlier this year. Brave New Work by Aaron DignanGerrard: My Autobiography by Steven GerrardNudge: The Final Edition by Richard H. ThalerJonathan Livingston Seagull: The Complete Edition by Richard BachBuild: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making by Tony FadellThe Gruffalo in Scots by Julia DonaldsonThe Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai LamaThe Marginalian by Maria PopovaDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené BrownThe Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan HouselBirdgirl By Mya-Rose CraigEnd of Bias: A Beginning by Jessica NordellInvisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado PerezHow Democracies Die by Steven LevitskyPermanent Record by Edward SnowdenThe Mom Test: How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you by Rob FitzpatrickFollow us on LinkedIn or Twitter Co-host Janelle Estes | @janelle_estes Co-host Andy MacMillan | @apmacmillan Producer Nathan Isaacs | @isaacsnd UserTesting | @usertesting Have an episode suggestion or guest recommendation? Share on social with the tag #HumanInsights Get a free video of a real person reviewing your website

In high school, he had no career aspirations. But, Anthony Disney went to college anyway because his parents wanted him to. His lack of aspirations didn't go away though. He two different majors and realized he didn't enjoy either of them. Eventually he decided to drop out of college because he felt lost and didn't want his dad to continue to spend his retirement money.Listen in as Anthony Disney tells Jonaed about how:He found his careerHe developed leadership skillsWhy finding a career that aligns with your passions is beneficialSupport/Contact Anthony:Website: https://anthonydisney.beehiiv.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildinglegendsBooks and resources mentioned in this podcast:Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win: https://amzn.to/3LHQ7DORadical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: https://amzn.to/3dLHYBoDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts: https://amzn.to/3r44QiUNeed career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

Dealing with mental health issues? Need someone to talk to who is neutral? Feeling lonely or depressed? You are not alone! In this week's episode, Jaylyn has a conversation with Tia Brisco, LMFT who is currently licensed to practice in California, Texas, and Nevada. Tia talks about her experience as therapist, trauma informed care, mandated reporting and provides different resources in the communities that she works with. Tia offers her perspective and insight as to what it is like to be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. So sit back, pour up a glass of wine and relax! Cheers! Follow Tia on Instagram @thetherapygrindPlease don't forget to like us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Make sure you turn on post notifications so you know when we post!Resources https://www.tiabriscolmft.comResource Book/sThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma- Bessel van der KolkDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts- Brené BrownAtlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience- Brené BrownYou Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience- Brené Brown and Tarana BurkeSocial MediaFollow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjaylynSong of the WeekJodeci - Come & Talk To Mehttps://youtu.be/wAImDL6LF_Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you use social media to win leads, grow your B2B business and support sales?Bill Glenn, VP of Marketing at ExtraHop, has answers – and shares them with Sammy in today's GROW B2B FASTER episode.What's in it for you:1. Why social media plays a critical role for ExtraHop's marketing and sales2. What role communities and in-person events play for ExtraHop's marketing3. Why building in-house influencers is a win for the company4. How to use use cases to win clients in B2B5. How ExtraHop supports their channel partners with marketingAbout Bill:Bill is a growth-minded, passionate B2B marketer with over 20 years of experience working with leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology providers. For the last 5 years, Bill has led the growth marketing function globally at ExtraHop, serving as the VP, Worldwide Demand. Previously, Bill has led the marketing teams at high-growth startups including: Rightside, Socrata and TalentWise. As a servant leader, Bill thrives when building and developing teams as well as mentoring professionals early in their careers. Bill and his family have lived in Seattle for 20 years and enjoy all things outdoors - especially hiking, boating and SUP'ing.Find Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamwglenn/ Bill's business book recommendations: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. - Brené Brown https://amzn.to/3n7KwuV Play Bigger: How Rebels and Innovators Create New Categories and Dominate Markets – Al Ramadan https://amzn.to/3OU2yg9 Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant – W. Chan Kim https://amzn.to/3I2LRfX Bill's favorite business leaders: Brené Brown – https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenebrown/ Victoria (Vikki) Taylor – https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriatayluk/ Mandy McEwen - Mod Girl Marketing – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandymcewen/ Mandy's business Luminetics – https://www.luminetics.io/home __________About ExtraHop:ExtraHop is on a mission to stop advanced threats with security that can't be undermined, outsmarted, or compromised. Their dynamic cyber defense platform, Reveal(x) 360, uses cloud-scale AI to help enterprises detect and respond to advanced threats – before they compromise your business. With complete visibility from ExtraHop, enterprises can detect intrusions, hunt threats, and investigate incidents with confidence. When you don't have to choose between protecting your business and moving it forward, that's security uncompromised.Website: https://www.extrahop.com/Industry: Computer and network securityCompany size: 1000Headquarters: Seattle, WashingtonFounded: 2007__________About the host Sammy:Sammy helps you to:1. Build your community of big whale clients2. Win employees3. Drive B2B salesGet in touch with Sammy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ __________ Past guests on the GROW B2B FASTER Show include:  Justin Welsh, Ian Koniak, Jamal Reimer, Mike Troiano, John Kaplan, Greg Alexander, and many more. 

Energy security has been a pipe-dream for Pakistan, with the country facing numerous economic and energy crises over its history. At its core, the issue revolves around failure to tap into domestic sources of energy in a way that benefits the country's economy. In this episode, Uzair talks to Amir Iqbal about Thar Coal and its potential to improve Pakistan's energy security. While coal is indeed a dirty fossil fuel with environmental challenges, it is a cheap source of energy for many developed and developing countries in the world. Pakistan has failed to utilize its own coal deposits, meaning that the share of coal in the country's energy mix remains miniscule. Given today's global energy crisis, it is important for Pakistan to responsibly tap into its own coal resources to produce cheap power, which is critical to promoting economic and export competitiveness. But this does not mean ignoring the environmental challenges either, and a balanced, measured approach is necessary. Amir was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company and Thar Foundation on 8th October 2021. He has over 27 years of experience in general management and has led various teams in sales and marketing function across Pakistan, Australia, and Africa. In his prior roles he has served as the Chief Executive Officer for Engro Agritrade, Chief Commercials Officer for Engro Fertilizer and CEO & Managing Director for Bayer Pakistan. He also served as the adjunct faculty at the Lahore School of Management Sciences (LUMS). Reading Recommendations: - Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brene Brown - The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahnemann

This warm weather has made me think of the Mary Oliver poem the Summer Day, which ends with the question, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” So often when we are going through medical school or the training treadmill, or whatever stage of our career we are in, it's so easy to stay focused on how busy things are and everything that we need to do, that we can forget to step back and think about what we want to do with our one wild and precious life. and meanwhile, the time in that one wild and precious life is ticking away. This week our guest is Dr Lucy Henshall, GP, member of the RCGP Council and a founder of welcome back to work, an organisation supporting doctors returning to work. Lucy spoke at the MWF autumn conference 2021 and she spoke to us about doing ‘what works for you'. Most of the time we don't stop to think about making small changes to make our work better for us. It was a very popular talk, so I invited Lucy to come and share her wisdom with you, our lovely podcast listeners. I hope you enjoy the episode, and I encourage you to spend some time thinking about what you would like to do with your one wild and precious life. Lucy's book recommendations: Ikigai: Discover Your Reason For Being by Justyn Barnes Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing by Bessel van der Kolk The Wild Remedy: How Nature Mends Us - A Diary by Emma Mitchell The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks The Poetry Pharmacy: Tried-and-True Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind and Soul by William Sieghart Follow Lucy on social media: welcomebacktowork.co.uk Twitter: @DrLucyHenshall Follow the Medical Women's Federation on social media: Website: Click here to join the Medical Women's Federation or sign up to our free newsletter Twitter: @medicalwomenuk Instagram: @medicalwomenuk Facebook: MedWomen Back by popular request, you can find the reflective worksheet for this episode here. For any enquires about the Medical Women's Federation, email admin@medicalwomensfederation.org.uk To get in touch about the podcast, email medicalwomenpodcast@gmail.com This podcast is produced on behalf of the Medical Women's Federation by Dr Nuthana Bhayankaram & Ms Jenna MacKenzie. Our music is composed and played by Dr Kethaki Bhayankaram. Our cover art and social media posters are designed by Ms Danielle Nwadinobi.

Special Guest: Megan RobinsonMegan Robinson is the principal at E Leader Experience and works with individuals and teams to develop self-leadership skills that grow companies. She started her career in marketing climbing her way through the corporate ladder at advertising agencies and fortune 500 companies. Like many of us, she caught the entrepreneur bug and started her own marketing company. After yet another “Business Therapy” session, Megan discovered her true passion was in coaching and is a John Maxwell certified coach and DiSC Trainer. In addition, she is the Past President of ATDChi the leading learning and development organization in Chicagoland. Inspired by her own successful career in corporate and entrepreneurial environments, Megan makes leadership approachable for everyone, regardless of title, position, or experience.Website: eleaderexperience.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tritcak/ Leadership resource recommendations from Megan:Podcast: The look and sound of leadership: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-look-sound-of-leadership/id280383574 Books: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High - Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Emily Gregory https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes/dp/1260474186/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TH9MIXLHM5HS&keywords=crucial+conversations&qid=1655249769&s=books&sprefix=crucial+con%2Cstripbooks%2C458&sr=1-1Dare to Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. - Brene Brown https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520/ref=asc_df_0399592520/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312118059795&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16472470021780395775&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032946&hvtargid=pla-525235242163&psc=1 The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever - Michael Bungay Stanierhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+coach+habit&i=stripbooks&gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkZNXieymlIDevLP4d2LELFglElvmIuNcBQZbv7YmoaRl-eMpWKRycRoCGt4QAvD_BwE&hvadid=243343917964&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032946&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1910963525151847270&hvtargid=kwd-311175130704&hydadcr=21874_10169699&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_21qw7gskil_e The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You - John C. Maxwell, Steven R. Coveyhttps://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3NIHAGWEC73WO&keywords=leadership&qid=1655249810&s=books&sprefix=leadership%2Cstripbooks%2C115&sr=1-9

The Book Interrupted women welcome Virginia and kickoff the first fan book choice of Season 2: “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. The women individually give their first impressions of the book, and continue in the group chat. They discuss fate, soulmates, parallel universes, purgatory, Gene’s Picks from Seinfeld, and (of course) regret. Discussion Points: Book Interrupted welcomes Virginia to the fan book cycle Devouring the book – the right way and wrong way Gene’s Picks – finding your Gene or your Elaine for books or beliefs Fate, soulmates, parallel universes, and purgatory Bad things can be good things Poetry, philosophy, and book coming into life at the right time Bird interruption aka Jon Young is a sneaky guy Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Matt Haig The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Valkyries by Paulo Coelho Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown Lean in: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg Leading Change by John Kotter Seinfeld Gene’s Picks Another Earth - Official Trailer Spiderman: No Way Home - Official Trailer

How does Monika create & leverage her key content to drive growth at Bizzdesign? In today's episode, Monika shares her secret sauce to driving sales, building community, and generating the most valuable leads for her company Bizzdesign with Sammy.What's in it for you:1. How Monika creates her key content piece for the whole year 2. Monika's best kept secret to driving valuable leads3. How Bizzdesign's community program helps them drive sales4. How Bizzdesign leverages LinkedIn to get laser focus on their target audience5. Why connecting the work of your marketing & sales teams will ensure meeting pipeline goalsAbout Monika:Monika is CMO at Bizzdesign. Her main role is to make sure that the company is becoming successful and that it can meet its revenue targets. This includes defining new audiences and helping their sales force acquire their collaboration companies. Monika's favorite things to keep body and mind fit and sharp are yoga and running.Find Monika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monikadenos/Monika‘s business book recommendations: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. – Brené Brown https://amzn.to/3Mtn4ToRadical Focus: Achieving Your Most Important Goals with Objectives and Key Results (Empowered Teams) - Christina R. Wodtke https://amzn.to/3vlWW7tMonika‘s favorite business leaders: Chris Walker – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswalker171/Seth Godin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin/Episode with Chris Detzel –https://bit.ly/3ws0lRj__________About Bizzdesign:Bizzdesign is the trusted global SaaS Enterprise Architecture platform and recognized as a leader by major analyst firms. They help the world's leading public and private organizations guarantee the success of investment prioritization, transformation initiatives, and risk management. Bizzdesign helps architects and executives to see a full multi-dimensional picture, find and design the right path and execute with confidence to their targeted future. Success should not be a matter of hope. It should be by design.Website: http://www.bizzdesign.com/Industry: Architecture, B2B, Collaboration, Compliance, Enterprise Software, Innovation Management, IT Management, Risk ManagementCompany size: 250Headquarters: Enschede, Overijssel, The NetherlandsFounded: 2000__________About the host Sammy:Sammy is a former management consultant and now helps SAAS companies to:1. Establish thought leadership2. Build sustainable relationships with decision makers within the target group3. Attract leads and increase salesGet in touch with Sammy: sammy.gebele@sawoo.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ __________ Past guests on the GROW B2B FASTER Show include:  Justin Welsh, Ian Koniak, Jamal Reimer, Mike Troiano, John Kaplan,  and many more.

155: Relationship Building: The Key to Nonprofit Leadership (Siobhan Davenport)SUMMARYAre you advancing your skills to be the kind of strong leader the nonprofit sector needs? In episode #155 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we talk with Siobhan Davenport, a phenomenal industry leader with more than fifteen years of experience serving underserved youth and someone who understands the advantages of these skills. Discover the benefits of developing a personal board of directors and how this foundational network of advisors can support you through the various crossroads faced while navigating your career path. Learn how to authentically communicate your mission to others as Siobhan discusses the vital skills needed to build strong relationships that will guide you throughout your career.  As a busy nonprofit executive herself, Siobhan articulates her best self-care practices and organizational routines others can easily implement into their active daily regimen.ABOUT SIOBHANSiobhan Davenport was named President & CEO by the Crittenton Board of Directors in February 2019, bringing more than fifteen years of experience serving underserved youth. In her previous role as Crittenton's Director of Strategic Partnerships, she built collaborations between schools, nonprofits, and corporations to better meet Crittenton girls' challenges and launched the Declare Equity for Girls: It's Time campaign. As the Executive Director of the Rocksprings Foundation from 2002 to 2018, Ms. Davenport oversaw the foundation's impact by investing in economic and educational opportunities for low-income families and youth. Prior to that, she served as the Senior Producer and Host for On the Potomac Productions, including the acclaimed series “The New Washington.” She serves as a commissioner for the Maryland Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism and sits on the Advisory Council for Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Ms. Davenport holds a master's degree in journalism from American University.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brene BrownDecolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva Learn more about Crittenton Services of Greater WashingtonGet your copy of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector

Start overcoming overwhelm TODAY and join the waitlist for the Leadership On The Rocks: The Survival Guide Course, CONTACT US: Visit our website at https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ Follow us online at: Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks Instagram: @leadership_onthe_rocks Linked In: Bethany Rees Twitter: @Leadontherocks Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com Summary: Diversity and Inclusion are popular goals and strategies being talked about in various organizations and we all use the words like we know what all it encompasses, but I don't think people in general truly understand the concepts nor how to live them out. Diversity in the workplace is about representation of varying personalities, beliefs, ethnicities, and cultures. Inclusion is about integration. Inclusion in the workplace means that all of those diverse personalities, beliefs, ethnicities, and cultures represented are of equal importance and value in the organization. Diversity, Inclusion, and just overall cultural competency is a massive elephant to digest because it taps into the core beliefs of people as individuals. So how do you eat an elephant? The answer… One bite at a time. This episode takes the first bite of that diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency elephant by talking about the foundational core of it… diversity of thought and why having varying perspectives is important. And remember, this is just the starter conversation to prime the pump of our thinking when it comes to the overall need for diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency. There are three reasons why diversity of thought is so extremely important in the workplace: the nature of our work has changed over the millennia, centuries, and now decades. you need diversity of thought for true creative problem-solving and innovation to happen how a company promotes or represses diversity of thought reveals the health of its culture. Application: There are 4 ways to be intentional in fostering diversity of thought: Build a culture around the golden rule: treat others the way you would want to be treated Use common sense in looking for and seeking out diverse thoughts and perspectives Build a culture of safety so people can bring their whole selves to work Tie the work of the team to the WHY (vision and bigger purpose) References: Brown. Brené. (2018). Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. New York: Random House Gordon, Jon. (2018). The Power of a Positive Team. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Pink, Daniel. (2006). A Whole New Mind. New York: Penguin Group. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

We are joined by Dr. Robert Radi, faculty member at the Center of Leadership Development (CLD) - Federal Executive Institute (FEI), and CDR Yvette "Vet" Davis, Communication as a Service (CaaS) Assistant Program Manager in PMW 160, for a discussion on coaching as it relates to personal leadership development.   Book Recommendations: Coactive Coaching: Chasing Business, Transforming Lives by Henry Kimsey- House Full Spectrum Thinking: How to Escape Boxes in a Post- Categorical Future by Bob Johansen Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown EDO Book Club  If you have not yet joined the Slack workspace, join by finding the invite link in the "Book Club Announcement" on EDO Main. ED LDF

Business leaders make all kinds of mistakes, but here's a huge one: You look at your top line and think that makes you successful. In this episode, I speak with Mike Disney, CEO at CEO Warrior, and Mary Anglen, Senior Advisor at CEO Warrior, about the nine pillars needed to build a true foundation for success — and other common errors of leaders in the trades. Join us as we discuss: Why you need to hear the hurtful truth Building a foundation of predictable success Major mistakes regarding employees and promotion Mike's and Mary's favorite pillar: clarity Check out these resources we mentioned: The 9 Pillars That Will Scale Any Business  Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.  To hear more tales from the trades, subscribe to Toolbox for the Trades on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or anywhere you get podcasts.

In any business agreement, it is vital that you have a legal document that states the system of rules or procedures that will happen within a deal. But many entrepreneurs, companies, or businesses don't really understand their contracts, and because of this, they are taken advantage of what they pay vs what services they receive.A strong contract can provide you and your business the security that you need to reduce risks and understand your rights within the agreement. By recognizing these small details you'll be able to avoid misunderstandings with your supplier or contractors and of course, save some cash!The Thriver joining us in this week's episode is Ashleigh Wilson, founder of AuditMate, the first-ever elevator and escalator auditing and managing firm. She shares with us what AuditMate is all about, its goals, mission, and purpose. Ashleigh brings us along her journey of how she started this business, some of the steps she took to reclaim herself and trust her inner voice, and the challenges she faced in building a company with empathy, and the heart to serve people.AuditMate empowers building owners and managers to better understand and get the most out of their contracts and get everything that they paid for when it comes to elevator maintenance and compliance. From safety testing, certifications, to inspections, AuditMate ensures your safety both financially and physically. Learn more by visiting www.auditmate.com.Thriving Points:Elevator companies didn't have to be transparent in how much maintenance they were doing because nobody ever knew to ask. - Ashleigh WilsonWe don't use empathy because we can profit off of it. Empathy is there because it is the right thing to do, it is our core, and it is our values. It is something that is embedded in our life and a part of who we are. - Ashleigh WilsonThe sooner we recognize that about ourselves and recognize that uniqueness is what makes us great. - Nikki RogersMy vision is you don't have to be an elevator expert.  We can connect the right people and build software around it and put the best minds together in the room. - Ashleigh WilsonOther Resources Mentioned:Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. By Brené BrownGet to Know the Guest:Ashleigh Wilson is the founder of Audit Mate, the first-ever elevator and escalator auditing and managing firm. She was raised in a family of elevator mechanics, inspectors, and business managers and entered the industry in her early 20's. Ashleigh was passionate about leading global change in an industry rich with history and innovation but didn't just see herself as a business manager, but rather, as an advocate for customers. She became part of the Executive Development Program being mentored by the CEO of the 2nd largest global elevator company and made it her mission to put people first then the profits would follow. Ashleigh is a CEO who gets results without sacrificing human dignity.Connect with Ashleigh:WebsiteLinkedInEmail

Natalya Hramova is a compassionate soul who identifies as an entrepreneur, a health coach, nurse, journalist, and professional musician. The author of multiple art-related articles and interviews published in Ukraine when she worked full-time as a journalist. Natalya's most recent work focuses on the human soul's struggle. Immigration to Canada has not stopped her from doing what she has always loved – writing while caring daily for patients in one of Canada's most prominent hospitals. “In a world where you can be anything, be kind”, is her favorite motto, and as a mental health advocate her compassionate care has touched the lives of many. Then continues to inspire her patients, team members and friends to be their best self while facing adversity with courage and have compassion as a life philosophy. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: Natalya Hramova Natalya's Contacts: LinkTree Most Influential Person Jon Kabat Zinn Effect on Emotions I learned to be kind to myself. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is a life force, it brings peace and energy, it centers you, it brings you to who you deeply are in your deepest core. So, be with your breathing. Take it with you wherever you go and remember about existence and compassion as a life philosophy. Suggested Resources Book: Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience By Brené Brown Book: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. By Brené Brown Bullying Story First, I was bullied in school as a child. And then later, when I was a young adult, and I studied in Conservatory of Music, I  joined the choir by my friend who was a conductor for that choir and I enjoyed it very much. I noticed that some people in the choir kind of ignored me. They treated me strangely. I wasn't sure what was going on. After several months of singing there. My friend who approached and invited me there. I could see that he was distressed by what he was going to tell me, he asked me to leave. When I asked, what was the matter, he said that approximately 40% of people in the choir felt that it wasn't my place, that I shouldn't be there. He said, Natalia, I am very sorry, but you're Jewish. I just turned and walked away. Then I went to a small room. I bawled my eyes out there. I cried as I experienced this heavy feeling of not belonging and not being loved. I carried that feeling for several years with me. Related Episodes How Music Saved My Life; Riopy Music In Mindfulness and Everyday Life; Michael Defern Your Life IS Meditation; Mark Van Buren Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? Peace is within your grasp. I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a zoom call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life.

In this episode, we explore how trustworthy and transformative leaders carefully balance authority and vulnerability to create space for flourishing. Conversation overview What comes to mind when you think about authority? What comes to mind when you think about vulnerability? The vulnerability to tell the truth Having conviction and humility The importance of loving the people that we serve What might it look like to be out of balance? Listener question: what do forgiveness and reconciliation look like when we're thinking about using power wisely? The skill of holding tension When is the right place and who are the right people to be vulnerable with? How can we learn to balance authority and vulnerability, to hold the tension? Links: When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Chuck DeGroat Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brene Brown The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing by Andy Crouch Dr. James Furr Psalm 8

In this episode, I go a little meta on you. Do you know what frustration feels like for you in your body?I talk about the importance and benefits of being able to pinpoint different emotions in your body.How can being able to describe the physical sensation of frustration help you feel less frustrated about life with your challenging dog?The books I mention in this episode are:BurnoutBurnout: The secret to solving the stress cycle, by Emily Nagoski and Amelia NagoskiDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. By Brené BrownIf you are intrigued about life coaching and mindset work and all that it can do for you (a lot!), my website is:kajsavanoverbeek.comSign up for the free self-paced mini-mindset course for guardians of challenging dogs here:kajsavanoverbeek.com/think-mini-courseDo let me know if this was useful or if you have certain topics you would like me to discuss.The FREE mindset-mini course "THINK Your Way to a Better Relationship With Your Dog" is available here:https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/think-mini-course/

About NoDa Brewing: With a collective passion for home brewing and exemplary craft beer, Suzie Ford (president and co-founder), Todd Ford (vice president and co-founder), and Chad Henderson (head brewer and co-owner) teamed up to create a craft brewing identity that would connect to and grow alongside their beloved city of Charlotte. Opening in the fall of 2011, NoDa Brewing Company received a warm welcome and has since expanded to three locations (The OG, NorthEnd, and the CLT airport) and continues to be one of the crown jewels of the Queen City.For more information, visit the NoDa Brewing website here. From Charlotte Magazine:NoDa Brewing takes gold in the World Beer CupFrom the NoDa Brewing blog:Coco Loco wins silver medal at the Great American Beer FestivalTodd's book recommendations: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick LencioniTraction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino WickmanDare to Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations and Whole Hearts by Brené Brown

Today's conversation is all about leadership, which we believe is such an important topic because everyone is a leader in their own way. With several decades of combined leadership experience, we want to begin a broader dialogue about why leadership matters and some of the lessons we've learned, along with resources that will be helpful in your own personal leadership journey. We want to stress that this conversation isn't just for individuals that have a formal leadership title. We believe that there are always new things to be learned as we explore leadership in our daily lives, and opportunities for us to step up and lead in a number of different ways. As always, we love to hear your feedback. If you have a question or topic that you'd like us to discuss in a future episode, please go to https://www.respectcircles.com/voicemail/ to leave us a message. You can also reach us by email, respectcircles@gmail.com, on social media at https://www.facebook.com/respectcircles and https://www.instagram.com/respectcircles/, or by visiting our website at www.respectcircles.com too. We look forward to hearing from you! Thanks so much for listening. We'd love to have you subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and review, and share with your friends! In this episode you'll hear: Why we feel so strongly that everyone is a leader, regardless of his or her formal title [1:46] The very first thing that comes to Stephanie's mind when she thinks of leadership [3:32] Some of AJ's personal experience with the leadership positions that he's held over the years [4:30] Where many leaders today are going wrong by not focusing on the right things [7:52] A big taboo of leadership, and the dangers of practicing leadership the “traditional” way [9:26] The role that vulnerability plays in leadership [16:39] A difficult decision that AJ had to make in 2020, from a family leadership standpoint [18:17] The power and importance of communication in leadership [33:24] Action steps you can take right now to assess where you are as leader, where you want to be, and what you can do to bridge the gap [34:05] Links & Resources: Recommended Readings and TED Talk by Dr. Brené Brown: Dare to Lead: Brave Work.Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. https://amzn.to/33wSaIS Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead https://amzn.to/3tx5k3n Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience https://amzn.to/33kBULf TED Talk (with over 56M views): https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability 

We are joined by CAPT Hannah Kriewaldt, Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic (AIRLANT) N43 - Director of Ship Material, for a discussion on Resiliency when Supporting the Warfighter. Book Recommendations: The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle The 360 Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization by John C. Maxwell Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown  EDO Book Club  If you have not yet joined the Slack workspace, join by finding the invite link in the "Book Club Announcement" on EDO Main. ED LDF

In this week's episode, I talk about setting boundaries around your work, not just for you but your team as well. Two weeks ago, I held a planning and team-building session with my executive management team. We all read Berne Brown's book “Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts” and had an enlightening conversation about Armored Leadership vs. Daring Leadership. Berne covers two models of leadership. The first she labels “Armored Leadership,” a style of leadership defined by characteristics such as driving perfectionism and fostering fear, working from scarcity and squandering opportunities for joy and recognition, and being a knower and being right. These have a profoundly negative effect in the workplace, creating fear, uncertainly, and disengagement. Alternatively, leaders can embrace daring leadership, which is essentially the opposite of armored leadership. Examples include Modeling and encouraging healthy striving, empathy, and self-compassion, practicing gratitude and celebrating milestones and victories, and being a learner and getting it right. As my team began talking about daring vs. armored leadership, something interesting came up: comparing numbing (armored leadership) and setting boundaries and finding REAL comfort (daring leadership). We explored how perhaps we were numbing by taking on too much and not setting real boundaries about what we say yes to and what we say no to. I loved this conversation – it was real and deep. We explored tradeoffs: slowing down to speed up and building internal infrastructure vs. driving new revenue streams. We talked about how it's sometimes easier to just say “yes” to taking on extra work without exploring what we will stop doing. And how numbing can mean so much more than what we typically think: using substance, food, and screens to distract ourselves from what's making us miserable. This was such a great exercise and an excellent way to explore Dare to Lead. Tune in to find out more! Question of the Episode This week's question came from a friend of mine. She asked, “you always seem so joyful. Can you tell me what you do? How do you find so much joy and happiness in life? What can I do? During this episode, I share five things to do to find joy in these crazy times: move my body and eat a salad every day, meditate on feelings of gratitude, focus on my purpose, be kind to everyone I interact with, and focus on building stronger relationships. Tune in for the details!

W historii dzisiejszej rozmówczyni spotykają się dwa światy - świat sportu i muzyki. Jako absolwentka szkoły muzycznej pierwszego i drugiego stopnia, chciała połączyć marzenie o byciu fizjoterapeutką (aby dbać o dobrostan muzyków) ze studiami na Uniwersytecie Muzycznym im. Fryderyka Chopina w Warszawie. Jednak kiedy przyszedł czas ostatecznej decyzji, musiała skupić swoją uwagę na jednej dziedzinie. Wybrała dyrygenturę. Dziś, choć początki po studiach nie były łatwe (jak dla wielu absolwentów i absolwentek dyrygentury), jest dyrygentką i dyrektorką muzyczną Opéra national de Lorraine w Nancy.  Marta Gardolińska to miłośniczka kawy, kobieta o niezwykłym intelekcie, elokwencji i sposobie bycia. Poliglotka. Tim Ashley, krytyk opery i muzyki klasycznej dla Guardiana nazywa ją "artystką, z którą należy się liczyć". Pierwsza w historii kobieta kierująca Operą Narodową Lotaryngii. Dzisiaj w Pracowni Marta opowiada o dzieciństwie pełnym sportu i muzyki, podstawach dyrygentury, a także dlaczego dyrygentura odpowiadała jej o wiele bardziej niż gra na instrumencie. Rozmawiamy edukacji muzycznej w Polsce, o misji i ideałach Marty, sukcesach i porażkach, czy kiedykolwiek batuta wypadła jej z ręki a także o reakcjach muzyków na film "Whiplash". Rozmawiamy otwarcie i szczerze, miejscami filozoficznie.  Polecenia Marty do Kanonu Lektur Pracowni Dziewczyn: "Dare to Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts" - Brené Brown Opera "Carmen" Georges'a Bizeta w nagraniu z Nicolai Gedda w roli Don José i Marią Callas jako Carmen.  * Strona Marty: https://martagardolinska.com/ Profil Marty na stronie agencji Askonas Holt: https://www.askonasholt.com/artists/marta-gardolinska/  Opéra national de Lorraine w Nancy: https://www.opera-national-lorraine.fr/en/  Marta na IG: @martagardolinska Marta na Facebooku: @gardolinskaconductor  Instagram Pracowni Dziewczyn @pracowniadziewczynpod  Facebook Pracownia Dziewczyn @pracowniadziewczyn Kontakt: pracowniadziewczynpodcast@gmail.com

Leadership is quite nuanced, making it exciting, rewarding, and highly challenging all at the same time. Perhaps, one of the trickiest parts of being a leader in both our personal and professional lives is finding a balance between getting things done while keeping our teams happy, motivated, and proactive with a growth mindset. Our core values and leadership style are made evident in our choices and actions. For Chief Operations Officer, Sam Zehngut, healthy leadership means being transparent, authentic, and kind. She holds a firm belief that when leaders are not clear and honest about who they are, their message gets garbled and loses its meaning. Joining us today is Samantha Zehngut, COO at H-Wave - Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc., an exceptional leader, mother, spouse, and dear friend. Sam contributes to increasing the company's revenue by helping people learn to take risks. She develops teams built on a strong foundation of trust and care for one another, enabling them to execute innovative ideas and strategies. Sam holds a double degree in Education & History from California State University, Long Beach, and an MBA in Organizational Leadership & Change Management from Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management. Sam is the perfect person to answer today's question: How can I be clear and kind? Together, we explore various aspects and challenges of being a servant leader. Sam explains her leadership style; she tells us what inspired it, and what circumstances in her life helped her build it. We also talk about the importance of making employees feel heard and cared for, the proper way of approaching hard conversations, why leaders must always set their egos aside, and much more.Some Questions We Ask:What is your process for preparing to have challenging conversations? (18:13)Could you speak a bit about what your self-care practices are? (24:51)How do you balance showing up in all these ways where your staff feel cared for, safe, and included, while also taking care of yourself? (39:05)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The consequences of not being transparent and authentic as a leader (10:12)About Sam's love for having challenging conversations (15:34)The benefits of approaching challenging conversations with a curious mindset (20:25)Some brilliant insights about blended families (41:55)The importance of building and maintaining clear boundaries for others and ourselves (49:13)Resources: Book: Brené Brown - Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.Book: Marilee Adams - Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and LifeH-Wave Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.Connect with Sam:LinkedInConnect With Bridget Sampson:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInConnect With Todd Parker:InstagramLinkedInSampson Coaching and Consulting:Sampson Coaching and ConsultingThe Right Questions Podcast on YouTubeSampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTubeTED TalkInstagramFacebook Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Scott Young is a lifelong entrepreneur, trusted advisor, and business owner. He discovered his passion and talent for entrepreneurship early in life, and at age 18, he formed a recycling company in Portland, Oregon. He grew the company to 5,000 customers before selling it to become one of the first cellular phone dealers in Portland.For over 34 years, his garnered experiences from founding, acquiring, and directing multi-million dollar businesses as well as working as an officer for a publicly traded, multi-national company, have set him apart from the crowd as a trusted advisor of knowledge and authority. Today, Aaron is the CEO of Laughlin Associates, a pioneer in the incorporation industry that has helped over 100,000 entrepreneurs start, grow and profit from their business. He has made it his life's work to arm other business owners with success formulas that immediately provide exponential growth and protection for their business.Listen in as they discuss:Aaron's journey to developing wealth.Elements of a strong and successful business.What you need to grow your business.Qualities of a successful entrepreneur.Formulas to incorporate into your business.And, more!TIP OF THE WEEKMark: My tip of the week is going to be about reinforcing real wealth; not to solve your money problems, solve your time problems, and become an unshackled business owner. Learn more, go to aaronscottyoung.com.Scott: My tip is a book called Dare to Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts by Rene Brown.Aaron: At the beginning of the year, I go back either re-read or re-listen to The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason. The principles taught in the Richest Man in Babylon are easy ways to think about how to manage money, debt, relationship, how to look at a long game, and if you look at a long game how to follow a recipe. Here's a thing, if you follow a recipe don't get greedy and stupid, just do things that are reasonable. Don't try to get rich quick, if you're making 10% 15% or 20% on an investment that's great! Celebrate! Don't think you have to double and triple every year. If you follow a proven recipe and you aren't greedy, you will be surprised at how fast your wealth grows and you will be amazed at how many people are watching you. When people see you that you're being responsible and you're being a little aggressive, you're not afraid and you're leading out, but you're doing things in a smart way and having some success, all of a sudden everybody wants to hitch their wagons to your star because most people have no clue what's going on, no clue what to do next and they're desperately seeking guidance. The Richest Man in Babylon gives you all of the foundations to know what to look for, how to act, what to do so you can grow your wealth.Want To Listen More?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another one of our exciting episodes with special guest Rock Thomas as we discuss the importance of personal development.Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want, when you want and with whomever you want?

Hello friends! This week I'm sitting down with the amazing Jahaan Blake. Jahaan is a sports expert turned career coach who helps high-achieving women in the sports and entertainment industries lose the feeling of being stuck, frustrated and defeated and finally find their voice so they can tackle whatever is keeping them from getting exactly what they want in their career. During Jahaan's 18-year career working in sports, including working with 3 major league teams (Red Sox, Dodgers, & Cubs), her favorite part of her job was always helping others see their full potential. She loved it so much that she finally made the leap and made a business out of it. Whether her clients want to break into the sports industry, take their performance to the next level, or own a place at the executive table, Jahaan provides incredible coaching programs to help them accelerate their career.Jahaan also is the host of her own podcast, but this time she is sitting on the other side of the mic getting to answer the questions herself, which is always so fun to do!Throughout her years in the industry Jahaan has learned that when working within your industry you can actually gain a very unique perspective, knowledge and experience - much different than what you would learn in a college classroom setting. She learned valuable life skills and lessons that she still uses to this day like how to navigate the internal politics of an organization, how to advocate for yourself, and how to lead a meeting. These are the things that no one likes to talk about, but things you need to know.“You can either learn just by trial by fire, and some people just want to accelerate their career and get support on those core things and help them to have that dream career and get exactly what they want.”When Jahaan started down her career path working for the Boston Red Sox, she was making $6 an hour (what?!) as an ambassador at Fenway Park. At that time she was also working on getting her masters degree so she was focused on working part time, getting her feet wet in the industry. She quickly decided that she wanted to transition into a full-time role with the organization and advocated for herself to do exactly that. She took her part-time position and created a new role for the organization as a coordinator, a much needed position that they were lacking. She learned how to manage a team of her peers, where she led them to consistently deliver positive fan experiences at the park.Eventually, it was time for her to move on, and Jahaan's boss moved to LA to work for the Dodgers. After convincing him it was a good move for him, she decided it could also be an excellent move for her. She took her own advice, moved to LA and began working for the Dodgers as well. She also made her biggest salary jump and took a huge promotion in her new role. When a divorce struck the owners of the team, things quickly turned ugly. This allowed Jahaan to pivot once again, setting her sights on Chicago to work for the Cubs. This position didn't come quite as easily as the others, but she was so passionate about what she had to offer that she reached out directly to the new team owners to apply for their open position as a Chief Hospitality Officer. This was her job, and she was doing what it took to get it. In fact, she was so passionate about it that she not only emailed the Cubs to get it, but she also FedEX'ed them a letter. This struck a chord and a week later she had an interview scheduled and two weeks later an official job offer was made.In the back of her mind, Jahaan had always thought about starting her own business. After all, it ran in her blood with her father also being an entrepreneur, but she was always just afraid to make that big leap. Every time she had thoughts about it she talked herself out of it saying ‘I need more experience'. After someone reminded her how great she was at consulting, and she saw all of the invoices teams were paying people for services like what she could offer, she decided it was time to start working on her own, gaining experience by building her business while still working her full-time job. Unfortunately, the company she was working with on the side just wasn't a good fit and when she jokingly asked a friend/ colleague if they wanted to hire someone as a consultant she received a shocking response - YES. Her friend talked her up to her boss about the position and within hours Jahaan had only 30 seconds to accept an offer that could change the trajectory of her entire future. She said yes.With no safety net, LLC, or real plan formulated, Jahaan had made her leap. After spending so many years in corporate, feeling like something was missing, she decided that she was just going to figure things out, do what makes her happy and feel fulfilled, while putting money into her pocket.Jahaan began to pivot into coaching because so many friends and colleagues came to her for advice (they still do!). She realized how much she enjoyed helping women deal with things she too had gone through, and teaching them how to advocate for themselves. She started by interviewing a handful of women, and the trade off was her giving them the opportunity to ask her any questions they had and offer up advice. Friends, the very first person she talked to asked about her coaching packages. She quickly put together a proposal and consulting contract, offering three levels of services. Now Jahaan offers paid services, alongside her podcast, a tremendous value (for free!). Jahaan is super passionate about her clients and the services she offers and while she doesn't love the feeling of selling herself, she has adopted the mindset of:“I'm helping you. If you need help, I'm here”.This helps to keep her mindset balanced when selling her services. When organizations approach her, she reminds herself (and them) how she can help their staff perform better and gain better results for the company by consistently offering up value.You can connect with Jahaan on Instagram and LinkedIn, get more information on her services on her website, and gain tremendous value through her podcast.Until next time, keep doing it your way! Insights:“You can either learn just by trial by fire, and some people just want to accelerate their career and get support on those core things and help them to have that dream career and get exactly what they want.”“This was her job, and she was doing what it took to get it.““Every time she had thoughts about it she talked herself out of it saying ‘I need more experience'.”“After spending so many years in corporate, feeling like something was missing, she decided that she was just going to figure things out, do what makes her happy and feel fulfilled, while putting money into her pocket.” Resources:Find Jahaan on LinkedInConnect with Jahaan on InstagramCheck out Jahaan's websiteListen to A Game of Her Own with Jahaan BlakeGet more information on Jahaan's Group Coaching programWork 1:1 with Jahaan in her Private Coaching programTrelloDave to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown

Danielle Reed and I spoke about one of my favorite topics - values. Last year, as we entered the pandemic, I *finally* made time to do a “values exercise”. It was an extension of a smaller values list I had done before. This one, I took the time to think, considering fully the definitions and etymology of each word… I made a lot of word discoveries and discoveries about myself.    I would love to invite you to listen in and consider if maybe it's time for you to make time to discover your core values - and experience the clarity, peace and impact of that on your life! **   “When something is off, pause and go through your values. You'll find the one that is off and all you gotta do in that moment is say, how can I step more towards this right now, right in this moment. We get our power back when we realize that we are in control of this, that I can step back on my path, in any moment. It's not always easy, but it's possible.” - Danielle Reed Connect with Danielle Reed:   https://coachonthego.net/   https://www.fitfierce.ca/   https://coachonthego.net/one-day-workshops/   https://coachonthego.net/the-daring-way-4/   https://coachonthego.net/a-year-of-joy/   https://coachonthego.net/rising-strong/     https://coachonthego.net/shop/   https://www.facebook.com/coachonthego.net   https://www.instagram.com/coach_onthego/ Mentioned in interview:   **As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases**   Danielle Reed: It's Time to Stop Making Bagels: A Journey Towards Embracing Imperfection Paperback https://amzn.to/3yVRneV   Danielle Reed: 30 Days to What Matters (Full Colour): A Values Journal Paperback   https://amzn.to/36ytQnS   Danielle Reed: What Matters?: Find Your Values, Live Your Values, Give Others Permission to do the Same Paperback   https://amzn.to/3r3BzUq   Don Miguel Ruiz: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom https://amzn.to/3wALEJN   Don Miguel Ruiz: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) Kindle Edition   https://amzn.to/3yTj7Au   Caroline Myss: Sacred Contracts: Awakening Your Divine Potential   https://amzn.to/3r3zU1j   Caroline Myss: Sacred Contracts: Awakening Your Divine Potential Kindle Edition https://amzn.to/3AV8hvH   Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler: Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High https://amzn.to/3AXDcaM   Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler: Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition Kindle Edition   https://amzn.to/3xABQ3G   Brene Brown - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Love, Parent & Lead   https://amzn.to/3kp33Tt   Brene Brown - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Kindle Edition https://amzn.to/3wDzakB Brene Brown - Gifts of Imperfection, The: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are  https://amzn.to/3AXJ4B2 Brene Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are Kindle Edition https://amzn.to/3yTlnHY Tarana Burke and Brene Brown - You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience Kindle Edition https://amzn.to/3xE8KjX   Tarana Burke and Brene Brown - You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience https://amzn.to/2UIiHy8   Brene Brown: Dare to Lead https://amzn.to/3yQu1Hr   Brene Brown: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. 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(Elsie De Wolfe) This quote is my subtle mission in life...    I'm a mom to an amazing little girl, girlfriend to an amazing man, a social marketer with an amazing online values driven company, podcaster, thought leader, and the Editor-in-Chief of an online publication. I find a ton of my life's joy in connecting people, to other people, places and things.   I love speaking, writing, creating, traveling and connecting. A natural leader and disruptor, I have a passion for helping men and women to trust the niggle (trust themselves), tell the truth (boundaries are an amazing thing) and speak, even when their voice shakes. I'm a champion for the underdog, can't doesn't exist in my vocabulary and I believe that taking radical responsibility in your life changes everything.   Curious to know more? https://linktr.ee/CandiceSmiley   Modere.com or Modere.ca : 5579027 BIOCELL LIFE SAVE $10.00 CODE: https://www.modere.ca/ProductDetail/liquidbiocell-life-ca/?referralCode=5579027     DISCLOSURE: I USE MY WEBSITE, MAGAZINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO CREATE THE INCOME THAT SUPPORTS MY LIFESTYLE. WHEN YOU FOLLOW ME POSTS/ARTICLES/PAGES/ESSAYS  MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I GET A COMMISSION IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH MY LINKS, AT NO COST TO YOU. PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO Musique credit Tiffany Sparrow and Chinmaya Dunster www.tiffanysparrow.com www.sparrowharmonix.com/#music   Special thank you to Angel Carrola Hennig for making this podcast happen   @faithinsmallhands  

Are you holding yourself back? Maybe we're not experiencing health, happiness or fulfilling our purpose because we believe the lie that we're flawed or that everyone else matters more. It happens to me more often than I'd really like to admit. My guest, Devan Kline, Founder and CEO of Burn Boot Camp (which just opened its 300th franchise location) joins me to talk boldly about how we can overcome it. Of course we talk about physical fitness; but we also discuss mental, emotional, relationship and spiritual fitness. I pick his brain about what it will take to reach our goals and he shares how he overcame a dysfunctional childhood to build a booming business while still happily married to his middle-school sweetheart, Morgan, and how they're growing and prioritizing their family all along. DK recounts memorable client moments, what's changed in Burn philosophy and operations over time and what he would tell his younger self. Whether you're part of #BurnNation or not, you'll find inspiration in this episode! Other episodes noted with Morgan Kline Coffee & Kettlebells: 16: How to Overcome Grief, Comparison and Life's Obstacles with Grit & Grace and The Do's and Don'ts of Dating with Julie Graham This Grit and Grace Life Podcast On Business, Happiness & Health with Burn Boot Camp's Morgan Kline – 065 Get Devan's book Stop Starting Over Learn more about Devan and get the full show notes here (including the IG post I mention as my bold thing). Follow DK on Instagram, visit his site + checkout Burn Boot Camp. Devan's book recs: Blockchain Revolution Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts Word of the show: del·i·quesce /ˌdeləˈkwes/ verb 1. to dissolve or melt away Episode Sponsor: Cima Activewear Use code JULES for 20% off any full-price order. If she's offering a better sale, be sure to still type "JULES" in the comment section so she knows I sent you! Follow me! IG FB YT Amazon Visit me at thejuliebender.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/julie-bender/support

We started reading Dare to Lead which starts with a great quote from Roosevelt:"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."It really pays off to be the person that has been in the trenches, that gets their hands dirty.It makes you an effective leader, it earns you trust and makes you well-rounded (as per our motto: we create well-rounded developers).As usual we share some stories of our own:- Julian had a manager with exceptional technical skills and not shying away from getting his hands dirty, he really formed an inspiration of how to lead by example.- Bob's story revolves around his pivot from software developer into coach (of our clients) and how getting knee deep into the code with them is so valuable for their further progression as developers, their working relation, but also for Bob's own growth.So think about how you can lead by example, get into the arena and be willing to fail because remember: without failure there is no growth!For career advice and in order to take your Python and developer skills to the next level, book us in for a call, we love to help you! Books mentioned:- Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.- Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language- Principles: Life and Work

Jodi Bednar is an Energy & Utility consulting practice leader. She has been in the telecommunications and consulting industries for 30 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Management and a degree in Executive Management in the Women's Leadership Program at Yale University. She shares her vast work and life experiences and the importance of being able to bring your whole self to work.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions & Fact CheckThe Big 4 firms in management consulting are Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Deloitte), KPMG International (KPMG), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and Ernst & Young (EY). As of 2020, they are the four largest consulting firms in terms of revenue.% Women getting medical degrees. % women in leadership in medical. Women constitute 50.5% of today's medical students, building on steady increases in recent years that saw women account for the majority of first-year students in 2017 and most of medical school applicants in 2018. Women reached the cusp of the majority in total enrollment last year, when they constituted 49.5% of all medical students, up from 46.9% in 2015. (https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/more-women-men-are-enrolled-medical-school) Women account for only 18% of hospital CEOs and 16% of all deans and department chairs in the U.S.—positions that typically direct the mission and control the resources at medical centers.  Women are also in the minority when it comes to senior authorship (10%) and Editors-In-Chief (7%) at prestigious medical journals. (https://hbr.org/2018/06/whats-holding-women-in-medicine-back-from-leadership)CEOs: A whopping 93% are male. Barely 7% are female. CFOs: 87% are male. 13% are female. (https://www.hcamag.com/ca/specialization/diversity-inclusion/iwd-2021-why-are-women-underrepresented-in-the-c-suite/248466); CIOs: Women CIOs make up 25 percent of the Fortune 500's top IT leaders; Seventy-eight% of new CHROs were women in 2019, and of all Fortune 200 CHROs, 67.3% were women (https://www.workforce.com/news/chief-people-officer-trends-more-women-more-degrees-more-turnover)According to the McKinsey study “Why Diversity Matters,” companies in the top quartile for gender-diverse executive suites were 15% more likely to generate above-average profitability compared to the bottom quartile of companies whose executive teams were predominantly white and male. (https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-numbers-dont-lie-diverse-workforces-make-companies-more-money-2020-07-30)Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, by Carolie Criado Perez.Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts., by Brene Brown.Shout out to Feedspot for featuring this podcast as the #1 Women in STEM podcast!! https://blog.feedspot.com/women_in_stem_podcasts/

This month the Gang stumbles into a multitude of copyright infringements. On the way Matt Daddy meets Dad Matty, we buckle up for Brittany's Brené Brown rant, Heather mires herself in Pandemic Porn, and Laurel manages to dig herself into an even BLEAKER novel than ever before! Things get a little too Musk-y en route to Mars and we all gush about Eurovision. Be warned, there's more than the usual amount of singing this month. Book Mentions: Matt: Homestyle Cookery by Matty Matheson Reincarnation Stories by Kim Deitch Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age by Annalee Newitz Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell Brittany: Laguardia by Nnedi Okorafor The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown Heather: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Laurel: Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh Thank you to Shane Ivers at Silvermansound.com for the use of "VHS Dreams" for our intro and outro music. Contact us at topshelflibrarians@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @Liboozians.

SYLLABUST EPISODE 6.0: Dare to Lead by Brene' Brown This month's SYLLABUST "rumbles with vulnerability" in our look at Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Dr. Brene' Brown's 2018 New York Times Best Seller summarizes much of her earlier research into building trust and growing performance inside organizations. It also provides an abundance of tools to develop the hardest of "soft skills." What specific behaviors define armored versus daring leadership? How can leaders articulate and action organizational values? And what are the specific steps to engaging with empathy and reaping resilience? Hear an overview of the book, its key insights, and whether it's a "Best or Bust" for recommended reading. Check out the SYLLABUST website for the Show Notes, and connect with other professionals to share your insights at the SYLLABUSTERS LinkedIn Group.

Let me be blunt: most of our learning experiences are TERRIBLE. They are not bad, just thoroughly, blandly, mediocre. I'm speaking specifically about learning in most organizations, and we've all had the experience of those courses that seem to suck the life out of us. But not every course, not every program. Magdy Karam is the Chief Learning Officer for Microsoft Canada. Over the years as a leader, he has scaled successful learning and development experiences, and in this episode, we get into the details of how he has successfully yielded results through shaping a learning culture. Get‌ ‌book‌ ‌links‌ ‌and‌ ‌resources‌ ‌at‌ https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/     Magdy reads from ‘Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.' by Brené Brown. [reading begins at 11:10]  Hear us further discuss:  Evading hero syndrome. [16:33] | “There is no shame in not knowing or failing.” [20:05] | What we need to unlearn when adopting a growth mindset. [20:34] | Making inclusion a reality. [22:40] | Leading as an introvert. [25:00] | “Getting comfortable with what you're doing means it's time for change.” [31:24]

This episode is released to commemorate My Best Life Now's 1st anniversary! Wow, this year has gone by so fast! ------- This month's focus is on "Relationships That Thrive", so I invited relationship coach Robyn Zaval, from Raising Greatness Coaching. She is also the creator of OnlyTheInspired.com coaching platform which was launched in September 2020. She shares her journey as she discovered her life purpose, realized the value of coaching, saw the vision for OnlyTheInspired.com and her passion for coaching. She also shares some relationship lessons she learned along the way. Sit back and enjoy the conversation! REIGNITE your life! Take action to serve your dreams. A 5 minute baby step moves you one step closer to the life of your dreams! Today is the a beautiful day to live your best life now! --------- Robyn's Gift: OnlyTheInspired Offer: Sign Up To Get A Free 30 Day Membership https://onlytheinspired.com/life-reignited/ --------- Robyn's Favorite Song: "If Today Was Your Last Day" by Nickelback Robyn's Favorite Books: "Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" by Simon Sinek "Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant" by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne "The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts" by Gary Chapman Robyn loves all things Brené Brown. Brené's books include "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are", "I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough"", "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" and "Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts." https://brenebrown.com/downloads/ Robyn's Favorite Healthy Snack: Jennie's Organic Coconut Bites with Cranberries, Chia Seeds, Goji Berries & Chocolate -------- Life REIGNITED Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1OvhxpUTgRroYSRQM60llt -------- Happy 1st Anniversary My Best Life Now!

Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts on everything from how to finish that project, to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Wish we'd bring in an expert about something? Email us at dr.danamalone@gmail.com or cgessler@gmail.com. Find us on Twitter: The Academic Life @AcademicLifeNBN. In this episode you'll hear: key characteristics of administrative and faculty roles, ideas about administrative leadership versus management, questions to consider if you're on the fence about which route to pursue, lessons learned, and ways to cultivate collaborative and supportive working relationships in either role. Our guest is: Dr. Karin Lewis, an associate professor in the Teaching and Learning Department in the College of Education and P-16 Integration at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She teaches undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in cognition, learning, and human development, writing for inquiry, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, and she mentors doctoral students in their scholarship. She has an extensive network of colleagues and scholars as Past-Chair of the UTRGV Women's Faculty Network and President-Elect of the UTRGV Faculty Senate with a demonstrated record of collegial collaboration and leadership among her colleagues across the university, as well as nationally. She brings experience as a peer reviewer and editor for several publishers and academic journals, as well as professional conferences, such as AERA. She demonstrates a steadfast commitment to productive collaboration, an ethic of care, social justice, and culturally responsive transformative pedagogies, with expertise in qualitative research methodologies. Prior to joining the faculty at UTRGV, for nine years Karin served as Assistant Provost of Undergraduate Education and Executive Director of the Department of Academic Enhancement at the University of Kentucky. Your host is: Dr. Dana Malone, a higher education scholar and practitioner. Dana first met Karin as a doctorate student at the University of Kentucky when Karin hired her as a graduate TA to teach courses offered out of Academic Enhancement. Listeners to this episode might be interested in: Brown, B. (2018). Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Random House Books. Covey, S. (2013). 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Simon & Schuster. Gordon, J. (2017). The Power of Positive Leadership: How and Why Positive Leaders Transform Teams and Organizations and Change the World. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Sinek, S. (2011). Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Penguin Group. The work of Dr. Wayne Dyer, Coach John Wooden, and Maya Angelou, as well as the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania Podcasts: Unlocking Us, Dr. Brené Brown; Dare to Lead, Dr. Brené Brown; Super Soul Conversations, Oprah Winfrey and The Happiness Lab, Dr. Laurie Santos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

On this Book Review from the RisingADs podcast, UNC Asheville Athletic Director Janet Cone and UNC Wilmington Senior Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator Tiffany Tucker discuss Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown. Cone and Tucker discuss being brave leaders, especially during the current times, being willing to rumble or have uncomfortable conversations to achieve progress, the value of the lessons of Dare to Lead for college athletics and much more.   3:27 – How would you define a brave leader and how have you worked to create a courageous culture? 11:15 – Brown emphasizes rumblings, or conversations where individuals show up vulnerable to serve the mission and each other and not their ego, and identifies it as the heart of daring leadership. For leaders who refuse to rumble with vulnerability, what is the impact on their culture and how can they even be successful? 17:19 – How have those rumblings or uncomfortable conversations helped you improve as a person and leader of your staff and student-athletes? 20:04 – How have you incorporated emotional intelligence into your leadership style? 22:50 – What are your methods in showing intent around being inclusive and supporting your student-athletes and staff around the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion? 31:59 – Brown writes that integrity is choosing courage over comfort. How has integrity influenced your passion as a leader? 34:29 – How has this book increased your value as a leader in college athletics?

Director and founder of Revitaliza Consultores in Mexico City, a firm specialized in environmental consulting for green building portfolios, Alicia is responsible for overseeing LEED certification, strategic development, and corporate sustainability initiatives in diverse markets encompassing México, Peru, Colombia and Spain. In 2015, Alicia was recognized by GB&D Magazine as one of the 20 women who are shaping the sustainability landscape of tomorrow. She has overseen certification projects for several icon buildings: Torre Mayor (a 55-floor multi-tenant corporate building), Antiguo Palacio del Ayuntamiento, (a 500 year old historic building), and  CIINOVA (the highest scoring LEED certified building in Latin America). Alicica was featured in LEED in Motion Mexico, as one of the leaders in LEED consulting in Mexico. Alicia is a founding member of SUMe Sustentabilidad Para Mexico. She served as its Vice President from 2011-2015. She volunteered on the LEED steering committee with USGBC, and represented Mexico at the LEED international Round Table until 2016.  Alicia also works hard to advance gender equality in the construction industry. Her company culture is designed to keep smart women in their jobs. Her company does this by offering flexible schedules and quality of life so nobody has to choose between career and family! She is the recipient of the Greenbuild Mexico Leadership Award 2019 a recognition for her trajectory as a change maker. Her goal is to build a sustainable future where community and business growth are aligned with the vitality of the planet and the quality of human life.    Show Highlights Seattle's EcoTopia and Ecopreneurs force you to convert to a super green life. Raising the standard overcomes gender bias in the industry and in Latin America.  The benefits of LEED evolved to change the markets, increase education, and promote green building in a developing country. Tips for the role of a green building consultant and how to demonstrate a business case, a health case, a better world case for every building you work in. Strategizing how to make your whole portfolio better. Shifts of the investors and the projects, in terms of the climate emergency now that green building is at the forefront.  Education is essential if you want to transform and inspire the market. “We really want to be the best for the world, not just the best in the world. I want to see the transformation that happens in people when they are moved internally by green buildings and sustainability and see, for perhaps the first time, that there is a better way of living this life. I want people to know we not only have the responsibility - but the power to build a better world for ourselves and for  the generations that follow us.” -Alicia Silva   Alicia Silva Transcript   Alicia Silva's Show Resource and Information The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed … Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your ... - Amazon.com Books By Carol Sanford - Amazon.com podcasts - Carol Sanford Dave Asprey (Author) - Amazon.com Let My People Go Surfing:  Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole … All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the … LinkedIn   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2021 GBES

In today's edition of Sunday Book Review: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sanderson The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Own your own attention. Own your own energy. Put some boundaries up.” – Catherine Harrison In today's episode I speak with entrepreneur, recovering corporate leader, musician and author Catherine Harrison.  Her first book, "Three Colors, 12 Notes" just launched, and we'll delve into what brought the book to life and how it can help you navigate a turbulent year. Catherine's background as both a creative artist and corporate leader makes for an interesting conversation!  She's a great example of someone who brings their whole self to work. In this episode, we cover: How to own your attention in a distracted world vs. technology owning you Catherine's biggest leadership blunder and how you can learn from it The concept of human-centered leadership and what that really means in practice Her favorite books for new leaders, and a whole lot more! If you find this episode valuable, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts! Don't let your ego drive the bus One that comes to mind that I immediately consider a real gaffe on my part, one I'm still embarrassed about, was when I let my frustration get the better of me, and I let my ego drive the bus. You lead different human beings with different personalities and tendencies and preferences and things that really irritate you. I remember a specific instance when I was getting really tired of an individual who had a grandstanding personality. For whatever reason, it showed up in different ways that were irritating to me. I'm human; everybody's human. I chose, on one occasion, to let my frustration get the better of me and put him in his place. I felt awful afterwards. I still do. Even in my body right now, the reflection of that, makes me feel really uncomfortable. To me, I look back and I go, “Wow, what a young and stupid, ego-driven, unempathetic, non-human-centered leadership choice that was. Shame on you.” Be a human-centric leader I believe so vehemently that a good leader recognizes how important it is to uncover, discover and celebrate the different aspects of yourself, to bring your best self into the workplace where you're investing your energy, and how are you investing the time to get to know yourself – your positives, negatives, ignored points, what you can really bring, where  you should actually delegate. When you get to know yourself better, and you start to reconnect to your humanness, you become a more human-centric leader. That enables you to pull out the potential of these people that you're hiring. A human-centric leader who gets things done In so many ways, we are living in a culture, even a global culture, of binary thinking – you either are this human-centered, touchy-feely leader or you're a very strategic, results-oriented leader that gets things done. And I completely disagree with the binary nature of that. I believe so passionately that a good leader has to be all of those things and more. You can, in fact, be very clear, firm, strategic, focused on results, give clear feedback, be a disciplinarian, be very results-oriented, and also be an empathetic, open-minded, curious leader who's willing to be courageous enough to go, “My bad, poor decision” or “We're really dropping the ball all over the place, help me understand how I am contributing to that.” I think that leaders who embrace all of that stuff are the ones who not only get things done, but they get things done in a way that there isn't a trail of bodies behind them.     Links and Resources Connect with Catherine: LinkedIn https://purplevoodoo.ca Three Colors, Twelve Notes: The Alchemy of Curiosity, Creativity and Human-Centered Leadership by Catherine Harrison Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. By Brené Brown The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman and Kaley Klemp Catherine's tip: Figure out when your best energy is. Turn off your devices.

In the process of navigating the uncertainty of this time, leaders tend to beat themselves up. Inclination towards perfectionism gets heightened, exerting further pressure on themselves and those they lead. Self-awareness is the key to reducing that. As a business coach & speaker, Keren Eldad is a trusted advisor to industry-leading executives and superstar entrepreneurs who regularly set records at the top of their fields. Since 2016, powerhouses have sought her out to help them make additional breakthroughs in the profitable growth of their business while revitalizing their energy and defining the meaning of their entire lives. Over the last three years, Keren has worked with top organizations including J.P. Morgan, Christian Dior/LVMH, Van Cleef & Arpels, Waypoint Helicopter Leasing, Beyond Capital, YPO–and more. In this episode, Keren Eldad points out how the challenges of this time make leaders even more prone to analysis-paralysis, more demanding of themselves and their people, and indecisive. Seeing the ramifications of this, she underscores the need for leaders to go easy on themselves first, to then become the proactive, innovative, and focused leader they are meant to be? What you will learn from this episode:  Discover about The Overachiever Method to help you create a productive, powerful, innovative, and ever charging leadershipLearn what mistakes leaders commit to help you know the big difference between high standards and perfectionism to live your authentic lifeFind out helpful tips you can do right now to be graceful as possible towards yourself even with your go-getter tendencies “As you go through any degree of change, you have to learn how to be easy on yourself.”  - Keren Eldad Topics Covered: 03:14 - Who is a perfect client?  03:30 - The challenge leaders face in navigating the uncertainty in their lives   04:58 - The symptoms of the problem that is coming in by way of perfectionism  06:59 - The mistakes leaders commit that prevent them from having an authentic and truly happy life  09:22 - The three actionable tips you can do right now to help you move out of where you get stuck right now  10:48 - Learn to be graceful with yourself  12:27 - Book resource: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. By Brene Brown  13:46 - What's really in it for me in approaching personal development?  15:47 - A message she would like to tell her over-achiever self Key Takeaways: “Many leaders will find themselves more analysis-paralysis prone than ever, more indecisive than ever, more unforgiving than ever, perhaps, invulnerable than ever. And these are the main challenges that I helped them face, both in terms of their systems, but also in terms of their goals, which is really to make it to the other side of a tricky period.”  “The most important thing is to recognize that you don't know what you don't know. And that's very, very hard for people to become self-aware of.”  “There's a big difference between high standards and perfectionism. High standards still allow us to move. They don't make us beat up on ourselves. They hold people up to high standards, but they don't beat up other people.”  “Perfectionism is really the creation of a form of paralysis, and it hurts. It physically feels like tightness, it feels like anxiety. It feels like sleeplessness.”  Resources: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. By Brene Brown  Connect with Keren Eldad: Website: https://www.kereneldad.com Facebook: facebook.com/livewithenthusiasm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-eldad-5232033/ 

Hello friends, I had a wonderful conversation with the Chairman and Managing Partner of Spencer Fane. We discussed several topics such as: The Incredible Growth Story of Spencer Fane  Profit Margin Expansion through Scaling  Humility as the Foundation  200% Headcount Growth with Laterals  A Passion for Lifelong Learning & Harvard Business School  Leadership and the Potential of Others  Family Life & Gratitude  Recommended Books & Pat's System  _______________________________________________ Give Feedback Please share your feedback for the show, who I should interview, and the topics that interest you right now.  _______________________________________________ Links referred to in this episode: Pat Whalen | Spencer Fane Attorney Profile Pat Whalen | LinkedIn Profile Harvard Business School | Executive Education Clayton Christensen | Professor | Harvard Business School  Clayton Christensen | The Innovator's Dilemma Clayton Christensen | How Will You Measure Your Life? Nancy Koehn | Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times Dr. Carol Dweck | Mindset: Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential Bill George | Professor | Harvard Business School   Bill George, Peter Sims, & David Gergen | True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership Brené Brown | Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

Dr. Alyssa Emory-Carter was raised in the small town of Bells, Texas.  She received her Bachelor's from Oklahoma State University, her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry, and her Master's from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, specializing in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.  She returned to practice in her hometown and is now a partner of Stokes & Carter Orthodontics.  She is married to her high school sweetheart, frequently engages in local and community events, and during her free time enjoys outdoor activities (camping, hiking, running, biking, fishing, hunting), tailgating, watching sports, volunteering, traveling, and attending CE courses.   SHOW NOTES: Here are the secrets to having a successful business partnership in your dental or orthodontic practice: Open your eyes to the way the other person thinks. Give grace to each other. Maintain a give and take relationship Have an open communication.   REFERENCES: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown For more info and queries, you can add her up on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alyssa.emory and send her a message.     DINO'S BIO: Dino Watt is a dynamic, highly sought after keynote speaker, private practice business advisor, best selling author, and certified body language and communication expert. As a business relationship expert, Dino understands that people are the heart of any business. His interactive training style will bring your audience to roaring laughter and move them to tears. Whether he is training on C.O.R.E Culture, Sales and Sales Support, or Making love and business work, your audience will rave about Dino and the energy he brings to every event. Dino has spoken for MKS, American Association of Orthodontists, PCSO, Pitts Progressive Study Group, The Shulman Study Club, Keller Williams, Sotheby's, DentalTown, Ortho2, OrthoVoice, and many others. Out of all the accolades Dino has received, the one he is proudest of is title of PHD, Passionate Husband and Dad. Dino has been married to his wife Shannon for 24 years and together they have raised 3 amazing adults.    

Dr. Cook grew up in the small town of Meers, OK. He attended undergrad, dental school and orthodontic residency at the University of Oklahoma (Boomer Sooner!). He was drawn to orthodontics because of the field's unique focus on helping people become their best selves and its inspiring mix of science and art. Dr. Cook also wanted to specialize in treating the demographic of adolescents to make a positive impact on their lives. He joined Harwell & Cook Orthodontics in 2014 because of the excellent professional chemistry he felt with Dr. Anthony and their shared desire to put patients first and help them gain the confidence to show their personalities.   SHOW NOTES: Operating multiple locations especially in locations where you are not really part of the community can be difficult. But here are some ways to help you grow your practice: Be truly involved in the community and show them that you care. Get as much done in each appointment.   REFERENCE: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown   For more info you can email him at tanner@harwellcook.com.   DINO'S BIO: Dino Watt is a dynamic, highly sought after keynote speaker, private practice business advisor, best selling author, and certified body language and communication expert. As a business relationship expert, Dino understands that people are the heart of any business. His interactive training style will bring your audience to roaring laughter and move them to tears. Whether he is training on C.O.R.E Culture, Sales and Sales Support, or Making love and business work, your audience will rave about Dino and the energy he brings to every event. Dino has spoken for MKS, American Association of Orthodontists, PCSO, Pitts Progressive Study Group, The Shulman Study Club, Keller Williams, Sotheby's, DentalTown, Ortho2, OrthoVoice, and many others. Out of all the accolades Dino has received, the one he is proudest of is title of PHD, Passionate Husband and Dad. Dino has been married to his wife Shannon for 24 years and together they have raised 3 amazing adults.    

Discovering Your Discipline to Break the Stigma Around You with Cait Pearson Have you ever experienced working hard for your dreams only to have other people judge you for something they think isn't right? Well, don't worry because you are not alone in this battle. Overcoming these fears and judgment comes from within and can help you completely embrace your body and self. For today's episode, we are joined by Cait Pearson, a freelance photographer and founder of She's Hungry Co. She talks about her podcasting journey, her relationships, and breaking the stigma around vulnerability in life and business with women. She also shares tools and tips to encourage listeners like you to step up and take action. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1. How did Cait reach her dream? 2. Why and how to change perspective on the stigma around the vulnerability of women in life and business. 3. Learn Cait's essential tools and tips that will encourage you to take action. Resources ● How I Stopped Fucking Randos And Started Cupcaking My Soulmate by Heidi Busche ● Profit First: Transform Your Business From A Cash-Eating Monster To A Money Making Machine by Michael Michalowicz ● Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown ● She's Hungry Podcast with Cait Pearson Episode Highlights Significance of Discipline ● Cait maintains an active lifestyle through Peloton because it reminds her to always ride toward discipline. ● She often experiences emotional and mental exhaustion, thinking about what's next in line for her, since she has been going through several transitions in her business. ● Discipline is one of the essential core values of any business. It keeps you on track with your goals. How It All Started ● Her stay and experience in Hollywood allowed her to raise a lot of self-awareness at such a young age. ● Her driving motto is “Keep things in perspective.” It was a message her dad would always tell her. ● She started loving photography and went to an arts school in Philadelphia. Cait built her portfolio doing mostly food photography, as well as lifestyle photography. ● Her move to Portland happened accidentally, and she fell in love with the place. Moving Into the Podcast Space ● Cait wanted a place where she could be honest with what she was going through in life. ● She realized she wanted something more than being a food photographer. ● As she continued to do her weekly podcast, she realized that it lit up her heart and made her feel good about herself. ● Her podcast became a platform for people, who were feeling unfulfilled, to be seen and heard. Handling Her Own Money ● Despite having several financial setbacks, she was inspired not to give up just like what her mom did with their business. ● Seeing what an accountant did to her mom, Cait realized it was significant to think and make decisions for yourself. ● It's crucial for people, especially entrepreneurs, to know your numbers. ● For some people, when they earn more money, they also spend more money. Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Women ● The majority of women she worked with did not like talking about money because there was a stigma surrounding women in business. ● There are many questions and tough conversations about whether what women in the industry are doing are right. ● Shame is another barrier for women. They are forced to conform to a norm or promote something that may not be in line with their truth about money. ● However, the vulnerability and willingness to participate in the conversation, as well as support from the community, will help women help you get through the stigma. ● Vigilance and having a structure and routine around your money will prove your fears wrong. Through this, you are also building a better relationship with yourself. Cait's Experience in Relationships ● Women tend to get accustomed to promiscuity after experiencing something painful or when they feel they are not emotionally supported. ● For instance, Cait had a difficult time getting into closer relationships with women because she did not know how to relate to them. ● Once a relationship turns toxic, you tend to see the light and realize it is not right for you. ● Eventually, she was able to picture herself in a long-term relationship with someone who understands her hustle and work ethic. ● Women have to undergo a lot of judgment. This is especially true when they give second chances to their partners or when they try to see the best in people. Her Lifestyle Structure ● Actively moving your body is essential to push yourself out of uncomfortable places, both physically and mentally. ● Setting aside time to make this a priority is also vital despite having a busy schedule. ● You can practice gratitude by getting more specific about what you did in the last 24 hours to help you get through your days. ● You can also say three statements of kindness toward yourself and acknowledge how far you have come. 5 Powerful Quotes “Whatever happens today, you are exactly where you're supposed to be.” “Like you said, the universe just has a bigger plan. It just does, and I don't know why I feel so held in this moment, but I just know that there's something bigger for me out there.” “Know your numbers, have that conversation with yourself. Face that fear, because the more you know, the better you're going to set yourself up going forward.” “When you can physically witness your body push through things that you don't think you can do, it's like recognizing your own power.” “When you are feeling uncomfortable in whatever it is that you're sitting with, that's you actually in the midst of growing.” About Cait Cait Pearson is a freelance photographer and the founder of She's Hungry Co, a top-rated podcast focusing on community empowerment. She is also a speaker and goal strategist who encourages people to embrace their power and to take ownership of their lives. Cait's drive to help, grow, and learn with people brought her to create one of Apple Podcasts' top-rated shows, She's Hungry. Formed initially to get others through their "impossible" dream, She's Hungry has now evolved to focus more on community empowerment, collective growth, participation, and unity. Want to learn more about what she does? You may contact her through her Instagram, Website, or She's Hungry Co. Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you could improve your relationships, may it be romantic, familial, business, friendships, and with yourself has never been this easy. If you enjoyed today's episode of The Relationship Ready Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your family and friends so they can feel empowered and inspired to reach their dreams. Have any questions? You can contact me through email or find me on Instagram or Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit my website. You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify y. To being relationship-ready, Heidi B

Like you, we've been adjusting to the new normal that has come with COVID-19. Within days our lives changed from the hustle and bustle of rushing from meeting to meeting, work to an event to home - as Pam always says - we were doing the most. And then it all stopped suddenly. For many of us, stopped meant closing our business, being furloughed, kids are no longer going to school, or working from home. Our nation and the world are in uncharted territory, and at times, it feels surreal.  That's why we were delighted that we'd already scheduled, Camille Braxton, Licensed Professional Counselor, to join us. Camille is both dynamic and resourceful and has dedicated her work to helping professional women achieve work-life balance while removing the enemies of stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. What better time to have her join us than now. She is the founder of LC Braxton Counseling & Consulting, which started in 2013. Her mission is to help individuals experience complete happiness, mental wholeness, peace, and prosperity in every area of their lives. Many of her clients are women who have achieved corporate success and happiness by the world's standards, but internally, they've suffered from depression or anxiety due to unhealthy pressure and a lack of balance. Through her nurturing approach and intuitive insight, she helps her clients identify the underlying issues affecting them and create personal success plans that lead to peace and prosperity. In this episode, we discuss breaking the myths surrounding therapy, and Camille gives tips and tools on how to maintain your mental health during these difficult times. So, click play and listen to this while you work, cook, or take a much-needed walk or break in your day.  Pam and I wish you the very best during this tough time and hope this episode will help you as you navigate a new normal. Have topics that you'd love us to cover during this pandemic that will help you navigate it all? Let us know. Email us at hello@theartofbalancingitall.com.  Stay safe, and see you in two weeks! Camille's toolkit for mental health and well-being: Therapy for Black Girls - a guide for finding black therapist and podcast Psychology Today - a guide for finding therapist in your area More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say) - recommended book Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. - recommended book   Reach out!   Camille Braxton   Email: lcbraxtoncounseling@gmail.com | Instagram: @lcbraxtoncounseling | Twitter @lcbcounseling | Facebook: @LCBraxtonCounseling | Website: https://lcbraxtoncounseling.com

In this episode of the RAFT Podcast Indrani, Alyce, and Jeremie discuss a common occurrence for sexual and domestic violence advocates: going over the allotted time with a client, especially at the end of the workday. How can you set a boundary to end a meeting with a client without feeling guilty or like you betrayed them? Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:39 Welcome and scenario 02:24 Indrani – Breaking habits with Going to the movies to find a tweak. Find the "why" of saying no. 11:02 Discussion 13:39 Jeremie – Using your core values to make decisions 19:39 Discussion 24:18 Alyce – Reasons for not setting a boundary 27:10 Discussion 33:00 Alyce – what happens when we have healthy boundaries 34:39 Discussion 39:00 Conclusion 41:04 Outro Resources Send your scenario to info@raftcares.org and we will try to provide some tools to help on a future episode. Poem by Portia Nelson – "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters"Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené BrownDOWNLOAD: Finding Your Core Values Exercise Episodes about saying "no" and "Yes! No. Yes?" When Family and Work Values CollideFeeling Guilty When Saying No to Your SupervisorTake Care of Yourself First, Then Take Care of Your Family

The Bloom Podcast kicks of 2020 and is all about our theme for the year of Legacy: Living Life with Intention. Sarah and Heidy talk through what they learned in 2019 and some of their own favorite tools that help them to set goals that lead to a legacy. If you listen through the end, they even reveal their Enneagram numbers. This episode will encourage you to start 2020 strong! Related Links:  Intentional Parenting by Doug Fields Power Sheets by Cultivate What Matters Full Focus Planner by Michael Hyatt Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Heart by Brene Brown

Laura Flanders is the Associate Lecturer and Chair of Training and Mentoring Curriculum and one of my personal mentors. Today, we talk about mentoring, what mentoring is, and how to go about it as both a mentor and a mentee. We take questions from my friends on Facebook about mentoring, and Laura reaches to her bookshelf to share the books and resources that have shaped her ministry in mentoring. Listen to our conversation now! Stories we talked about: Her role as a mentor at Denver Seminary How knowing and community relate Definition of mentoring that we can share Different kinds of mentors Being interdependent as a mentee How to take ownership of your own learning Discovering your bent in mentoring The mentors you probably didn't know you had Questions and answers from the audience Boundaries in mentoring Resources for mentoring Great quotes from Laura: The way we learn changes as we age. It's not easy to practice being known. Mentoring is a relational practice in which there is intentional pursuit towards growth and transformation. Listening is a peacemaking activity. Resources we mentioned: Laura's original appearance on Halfway There The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life, 20th Anniversary Edition by Parker Palmer With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani The Uncommon Individual Foundation Trust in the Slow work of God – Pierre Chardin Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brene Brown Spiritual Mentoring: A Guide for Seeking and Giving Directionby Keith R. Anderson and Randy D. Reese Big Questions, Worthy Dreams: Mentoring Emerging Adults in Their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith by Sharon Daloz Parks The Mentee's Guide: Making Mentoring Work for You by Lois Zachary The Critical Journey, Stages in the Life of Faith, Second Edition by Janet O. Hagberg and Robert A. Guelich Laura's website, The Colorado Backyard Gardener The post Laura Flanders and the Mentored Life appeared first on Eric Nevins.

What's up Witches!? This weeks episode is all about my favorite books that I've read in 2019.  This pod covers: My favorite books for this year on spirituality, astrology, developing intuition, and self-improvement  ———— Book List:  **some links may be affiliate** “Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming: Mastering the Art of Oneironautics” by Dylan Tuccillo, Jared Zeizel, and Thomas Peisel https://amzn.to/35zl8Ue “Kitchen Table Tarot” by Melissa Cynova https://amzn.to/2sCdGtb “Psychic Navigator” by John Holland https://amzn.to/2Z0OjNu  “Clear Home, Clear Heart: Learn to Clear the Energy of People and Places” by Jean Haner https://amzn.to/2YWfxFe ”No Mud, No lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering” by Thicht Naht Hanh https://amzn.to/35xTJSH  “Your Microcosm: The Astrological Planets” by Marina Kuhn https://amzn.to/2YYzz1K  “Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life: How to Use Feng Shui to Get Love, Money, Respect, and Happiness” by Karen Rauch Carter https://amzn.to/34xf79B  “How to Meet and Work with Spirit Guides” by Ted Andrews https://amzn.to/2sHGRL9 “Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.” by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/35sSrIJ “I Will Teach You to be Rich” by Ramit Sethi https://amzn.to/2M71Qhl  -------------------- My Website: www.spacewitchastrology.org Instagram: @spacewitchastrology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacewitchastrology/ E-mail (business inquiries ONLY): spacewitchpodcast@gmail.com

If you lead a department, a team, or a person (or family), you have probably had a coaching moment. Kevin is joined by Melvin Smith, co-author of Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth. Often, we coach to fix something or fill a learning gap. When we coach for compliance, however, we trigger a physiological response that leads to defensiveness and our feedback works against us. Melvin believes we need to start with the person and find out what they want to do/be. We want to trigger a positive physiological response, which opens people up to more creative thinking and sustainable change. In this episode, Melvin discusses 1. Coaching vs. helping. 2. Emotional attractors. 3. Personal vision statements and balance sheets. Remarkable Dialogue Ask yourself: Are you coaching for compliance or with compassion? Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth by Melvin Smith The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown The Feedback Revolution with Margie Mauldin. A Future Lens on Leadership with Bob Johansen. The Master Coach with Gregg Thompson. Flourishing as a Leader and Coach with Lisa Zigarmi. Learn more about Case Western Reserve University's Coaching Research Laboratory. Follow the Weatherhead School on Twitter and Facebook. Join their Helping People Change Facebook Group Connect with Melvin Smith on LinkedIn Learn more about Coaching with Confidence Workshop Sign up for our free video training series, 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership. Get your free copy of my inspiring e-book, 101 Ways to Unleash Your Potential.