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On this episode of Next Level: Good Vibes Only, Jessica and Darren Salquist unpack one of the most underrated superpowers in today's noisy world—solitude. Inspired by Jane Goodall and the book Lead Yourself First, they explore how carving out intentional quiet time can unlock greater clarity, creativity, emotional balance, and moral courage.What happens when we slow down and really listen to ourselves? Jessica and Darren share how solitude isn't about escaping life—it's about reconnecting with your deepest values so you can lead yourself (and others) with purpose. From morning runs to silent reflection, they walk through the practices that help them stay grounded and aligned in a world full of distraction.This conversation is filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and practical ways to get back in touch with your inner voice. You'll learn how solitude can help you make better decisions, spark fresh ideas, regulate emotions, and build the courage to stand firm in your convictions—even when it's hard.If your calendar feels too full, your thoughts too loud, or your purpose a little fuzzy—this episode will help you find stillness, clarity, and the next right step.Let's lead ourselves first—together.Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive LeaderIG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and ReflexologyWebsite: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠ Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community.Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)

In this episode, host Bradley Hamner sits down with Margaret C. Andrews, Harvard instructor and author of "Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding." Andrews shares her personal journey from being told she was "not self-aware" by a boss to becoming one of Harvard's most sought-after leadership instructors.Self-Understanding FrameworkMargaret's six key questions for deeper self-reflection:Who and whose thinking has influenced you as a leader?What situations and events have shaped you?What are your definitions of success (not society's or your parents')?What are your core values and how do they show up?How well do you understand your emotions and how they appear to others?What feedback have you received over time?Margaret's message aligns perfectly with first principle of Bradley's business architect framework: "Lead Yourself First." The conversation reinforces that before we can effectively lead others, we must first understand and manage ourselves - bridging the gap between our good intentions and our actual behaviors. Check out this framework and some practical tools for business owners when you create your free profile and join the BlueprintOS community on Circle. Click here to access: https://blueprintos.circle.so/join?invitation_token=218b50f95cf795deb95357f7045d6eaa4bf5ba49-a026dfd1-8e3a-41f9-aa77-fccb7d52c0e3Margaret C. Andrews is a seasoned executive, academic leader, speaker, and instructor at Harvard University. She created and teaches leadership courses and professional development programs at Harvard, including the most popular executive program offered at Harvard. She is also the founder of the MYLO Center, a private leadership development firm.Her clients include Amazon, Citi, Continental, Walmart, Wayfair, United Nations.Connect with Margaret C. AndrewsWebsite: margaretandrews.comLinkedIn: @margaretcandrewsBook: "Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding" Available wherever books are sold starting September 16th.Join Bradley for The Quarterly September 23rd, 2025...The Quarterly is a business planning workshop. We help business owners make plans for the next three months. Our goal is to help you go from doing all the work yourself to building a business that runs without you. Save your seat here: https://quarterly.blueprintos.comThanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From...

Episode #1015 A lot of guys feel stuck in their relationships but don't know where to start. They wait, overthink, or say things like, “I need to check with my wife first.” Sound familiar? In this episode, Doug and Erin Holt sit down to talk about what really makes a man attractive to his partner and it's not about being perfect or waiting for permission. They get honest about what women actually want from their men, why leading yourself first is key, and how personal growth (done the right way) can totally shift your marriage. Whether your relationship feels like it's hanging by a thread or you just know there's more potential waiting, this is a real conversation that gives you clarity and a path forward. You'll walk away with a clearer understanding of what leadership looks like in a relationship, how to break out of a rut, and why taking action, even small steps, can make all the difference. Want to know exactly what's off in your relationship and how to fix it without guessing? Get access to a free training that breaks it all down. Go to https://fixmarriage.thepowerfulman.com/scales and start turning things around today.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Kevin Mays, the visionary behind Mays Leadership. A seasoned executive coach, keynote speaker, and author, Dr. Mays draws upon decades of experience—starting from his Michigan roots and shaped by his time at GM during its bankruptcy—to teach leaders how to build resilient, purpose-driven teams.✔️ Perfect for executives, founders, and high-performing teams✔️ Packed with mindset shifts you can apply immediately✔️ Offers a blueprint to transform leadership from reactive to intentional

In this episode, we sit down with Shelby Hart to explore the deeper side of leadership, one rooted in compassion, courage, and self-awareness. Shelby shares her personal journey from ICU trauma nurse to leadership facilitator, reflecting on the moments that reshaped her understanding of healing, purpose, and presence. We talk about how unprocessed emotion can surface in the body, how belief systems form through crisis, and why authentic leadership starts with knowing yourself, even when it's uncomfortable. Shelby opens up about her decision to leave medicine after 20 years, and how she found new purpose helping leaders grow through challenge instead of avoid it. This conversation is raw, human, and timely for anyone standing at the edge of personal change or organizational evolution. Move Mountains is a leadership development company based in Incline Village, Nevada. They work with individuals and teams to build real self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and communication skills that translate directly into how people show up at work and in life. Using coaching, immersive experiences, and their Mindful Leadership Map—a practical framework grounded in assessment and reflection—they help people take action with greater clarity, intention, and impact. Learn more at www.movemountains.com.

4th  episode of 5 part series of how to Implement Overflow codes into your business and life so you can create wealth with ease doing the work you love with time spaciousness. This episode is around  25 minutes is step 4  of the process self leadership the key ingredient to unlock your magnetism In this bite sized episode you will get the steps to bring in self leadership to your daily life to make you magnetic to money!  You can purchase Ignite: The Legacy Mama Wealth activation - the Tapping Activation to Heal Your Money Story for £44So you can IGNITE 5-Figure Consistent Months — While Creating a Spacious Life for Present Motherhood + Soul aligned Legacy.​​For the New Earth Leaders who are here to help heal the world — while mothering with presence, ease, and the freedom (plus cash) to create the kind of memories your soul came here for.​Whether your a mama now or calling it in for your future self - this is for you​Fur baby mamas of course are welcome! as a starter but the main course is a year in overflow for the transformation of your dreams. Payment plans start at £380 More details here Instagram for Heart's Happiness daily inspiration for your mental health and healing.Join mailing list here Subscribe to our videos on you tube.Everyone deserves to find their own Heart's Happiness and this podcast has been created with so much love from my heart to yours. Love Manpreet

In this episode of The Color of Money, Chike Aguh—senior advisor, Fulbright Scholar, and former Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor—joins us to break down what real leadership looks like in today's fast-changing world. Chike shares how his immigrant family's journey, commitment to lifelong learning, and willingness to step up—imperfectly—have shaped his path to national influence.We explore why leadership always starts with leading yourself, the power of building skills and character over credentials, and why adaptability is the true key to opportunity. Chike offers practical advice on finding proximity to great leaders, building relationships, and remembering that the distance between you and those you admire is often smaller than you think.Tune in for inspiration, actionable wisdom, and a fresh perspective on growing your impact—wherever you are on your journey.Resources:Learn more at The Color of MoneyRead Good to Great by Jim CollinsRead How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad JacobsRead The Experimentation Machine by Jeff BussgangBecome a real estate agent HEREConnect with Our HostsEmerick Peace:Instagram: @theemerickpeaceFacebook: facebook.com/emerickpeaceDaniel Dixon:Instagram: @dixonsolditFacebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsolditYouTube: @dixongroupcompaniesJulia Lashay:Instagram: @iamjulialashayFacebook: facebook.com/growwithjuliaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/YouTube: @JuliaLashayBo MenkitiInstagram: @bomenkitiFacebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkitiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/Produced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

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Valarie Sandjivy, GenX, is an adaptive leadership mentor and business coach with over 20 years of experience.  She is an engineer, master degree recipient, and business coach with over 20 years of corporate experience. As the founder of Ellipus, she helps executives, C-suite leaders, and entrepreneurs lead with greater emotional intelligence, adaptability, and innovation. Her coaching approach is built on four key pillars: leading self, leading others, emotional mastery, and soul care. Valarie's deep expertise in corporate structures, combined with personal transformation practices, enables her clients to break through limitations and achieve lasting, sustainable growth.Here are the topics we covered:0:00 Introduction2:02 Leading Ourselves4:55 Emotional Mastery 19:25 Gratitude & Forgiveness20:25 Challenges 23:56 Energies26:10 The 4 Pillars27:25 Harmony vs Balance32:07 Vulnerability35:13 Self-Care43:30 20-Something Self AdviceMemorable Quotes“How do we lead ourselves with deep insecurity within and still moving ahead?”“Not reacting means I can give a response – doesn't mean I don't have the emotion.”“Emotions go very fast – just give it a moment and I'll get back to you.””Ok, this experience I had with this person today was to show me that, then I'm getting the understanding of why they are showing me that, then I can process it.”“Do you know why being grateful and forgiveness work so well? It's because there is only one of us and we're all connected.”“We don't forgive for the other one – you do it for you.”“How can you lead and still manage the changes, pressure and uncertainty? We need to understand that like the seasons, change is a cycle. Uncertainty is being in the world of constant adaptation.”“The masculine energy is the structure and the feminine energy is the flow. We need to have both.”“The foundation of leadership is 4 pillars: lead yourself, lead others, emotional mastery, and self-care.”“Vulnerability means bringing back the humanness which is part of us.”“Everybody can lead themselves.”Here are the 3 Takeaways:Leading ourselves is very helpful when we are faced with new opportunities. Key is not listening to anybody who says “You're going to fail!” Emotional mastery is about our ability to keep going even when triggered and strong emotions are coming up. There are actions we can take: stop the conversation, don't engage with the emotions (doesn't mean it's not happening or stuffing the emotion down). You can park the emotion and come back to it. The emotions that come up (shame, anger, etc.) and the story we tell ourselves go together. We need to process the story we have (i.e. “not good enough”…) so the emotions don't build on each other and become bigger. There are layers to process the emotions and taking full responsibility for our emotions. One way to do this is with reflection: “What happened today in my interactions with others?” “What was the trigger?” “Where is the root of that?” Because we are all connected so when forgiving someone, we're forgiving ourselves, and forgiving the whole. If we understand that, processing can go faster. And gratitude is the same. Offer Mentioned:Free leadership quiz, free activationhttps://www.ellips.us.com/offersWays to contact with Valarie:Website: https://www.ellips.us.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivyhttps://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/Podcast: In Between Higher Self Leadershiphttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-self-leadership-in-between/id1801744962Ways to reach Yo:eMail yo@yocanny.com Website: https://girltaketheleadpod.comOnline Store:https://girltaketheleadpod.com/shop Public FB group: Girl, Take the Lead!https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG:https://www.instagram.com/yocannyLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/Pinterest:yo@yocanny.comYouTube:@girltakethelead

Elisabeth White, Millennial, is an Agile (and coffee) aficionado with a passion for people and transformation. She has spent the past fifteen years guiding organizations on incredible Agile journeys—focusing on continuous improvements within leadership, culture, people, and processes. Her contagious personality and collaborative work ethic complement many team and office environments. White is a CEO by title, coach by profession, facilitator by trade, and Agilist at heart. Born and raised in the great state of Colorado (Go Broncos!), White is saving the world, one Agile journey at a time!Here are the topics we covered:0:00 Introduction1:48 Women leadership & change3:26 Emotions of strength for women6:02 Self leadership13:45 Self-doubt15:17 Leading with denial, blame, or shame16:53 Difficult conversations20:42 Authentic personas24:24 Human-centric wheel36:21 20-something adviceMemorable Quotes“When you put chaos (happens in any change) and crazy (false narrative about women's emotions) together there's a of a fear factor.”“It's important that when we show up to lead, we are first leading ourselves.”“I know how to move through this, I know how to help us, and I'm going to do it with such empathy and such care, that we're going to wow the crowd!”“We have to help people turn their hands so they realize there's different perspectives than one.”“If I can't show up authentically then I need to lead myself to somewhere else where I can.”“Self-doubt will destroy careers instead “pause for the cause” and ask yourself: Do I have clear direction here?”“Who's driving the bus and where's the bus going? If it's self-doubt we need to stop the bus and get a new driver!”“Am I actually showing up with empathy? Am I actually showing up with care?”“How do you think you showed up and was the response you received in alignment with that?”Here are the 3 Takeaways:1. The fact that women are so in-tuned with their emotions actually is the “secret sauce” for leading change. You need to overcome the false narratives to move through that change in a way other leaders can't. Women bring empathy and innate ability to be caretakers. Change is often tough and this gives women an ability to navigate brilliantly.2. Leading ourselves requires us to show up with a level of confidence and self-esteem to demonstrate we know what we're doing and are great leaders. It starts first by leading ourselves and being authentic. And if that doesn't quite “fit” respond with: “You're welcomed; you probably need a different perspective and that's probably why I'm here.”3. When considering making decisions you can “pause for the cause” and ask yourself these questions:Do I have clear direction here?Do I understand the purpose I serve here?Do I like it and am I ok with this purpose?Do I understand the why I'm here?Do I have a clear and safe path to follow?Do I have people to walk that path with me?If you answer yes, then make sure it's not self-doubt driving those choices instead of self-leadership. It's important to check-in to see who is in the driver's seat. As Mentioned:Elisabeth's book release June 3rdPeople Do ChangeAvailable at Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Yo's Failure Resume:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WPCCRUYYZMyzhBvhBnzSguXFrmDOEdkOapF-5xUGnyI/edit?usp=sharingFree Offer/Training Courses:https://www.cornerstoneagility.com/people-do-change/Training schedule for my upcoming courses can be found on our website: https://www.cornerstoneagility.com/training/agile-training-calendar/Ways to follow/contact Elisabeth:info@cornerstoneagility.comWays to reach Yo:eMail yo@yocanny.com  Public FB group: Girl, Take the Lead!https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=shareLinktr.ee/yocannyIG:https://www.instagram.com/yocannyLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

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Have an idea or tip? Send us a text!What does true leadership look like in today's business landscape? Dr. Kevin Mays reveals it begins not with controlling others, but with mastering yourself. His journey from aerospace engineering student to leadership consultant offers profound insights on building organizations that thrive beyond their founders.Dr. Mays challenges conventional wisdom about leadership, arguing that before you can effectively lead others, you must first understand your thought patterns and intentions. This self-awareness forms the foundation for creating environments where people feel empowered to bring their best selves to work.Many business owners fall victim to "founder syndrome," where their tight grip on every aspect of operations prevents growth and stifles talented employees. As Dr. Mays explains, "Too many leaders focus on the next quarter at the expense of the human beings actually doing the work." The result? Disengagement, high turnover of top talent, and ultimately, a business that depends entirely on its owner.For those looking toward retirement or succession planning, Dr. Mays offers practical advice: Document your processes, clarify roles and responsibilities, develop your team members, and most importantly - let go of control. "Your business should be working for you," he emphasizes, "not you working for your business."The conversation explores how business owners can shift from being "in the weeds" to taking a strategic position at the "top of the mountain," guiding the organization's future direction while empowering others to handle day-to-day operations. This transitiReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyMediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Independent Photo ImagersIPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp.Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.comVisit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group, The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details.Hosted and produced by Gary PageauEdited by Olivia PageauAnnouncer: Erin Manning

Welcome back to Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading. In this episode, Karen gives some tough love—and practical wisdom—on one of the most important topics in any ambitious woman's career: getting promoted. Drawing on 25+ years of leadership experience, she breaks down the common mistakes that hold women back and outlines the essential shifts in behavior, mindset, and visibility that truly move the needle. If you're aiming for your next level, this episode is a must-listen.Key Takeaways:Seniority doesn't equal promotion. Time in a role doesn't guarantee advancement—impact and value do.Stop waiting—start owning. Promotions go to those who proactively take charge of their careers and plant seeds early.Visibility matters. It's not enough that your boss knows you're great. Build relationships across the organization so others do too.Invest in your future self. Start developing the skills your next job requires before you have it—be it public speaking, leadership, or strategy.Identity shift is non-negotiable. Let go of micromanaging and step into the mindset and behavior of the role you want before it's yours.“Be the person in the position that you want, do what they are doing, and then you get the role. Be. Do. Have.” - Karen GombaultPromotion isn't about entitlement—it's about energy, ownership, and evolution. Karen reminds us that it's not just about doing more, but becoming more. Step into your future now by showing up like the leader you aspire to be.Connect with Karen on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karengombault/

In this episode of Above the Business, Bradley dives into what he believes is the single most important thing you can do for your business: get above it and think about it. He explores the idea that stepping back and creating space to reflect isn't just a good idea—it's essential to long-term success.Bradley revisits the three core problems most small business owners face:Lack of clarity.Lack of systems and processes.Chronic stress, fatigue, and overwhelm.He then unpacks solutions to each:A roadmap for clarity.An operating system for scale.A commitment to self-leadership for energy and confidence.This episode builds on previous discussions about protecting your confidence and energizing your team. Bradley now zeroes in on your responsibility to think deeply about your business—away from the noise and distraction of the daily grind. Drawing from lessons in The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham and Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell, he challenges you to embrace “thinking time” as the ultimate CEO leverage tool.Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered. Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don't forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!

In this episode of UNSCRIPTED, host Sarah Nicastro sits down with Laurie Battaglia, CEO of Aligned at Work, to explore how service leaders can thrive amid constant disruption and change. Recorded live at Field Service Palm Springs 2025, they dive into three essential success patterns: controlled urgency, dual focus strategy, and the tech-human balance framework. Whether you're battling burnout, struggling with work-life balance, or seeking ways to lead more effectively in today's fast-paced environment, this conversation offers practical insights on putting yourself first to better serve your team and organization.

In part two of the Lead Yourself First series, Bradley dives deep into the crucial role of energy in leadership—and why giving your team your best energy is the most important thing you can do for them. Drawing inspiration from powerful business minds like Peter Drucker, Dan Sullivan, and Alex Hormozi, this episode makes the case that your team doesn't just follow your words—they absorb your energy.Bradley breaks down how small business owners can protect and replenish their energy through practical frameworks like the Buyback Principle, Time and Energy Audits, and the Replacement Ladder. If you've ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, or like your business can't run without you, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you shift from Rainmaker to Architect—so you can lead your team with clarity, confidence, and contagious energy.

Prinzip #1 aus dem Buch "Führen. Fördern. Verkaufen." - Führungskräfte sollen führen. Stimmt. Aber wen? Die wichtigste Person, die es zu führen gilt, ist man selbst. Nur, wer das meistert, ist bereit Menschen zu führen. Erfahren Sie die Kraft hintder diesem Prinzip in der aktuellen Episode.

In this week's episode of The Above The Business Podcast, Bradley Hamner kicks off a powerful new three-part series designed to help you refocus on what matters most in building a business that doesn't depend solely on you. After covering your business roadmap and operating system in recent episodes, Bradley now turns his attention to you, the entrepreneur.The core message?The most important thing you can do for yourself is to protect your confidence.Drawing on personal experience and proven processes, Bradley shares a practical framework to help you maintain clarity, avoid burnout, and show up strong for your business week after week. Because when you're tired, stressed, or overwhelmed, you're not at your best—and your business feels it.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The recap of the two core business problems previously addressed:Lack of clarity (Point A → Point B → Plan).Lack of systems and processes (Blueprint OS).Why exhaustion, stress, and overwhelm are more common than you think—and what to do about it.The bold claim: Your confidence is your most important asset.How to protect that confidence with three simple but powerful rhythms:Weekly planning (especially on Sunday evenings).Quarterly reviews that highlight your wins.Annual reflections that bring your year into perspective.How weekly wins—even during hard weeks—can fuel your momentum and mindset.The importance of community: why surrounding yourself with like-minded entrepreneurs helps you see you're not alone.Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered. Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don't forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!

In this empowering episode, bold leadership coach Lindsay White shares transformative insights for female founders ready to scale their businesses without sacrificing their well-being. Discover how leading yourself first, aligning with your core values, and setting clear boundaries can create a thriving team and a fulfilling work-life blend. Lindsay's no-nonsense approach and 15+ years in strategic talent management offer actionable strategies to build a culture that inspires and a people strategy that delivers results. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your leadership and transform your business from the inside out.You can find Lindsay here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-white-high-voltage/High Voltage Leadership: https://www.highvoltageleadership.ca/********************************

In today's competitive business landscape, leaders are tasked with the complex challenge of aligning their mental fitness with high performance to drive their teams effectively. In this conversation, Adam Stott sits down with Anna Mosely, a leading figure in motivational speaking and leadership coaching, to share her journey from the corporate world to becoming a celebrated speaker and trainer. Anna explores crucial themes of self-improvement and leadership development. Uncover the insights that have empowered Anna Mosely to work with diverse businesses and develop tailored programs that inspire dynamic and sustainable workforce engagement. Creating an "evidence list" of small daily wins helps build self-esteem and fosters a growth mindset, essential for personal and professional advancement. Emphasizing mental fitness over mental health, Anna highlights the importance of working on one's ability to manage stress and emotions daily, akin to physical exercise. Instead of pursuing perfection, the focus should be on maintaining consistent energy levels, which promotes sustainable high performance. Being open about growth and progress as a leader encourages a supportive and innovative team culture. Using tools like the STRESSOMETER and making conscious choices about responses to external situations can enhance clarity and decision-making. Get your Business Growth Secrets SUCCESS PLANNER for FREE and profit like a pro: https://adamstottplanner.com/free-book47315172 Adam's website: https://adamstott.com/?el=Pod Watch the Episode on Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/adamstottcoach?el=Pod Connect with Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamstottcoach/?el=Pod Join Adam's network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-stott-coach/?el=Pod Coaches, consultants, and business owners - lower your marketing costs, increase ticket prices, and get more high-ticket clients: https://3daybrandbuilderworkshop.com/start-here?el=Pod

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with Promoda, an accomplished leadership coach with over 21 years of experience in the software industry. Promoda shares his transformative journey from being a hesitant software engineer to becoming a confident leader and coach. The discussion delves into the concept of self-leadership, the importance of self-awareness in effective leadership, and how Promoda's personal experiences shaped his coaching approach. He also discusses his goal-setting journey, starting with five simple goals in 2003, and how achieving them led to significant personal and professional growth. Tune in to learn how to lead yourself first to lead others successfully.

Mike is a 2002 graduate of The U.S. Military Academy at West Point where he was commissioned as an officer and went on to serve three combat tours with the First Cavalry Division and 3rd Special Forces Group.  Mike continues to serve the nation as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, assigned to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he is an Assistant Professor. He is the co-author of LEAD YOURSELF FIRST by Bloomsbury Press (2017).  Mike and his wife Genevieve live on a 32-acre farm in North Carolina, where they raise their five young children. Mike is helping organize a project slated for May 2025, where a group of 12 veterans will run from San Diego to DC in relay style. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach's Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - Substack: zachbitter.substack.com - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter - TikTok: @zachbitter Mike: mikeerwin.net - teamrwb.org - IG: @erwinRWB - X: @erwinRWB - Linkedin: Mike Erwin

About this Episode Heather is joined today by Omar L Harris. Omar is an author, Coach, Speaker, and Consultant. He has distilled his 20+ years of corporate leadership into tangible thoughts and actions for use by current and future leaders worldwide. Omar shares his thoughts on leadership, we discuss the importance of leading yourself first as well as the impact (both good and bad) leadership has on both work cultures and society at large. 5 Words that describe Omar in this phase of his life: Creative, Intuitive, Direct, Selective and Confident. Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ Guest/Episode Links: https://www.omarlharris.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarlharris/

Damon Dillard and I catch up and talk about how we didn't get into this business to be great we got into the business we are in to solve our own problems. Once we were able to lead ourselves it became inevitable that we lead others. Connect with Damon: https://www.instagram.com/damonpdillard/?hl=en

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Mike Erwin graduated from West Point in 2002 and went on to serve on active duty for 13 years, including three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in the First Cavalry Division and 3rd Special Forces Group. This week on Next Steps Forward, Mr. Erwin joins program host Chris Meek to discuss what his time in the military taught him about leadership and the importance of giving back to those fellow Americans who serve our country. Mr. Erwin will discuss his work through the veteran-focused non-profit organization he founded in 2010, Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) and the work the organization carries out to enrich the lives of America's service members. Additionally, he will discuss the Positivity Project, a non profit organization he co-founded with the mission to empower America's youth to build positive relationships. Mr. Erwin has consistently demonstrated a commitment to actively using the skills he developed in the military to pursue life changing projects in the civilian sector to better the lives of countless American veterans and children. Beyond his work with veterans and youth, he is the co-author of “Lead Yourself First.” Throughout the interview he will focus on the principles of the book, including how solitude strengthens people's character and their ability to lead with clarity, balance and conviction.

Mike Erwin graduated from West Point in 2002 and went on to serve on active duty for 13 years, including three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in the First Cavalry Division and 3rd Special Forces Group. This week on Next Steps Forward, Mr. Erwin joins program host Chris Meek to discuss what his time in the military taught him about leadership and the importance of giving back to those fellow Americans who serve our country. Mr. Erwin will discuss his work through the veteran-focused non-profit organization he founded in 2010, Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) and the work the organization carries out to enrich the lives of America's service members. Additionally, he will discuss the Positivity Project, a non profit organization he co-founded with the mission to empower America's youth to build positive relationships. Mr. Erwin has consistently demonstrated a commitment to actively using the skills he developed in the military to pursue life changing projects in the civilian sector to better the lives of countless American veterans and children. Beyond his work with veterans and youth, he is the co-author of “Lead Yourself First.” Throughout the interview he will focus on the principles of the book, including how solitude strengthens people's character and their ability to lead with clarity, balance and conviction.

Are you in a leadership role but feeling completely alone? Don't worry - John Fehlen and Ryan Holloway have been there, too. In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, they're talking all about the world's loneliest job: being a leader. Join us as we discover how to make the most of a lonely position and lead with confidence! Website: Frustrated CEOSocial: LinkedIn

Bobby Harrington is the founder of the Rubicon Course of Action (COA), which specializes in performance coaching programs and immersive leadership development events. He has practiced leadership in sports, martial arts, the military, private business, and a Fortune 100 oil and gas company. Bobby has taught leadership in twenty-four different countries across thirteen languages. His work includes a focus on people leadership, team design, and technical innovation leadership. He earned a degree in intelligence studies and international relations later in life. Bobby is a United States Marine Corps Gulf War veteran and lives in Texas with his wife and family.In Lead You: The Winning Combination to Achieve Personal and Professional Success, Bobby Harrington shows you how self-leadership can transform you into the leader you aspire to be.Bobby's Lead Yourself First method provides a self-leadership framework that teaches you how to utilize the basic tenets of leadership, execute tasks with passion and discipline, and commit to continuous improvement. The Lead Yourself First method is a roadmap through the foundations of self-leadership, the importance of discipline and personal responsibility, and the concept of sovereignty in leadership.Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therubiconcoa/Please do me a favor, subscribe, leave a positive review on iTunes, follow us on Instagram and share if you know anyone who would benefit from this or other episodes!Do you want to work with me? Reach out and let me know!https://www.instagram.com/youwinninglife/https://www.tiktok.com/@youwinninglifehttps://linktr.ee/jasonwasserlmftThank you for joining me on this ride!Jason Wasser Therapist/CoachOnline Tele-Therapy & Coaching

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bradley Hamner about how to develop confidence and lead yourself first. Bradley Hamner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyhamner/), an entrepreneur with a tenacious drive, started his first business in 2009 against all odds. Overcoming initial challenges, he developed effective operating systems through relentless trial and testing. Today, Bradley is a Business Growth Coach and Value Builder consultant, empowering entrepreneurs to become architects of their own success. He shares his revolutionary BlueprintOS methodology, unlocking businesses' true potential and driving remarkable achievements. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠. Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 627454) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from Raymond Kethledge and Michael Erwin's "Lead Yourself First". See the full +1 here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/plus-one/the-power-of-solitude   Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery:   Pre-Order 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' today: https://www.heroic.us/book Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach   More goodness:   Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador   -   Get in touch:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us

The people you lead know all of your idiosyncrasies, your tendencies, inconsistencies. After all, they are with you most every day. But the question is, do you? Do you know the little things that undermine your impact and influence on those you lead or have you chosen to ignore them or make excuses for them? Amy Mast comes back this episode with a part-two to walk us through the Know Yourself to Lead Yourself tool. Take a look at the visual graphic tool in the link below and work your way through the tendency log. You'll be glad you did.To find helpful resources in regards to this episode: Episode 6 ResourcesTo get more information about GiANT, check out our website: www.theleaderstoolkitpodcast.comWould you like to learn more about becoming a GiANT Coach, which we call "Guides"? Here is more information.  And feel free to reach out to Tracy at tracy.rader@giantworldwide.comWe certify people within their organizations in the GiANT content so they can share it with the rest of their people. We call these people "Catalysts". If you're interested in becoming a GiANT Catalyst, check out this website: https://podcast.giantos.com/store/catalystWe'd love to hear from you: your questions, your comments and your stories about leading.Reach out to tracy.rader@giantworldwide.com

Are you struggling to find your footing as a leader? Do you find yourself constantly surrounded by noise and distractions?In this episode, Jamie Hopkins, Managing Partner of Wealth Solutions, and Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Coaching and Advisor Content, speak with Mike Erwin, a 13-year army veteran and Executive Director at Team Red, White & Blue, about the impact practicing solitude has on personal and professional development and the importance of human skills in today's digital age.Mike discusses: What made him make the affirmative decision to go to West PointHis advice for young cadets joining West Point to keep a positive mindset and focus on physical fitnessHow he realized solitude was a valuable addition to his development as a person, leader, and professional during his deployment to IraqWhat inspired him to write his book, “Lead Yourself First” about the intersection between solitude and leadershipWhy some people are reluctant to practice solitude and how it can improve your relationships with yourself and othersHow positive psychology research shows that the quality of relationships with family, friends, teammates, and coworkers is the number one driver of life satisfactionWhat inspired him to volunteer and what he loves about giving backThe skillsets and qualities that make hiring and working with veterans beneficial for financial advisorsThe importance of human skills in a world that is becoming more digital and less human-to-human interactionHow we can help younger generations cultivate people skills, especially after the COVID-19 pandemicWhat freedom means to himAnd moreResources:Lead Yourself First by Mike Erwin, Raymond Kethledge and Jim CollinsLeadership Is A Relationship by Mike Erwin and Willys DevollConnect with Jamie Hopkins and Ana Trujillo Limón: Carson Group LLCLinkedIn: Jamie HopkinsLinkedIn: Ana Trujillo LimónConnect with Mike Erwin:Team  Red, White & BlueLinkedIn: Mike ErwinTwitter: @ErwinRWBAbout our Guest: Mike Erwin is a West Point graduate and a 13-year Army veteran. Mike founded several organizations in the past decade, including Team Red, White & Blue, to help enrich the lives of America's veterans in the Positivity Project which empowers America's youth to build positive relationships. Simultaneously, he worked on leadership through the two books he co-authored: Lead Yourself First and Leadership Is A Relationship.

Self-Cell Care welcomes Jeramy Freeman CPT, IFBB Professional Athlete, CEO Freeman Formula LLC. He has an unwavering focus to help others live extraordinary lives by upgrading their mind body and spirit through proper nutrition, activity, and thought. “Believe in yourself, educate yourself, and dream big for you can achieve anything you set out to accomplish.” Host: Rev. Jodi L. Suson-Calhoun www.susonessentials.com Guest: Jeramy Freeman https://freemanformula.com #mindsetmatters #nutritionmatters #brainhealthmatters #youmatter

Welcome to today's podcast on "Leading Yourself First." In this episode, we will explore the importance of self-leadership and why it's crucial to lead yourself first before leading others. As a leader, you have the responsibility to guide and inspire those around you. However, before you can effectively lead others, you must first lead yourself. Self-leadership is about taking ownership of your actions, making conscious decisions, and being accountable for your results. It's about developing self-awareness, managing your emotions, and staying focused on your goals. Join us as we discuss the essential qualities of self-leadership and learn how to cultivate these skills to become a better leader.

Welcome to today's podcast on "Leading Yourself First." In this episode, we will explore the importance of self-leadership and why it's crucial to lead yourself first before leading others. As a leader, you have the responsibility to guide and inspire those around you. However, before you can effectively lead others, you must first lead yourself. Self-leadership is about taking ownership of your actions, making conscious decisions, and being accountable for your results. It's about developing self-awareness, managing your emotions, and staying focused on your goals. Join us as we discuss the essential qualities of self-leadership and learn how to cultivate these skills to become a better leader.

In today's episode, Bobby Harrington joins Bradley to discuss to effectively lead yourself in order to lead others. Bobby is the founder of the Rubicon Course of Action (COA), which specializes in performance coaching programs and immersive leadership development events. He also authored “Lead You: The Winning Combination to Achieve Personal and Professional Success.” Before you can effectively lead others, you must lead yourself. Once you learn to successfully guide yourself toward your vision and goals, then you can do the same for your team. In his book, Bobby Harrington shows you how self-leadership can transform you into the leader you aspire to be. Bobby's Lead Yourself First method provides a self-leadership framework that teaches you how to utilize the basic tenets of leadership, execute tasks with passion and discipline, and commit to continuous improvement. The Lead Yourself First method is a roadmap through the foundations of self-leadership, the importance of discipline and personal responsibility, and the concept of sovereignty in leadership. Once you embrace self-leadership, you become more productive, constructive, and promotable. Lead You is an easy-to-follow guide for transforming yourself into a capable leader. Bobby Harrington has practiced leadership in sports, martial arts, the military, private business, and a Fortune 100 oil and gas company. Bobby has taught leadership in twenty-four different countries across thirteen languages. His work includes a focus on people leadership, team design, and technical innovation leadership. He earned a degree in intelligence studies and international relations later in life. Bobby is a United States Marine Corps Gulf War veteran and lives in Texas with his wife and family. Learn more about The Rubicon COA: https://www.therubiconcoa.com/Get Bobby's book: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-You-Combination-Personal-Professional-ebook/dp/B0BW4X8FCC

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Wylie McGraw.  Wylie is a former professional baseball player, competitive bull rider, 3-tour combat veteran, founder of Radical Performance Acceleration, and host of the hit podcast Wise Words & Whiskey.  Wylie works with the world's highest caliber founders and leaders from Fortune 500 CEO's to Pro Athletes helping them breakthrough and remove their inner demons to help them find deeper meaning, true motivation, and make their impact. Wylie brings a no-nonsense, navy seal style approach that gets results and then some and I've excited to have him on to talk everything entrepreneurship and how his methods work. www.WylieMcGraw.com ​ Podcast:  Wise Words and Whisky Wylie grew up in a household of athletes and high performance.  He grew up around pro-athletes and California Angels pitching staff because of his dad and was recognized at a young age for having a great arm.  They started to cultivate him, and his focus became sport.  He loved it.  As he got older, he started put the pieces together of how much of a business the sport was and the stressed brought on by it – he started to rebel and push away.  He sought other outlets and different friends to challenge himself.  As he got into high school, he became friends with a group of rodeo cowboys.  He jumped in feet first and found he really connected with it and loved it.  It unleashed the wild side that he had and how to conquer fear and use it as a catalyst for higher performance.  The next evolution for Wylie was the US military.  It was an environment to continue pushing his limits.  His time in the military helped to understand what it takes to push people and help them find their true self. You say “leaders call you when they want their life back.”  Explain that. Wylie realized that we have transition moments and periods in our lives.  In those moments of change and discomfort that Wylie realized he had gift.  He was the one that people came to expose the darker sides of their lives and would leave him and the discussion being better off. After he came out of the military, he knew that he could use this to help people in a much bigger way. He could push people, but give them to love, care, and find their path to being truly fulfilled.  He started with combat veterans and through world of mouth was introduced to others that needed support and help.  He found that many people that had done a lot of work on themselves still were not where they wanted to be.  Many people insulate their stress and pain, but don't eradicate it.  This is why people call him. With all the work you have done, what have you found is typically the biggest obstacle to people reaching their potential and why? Human beings are good at masking what is truly happening internally for them. Our mind is the biggest liar that we face, but our bodies – we at the core know the truth. Our minds lie to us about the truth and we tell ourselves the lie over and over compounding. And when we get to a point later in life, where we have had success and done great things, we personally feel unsatisfied and unfulfilled.  We chalk that to the cost of being human and that's the way it is – that's BS. Because of this many are disconnected from their own truth.  We do things we know we shouldn't be doing anyway – why?  The people at the top are the biggest culprits of that because they have the means to do so.  And as such, they need the most help live their truly best life. What is the process you take people through on how to overcome this? It starts with the moment they meet Wylie. We are dynamic beings with many different facets. When we try to approach growth and personal development, we do compartmentalized – trying to find a “step by step” process and that simply doesn't work since everyone is drastically different. The real magic is in the nuance of working specifically on themselves through not hiding the truth inside them.  This is Wylie's gift to see this and pull it out of people.  The real breakthroughs happen through an intimate understanding that is addressed head on.  Once this happens, then an individual has to recalibrate and do the work. Fear is part of the transformation and is needed as part of the development.   3 tours in war zones, talk to us about your experience as a soldier and leader.  What did you learn about to overcome immense challenges and limits? Combat will stretch you.  The only other thing close is the wars we fight within ourselves. Every man in Wylie's family served, so it was a time honored tradition, but Wylie was after the structure, discipline, and time honored commitment to excellence. You are pushed mentally, physically, and spiritually to the absolute brink and break you down.  You are then built back up and are better for it.  You can keep calm in chaos naturally. Kosovo taught him how to be still, focused, and grounded.  It was the first place he got shot at and experienced combat. He came back and was in the process of going to Ranger school when 9/11 happened and he was one of the first groups to go into Afghanistan. He then went into Iraq which was a different type of combat being in close quarter and in cities.  All of this helped him in seeing his limits and go through them and overcome fear after fear and break free from any chains that had bound him.  It helped him create a real, intimate relationship with himself, shed his demons and live truthfully with himself. At the 30 min mark, Wylie talks about confronting ourselves.  We don't want to face ourselves which is why many times top athletes and high performers essentially hire “yes men” and surround themselves insulating the lie. People are scared of what they need to face in themselves and get exposed. Instead of just admitting it and going to work, we make excuses to stay where we are and feed their demons. This gets reinforced by society. What are your top lessons from your leadership experience, you feel can help entrepreneurs the most? Being a leader is about service outside of yourself.  You first have to lead yourself to lead others. It is about standards, value, and habits, but it goes beyond that to do the work to master who you are.  Admit that you have been lying to yourself about a number of things and decide to confront these things head on – you'll be amazed at how fast things will change if you do.  Lead yourself first. What are lessons you learned from your baseball and rodeo days that translate well to entrepreneurship? We are always going to experience moments where we are not motivated and hit our limitations. This is where we need to become more self-aware and realize you are struggling and being stretched.  This is good and if you push through these times, you will get to a new level. You have to learn how surrender your rigid thinking – you have the capacity and the ability.  Don't let your mind limit your body. In bull riding, you cannot fight the bull, you need to relax and literally become one with the bull and it's movement.  When something is really uncomfortable on your path to personal growth, surrender because that is what you really need.  Wise Words and Whisky, what's your favorite label? Balvenie and Doublewood neat.   Best Quote:  Human beings are good at masking what is truly happening internally for them.  Our mind is the biggest liar that we face.   Wylie's Misfit 3:  You have to be willing to admit to yourself the biggest lie you have been telling yourself and confront it.  Find your truth. It is time to welcome necessary suffering.  Suffering is important for growth.  Find comfort in the ambiguity of live and in fear.  It is an ally for your personal growth and development.

Mike Erwin is a long overdue guest for this podcast, and he brings a wealth of insight that spans everything from his experiences in combat to leading multiple nonprofit organizations to his efforts to reshape education in America. A 2002 graduate of The U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Mike was commissioned as an Intelligence Officer, serving in three combat tours with the First Cavalry Division and 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). His service includes deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004-2005 that involved the Battles of Fallujah and Najaf. Mike also deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2006-2007 and 2009. Following his third deployment, Mike attended the University of Michigan from 2009-2011, where he studied positive psychology and leadership under the tutelage of the co-founder of positive psychology, Dr. Chris Peterson. He went on to serve as an Assistant Professor in Psychology & Leadership at the U.S. Military Academy from 2011-2014. He continues to serve as an instructor there as a LTC in the Army Reserve. While in graduate school in 2010, Mike founded a non-profit organization named Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) with the mission to to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity and a vision towards forging America's leading health and wellness community for veterans. Today Team RWB has nearly 200k members across over 200 chapters globally. He is also co-founder & CEO of the Positivity Project—a non-profit organization with the mission to empower America's youth to build positive relationships. With 542 partner schools, the organization reaches 332,000 children daily. He is the CEO of The Character & Leadership Center and has done leadership development with over 100 major organizations. He also serves as the founding Chairman of the Board for Father Vincent Capodanno High School, outside Fort Bragg, NC. Finally he has authored two books: Lead Yourself First (co-authored with Ray Kethledge) and Leadership is a Relationship (co-authored with Willys Devoll). Mike lives on a 32-acre farm in North Carolina with his wife Genevieve and their four children; Eli, Adelaide, Therese and Matthias. If you want to read the Wall Street Journal article Mike mentions, it is "Socrates Never Wrote a Term Paper" by Jeremy Tate and it discusses how AI (specifically ChatGPT) is impacting education, and suggests that the Socratic method might offer a way forward.

What if the moments that shake us the most are *actually* the portals to our growth & success as leaders?  It's easy to show up when all is going according to plan, the wins are happening, & we're receiving praise/validation…but what about when things don't appear to be working out or our faith is tested?  In this solo riff, I'm covering: +Sitting in challenge, discomfort, & unknown without collapsing, doubting, quitting, or shrinking +Moving from victimhood or entitlement to radical personal responsibility  +PLUS, a true story from a past launch where I really learned this lesson AND saw the magic of this

SEASON: 2 EPISODE: 12Episode Overview:Are you ready to lead your team with greater effectiveness in a new world of work? In our world of constant technological and generational change, successful leadership requires transparency, parody, collaboration, and genuine connection with employees and customers. If you're looking to shift your thinking around leadership to become effective in real time and ready for the inevitable disruptions to come, you're going to enjoy my conversation with author, speaker, and leadership expert, Michelle Ray.Guest Bio: Michelle Ray is a Hall of Fame business keynote speaker, entrepreneur, author, and respected thought leader.She spent more than a decade in media and advertising, rising through the ranks and leading her team to achieve outrageous sales results in a down economy. From there she shifted gears, joining a global not-for-profit youth organization, where she facilitated enduring partnerships between youth, entrepreneurs, and educators.Michelle encountered a total contrast of leadership styles during her career, both good and bad. These experiences sparked her desire to help leaders not only master the fundamentals, but also become the best version of themselves. She seized the opportunity to venture into the speaking world and has since shared these messages with audiences for more than 25 years.A credit to her Aussie roots, Michelle engages audiences with her down-to-earth, tell-it-like-it-is style. She has taught leadership skills to the Australian Army and the FBI, as well as some of the world's most recognizable brands, and an array of Fortune 500 companies.Both of her books: Lead Yourself First! Indispensable Lessons in Business and in Life and Leading in Real Time - How to Drive Success in a Radically Changing World have received rave reviews. Michelle is a self-described hockey fanatic. When not working, she loves watching as many NHL games as possible.Resource Links:Website: https://www.michelleray.com/Product Link: https://www.michelleray.com/leading-in-real-time-book/Insight Gold Timestamps:02:17 It's really important for leaders to understand….03:57 Leadership is a state of mind05:13 How to be ready, responsive, and relevant 08:17 Being yourself means two things10:00 Leadership is not about a title a plaque on the door or the desk11:18 The difference between responding and reacting14:22 Your own biases15:37 The best leaders know….19:56 If you're not going to have them for a long time, make it a good time!24:36 What's more motivating than a paycheck?29:25 Toxic work culture31:01 Negativity builds on negativity32:50 Real time leaders are ready and relevant34:51 Qualities or requirements of leadership36:35 One of the most simple, most fundamental things you can do….39:11 Complacency is the enemy of success40:00 Adversity can bring out the best in youConnect Socially:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellerayspeaker/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleRayCSPTwitter: https://twitter.com/MichelleRayCSPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/michellespeakerInstagram:

Visit The Culture Works to download Chapter One, Anxiety at Work.We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.In this episode you will learn: - Why we will benefit from the most savvy generation of our time contributing to businesses - Why leaders are no longer feared and on a pedestal  - Why leaders should be vulnerable and show their weaknesses - 3 ways Leaders can manage their anxiety - What leadership lessons can be learned from hockey?(Be prepared: The players have the power)Our guest today is Michelle Ray, who is a former business executive and now a  Hall of fame speaker and leadership consultant. She is the author of two books: “Lead Yourself First! Indispensable Lessons in Business and in Life” and “Leading in Real Time: How to Drive Success in a Radically Changing World.” Michelle lives in British Columbia, Canada, and is a self-described hockey fanatic.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Culture Works. christy@thecultureworks.com to book Adrian and/or Chester to keynote

In Part 2 of this three-part series, we replay a presentation I gave at a two-day event called “Thrive, Not Survive.” During this series, I address three main topics that will help you not only survive in your business but thrive in this uncertain market, regardless of what business you're in. In this episode, we're talking all about leadership, more specifically, self-leadership, and why being selfish isn't always a bad thing. Then, we go into how clarity will help you and your team make better decisions, and how you can set yourself up for success to make three quality decisions a day.

Heroic: https://heroic.us (← Get your first 14 days free) Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach (← Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries!) Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from Tom Morris's "The Everyday Patriot". Get more wisdom in less time (including Big Idea highlights of "The Everyday Patriot" and a Lead Yourself First 101 masterclass) with a Heroic Premium membership. Start a FREE 14-day premium trial here: http://heroic.us About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3EF3hQs #leadership #duty #vote #patriot #personaldevelopment #heroic

Heroic: https://heroic.us (← Get your first 14 days free) Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach (← Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries!) Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from Michael Singer's "Living Untethered". Get more wisdom in less time (including Big Idea highlights of "Living Untethered" and a Lead Yourself First 101 masterclass) with a Heroic Premium membership. Start a FREE 14-day premium trial here: http://heroic.us About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3EF3hQs #leadership #responsibility #personaldevelopment #heroic

It's every leader's nightmare:  You know exactly what needs to be done to grow the business. So you lay out the plan to your team.  They nod their heads, agree…  Then 3 months later they still haven't done a thing.  If you can relate to this, it's not your fault.  It's that teams love to follow leaders who can demonstrate mastery of their own habits. And nobody teaches you how to do that in school! Luckily there are people like Guillermo Mendoza in the world.  Today's guest, global speaker and executive coach, Guillermo Mendoza, shares the secrets to effective leadership.  In this episode, you'll discover how retraining your brain turns you into a leader people want to follow.  Listen now.  Show highlights include: The “earn while you learn” trick that helps you become a master entrepreneur (without sacrificing any of your own money) (4:54)  The “slave brain” method for unlocking limitless personal growth by putting your mind in shackles (10:39)  A simple 3-step plan for transforming yourself into an inspirational leader (even if your team rolls their eyes at you now) (12:49)  How to trick your brain into building a million-dollar coaching business for you (20:00)  If you found a golden nugget of wisdom in this episode, share it on social media with the hashtag #ResultsLeaderFM to help spread the word.

No man really knows how to be a great dad from day one. It's not a talent that is inborn, it comes with training, education, and learning from our experiences. Likewise, becoming a strong leader in your home is a continuous process of learning and growth. Yet there are essential skills every father must develop in order to be able to lead himself first so that he can lead where it truly matters, in the home. Joining us today is Drew Soleyn, an incredible dad who is dedicated to helping dads like him learn the essential parenting skills all fathers must possess. You'll be amazed to find out how the traumatic childhood experience of being abducted at 3 years old paved the way for the foundation of Drew's work. If you're wondering about what it takes to be a better parent for your children or if you can be a great dad despite growing up and not having a personal experience of how it is to be raised by a great dad, then you'll find this episode useful."You want to change the world? It starts with having dads more positively involved at home in the lives of their children.” - Drew Soleyn In This Episode:Drew shares how his traumatic experience from his childhood taught him a lesson about what fatherhood is NOT How Drew got a second chance at growing up with a great dadThe importance of kids having positive interactions with other male adults aside from their dads4 critical character-building lessons Drew learned from sports and playing with a team that is essential to fatherhoodLife challenges that can teach you about yourself and the most challenging aspect of fatherhoodThe importance of connecting with fellow dadsHow men who had no positive experience in terms of leadership of a father step into the role of leader and be successfulThe 4As coaching philosophyLearn the 4Fs that are foundational to focusing on what mattersParenting skills that are critical for dads to learn but are often missed when raising their kidsResources Mentioned: John MaxwellConnect with Drew Soleyn: Connected Dads WebsiteDad Central WebsiteInstagramFacebookEmail - drew@connecteddads.caConnect with Cam Hall:FacebookInstagram TwitterLinkedIn YouTube Email - cam@dmdpodcast.com

Cicely Simpson is a seasoned Public Speaker, Leadership Coach, Author and Founder / CEO of the Summit of Public Affairs. She focuses on inspiring smart, successful, motivated professionals to achieve their greatest goals and highest level of impact by finding their voice and creating conversations that need to be had. In this episode, you'll hear Omar get straight into a dynamic discussion about:Self LeadershipSeminar Junkies vs Action TakersFailure, Fear, and TimingLiving with Sickle Cell AnemiaWhy We Accept the Boxes Life Gives UsHow to Start Again "Living the Dream"Overcoming Adversity & HatersNo vs YesShe believes that when there's no chair at the table, we must pull up a new one and make room for others to do the same. C.H.A.I.R. Leadership is Cicely's proprietary program that she uses as a platform to coach clients in advancing their own careers by optimizing their impact, relevance, and achievements. The program is based on five strategies — one for each letter of the word C.H.A.I.R.— and inspired by the famous quote from Shirley Chisholm, the first African American Congresswoman. Check out Cicely's website and get her book here! https://cicelysimpson.com/Join the What if it Did Work Movement on Facebook