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Welcome back to Season 12 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast! In episode 345, we continue our 18-week self-leadership series based on Grant Bosnick's tailored approaches. This week, we dive into Chapter 15, exploring the neuroscience of relationships and authenticity. We revisit key insights on relationship-building from past episodes and introduce the concept of authenticity, drawing on reflections from Andrea Samadi and insights from Mohamed Issa's forthcoming book. Learn what authenticity means, how it impacts our lives, and practical steps for fostering genuine connections with others. Discover the balance between the reflexive and reflective systems in our brain, and how understanding these can enhance our social interactions. Reflect on your unique gifts and talents, and find out how to nurture them to build deeper, more authentic relationships. Join us for an enlightening episode that blends neuroscience with practical advice, helping you to live a more authentic life and improve your personal and professional relationships. On today's episode #345 we continue with our 18-Week Self-Leadership Series based on Grant Bosnick's “Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership: A Bite Size Approach Using Psychology and Neuroscience” that we first dove into with our interview on EP #321[i] the end of January. The goal was that each week, we focused on learning something new, (from Grant's book) tied to the most current neuroscience research, that builds off the prior week, to help take us to greater heights in 2024. On today's EPISODE #345 “The Neuroscience of Relationships and Authenticity” we will cover: ✔ A review of one of our FIRST interviews, with Greg Wolcott EP #7, July 2019 on his book Significant 72 ✔ Ch. 15 from Grant Bosnick's Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership book on “Relationships and Authenticity ✔ A review of Mo Issa's definition of Authenticity from his book, The Shift: How to Awaken to the Aliveness Within ✔ The Neuroscience of Our Social Brain ✔ 4 Steps to Building More Authentic Relationships For Today, EPISODE #345, we are moving on to Chapter 15, reviewing “The Neuroscience of Relationships and Authenticity.” We've covered relationships on this podcast, right back to the beginning, with Greg Wolcott EP #7, (July 2019) with his book Significant 72: Unleashing the Power of Relationships in Today's Classrooms. Greg Wolcott, an Assistant Superintendent from Chicago, IL, has dedicated his life to this topic through his work at Signficant72.com.[iii] It's here where you can learn more about Greg's Relationship Mindset Movement, his book, tools, and resources to improve student-teacher relationships in the classroom. Relationships are also one of the six social and emotional competencies that we built our podcast framework upon, knowing how important relationship skills are for our well-being and future success. “Social relationships—both quantity and quality—affect mental health, health behavior, physical health, and (even our) mortality risk.”[iv] If you've taken the leadership self-assessment[v], look to see if Relationships and Authenticity (in Pathway 6, our final pathway in this book study) along with biases, trust and empathy is of a low, medium or high priority for you to focus on this year. I was not surprised to see this pathway is a high area of focus for me. While we have covered relationship building often on this podcast, the one topic we have NOT covered yet is authenticity. This is interesting timing for me, as I'm currently reading a book by a good friend, Mohammed Issa[vi], where he covers the topic of authenticity, in depth. It's the title of chapter 8 of his forthcoming book, The Midlife Shift[vii] (Reclaiming My Authenticity). I remember years before Mo wrote this book, I could tell he was thinking deeply about this topic. In 2021 he sent me a message, and asked me “what does living an authentic life mean to you?” I take questions from Mo seriously over the years. I know he's not messing around. I can go back to my notes from 2021 and I can see that I wrote a few pages of “what authenticity means to me.” These notes are important for today's episode, and when we meet with Mo the middle of next month. I wrote: Authenticity: is being genuine or real. What's authentic for me personally—it's living life according to my values. And this takes ongoing refinement. I know what's important and what drives me daily (health is at the top of my value chart, and I'd never compromise it—it's first, what I focus on the minute I wake up, and close my eyes at the end of each day). Living life authentically for me, is putting health as my backbone of strength, which I've found helps me to skyrocket my personal and professional life. It's been this way for me, for as long as I can remember. Living an authentic original life: means living who I am by design. After health, I prioritize what unique expressions I want in my life—growth/challenge (come next) and these things that I value make me authentic/and uniquely me. I have to fight for these values in my life—to go after them, and keep them at my forefront, because only I know what's best for me here. If I'm not putting health first, (for myself and my family) or learning, growing, researching, and then disseminating/sharing what I've learned, I'm not living my true authentic self. It will hurt my productivity if I compromise who I am, at this granular level. I took some time off from producing episodes earlier this year, and while it was great to have this extra time, I ended up using this time for things that didn't truly make me happy at the soul level, like this work does. What about you? What does authenticity mean to you? How do you know when you are living a truly authentic life? It's eye-opening once we know this about ourselves, so we can course correct, when we veer off this path of authenticity. Do you know what is special about you? What are your unique gift/talent that makes you stand out from others? A talent that you know deep inside that you must keep working and perfecting, as it's this talent that awakens your aliveness? I love how Mo Issa defines authenticity, which shows up as a theme in all his books. After years of self-reflection, Mo believes that “true authenticity means being ourselves—not an imitation of what we think we should be or what others want us to be. We all have a unique gift, and we must find and nurture it.” (Mo Issa, The Shift). Getting back to Chapter 15 of Grant Bosnick's book; what does he have to say about being authentic? Bosnick says that before we can build authentic relationships with others, he has us consider what authenticity means to us first. He says that being authentic is: “being real, being honest and true with yourself, being vulnerable, letting go of your own ego, looking not only at what you like about yourself, but also the “darker part that can be improved or changed (I've heard this called our “shadow work”) and having the courage, humility, and discipline to take a hard look in the mirror at who you are.” (Chapter 15, Relationships, Bosnick). Bosnick covers what holds us back from being authentic and he lists: “fear of being vulnerable, fear of rejection, fear of judgment, fear of abandonment, competitiveness, insecurity, self-protection, jealousy, fear of not being good enough” well I pretty much resonated with the entire list. Some of his list more than others, but right up there, for me, would be “fear of not being good enough” which I've been working on for the past 25 years. When I let go, finally, of caring what other people think of me, it was probably the most freeing experience I've ever felt. Sure, it's nice to be liked by others, but also, to know that not everyone will connect with who I am, the authentic me, and to let go of caring about that, is freeing. Being Authentic: What does this mean to you? Do any of the items on Bosnick's list keep you from being truly authentic?  He asks us some reflection questions: What might be holding you back from being truly authentic? What can you do, even small steps, to help you feel more comfortable with being who you are? Being truly authentic? Being Fake or Superficial Bosnick goes on to describe why some people show up as fake or superficial. I always think of the character Eddie Haskel from the TV Show Leave it to Beaver when I'm thinking of a “fake” person. He was always trying to impress Mrs. Cleaver, and he came across as insincere. We can all spot people like this, and Bosnick reminds us of why people can come across this way. He says that “it's in our comfort zone, we want to be liked, it's easier, our ego gets in the way (and that change can be difficult) when we don't have the courage, humility and discipline needed to take a hard look in the mirror at who we are.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 177). What are some reasons for not being authentic? Bosnick thinks “insecurity, jealousy, inner competitiveness, fear, self-protection” can keep us from not showing others our true selves, and in turn, we can appear fake or superficial. Brene Brown writes about The Power of Vulnerability[viii] as the “birthplace of joy, belonging, authenticity and love” in her 2012 book, with suggestions for how to prevent us from appearing fake in this process. Her book teaches us “how to practice courage, and accept imperfection, to embrace vulnerability and acknowledge our fears.”[ix] She dives into exploring the power of authenticity, of being true to our feelings, thoughts, and actions as the backbone to living an authentic life. With this in mind, going back to Bosnick's book, he mentions that he struggled with being vulnerable, with letting others see his true authentic self, and felt he needed to protect himself, but when he “let people see the real me. It was so rewarding and felt so good (and) freeing (so he then) decided to have the courage to be authentic and real.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 177) He was fully aware that some people might not like him, but he knew that was ok, as he knew he would build the right relationships, with those who did. Reflection on Being Authentic He then asks the reader to reflect: What holds you back from truly being authentic? How can you become more comfortable with being authentic? I went back to Mo Issa's definition that we covered in the beginning of this episode that “true authenticity means being ourselves—not an imitation of what we think we should be or what others want us to be. We all have a unique gift, and we must find and nurture it.” (Mo Issa, The Shift). We will go deeper into Mo Issa's work when we meet with him next month, but I think that this is what we are supposed to discover about ourselves (FIRST) through self-awareness, and only then, (once we are clear on who we are) can we build more authentic relationships with others. To close out Bosnick's chapter 15, on relationships and authenticity, he does cover being self-focused vs other-focused, valuing differences, overcoming our own egos, and putting other people first, which was the theme of Simon Sinek's famous book, Leaders Eat Last.[x] Simon Sinek penned this book when he noticed that some teams trusted each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives were offered, were doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why Sinek wondered? Well, the answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general who said "Officers eat last." Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort--even their own survival--for the good of those in their care. Bosnick calls this “other focused” and reminds us that “in order to build truly authentic relationships, we need to overcome our own ego and put others first.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 182). Bosnick does cover the different needs of extroverts and introverts, that we have covered on EP 186[xi] as well as different behavioral styles that can help us to learn how to better interact with other people who have different “styles” than we do. The Neuroscience of Our Social Brain To close out chapter 15, Bosnick goes into the Neuroscience of Our “Social Brain” and covers the story of the famous Phineas Gage, Neuroscience's Most Famous Patient.[xii]  Without going too deep into the neuroscience, Bosnick explains that “we have two systems in our brain: the X-system and the C-system. The X-system (or reflexive system) is automatic, responsive, like/dislike, reward/threat. Since this part of our brain is non-thinking, it's not affected by our mental load. The C-system (or reflective system) is controlled, conscious, with executive function and executive control.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 186). Motivation and effort are required to engage this part of the brain, and it can be affected by our mental load. X-system (reflexive)=automatic C-system (reflective) =we need motivation and effort to activate The story of Phineas Gage goes like this: “in 1948 in the United States, (he) survived a blast while building a railroad, which shot a tamping iron through the front part of his brain. Remarkably, he survived. However, his behavior had changed. Where before, he was a mild-tempered, respecting person, his behavior was now to seek reward without consequences, operating only by habit, (and he turned) rude…He destroyed the C-system, (his controlled thinking) operating on X-system only. In other words, he had no control over his automatic, reflexive system, and his behavior became unbearable as a result. He treated everybody as an object for his own personal reward.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 186). The C-system, (that requires motivation and effort to activate) Bosnick explains, is important for self-reflection and understanding self/other relations and occurs in the front (middle) part of our brain. We know this part of our brain as the Default Mode Network[xiii], and the part of our brain where we take breaks for creativity, thinking and learning to occur. He adds to our understanding here by saying that “when the brain is at a resting state, this specific system kicks in, which is focused around social understanding (thinking about yourself, others' thoughts, others' actions etc.).” Bosnick reminds us to “stare out the window and do nothing and (says) your life will thank you, and it will help you to build more authentic relationships. This was the whole idea behind EP 48[xiv], on Using Brain Network Theory to Stay Productive During Times of Chaos. Bosnick Reminds Us to Go Slow to Go Fast I can't even tell you how many times I have heard the phrase “go slow, to go fast” this week, and here it is at the end of chapter 15. Bosnick says that “in order to build truly authentic relationships with people, we need to go slow, to go fast.” He suggests that we “slow down the conversation with people, truly listen to them empathetically and be fully present with them. This will build the relationship to be deeper…go slow with the conversation and communication in order to go fast with the depth of the relationship.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 187). Reflection Activity: Building More Authentic Relationships Bosnick suggests the following reflection activity for building more authentic relationships. Think of a person in your business, or personal life, that you would like to build a more authentic relationship with. How would you describe them? Are they introverted/extroverted? What are their behavior styles? How do they approach authenticity and relationships? Let your brain go into your Default Mode Network. Stare out of a window and think: what could you do to build a more authentic relationship with each of the people you are thinking of? How can you go slow to go fast? I will add one final step, that came from the quote from Mo Issa and suggest that once we have done the work ourselves, and know what makes us truly authentic, we know our own unique gifts and talents, and we continue to nurture and grow them, we can next look outward, and recognize the unique talents and gifts in others. We covered this practice extensively on EP 214 with Dr. Marie Gervais[xv], by learning to see the “spirit” in others. I'm confident that by practicing these steps, with each person we want to build a deeper, more authentic relationship with, (whether in our personal or professional lives) that we will notice strides of improvement, once we have identified and appreciated our own authenticity and uniqueness. Then, we can recognize it in others for the magic to occur.  REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To review and conclude this week's episode #345 on “The Neuroscience of Relationships and Authenticity” we covered: ✔ Mo Issa's definition of authenticity from his book The Shift: How to Awaken the Aliveness from Within Mo believes that “true authenticity means being ourselves—not an imitation of what we think we should be or what others want us to be. We all have a unique gift, and we must find and nurture it.” (Mo Issa, The Shift). ✔ Andrea's reflection from 2021 when Mo Issa asked her “what does authenticity mean to you?” What's authentic for me—it's living life according to my values. Living who I am by design. If I'm not putting health first, (for myself and my family) or learning, growing, researching, and then disseminating/sharing what I've learned, I'm not living my true authentic self. It will hurt my productivity if I compromise who I am, at this granular level. ✔ We ask the reader to consider: What makes YOU authentic? ✔ How do you know when you are living a truly authentic life? ✔ Have you identified your unique gifts or talents that make you stand out from others? ✔ Do you know what might be holding you back from being truly authentic? ✔ The Neuroscience of Our Social Brain “We have two systems in our brain: the X-system and the C-system. The X-system (or reflexive system) is automatic, responsive, like/dislike, reward/threat. The C-system (or reflective system) is controlled, conscious, with executive function and executive control.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 186). Motivation and effort are required to engage this part of the brain. The story of Phineas Gage who destroyed the C-system, in his brain and was operating on X-system only. In other words he had no control over his automatic, reflexive system, and his behavior became unbearable as a result. The C-system, (that requires motivation and effort to activate) we learned, is important for self-reflection and understanding self/other. We know this part of our brain as the Default Mode Network[xvi], and the part of our brain where we take breaks for creativity, thinking and learning to occur. “When the brain is at a resting state, this specific system kicks in, which is focused around social understanding (thinking about yourself, others' thoughts, others' actions etc.).” We learned to get into this resting state by “staring out of a window and do nothing (except reflecting on what else we can do to improve our relationships) and this knowledge that we uncover will help us to build more authentic relationships. We learned to slow down the conversation with people, truly listen to them empathetically and be fully present with them. This will build the relationship to be deeper…go slow with the conversation and communication in order to go fast with the depth of the relationship.” (Chapter 15, Bosnick, Page 186). ✔ 4 Steps to Building More Authentic Relationships Think of a person in your business, or personal life, that you would like to build a more authentic relationship with. Get to know them on a deeper level. How would you describe them? Are they introverted/extroverted? How do they approach authenticity and relationships? Let your brain go into your Default Mode Network. Stare out of a window and think: what could you do to build a more authentic relationship with each of the people you are thinking of? How can you go slow with your conversation to go fast with the depth of the relationship? And finally, we looked at the quote from Mo Issa that suggests that once we have done the work ourselves, and know what makes us truly authentic, once we know our own unique gifts and talents, and we continue to nurture and grow them, next, we can look outward, and recognize the unique talents and gifts in others. I will close out this episode with a quote from Mo Issa's second book, The Shift that says “we all have a primal need to belong—a human urge to be part of something larger than us. We fulfill that need when we connect authentically to exchange energy and feel seen, heard and valued.” (Mo Issa) Let me know what you think. Did this episode help you to improve your authenticity, and deepen your relationships? I know this episode will take time to practice and refine. It's taken me my lifetime so far to fully embrace my unique talents and gifts, where I recognize my own authenticity. Now I've got the rest of my life to take this understanding and help me to build stronger, deeper relationships with others. And with that thought, I'll see you next time where we will cover chapter 16 from Grant Bosnick's Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, on biases. REFERENCES: [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #321 with Grant ‘Upbeat' Bosnick  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/insights-from-grant-upbeat-bosnick/ [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #7 with Greg Wolcott on “Building Relationships in Today's Classrooms”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/greg-wolcott-on-building-relationships-in-todays-classrooms/ [iii] www.significant72.com [iv] Social Relationships and Health:  A Flashpoint for Health Policy Published August 4, 2011, by Debra Umberson and Jennifer Karas Montez  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3150158/ [v] Self-Assessment for Grant Bosnick's book https://www.selfleadershipassessment.com/ [vi] www.mo-issa.com   [vii] The Midlife Shift by Mo Issa https://www.mo-issa.com/book (COMING SOON). [viii] The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Power-of-Vulnerability-Audiobook/ [ix] The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown https://www.blinkist.com/en/books/the-power-of-vulnerability-en [x] Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek 2014, https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591845327 [xi] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 186 on “Using Neuroscience to Understand the Introverted vs Extroverted Brain” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-using-neuroscience-to-understand-the-introverted-and-extroverted-brain/ [xii]Phineas Gage, Neuroscience's Most Famous Patient https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/phineas-gage-neurosciences-most-famous-patient-11390067/ [xiii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #48 “Brain Network Theory” https://www.achieveit360.com/brain-network-theory-using-neuroscience-to-stay-productive-during-times-of-change-and-chaos/ [xiv] IBID [xv]Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #214 on “The Spirit of Work: Connecting Science and Business Practices and Sacred Texts for a Happier and Healthier Workplace”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/marie-gervais-phd-on-the-spirit-of-work-connecting-science-business-practices-and-sacred-texts-for-a-happier-and-more-productive-workplace/ [xvi] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #48 “Brain Network Theory” https://www.achieveit360.com/brain-network-theory-using-neuroscience-to-stay-productive-during-times-of-change-and-chaos/    

In this exceptional episode, Bob Burg, the renowned and prolific best selling author discusses the core principles of the Go-Giver philosophy and how they apply to leadership and success. Bob emphasises the importance of providing value to others as the key to personal and professional success. Our conversation delves into how leaders can develop an approach of giving over getting as the fuel for business success. Key Points Discussed: The Go-Giver Philosophy: The importance of shifting from a "getting" mindset to a "giving" one. Success is directly proportional to how much value you provide to others. Five Laws of Sustainable Success: Bob breaks down the five laws from his book, including the Law of Value, the Law of Compensation, the Law of Influence, the Law of Authenticity, and the Law of Receptivity. Leadership and Influence How true leadership is about serving others and helping them achieve their goals. Influence is about pulling, not pushing—how attraction, not coercion, builds lasting influence. Blind spots in Leadership Bob discusses how leaders often have blind spots—areas where they might be unaware of their own biases or shortcomings. The importance of self-awareness and feedback in identifying and addressing these blind spots to become more effective leaders. Common Misconceptions Addressing the myth that giving leads to being taken advantage of. Explaining how being a Go-Giver is not about being a doormat but about creating value and creating win-win relationships. Handling Objections Why trying to overcome objections isn't the best approach. Memorable Quotes “Give Exceptional Value to Enjoy Extraordinary Results." "Blind spots are the areas where we are unknowingly holding ourselves back; addressing them is key to becoming a more effective leader." Resources Mentioned Book: "The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann Website: www.thegogiver.com Bob Burg https://burg.com/ Self Determination Theory of Motivation https://www.apa.org/members/content/intrinsic-motivation Dondi Scumaci https://dondiscumaci.com/compliance-will-never-take-you-where-commitment-can-go/ 5 Leadership Thoughts from Mark Sanborn https://blog.leadr.com/5-leadership-thoughts-from-mark-sanborn John Maxwell Books https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B001H6NROC  Principles of Success, Ray Dalio https://www.amazon.co.uk/Principles-Success-Ray-Dalio/dp/1982147210 Everybody Matters, Bob Chapman, Raj Sisodia https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everybody-Matters-Extraordinary-Caring-People/dp/1591847796 Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591845327/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ----more---- The podcast is brought to you by RJEN https://RJEN.co.uk SECURE AND SCALE REVENUE GROWTH Our free online events help you stay ahead and scale B2B revenue growth. JOIN OUR ONLINE EVENTS HERE https://subscribepage.io/rjenevents Connect with the show hosts below. Callum Jenkins Rebecca Jenkins

In this episode of World Business Forum NYC 2023 Series from Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes Will Luke, Director of Retail Operations and Stacey McCormick, the River's Senior VP of Retail Performance, as they break down their thoughts on Simon Sinek's unique Q&A in New York City. In their conversation, they delve into Simon's ideas on the correlation between rewarding behaviors and initiatives as opposed to rewarding outputs. They examine the idea of a company hackathon to solve big problems within the company with collaboration. Additionally, they discuss how scheduled office meetings can impede spontaneous creativity, and explore the current work-from-home (WFH) culture and why a return to office (RTO) can lead to a necessary and healthy dose of human and social connection. Simon suggests that the WFH culture is causing our epidemic of loneliness and isolation. They discuss Sinek's book "The Infinite Game" and the long-term, healthy benefits of playing an infinite game in business as opposed to the short-term and limited mindset that leads to a decline of trust, culture, and morale that comes from playing a finite game.  They discuss various viewpoints presented by Sinek and whether or not they fully concur with his ideas. Additionally, they delve into some of his concepts, such as when it is appropriate to terminate someone. The conversation also covers the responsible implementation of AI technology, taking into account both its exciting possibilities and underlying concerns. In staying true to his optimistic outlook, Simon concludes his time on the stage by stating that his theme for the new year is idealism as he suggested that the possibility for world peace literaly existed within the room that day.  Additional information:  The Optimism Company - https://simonsinek.com   "A Bit of Optimism" podcast - https://simonsinek.com/podcast/   "The Millennial Question" from Simon Sinek - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vudaAYx2IcE   3 Things w/ Simon Sinek | The Purpose of Business - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQaIyTekTmU  https://www.redventures.com/blog/3-things-the-purpose-of-business   Surgeon General Advisory: The Healing Effects of Social Connection - https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/index.html   The Surgeon General's Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (PDF) lays out a framework for a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf   and one-page summary - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-social-connection-general.pdf   "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Simon-Sinek/dp/1591844517   "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/   "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X/   "Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility" by James P. Carse - https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713   "Chief Joy Officer" by Richard Sheridan - https://richardsheridan.com/books/chief-joy-officer   WBF NYC 2023 Event Details: https://www.wobi.com/it/wbf-nyc/   WBF NYC 2023 Event Brochure: https://www.wobi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/wbfnyc_brochure.pdf     This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/49vgPn63wpo  We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. 

In this episode of World Business Forum NYC 2023 Series from Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes Will Luke, Director of Retail Operations and Stacey McCormick, the River's Senior VP of Retail Performance, as they break down their thoughts on Simon Sinek's unique Q&A in New York City. In their conversation, they delve into Simon's ideas on the correlation between rewarding behaviors and initiatives as opposed to rewarding outputs. They examine the idea of a company hackathon to solve big problems within the company with collaboration. Additionally, they discuss how scheduled office meetings can impede spontaneous creativity, and explore the current work-from-home (WFH) culture and why a return to office (RTO) can lead to a necessary and healthy dose of human and social connection. Simon suggests that the WFH culture is causing our epidemic of loneliness and isolation. They discuss Sinek's book "The Infinite Game" and the long-term, healthy benefits of playing an infinite game in business as opposed to the short-term and limited mindset that leads to a decline of trust, culture, and morale that comes from playing a finite game.  They discuss various viewpoints presented by Sinek and whether or not they fully concur with his ideas. Additionally, they delve into some of his concepts, such as when it is appropriate to terminate someone. The conversation also covers the responsible implementation of AI technology, taking into account both its exciting possibilities and underlying concerns. In staying true to his optimistic outlook, Simon concludes his time on the stage by stating that his theme for the new year is idealism as he suggested that the possibility for world peace literaly existed within the room that day.  Additional information:  The Optimism Company - https://simonsinek.com   "A Bit of Optimism" podcast - https://simonsinek.com/podcast/   "The Millennial Question" from Simon Sinek - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vudaAYx2IcE   3 Things w/ Simon Sinek | The Purpose of Business - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQaIyTekTmU  https://www.redventures.com/blog/3-things-the-purpose-of-business   Surgeon General Advisory: The Healing Effects of Social Connection - https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/index.html   The Surgeon General's Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (PDF) lays out a framework for a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf   and one-page summary - https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-social-connection-general.pdf   "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Simon-Sinek/dp/1591844517   "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/   "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X/   "Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility" by James P. Carse - https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713   "Chief Joy Officer" by Richard Sheridan - https://richardsheridan.com/books/chief-joy-officer   WBF NYC 2023 Event Details: https://www.wobi.com/it/wbf-nyc/   WBF NYC 2023 Event Brochure: https://www.wobi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/wbfnyc_brochure.pdf     This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/49vgPn63wpo  We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. 

Join host Chaz Wolfe as he chats with Travis Kelso, a big hitter in the construction game and the brains behind Freedom Construction in Lincoln, Nebraska. Travis is a former marine who bounced back from being let go by Verizon, and in less than two years, he's turned his dream of running his own business into a reality. Armed with faith, a strong work ethic, and valuable lessons from past jobs, he built a company that's now pulling in seven figures.In this no-nonsense episode, Chaz and Travis get real about what it takes to stick with it, keep your life on track, and lead the way in business. You'll hear how Travis rose from tough times to stand tall in the construction industry, driven by a faith that won't quit. If you're a business owner in construction, tune in to hear Travis' battle-tested lessons and let his story fire you up to take your business to new heights.During this episode, you will learn about;[01:18] Intro to Travis and his business[02:31] Why Travis continues to push[03:47] Travis' move into entrepreneurship[07:43] What was Travis' biggest struggle in growing his business?[11:18] If Travis wasn't forced out of his corporate job, would he have started his own business?[12:47] A good decision Travis made[16:11] A bad decision Travis made[19:14] How Travis prioritizes[20:48] Travis' approach to decisions[22:27] One trackable metric Travis would use[24:38] Travis' thoughts on networking[27:04] What would Travis do if he lost it all?[28:27] How to connect with Travis[29:54] Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes“I keep pushing for my family, for Christ, and for my employees to make sure that I don't let anybody down.” - Travis Kelso“I got let go at Verizon. I had a choice to make. Put up or shut up, and that's really what I had to do.” - Travis Kelso“Whether you're religious or not, you have to have faith.” - Travis Kelso“I think the biggest fear that everybody has, and the reason they don't become entrepreneurs is because of the unknown.” - Travis Kelso“Don't just delegate because you wanna be lazy. Delegate to develop, delegate to move forward.” - Travis Kelso“The people who are interested in growing always find a way” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“It doesn't have to be just this constant grind for the next dollar.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“The only way to become a better business owner is to fail and to fail fast.” - Travis Kelso“I think the worst decision you can make is loving your business too much.” - Travis Kelso“The greatest success I feel is when I see other people succeed.” - Travis KelsoBooks and Resources Recommended:Sinek, Simon. Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Portfolio, 2009.https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447Sinek, Simon. Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't. Portfolio/Penguin, 2014.https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667241212&sr=1-1Let's Connect!Travis Kelso:Facebook:

Brought to you by AssemblyAI—Production-ready AI models to transcribe and understand speech | Mixpanel—Product analytics that everyone can trust, use, and afford | Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments—Melissa Tan is an advisor, investor, and growth expert. She's worked with fast-growing startups like Dropbox, Canva, Grammarly, and Miro, and for the past 2.5 years has been the Head of Growth at Webflow. There, she led the company's self-service business across Product, Marketing, and Growth, in addition to leading the charge on pricing and packaging. Prior to Webflow, she was Head of Growth for Dropbox's B2B product, where she played a pivotal role in propelling their growth. In today's episode, we discuss:• Attributes of high-performing teams• Tips for developing talent and seeking a mentor• How to create a strong culture of ownership• Frameworks for hiring PM and growth talent• Common pitfalls companies face when implementing growth strategies• Lessons from scaling Dropbox• The DACI framework for increasing team velocity• How to actually embrace first-principles thinking—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/building-high-performing-teams-melissa-tan-webflow-dropbox-canva/#transcript—Where to find Melissa Tan:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissamtan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamtan/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Melissa's background(04:12) What's next for Melissa(06:45) Lessons learned from Dropbox(11:49) When to add sales to product-led products and vice versa(14:28) Managing people with a people-focused and results-oriented approach(17:14) An example of people-focused leadership(20:26) The importance of talent development and why Melissa invests in it(22:26) Tips for finding a mentor(24:58) Specific questions to ask when you are interviewing for a role(27:49) Companies Melissa has worked with(28:33) Attributes of high-performing teams(31:38) Creating a sense of ownership among team members(34:36) Building a team-first culture(36:54) Avoiding burnout by knowing your limits(39:24) Developing talent and unlocking potential within your organization(42:45) Melissa's hiring practices and what she looks for in a product manager(44:40) The exact interview sequence Melissa utilizes(49:58) Common pitfalls when creating growth teams(53:43) “Flying formation” and the DACI framework(56:48) Who should own revenue(58:19) When to invest in growth(1:01:06) What to look for in your first growth hire(1:04:35) When it's appropriate to hire an advisor(1:06:19) First-principles thinking(1:09:50) Lightning round—Referenced:• Jiaona Zhang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiaona/• Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Women-Work-Will-Lead/dp/0385349947• Tim Ferriss: How to Find a Great Mentor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVo1aZCyfO4• Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Revised-Kick-Ass-Humanity/dp/1250235375/• How to Monetize a Freemium Business: https://www.ycombinator.com/blog/how-to-monetize-a-freemium-business• DACI framework: https://www.productplan.com/glossary/daci/• Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/r• The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379/• The Four Agreements: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319• Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/winning-time-the-rise-of-the-lakers-dynasty• ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/• Webflow: https://webflow.com/—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

Host Chaz Wolfe interviews Stacy Eakman, the owner of Alair Homes Kirkland and Contour Fence, about disrupting the residential construction industry and building a successful company. Stacy shares his journey of starting his own business from scratch. He emphasizes the importance of taking the next step forward, hiring the right people, tracking cash flow, and making quality decisions to grow and improve the business. Stacy also talks about the significance of having a supportive spouse and waking up at 3 am to balance work and family. Tune in now to learn from this king of residential construction!During this episode, you will learn about;[02:26] Intro to Stacy and his business[03:42] Stacy's Why[10:31] How Stacy got into construction[15:09] A good decision Stacy made in business[18:39] You've gotta spend money to make money[25:53] A bad decision Stacy made in business[35:38] Stacy's #1 KPI[40:20] Stacy's opinion on intentionally networking and masterminding[44:06] How Stacy goes all in with family, marriage, and business[53:48] If Stacy could speak to his younger self, what would he say?[55:13] How to connect with Stacy[57:00] Info on Gathering The Kings Podcast Notable Quotes"The fear is that I'm afraid of being too afraid to do the thing, so I just do the next thing." - Stacy Eakman"What I live by is just do the next thing." - Stacy Eakman"I am not going to get to the end and regret it. That's unacceptable. So I'm just going to keep going." - Stacy Eakman"I would hire the right position over and over again, even if it is going to cut into my salary or profitability for a while because the long game is there. We develop a company instead of a job." - Stacy Eakman"When you're just selling and doing all the estimating, and you're just trying to get to the next project, and you know you need cash and all that, it's eye-opening when you realize how much money gets lost in time, days that you go over schedule." - Stacy Eakman"Once you can start making decisions based on data, it's a game changer." - Stacy Eakman"I realized that what I needed to really start doing was developing leaders instead of just having people follow me." - Stacy Eakman"For the brain, that's like, 'Ah, I don't understand. One plus one is two.' It's like, 'No, not always.' And sometimes you just gotta get in and kind of figure it out." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"It's okay to want more. It's okay to wanna go to the next level." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"People do what they wanna do." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:"Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss - https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33XWJ7F4L4UIO&keywords=never+split+the+difference&qid=1651612316&sprefix=never+split+%2Caps%2C347&sr=8-1"Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FA5U5M5MO5KW&keywords=leaders+eat+last&qid=1651612415&sprefix=leaders+eat%2Caps%2C330&sr=8-1Let's Connect!Stacy Eakman:Website: https://eakmanconstruction.com/https://eakmanconstruction.com/Email: info@eakmanconstruction.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eakmanconstruction/Instagram: ...

Brought to you by Amplitude—Build better products: https://amplitude.com/ | Lenny's Job Board—Hire the best product people. Find the best product gigs: https://www.lennysjobs.com/talent | Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lenny—Christine Itwaru is a longtime product operations leader at Pendo and more recently has taken on the larger role of Principal Strategist there. Before leading product ops, Christine spent 12 years in product management. In this episode, we delve into the rapidly growing field of product ops and discover how Christine is part of shaping the role industry-wide. She helps us define the role of product operations, what kind of person would be a good fit for the product ops role, when your company would benefit from product ops, and what red flags to look for if you decide to go down this path. Find the full transcript here: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/understanding-the-role-of-product-ops-christine-itwaru-pendo/#transcriptWhere to find Christine Itwaru:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/christineitwaru• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineitwaru/• Website: https://theproductheart.com/Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/Referenced:• Ben Williams on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/lennys-podcast/how-snyk-built-a-product-led-growth-juggernaut-ben-williams-vp-of-product-at-snyk/• Pendo: https://go.pendo.io/• Marty Cagan on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-nature-of-product-marty-cagan-silicon-valley-product-group/• Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/• Looker: https://www.looker.com/• Tray: https://tray.io/• Zapier: https://zapier.com/• Zendesk: https://www.zendesk.com/• Casey Winters on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/how-to-sell-your-ideas-and-rise-within-your-company-casey-winters-eventbrite/• Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love: https://www.amazon.com/INSPIRED-Create-Tech-Products-Customers/dp/1119387507/• Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/• The Product-Led Organization: Drive Growth by Putting Product at the Center of Your Customer Experience: https://www.amazon.com/Product-Led-Organization-Putting-Customer-Experience/dp/1119660874• Product Roadmaps Relaunched: How to Set Direction while Embracing Uncertainty: https://www.amazon.com/Product-Roadmaps-Relaunched-Direction-Uncertainty/dp/149197172X/• The Product Experience podcast: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/the-product-experience/• Matilda the Musical: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3447590/• Rise on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/rise/6Yv1uRnw2uAJ• Miro: https://miro.com/• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Seismic: https://seismic.com/• Gong: https://www.gong.io/In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Christine's background(02:34) How working with Ben Williams led Christine to Lenny's Podcast(05:02) The role of product ops in product management(07:31) How 2019 became “the summer of product ops”(11:19) The different ways product ops can assist product teams(15:50) How Pendo used product ops to bring teams together and share data(18:15) Where user research fits in (22:39) How product ops are being utilized—and not exclusively in B2B companies(24:47) How to convince a product leader that you need product ops(27:41) Why customer experience is the core of a PM's role(29:47) Who is doing the work of the product ops person before that role is created(31:37) Christine's response to Casey Winters's take on ops teams(37:40) Signs your company could benefit from a product ops team(30:56) How a lack of transparency led to Pendo adding product ops(46:11) The line between product ops and product marketing(47:30) Who might be a good fit for a product ops role(53:39) Red flags for product ops roles (that apply to any role) (54:08) How product teams are structured at Pendo(57:18) Lightning roundProduction and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

In this week's episode, Kevin is joined by Captain Mark McCurdy of Los Angeles County Fire and The Fire Officer Project. Captain McCurdy is one of the best we know when it comes to leadership and training and we can't wait for you to hear his episode. If you are not already doing so make sure you follow the links below and get subscribed to his podcast, listen to his episodes and leave him a review, just make sure you mention you found him here! Thank you for listening!Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Officer Project Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/thefireofficerproject/The Fire Officer Project Podcast.https://open.spotify.com/show/28kh0FLvN12ndSvbRuch0O?si=12123eb3ebb147cfThe Fire Officer Project Website.https://thefireofficerproject.com/Leaders Eat Last.https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others-ebook/dp/B00DGZKQM8No Non-Sense Leadership.https://www.amazon.com/No-Non-Sense-Leadership-Realistic-Approach/dp/1700693409The Fire Inside, Firefighters Talk About Their Lives.https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Inside-Firefighters-About-Their/dp/0060176652The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

Let's face it, we all have little quirks or do things we maybe shouldn't do throughout the day. For example, have you ever found yourself gazing through the fridge without even being hungry? Perhaps you incessantly check your email just to see if there's anything new. Or maybe you have engaged in the act of gossiping behind someone's back. Moments like these (and countless others) in our daily lives all have something in common. Can you guess what it is? The answer may surprise you.  When you take a deeper look into psychology and learn more about why humans do what they do, you'll discover the reason that we engage in these types of behaviors is because of our ego. Our ego is so much more than just something that gives you the “feeling” of confidence. It's actually one of the most powerful forces that can make or break the course of our future.  Welcome back to another episode of the Unlimited Potential show! During episode 83, Dr. Ram and Chris have a deep-dive conversation all about this topic and define exactly what the ego is.  We outline the unexpected ways ego can manifest in your life, and we also provide some simple ways to keep your ego at bay if it turns toxic.  This is one of the episodes you can put on the “power playlist” for the show. Even if this is the only episode you ever listen to, understanding these concepts and learning how to apply the life principles discussed in today's episode can help unlock your next level of success and higher consciousness. We hope you enjoy and re-listen to it as much as we are.  After you're finished with today's show, it's time to take action! What's one thing you can take from these episodes about “ego” and start applying it in your own life? Let us know! Reach out to us and join the Unlimited Potential Community! Follow the links below to learn more.  More Of What's Inside: What a confident personal actual looks like  The best way to start gaining more confidence What's best for the community vs. what is in it for me How entrepreneurship humbles you How Chris approaches sales and marketing What is the ego and how does it manifest in your life? The best books to read about this topic (Our favorites) The real ROI of curving your ego  And much more!   Connect with Chris and Dr. Ram:  Private Facebook Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/unlimitedpotentialpodcast  Personal Websites:  morrellfirm.com  ramcheruvu.wixsite.com/doctorram  Youtube Channel:  www.youtube.com/channel/UCtSIgawdfsNk0bk4Rwotz7w  Social Media:  www.linkedin.com/in/doctorram  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-morrell    Links For This Episode: https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591847818 https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379 https://www.amazon.com/New-Earth-Awakening-Purpose-Selection/dp/0452289963 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000190/ https://garyvaynerchuk.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others-ebook/dp/B00DGZKQM8   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:58 What's inside today's conversation  2:22 What is the ego and how it shows up day to day  10:25 Are we truly all connected? 15:01 How eco subtle can show up 17:01 The danger of short-term thinking  23:00 How to overcome the fear of man 27:38 How Dr. Ram learned how to serve people well  34:17 Habits to Adonis to overcome your ego 41:00 How to start your day with more peace 

Dr. Michael Miller joins the podcast to talk about the downside of leaders eating last. He and Dr. Andy Roark discuss what happens when servant leadership turns to martydom, signs that practice leaders are "giving" in an unhealthy way, and what to do about it. This episode is perfect for anyone who is pouring their heart and soul into practice and feels burned out and used up at the end of the day. LINKS Leaders Eat Last: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others-ebook/dp/B00DGZKQM8 Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Michael W. Miller is the co-owner of a four-hospital small animal practice in the far southwest suburbs of Chicago, seeing patients at Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, Illinois. In addition to dogs and cats, he has a special interest in reptiles which led him to start a wildlife rescue at his practice for hit-by-car turtles. He currently serves on the Illinois Veterinary Medical Alumni Association executive board. After being a contributing author to the DrAndyRoark.com and UnchartedVet.com websites, he started his blog called Harry Potter Vet, where he uses comparisons to the wizarding world to help veterinary professionals and himself discover the magic in veterinary medicine. Recently he has started sharing that magic through speaking engagements – most notably the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference and the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. Outside of vet med, he also is discovering the magic of parenthood as he and his wife raise their two young sons.

Dr. Michael Miller joins the podcast to talk about the downside of leaders eating last. He and Dr. Andy Roark discuss what happens when servant leadership turns to martydom, signs that practice leaders are "giving" in an unhealthy way, and what to do about it. This episode is perfect for anyone who is pouring their heart and soul into practice and feels burned out and used up at the end of the day. LINKS Leaders Eat Last: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others-ebook/dp/B00DGZKQM8 Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Michael W. Miller is the co-owner of a four-hospital small animal practice in the far southwest suburbs of Chicago, seeing patients at Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, Illinois. In addition to dogs and cats, he has a special interest in reptiles which led him to start a wildlife rescue at his practice for hit-by-car turtles. He currently serves on the Illinois Veterinary Medical Alumni Association executive board. After being a contributing author to the DrAndyRoark.com and UnchartedVet.com websites, he started his blog called Harry Potter Vet, where he uses comparisons to the wizarding world to help veterinary professionals and himself discover the magic in veterinary medicine. Recently he has started sharing that magic through speaking engagements – most notably the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference and the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. Outside of vet med, he also is discovering the magic of parenthood as he and his wife raise their two young sons.

This week on Limitless MD, Virkam Raya hosts Dr. Jordan Frey, the prudent plastic surgeon and investor who got himself out of $400,000 worth of debt to having $400,000 of net worth. In just 14 months, he made $60,000 through passive income. In this episode, Dr. Frey tells all about how he did it, the strategies he uses, and practically gives away valuable advice for physicians who are feeling stuck on the hamster wheel, wanting to find financial freedom. “If you can hit your goals without doing the sexy stuff, stick with the basics, rinse and repeat.”  - Vikram Raya   In This Episode: - Welcome back to another episode of the Limitless MD podcast - Dr. Frey's origin story, being in debt and experiencing burnout - Learning about financial freedom and coming up with a personal finance plan - How thinking about money is what made him a better doctor and realizing he wasn't the only one experiencing this - The impact that Dr. Frey is having on other physicians by sharing his progress - How much of your money should you be saving? - How investing seems risky, but it's actually not - The top three steps that Dr. Frey recommends for a young attending - Advice for mid-career physicians - How Dr. Frey came across real estate and how he's investing in it - Finding the time for investing - The top three investing mistakes that doctors make - Dr. Frey's thoughts on crypto - Dr. Frey's course, ‘Graduating To Success' - What's next for Dr. Frey? Resources Mentioned: - ‘The Millionaire Next Door' by Stanley and Danko - https://www.amazon.ca/Millionaire-Next-Door-Surprising-Americas/dp/1589795474 (https://www.amazon.ca/Millionaire-Next-Door-Surprising-Americas/dp/1589795474) - ‘Graduating To Success' - https://prudentplasticsurgeon.com/graduating-to-success/ (https://prudentplasticsurgeon.com/graduating-to-success/) - ‘Leaders Eat Last' by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.ca/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=leaders+eat+last&qid=1661970822&s=books&sprefix=leaders+eat%2Cstripbooks%2C204&sr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.ca/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=leaders+eat+last&qid=1661970822&s=books&sprefix=leaders+eat%2Cstripbooks%2C204&sr=1-1)   Resources:  - https://limitless-md.mn.co/ (Join our FREE group coaching program: the Physician Wealth Accelerator) - https://vikramraya.com/programs/ (https://vikramraya.com/programs/) - https://vikramraya.com/ (Sign up to my email list) - Apply to work with Vik and book a clarity call https://bit.ly/3v5Gw2n (here) Connect with Vikram: - https://vikramraya.com (Website)  - https://www.instagram.com/vikramraya/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/Vikramrayamd (Facebook) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramraya/ (LinkedIn) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdq9M-kD0L2hy1UlfOK-hwQ (YouTube) Connect With Dr. Jordan Frey - https://prudentplasticsurgeon.com/ (Website) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-frey-3a395b205/ (LinkedIn) - https://www.instagram.com/jordanfreymd/?hl=en (Instagram) - https://twitter.com/jordanfreymd (Twitter) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/prudentplasticsurgeon/ (Facebook Group) Special Thank You to Music Provided by Music Library https://soundcloud.com/music-library-non-copyrighted-sounds/300-violin-orchestra-jorge-quintero-copyright-and-royalty-free (https://soundcloud.com/music-library-non-copyrighted-sounds/300-violin-orchestra-jorge-quintero-copyright-and-royalty-free)

You know what? You are a brand. Everybody is a brand nowadays, and now more than ever people are leaning into this fact to do incredible things. Whether you're an entrepreneur or you're building a side hustle, making yourself known for something is the key to long-term success. Los Silva is a brand-building expert, having founded and invested in 11 companies and consulting for over 150 more. He's been in this game for over 20 years, and he's seen it evolve over time. Today, the key is to play the long game and the short game on social media and to know how they work together. We talk about the four pillars of every great brand, how to niche down (and when it's okay not to), where you can start creating a community, and how to turn all those views into actual paying customers. In This Conversation We Cover: [03:14] The four pillars that make up a brand [05:39] How to niche down when you have multiple interests [12:48] The different levels of community [20:52] The best place for creating content to build community [27:55] Turning TikTok traffic into actual conversions [34:15] The biggest mistake people make when trying to convert followers to customers [38:59] Rapid-fire questions Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loshustle/ (@loshustle) Read: https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Devil-Secret-Freedom-Success/dp/1469259036 (Outwitting the Devil) Read: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/B084D1NZGL (Leaders Eat Last) Mastermind: https://workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind/ (workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind) Connect with Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmurgatroyd/ (@robmurgatroyd) Connect with Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmurgatroyd/ (@kimmurgatroyd) To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: https://workhardplayhardpodcast.com/ (workhardplayhardpodcast.com)

When was the last time you challenged your perspectives and it made you feel like you were looking at the world in a new light? Paul Daniels, our guest today, has coined this practice ‘peripheral thinking', and uses it daily in business and in life to tap into a never-ending well of inspiration, innovation, and creativity. In today's show, one of the first things Paul will do is guide us through an exercise so we can start shedding our preconceived outlooks and learn to shift our points of view on the spot. Furthermore, Paul will explain how we can access peripheral thinking not only in ourselves but in people and places we never would have expected could inspire us to innovate and grow. Paul Daniels firmly believes that the solution to the challenges you're facing at this moment already exists. Finding them depends on how and where you're looking. He will demonstrate with real-life examples how companies have transformed their operations and increased their revenue thanks to ideas that appeared in unexpected places and times – ideas that are readily accessible to whoever encounters them with an open mind and a curious nature. - [00:05:23] Paul explains peripheral thinking (guided exercise) - [00:12:51] First steps to practicing peripheral thinking - [00:19:50] The six C's of the interpreting skill - [00:27:19] Sources to populate your peripheral library - [00:29:05] Paul debunks the biggest myth in peripheral thinking - [00:31:47] The number one mistake organizations are making today - [00:35:41] Real-life examples of businesses grown through peripheral thinking - [00:40:01] Where does real growth happen? - [00:45:31] Tamar asks her quintessential final question “There are more answers than questions. There are more paths than problems. There are more choices and challenges and more opportunities than obstacles when you know where and how to look.” Paul Daniels The COO's Corner, Episode 13. Paul Daniels Founder Peripheral Thinkers™ As a child, Paul Daniels was labeled as stupid, slow, lazy, and a daydreamer. Paul's “daydreaming” fueled his quest to connect and apply lessons from one experience to another. From personal to professional. Industry to society. Battlefield to the cornfield. His unique perspectives on challenging conventions and creating unlimited paths for innovation and growth have influenced companies of all sizes, including GE®, UnitedHealthcare®, DuPont®, and AT&T®. Five decades removed from his childhood labels, Paul's accomplishments as a business executive, entrepreneur, board advisor, inventor, and public speaker span two dozen industries, 27 countries, and $2.5B in revenue. © 2022 Paul Daniels, Jr. Learn more about Paul's work at www.pauldanielsjr.com Connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldanielsjr Reach out to Paul at paul@pauldanielsjr.com RESOURCES MENTIONED: - Contact Paul Daniels for a free copy of the Peripheral Resource Library mentioned during the podcast - Sinek, Simon (2014) Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't. New York. Portfolio Penguins. https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/0670923168 Reach out to Tamar at tamar@tamarnelson.com Connect with Tamar on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-nelson/ Learn more about Tamar's work on https://tamarnelson.com/ #peripheralthinking #TheCOOCorner #COO #OperationalResilience #creativity #innovation #sheddingparadigms #disruptors

All the great leaders of 2022 are doing something game-changing that is driving success where others are not. Adam Strong is known as the ‘Game Changer.' He is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, international speaker, and Founder of ‘The Game Changers Experience' podcast.  As a Former Elite Athlete that trained with Olympic and World Champions, he takes the same skill-set to teach business owners how to increase profitability by building purpose-led, results-orientated, and impactful businesses.  In this episode, Adam dives into the topic of servant leadership and why it's so necessary for long-term success. You don't want to miss this one. Tune in to discover how great leaders put others first.  In this episode: Find out more about Adam's background as an Elite Athlete and how it led to his journey into world-class leadership.  Adam breaks down some of the tough questions anyone in a “decision-making process” should be asking themselves. Can McDonald's really teach you core leadership skills? Adam talks about how his first job and mentorship cultivated his leadership skills.  Adam shares his insights on how the needs of others (personally, professionally, and culturally) should inform how we adapt to changes.  Adam reveals what the greatest leaders of 2022 do now that many others aren't.  Leaders need to give up the need for control, step back, and give their team the resources to succeed and drive results. Adam teaches how to do this through the 3 Cs.  Key Takeaways: Go back to basics by getting clear about your vision and purpose  Putting processes and systems in place leads to success  Leaders need to evolve based on the needs of people  Vulnerability and authenticity is no longer a weakness but an indispensable strength Great leaders empower others by putting them before themselves  Your team needs to have a tribe-like community, communication, and collaboration Tweetable Quotes: “We have to evolve our leadership styles based on the demands of people. What is it that people want and need?” - Adam Strong “Great leaders put others first before themselves… I want to give you the tools and resources to empower you. That's what great leaders do now.” - Adam Strong “As a team, you're invincible.” - Adam Strong  Connect with Adam on https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangersglobal (Facebook), and https://twitter.com/adamistrong (Twitter). Check out https://adamstrong.net/ (https://adamstrong.net/) for more ways to improve your productivity and performance as a leader! Other Resources Mentioned:  https://www.amazon.com/Move-Lose-Adam-Strong/dp/1908691875 (Move it or Lose it) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1911425153/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 (Fit Body - Fit Business) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HJPJJDL/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 (Play the Game) https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1543614620 (Leaders Eat Last) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-changers-experience/id1518654325 (The Game Changers Experience) Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ (http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/)  Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/) Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/)

This episode features Create Director of Spire Studios, Ted Mathot. Mathot spent over 20 years as a story artist at Pixar working on some of their biggest films like The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, and Wall-E. In this chat, he shares everything he's learned to make compelling stories audiences eat up. You'll also learn: *The book Mathot read that helped him move from Story Artist to Supervisor *The number one piece of feedback Mathot gives Story Artists *The secret formula to a boarding a compelling scene *Look up Ted on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-m-898a26169/ *Read Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004J4WNL2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 *Read Leaders Eat Last: https://www.amazon.ca/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/B084D3XK1Z/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=leaders+eat+last&qid=1629238323&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Greetings, humans.  Welcome to a very real conversation with the great, Jeff Riseley, founder of Sales Health Alliance.  Today, we talk the mental tax around returning to work.  We talk about the importance of putting in the work on our mentals while times are good. We talk about Stoicism and the inner citadel.  We talk crowd-sourcing ideas and best practices around wellness.  And help.  We talk about sharing stories with one another and the vulnerability paradox.  We talk all things leadership.  Really, we talk human.  For more on Jeff Riseley, check him out on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffriseley/ (LinkedIn) and https://saleshealthalliance.com/ (Sales Health Alliance).  Resources mentioned:  https://www.amazon.com/Levels-Leadership-Proven-Maximize-Potential/dp/1599953633 (Five Levels of Leadership) by John C. Maxwell. https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1543614620 (Leaders Eat Last) by Simon Sinek All thoughts, questions, comments are so welcome. Hit us up on the hotline at 646-647-0248.Truth, love, and joy, friends.  Happy selling!

Sign up for Meeow: https://meeow.co/ $20 USD for the year Podcast: Simon Speaks with Simon Glenn: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BcU4CVyT2RyfucMYzg75e?si=lw5G4aLiSgG39qESdnMm-Q Books Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek https://www.amazon.ca/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=simon+sinek&qid=1616957706&sr=8-3 Start With Why by Simon Sinek https://www.amazon.ca/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/B074VG9CQK/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=simon+sinek&qid=1616957740&sr=8-2 Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin https://www.amazon.ca/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/B071L58Y3B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31P89LRFEH49U&dchild=1&keywords=jocko+willink&qid=1616957774&s=audible&sprefix=Jocko+%2Caudible%2C193&sr=1-1

El descubrimiento de tu propósito es el camino entre la cabeza y el corazón. Como sabéis llevo un tiempo profundizando en el estudio y la aplicación del propósito en la estrategia de marketing y, por supuesto, en la vida personal. Esto es algo a lo que llevo dando vueltas en estos meses (ya años), de profunda reflexión. Es una frase que se repite en mi camino. En este episodio además de profundizar sobre el propósito, os recomiendo varios libros interesantes y os pongo al día de mis novedades. Enlaces de interés: - Reimagining capitalism in a world on fire de Rebecca Henderson: https://www.amazon.es/Reimagining-Capitalism-World-Rebecca-Henderson/dp/1541757130/ - Método Ikigai: https://www.casadellibro.com/libro-el-metodo-ikigai/9788466344180/7101216 - Leaders eat last https://www.amazon.es/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/0670923176/ - Rey Blanco de Juan Gómez-Jurado https://www.casadellibro.com/libro-rey-blanco/9788466668545/11627801 - Entrevista Capital Radio: https://www.capitalradio.es/programas/ventas-y-birras - Artículo: https://tristanelosegui.com/2021/01/19/el-proposito-es-el-camino-entre-la-cabeza-y-el-corazon/

Leading a selfless life and prioritizing others before you are truly the best kind of leadership that could exist. Casey Ryals emphasizes this and how self-management should come first before being able to manage others. The self-started entrepreneur and country boy details all of these in his book, “Last to Least”, so come and jump right in and discover how he teaches self-mastery by forgetting yourself.  Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 8:12] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Casey Ryals Going from worst to first Blue-collar background Ryals Brothers Company Casey’s leadership style Casey tells a story about how prejudice on his looks affected people Leading yourselves first Leading yourself Self -motivation Decision making [8:13 - 19:02] Investing in Your People We talk about the idea of when you don’t invest in your people and they stay Casey’s point on creating leaders and hoping they start something on their own Letting them go and grow How scarcity mindset is detrimental to leaders and their people Not hiring leaders, but creating ones Helping others lead themselves makes them qualified as a leader Top blindspot of people when it comes to self-leadership Not learning to forget yourself Casey’s say on people with limiting beliefs Teaching that “it” thing Putting others’ needs first [19:03 - 30:00] People Responds to Authenticity Being relatable makes it easier for people to pick up Casey expresses how wise it is to prioritize others in your business Implementing goals is not doing them all at the same time Two great books that will go in line with Casey’s idea of leadership Start With Why Leaders Eat Last Realizing you “why” Correlates with values and mission Wisdom is the application of knowledge Putting value on IQ versus EQ Failure to act is a failure across the board [30:01 - 35:04] Closing Segment  Casey’s legacy Leading the self-forgetting life How to find more of Casey See links below Tweetable Quotes:  “I don’t care where we are, as long as we are all together.” - Casey Ryals “You’ll never learn to lead others until you first learn to lead yourself.” - Casey Ryals “You can’t put your hand on something and try to hold it tightly and expect it to be bigger than you because it’s only gonna be as big as you can grow.” - Casey Ryals “Wisdom is knowing how to apply that information.” - Casey Ryals Resources Mentioned:  https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Last_to_Least.html?id=3dJFzQEACAAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y (Last to Least) https://www.ryalsbrothers.com (Ryals Brothers Company) https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 (Start With Why) https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1543614620 (Leaders Eat Last) You can connect with Casey by visiting his https://www.facebook.com/casey.ryals.9 (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/jcaseyryals/ (Instagram), or you can visit his website http://www.lasttoleast.com (www.lasttoleast.com). Guest email: jcaseyryals@msn.com Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 (here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting  https://knightprotectionllc.com/ (https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website at https://beatacticalleader.com/ (Beatacticalleade.com). You can connect with us on https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight...

E14: As President of Parkland USA, Doug Haugh, leads the financial, operations, and sales activities of Parkland's business units in the United States. In addition to leading the existing business activities, he also leads mergers and acquisitions in the country as Parkland executes its strategy to expand its U.S. business. Parkland is Canada's and the Caribbean's largest, and one of America's fastest growing, independent suppliers and marketers of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. Previously, Doug was President and Chief Strategy Officer for Mansfield Energy Corp. and President of Mansfield Oil Company. He began his career at Exxon, and has also held senior management positions at H&W Petroleum and FuelQuest Inc. He sits on the Board of Directors of BioBlend Renewable Resources, The Fuels Institute, Filld and the Job Creators Network. Doug was named Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year and was named a Clemson Alumni Entrepreneur by the Arthur M. Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Clemson University. He was also named to the CIO 100 by CIO Magazine. He has an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, from Clemson University. Doug on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglashaugh/ Doug on Twitter: https://twitter.com/doughaugh WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: How moving around and traveling has informed Doug's leadership style. What Doug did to go from fearing public speaking to thriving on the stage. How to combine big company experience with the entrepreneurial mindset. Key advice for leaders who work in a controversial industry. How Doug talks to his kids about their concerns about his industry. The most dangerous statement a leader can make. Why curiosity is the most important trait he'd instill in every employee. Employee interview questions to test a candidate's curiosity. How leaders can foster the curiosity of others. How the catastrophic cost of turnover adds up for his organization. The first person Doug had to fire and why it was so memorable. Doug's big leadership aha moment. The tool he uses to organize his professional and personal life. THE BIG HIGHLIGHT: Doug's advice for anyone in a politically charged industry: Focus on the customer. Challenge yourself if you're doing the right thing to improve. You're always subject to criticism no matter what you do. Take that criticism head on. QUOTES: “Leaders aren't born; they're built.” “The most dangerous statement is…“We've always done it this way.” ” “Dealing with change is a muscle you must exercise.” “Your job as a leader is not your to-do list; it's your team's to-do list.” RESOURCES: Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1543614620 Mindset, Carol Dweck https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 Trello https://trello.com/  ---------------- https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/ (Apply to be on the show) ------------------- https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/ (Connect with Ben:) https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/) https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/ (https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/) https://twitter.com/BenFanning1 (https://twitter.com/BenFanning1)

On today's episode of the Dynamic Leaders Podcast, Colin is joined by Molly Grisham. Molly is a leadership development coach who also has 20 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and club levels. She helps athletes reach and exceed personal goals, teams become more productive, leaders achieve new heights, and companies be more competitive in their markets through highly engaging programs, curriculum, and workshops. Topics include: what it means to experience "lightbulb moments," how we can become more competitive, what a "healthy coach" looks like, plus how teams can become more productive.  Follow Molly: Website: https://www.mollygrisham.com/ Book List: https://www.mollygrisham.com/reading-list Twitter: @mollygrisham YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mollygrisham?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @molly.grisham Heard on the pod: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591845327/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481779229&sr=1-1&keywords=Leaders+eat+last&linkCode=sl1&tag=aperofinf-20&linkId=ad5677b76a45f338274e80b251122895 Help The Helper by Kevin Pritchard: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Helper-Building-Culture-Teamwork/dp/1591845459/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481779066&sr=1-1&keywords=Help+the+helper&linkCode=sl1&tag=aperofinf-20&linkId=f9d2ae11837b9afb4c6356bfa481da22 On The Edge by Alison Levine: https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Leadership-Lessons-Everest-Environments/dp/1455544876 ------- Take the Podcast Listener Survey and help us continue to improve the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF4lX1H6S4g2ar4zwrPBiX7U7XgPTSUEuX5t356PVtfx913Q/viewform?usp=sf_link ------- Music by HookSounds: https://www.hooksounds.com/ ------- **MAILBAG** Shoot your questions over to colin@talent409.com ------- At the Talent 409 Leadership Academy, we guide women in sports to discover their Talent Altitude and increase their opportunities to be in positions of influence. Find more information: www.talent409.com Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn: @talent409 Twitter: @DynamicLeadPod Instagram: @dynamicleaders_409 ------- The show is sponsored by Sweat with Stodds. Sweat with Stodds offers a number of different options to get you on a path to improve your fitness future; everything from fitness, nutrition, and simple healthy habits. Head over to sweatwithstodds.com right now, and if you buy a program, enter the code DYNAMIC at checkout to receive a discount for being a loyal podcast listener. ------- The show's affiliate sponsor is Charlotte's Web. Charlotte's Web is a leader in CBD hemp products -- including oils, gummies, and topicals. These products can assist you with anything from faster fitness recovery to getting a better night's sleep. They even have products for dogs! You can learn more about any of their products by going to their website at charlottesweb.com. As a loyal podcast listener you can receive 15% off items, up to 5 max, and not including bulk purchases. Just enter the word DYNAMIC at checkout to receive 15% off of Charlotte's Web CBD hemp products.

Ryan Gibson is a real estate syndicator with Spartan Investment Group located in Golden, Colorado. He has vast experience in house flipping, self-storage, and single- and multifamily investments. Ryan sits down to talk with us about how he got into real estate, and how he started a syndication business after being a commercial airline pilot. We get into the meat and potatoes on the different types of syndications and how they can even be used beyond real estate. Ryan also takes us through some case studies of deals he’s done, how running a syndication business really works, and the challenges of raising money for other people’s projects. We also geek out on the best project management tools! Reference Links Ryan’s Email ryan@spartan-investors.com Spartan Investment Group https://spartan-investors.com/ Real Estate Guys Radio https://realestateguysradio.com/ The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Businesses-Michael-Gerber-1990-12-24/dp/B01N2YGXR9/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588621530&sr=8-9 Leaders Eat Less by Simon Sinek https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/B084D1NZGL/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588621598&sr=8-1 Podio Project Management Software https://podio.com/site/en Smartsheet Collaboration Software https://www.smartsheet.com/

It’s a fact: recruiting the right team and then keeping them around is perhaps the biggest struggle faced by Salons. Almost every day, I get questions from Salon Owners asking how they can attract more employees, and how to make them stick around. In this episode I’m chatting with Janine Simons, an Industry Leader in recruiting and retaining a fun loving loyal team within her Salon. What’s her secret? Well, it’s simple really- it’s all about creating a "Shite-I-Love-My-Job" team culture. Janine has been able to grow 2 super successful Salons and stay out of on-floor operations by making sure she focuses on her team so that her team can focus on their clients. We chat about some simple (yet highly effective)  tips that you can implement in your Salon to make recruiting and retaining a team so much easier. Janine will explain how she challenges her team right from the recruitment process, and why you shouldn’t be scared of doing this too if you want to attract the right person. In this episode, you’ll learn about: How to look after your team like you do with your clients How to run a team without having to be there Building team culture Creating strong clear boundaries Challenging your team Creating a great interview process   Recommended Links (https://www.amazon.com.au/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1543614620) to check out Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek CLICK HERE (https://mixergy.com/)  for the Mixergy Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/hairbiz1010/) to see Janine on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mane_salon/) to check out Mane Salon's Instagram (https://salonownerscollective.clickfunnels.com/membership-academy-hub-sales-page) to sign up for the Freedom & Profit Hub

Pastor's Matt, Chris, Dustin, and Worship Director Mitch discuss a few key areas of giving those you lead freedom, genuine belief, real responsibilities, and opportunites ofr growth. RESOURCES: Leaders Eat Last - https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/ Leadership As Identity - https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Identity-Traits-Lasting-Influence/dp/0802455271/ Next Generation Leader - https://www.amazon.com/Next-Generation-Leader-Essentials-Future/dp/1590525396/ Herding Tigers - https://www.amazon.com/Herding-Tigers-Leader-Creative-People/dp/073521171X/ Dare To Lead - https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520/

Excited to welcome Kevin Dorsey to the Just Get Started Podcast. Kevin has been ranked as a top Sales Leader in across the industry and is currently the VP of Sales at PatientPop. Been wanting to speak with Kevin for a while on all things sales...and of course other tangents popped up...but had a great conversation about a lot of the hot topics in sales today and I know that sales folks as well as any leaders and business owners would benefit from his insight.Find Kevin Online:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kddorsey3/Books Kevin recommends as an avid reader and learner:Gap Selling by Keenan - https://www.asalesguy.com/gap-selling/Radical Candor - https://www.radicalcandor.com/the-book/Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1543614620Methods of Persuasion by Nick Kolanda - https://www.amazon.com/Methods-Persuasion-Psychology-Influence-Behavior/dp/0615815650The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor - https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/0307591549........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://shows.pippa.io/justgetstarted or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastTo learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out https://www.brianondrako.com or find Brian on Instagram at @brianondrako See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we speak with Commander Gord Noseworthy, who commanded HMCS St. John's as it participated in NATO's Operation Reassurance throughout central and eastern Europe. Under the command of Commander Noseworthy, HMCS St. John's was part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1), one of NATO's maritime immediate reaction forces. Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: Dave Perry - David Perry is the Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Commander Gord Noseworthy - Commander of HMCS St. John's. Related Links: - "Trident Juncture 18: NATO's Norwegian Exercise" by Matthew Fisher [CGAI Commentary] (https://www.cgai.ca/trident_juncture_18_natos_norwegian_exercise) Book Recommendations: Gord Noseworthy: "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't" by Simon Sinek (https://www.amazon.ca/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591845327/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544736353&sr=8-1&keywords=Leaders+Eat+Last) Recording Date: October 4th, 2018 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

As your business grows, it becomes even more important you lead your team in the most effective way possible. Big companies who fail to manage their employees correctly can often find themselves in difficulty! Especially in the software industry, where CEOs tend to have a technical mind that’s perhaps not at it’s best when dealing with people. In this episode we’ll explain why the dictatorial approach to management is now less effective. Also, we talk about why you need to clearly define who your company is and why this will help you.Links for podcast:Simon Sinek Ted Talk (Start With Why) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together And Others Don’t by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/0670923176/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537947339&sr=8-1&keywords=leaders+eat+lastBoss Equity

James and Courtney talk about turning ideas into action. We’ve added a new segment the “Weekly Win.” Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments. Turning ideas into action is the fundamental difference between the average and the greats. We can turn ideas into action by thinking with the end in mind, writing down our plans, and building momentum by starting. James and Courtney talk about how to turn ideas into action so you can start executing and achieving your goals. Resources Leaders Eat Last - Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.ca/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1480542571 3 Steps by James Lawson - Start with a goal - Start Now - Start with one 3 Steps by Courtney Stephen - Start with Why - Put it on paper - The Rule of 24 We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Get in touch with us on Instagram @mr.jimmylaw and @TheCStephen. Follow our podcast Facebook page and Instagram page @thecomeuppodcast Thank you for tuning into The Come Up: Steps to Success Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. We enjoy helping people grow, so tell us how we can help you. Contact us at cs@courtneystephen.com

Superhero Academy Podcast Simon Sinek - Start With Why For full notes and key points, please visit LINKSOON Summary In this podcast, Marc Coppola interviews Simon Sinek, the author of two books, 'Start With Why' and 'Leaders Eat Last'. His new book 'Start With Why' sheds more light into a world of profit versus a world based on relationships with people. Every single organization in the planet, even our own careers, always functions on the same three levels: what we do, how we do it, and why we do it. All those leaders in organizations with the capacity to inspire, every single one of them starts with 'why'. Leadership is about creating the right environment and prioritizing the people rather than the numbers. Simon says that in order to be good and effective leaders, we should start with the 'why', and stand up and be the leader we wish we had. Main Questions Asked • What is the Golden Circle? [00:43] • Tell us about yourself. [00:44] • What is this concept of 'starting with why'? [00:48] • Can you tell us the story of Captain Marquet? [02:46] • What is the right environment? [07:32] • Most organizations are not starting with the ‘why’; do you think this is going to change? [15:20] • How do you make people more conscious of what they're doing when they're feeding that addiction? [17:47] • What do you think about the community as a whole? [22:23] • How can a business manage to be socially responsible? [22:25] • What is the best way to create that circle of safety and group mentality? [23:24] • Is there a responsibility to be a follower? [24:24] Powerful Quotes • "You can't lead a company. You can only run a company; you have to lead people." - Simon Sinek [12:10] • "We are designed to look after each other. By ourself, we are junk." - Simon Sinek [19:23] Links Mentioned Leaders Eat Last http://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591845327 Contact Information for the Guest, Simon Sinek twitter.com/simonsinek facebook.com/simonsinek startwithwhy.com Come check out more of what we do on www.valhallamovement.com www.superheroacademy.net