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What happens when you chase society's version of success—only to find yourself burnt out, boxed in, and wondering, “Is this it?” In this audacious episode of The Communication Queens Podcast, Kimberly Spencer chats with powerhouse coach Michelle Pollack, whose mission is to help high-achieving women redefine success from the inside out. From working with brands like Netflix and Bank of America to guiding visionary women leaders, Michelle shares her journey of shaking off the “shoulds,” surrendering perfection, and embracing the beautiful discomfort of beginning again. You'll hear how motherhood, layoffs, and her own inner work cracked open her next level of purpose—and how allowing herself to take one small step at a time led to a multi-six-figure empire grounded in authenticity. We go deep into the cultural conditioning that keeps women playing small, the truth about imposter syndrome (hint: it's not a bug—it's a signal), and how to balance masculine drive with feminine intuition in leadership. Expect bold truth bombs, heartfelt storytelling, and the kind of clarity that lights a fire in your belly. This isn't about chasing success—it's about becoming the woman who defines it for herself.

Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 58, with guest, Farah Harris. You might have been told that emotions don't belong at the office. This couldn't be further from the truth because everything we do is based on emotions whether we are cognizant of them or not.   Farah is a psychotherapist and trailblazer in workplace belonging and well-being. As the founder and CEO of Working Well Daily, she's reshaping our work environments with a keen focus on emotional intelligence and the psychosocial dynamics of our professional lives. She is also the author of the international bestseller, The Color of Emotional Intelligence. This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 58: The Workplace Revolution We Need: Emotional Intelligence, Authenticity & Belonging.   Key Discussion Points: 00:59 Challenging the “No Emotions at Work” Myth: Big corporations are looking for emotions like happiness but they are not doing the work to cultivate genuine happiness at work. 02:51 Changing the Narratives Around Emotions: We tell little boys to “man up” and little girls to “stop being emotional” and then we expect them to turn into adults who can empathize and who have social awareness. 05:17 Identifying Our Emotions: There is no such thing as negative or positive emotions. Rather we have natural emotions that can have negative and positive responses. 07:36 Strategies for Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: It's not about getting rid of your emotions as a leader, it's about having a safe space to process your emotions.   In Summary: Farah Harris urges us to challenge the notion of emotional insensitivity in corporate environments. She challenges us to acknowledge and process our feelings to foster psychologically safe and effective workplaces.   Resources from this episode: The Color of Emotional Intelligence: Elevating Our Self and Social Awareness to Address Inequities by Farah Harris Follow Farah on Linkedin or check out her website.    Ready to make a change? → If you are struggling to navigate your corporate career but are ambitious and have goals you want to accomplish quickly, Olivia is the coach for you. She can help you reach your goals.  Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com. → If you are ready to leave corporate or you want to start a profitable side brilliance but you're unsure of the next steps, Archita can guide you through a successful transition to entrepreneurship.  Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.   Connect with your hosts: Follow Archita on Linkedin or check out her website. Follow Olivia on Linkedin or check out her website. Follow Embracing Only on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook, or check out the website. _________ Produced by Ideablossoms  

This week is thanksgiving so what better time for us to bring back beef week? It's more like Beef 10 Days. It may seem incongruent but we should all be thankful we can beef in local politics without violence or whatever.    And we have a special guest this week, Council President Sean Elo-Rivera is here. We'll talk about the election and some tough decisions coming up for him and his colleagues.   LINKS For more on the issues: Beef Week No Longer ‘Norita.' Some of Nora Vargas' Constituents Sour on her Leadership It's Impossible to Pee Legally in San Diego   Sean Elo-Rivera Official City Webpage Sean Elo-Rivera Instagram   Voice Member BenefitsJoin today and receive insider access.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leadership: It's a journey. Don recounts his trip to the Grand Canyon in the heat of August and the lessons learned along the way. From preparation, overcoming the nay-sayers, and trying to keep up with his son’s hiking pace, he finds how God is in the details of it all. Don and John talk about enjoying the journey of leadership, not the end result.

Are you “all that and a bag of chips”?We all need an ego. As Peter says, ego serves a function.But too much ego might translate into steamrolling over others. And too little ego can mean withdrawing and allowing others to steamroll over you.There's a good balance between being secure in your own voice without stomping out the voice of others. Good ego management is really intentional humility.In this episode, Peter and Daniel take a deep dive into ego management–why it's important, how to bounce back from hits to our egos, and why too little ego can be just as much a problem as too much.Tune in to learn:The “antidote” to egoThe one thing to keep in mind for ego managementThe value of “safe places” in managing egoPlus, how feedback has changed–and how it hasn't–through the decades, and the balance between glory and work.In this episode:2:42 – Memory Lane: Feedback Tools Through the Generations5:58 – Insight of the Week13:18 – Topic: Ego Management32:47 – Lightning Round Resources:Freakonomics Podcast Episode 592: How to Make the Coolest Show on BroadwayGallup Q12 Engagement SurveyStewart Leadership Insights and Resources:Lobsters and EgosThe Lobster and the Ego (Video)Big Bear, Little EgoYou Do Need an Ego! But How Much?Leadership: It's Not About You AnymoreIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

A new MP3 sermon from Amoskeag Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Shepherd's Leadership: It's Character Subtitle: Psalms Speaker: Scott Creel Broadcaster: Amoskeag Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 7/14/2024 Bible: Psalm 23; John 10:1-30 Length: 35 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Amoskeag Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Shepherd's Leadership: It's Character Subtitle: Psalms Speaker: Scott Creel Broadcaster: Amoskeag Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 7/14/2024 Bible: Psalm 23; John 10:1-30 Length: 35 min.

In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the challenge of being fully authentic as a ministry leader. The conversation centers around a quote from Sara Bereza, highlighting the difficulty people in professional ministry face when trying to be their true selves. Through an exploration of the biblical story of Moses, Paul's writings in 2nd Corinthians, and personal anecdotes, Markus and Tod discuss the weight of wearing a facade and the importance of cultivating vulnerability, authenticity, and resilience in the ministry space. They emphasize the need for secure relationships and intentional efforts to be one's genuine self amidst the pressures and expectations of the ministry environment.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Sarah Bereza in Episode 141: Being Fully Yourself in Leadership:“It can be really hard for people in the professional ministry space to be fully themselves.”THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:In professional ministry, being fully oneself can be challenging.Moses, a leader from the Bible, struggled with authenticity and wore a veil to hide his radiance.Trying to emulate other influential figures in ministry can be exhausting.Finding freedom and wholeness in leadership comes from embracing one's true self.Building secure relationships with partners, mentors, and friends is crucial for vulnerable leadership.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

This week I was a presenter at the Missouri Correctional Association's (MCA) Fall Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks, MO.  We had a great time as I talked about Leadership - It's Your Journey and Staying Positive in a Negative Environment.  After the classes, I was able to set up the podcast remotely and do several interviews with MCA members at the conference while they were in between classes and activities.  What a wealth of correctional knowledge.  Check out these interviews:MCA Treasurer Adam Barker - Tipton Correctional Center - Institutional Training CoordinatorMPPOA President CarolLyree Price - District EP Unit SupervisorWarden Brock VanLoo - Tipton Correctional Center - WardenWilliam Baumbach - Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center - Correctional Officer IIJazmyn Shockley - University of Central Missouri - Student - Criminal Justice MajorMissouri Correctional AssociationMissouri Probation and Parole Officers AssociationIf you would like Michael to speak at your training or conference e-mail: mike@theprisonofficer.com or Michael Cantrell on SpeakerHubAfter the Staying Positive in a Negative Environment class, many of you asked about my book, you can purchase a copy here: Finding Your Purpose: Crafting a Personal Vision Statement to Guide Your Life and Career! PepperBall From crowd control to cell extractions, the PepperBall system is the safe, non-lethal option.OMNI OMNI is cutting-edge software designed to track inmates and assets within your prison or jail. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us: mike@theprisonofficer.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePrisonOfficerTake care of each other and Be Safe behind those walls and fences!

Prepare to be immersed in a wealth of knowledge as we present our 'Best Of' compilation, distilled from the first 45 episodes of Investing in Integrity. This special edition is custom-made to elevate your financial expertise and turbocharge your personal and professional growth. Segmented into overarching themes of Personal Development, Leadership, and Finance, we have distilled the top talking points of the past 2 years into one blockbuster podcast. Listen from start to finish - you wouldn't want to miss this one! Personal Development: Your journey begins with insights from industry titans like Richard Davis, former Executive Chairman and President at U.S. Bancorp; Mandel Crowley, Chief Human Resources Officer at Morgan Stanley; and Chris Larsen, Executive Chairman and Co-founder at Ripple. They'll guide you on harnessing the power of humility and curiosity - not just as virtues, but as tools to supercharge your personal growth. Leadership: It's not just about knowing the numbers; it's about leading with vision and impact. Tune in as we delve deep into leadership essentials with Michelle Seitz, Founder and CEO at MeydenVest Partners; Arielle Patrick, Chief Communications Officer at Ariel Investments LLC; Peter Akwaboah, COO - Operations, Technology and Firm Resilience at Morgan Stanley; and the ever-insightful Richard Davis. Discover the true essence of exceptional leadership. Finance: We round off the episode with financial luminaries Mandell Crawley; John Taft, Vice Chairman at Baird; Chris Larsen; and Robin John, CEO at Eventide. They'll unveil the immense potential of the finance sector in addressing global issues and unveil the critical changes needed for a more compassionate and inclusive world of finance. But here's the kicker - this episode isn't just about collecting information. It's about lighting a fire within you. We're here to equip you with actionable insights that can inspire, guide, and equip you with actionable insights for meaningful transformation in your career, business, and life.

The Motivational Marathon Runner - In this episode of ‘Run The Business,' Ant speaks to one of the Top 10 leadership experts, speakers, and trainers in the world, Gordon Tredgold.Gordon is a leadership and development expert who spent many years building successful teams himself around the world. He's worked with Barclaycard, London Electric, TUI, and DHL to name just a few.He's also written a book of which the title, ‘Leadership - It's A Marathon Not A Sprint' is very relevant to this podcast.Gordon's an ex-rugby player, but started running when he signed up to run a marathon to raise money for charity, after a number of friends were diagnosed with cancer. Now he's got a bunch of marathons under his belt, and is training for the Valencia marathon later this year. He's a believer that we can all be doing more than we think, because we're not afraid of hard work. We're afraid of failure. All the links:Anthony Gay Twitter - https://twitter.com/anthonygayAnthony Gay LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayanthony/https://gordontredgold.com/Gordon Tredgold LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordontredgold/Gordon Tredgold Twitter - www.twitter.com/GordonTredgoldReel2Media Twitter-https://twitter.com/Reel2MReel2Media.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk integration! By definition the word means to unify with something or incorporate into a larger unit. When discussing rescue dogs, integrating means incorporating your rescue dog into your home, your family, your lifestyle. It's the introduction, exposure and socialization to those aspects of your life. I absolutely love helping dog adopters with this part of the adoption process because I know how overwhelming it can be and how much time you can spend searching for approaches or methods to use for varying behaviours. I also know how difficult it can be to ask the rescue or shelter for help during this time out of fear that they're judging you, or they'll think that you aren't compatible. The adoption process is so grueling nowadays - it's fair to feel this way! However, if you don't get help with minor problems they often turn into big problems. It's only natural that your rescue dog will have to decompress and adjust to a new environment. Even more so, if your dog came from a shelter/kennel. Take a moment with me to get in your dog's head:You, a stranger, pick them up and take them into a new car to a new environment. Then comes more new people, new sights, new scents, new sounds and often new rules. So many new things can be overwhelming for any dog. However, there are some integration staples you can employ to make your rescue dog feel comfortable and encourage a smooth transition.ROUTINE - A great way to reduce stress for your dog during this time is to give your dog the gift of predictability. This means having a schedule that they can rely on which includes their bathroom breaks, meals, playtime, walks and down time. A good routine gives your dog a sense of security which also encourages trust with their new family.LEADERSHIP - It is tempting to cuddle your new dog to no end. In your mind you've brought them out of a dark existence into a world of joy and leisure and all you want to do is spoil them. However, dog's crave leadership intrinsically. If you don't provide direction or structure, dogs quickly seek to fill that role which often manifests itself in nuisance behaviours like barking, pulling on leash, guarding and destructive chewing. You can demonstrate leadership by doing some basic obedience training; sit, stay, down, by setting boundaries like where your dog can follow you and where they should be during your mealtimes. Even deciding when you are going to offer snuggles or pets is a way to demonstrate that you're in charge. CONSISTENCY - Follow through is just as important as proving yourself as a leader. Don't risk confusing your new dog by enforcing rules here or there, you either do or don't require certain behaviour and it's best to get anyone else in the household on board as well. Everyone should be clear on what the rules and expectations are for your new family member so that your dog is getting a fair chance at learning them.SAFE SPACE - Immediately make a safe place for your new dog to go. Either a bed, a crate or a small room are best. Ensure this safe space has a nice bed and is in a quieter spot. Start training them to go to their safe space with a place command. First lure them with a treat to the spot and reward once they're on it, eventually save the reward for when they're laying down at their place. Then, encourage them not only to go to their place but to also stay starting with short periods and working your way up to longer durations. The only way they can feel this space is truly safe is if no one bothers them while they're there (people, kids or pets). Another way to offer security when you first bring your rescue dog home is to leave a leash trailing on them when you are at home. This will ensure that you can intervene safely and guide them to where you want to go while establishing communication with them.REDUCE TRIGGERS - It's not uncommon for new dog owners to want to flaunt their new dog. Sometimes this means an onslaught of visitors or trips to lots of different locations. It's great that you're excited but it is important to take your dog's mental state into account. You don't want to overwhelm them with too many new experiences or people. Try to take it slow and let their response dictate the pace. You will be learning what upsets your dog, what stresses them, what excites them and that could be a few things or it could be a lot of things. Try to make it a rule in the first few weeks that you only expose them to one new person, place or thing at a time. This will allow you to best support your dog as they experience things with you for the first time and avoid trigger stacking which is basically having to experience multiple triggers at once or in progression which can be overwhelming for your dog. Trigger stacking is a quick way to see your dog's worst behaviour. Avoid dealing with too much at once until you have a better bond with your dog and have better prepared your dog for these challenges. For more integration guidance with your rescue dog check out my free dog walking mini course or join my membership waitlist to get the most up to date information on when the Pawdoption Guide Membership Experience is set to launch - which is very soon! The Membership offers regular Q&A calls with myself, a private community, as well as training resources to get you off on the right foot!

In an exciting departure from my normal format, I had the opportunity to visit with, and learn from, Gordon Tredgold.  Gordon is a highly acclaimed by Inc. 100 as a leadership speaker, an award-winning author, a recognized leadership guru and, most importantly, a Star Trek fan! Gordon Tredgold is uniquely talented at quickly creating effective plans of action for corporations. He is renowned in the business world for delivering projects well ahead of their deadlines. The most prominent achievement in that realm was delivering a project valued at 30 million dollars in a sixth of the time it was estimated to take. The estimate was 18 months, he did it in 3.  Gordon's Childhood Growing up, Gordon played rugby and enjoyed doing math. These were big inspirations for him as he progressed through life. Gordon was not a very large boy, and as such he had to rely on his intellect and strategic ability to win rugby matches. He learned that he could rally his teammates around a simple plan, and that as long as they really believed in it, they were successful more often than not. Furthermore, solving complex math problems also requires one to devise a plan and put it into action. So, this is an area where Gordon further sharpened those skills.  Early Career Gordon graduated from Manchester Institute of Science and Technology in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. Knowing early on that he was a brilliant strategist, Gordon felt that he could make a name for himself advising companies, particularly, IT companies. He excelled quickly and began taking on more and more complex projects voluntarily.  His Books Gordan is the author of FAST: 4 Principles Every Business Needs to Achieve Success and Drive Results. In this book, he details how he has been successful and what is unique  about his approach to problem solving and strategy development.  He also wrote _Leadership: It's a Marathon Not a Sprint: Everything You Need to Know about Sustainable Achievements_where he describes his leadership abilities and details what skills, talents, and qualities are needed for a leader to be effective.  Gordon also gave a TEDx speech at TEDx Belfort. And he did it in French!! Connect With Gordon Website: https://gordontredgold.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/gordontredgold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GTredgold/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtredgold/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gtredgold/  Follow the Academy and connect through: Website: https://jeffakin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFLApodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefftakin/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/sflapodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebdT7xtm2237q0f857BBuw Find and follow Starfleet Leadership Academy on all your favorite podcast streaming platforms! Got friends who are fans of Star Trek or interested in topics on leadership? Don't forget to share the podcast! Support the Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast on: https://patreon.com/sfla And if you visit the episode page at https://www.jeffakin.com, you'll find a transcript of this episode.

Leadership - It's not all about YOU …One of the greatest things about leadership is that we all able to bring something different to the table. If you were to read articles on good leadership qualities, you would usually see detailed lists of essential qualities such as integrity, effective communication and influence. These are all wonderful qualities to have as a leader, but I am going to share something I believe make individuals stand out as a great leader — putting their people ahead of themselves.

Promise Phelon is one of Silicon's Valley 0.2%. She is one of only FIVE African American female entrepreneurs who have bought, grown, and sold companies for multiple millions of dollars. Now she is an investor and mentor with a great tale to tell. Why you should listen: How to choose a mentor: go for the spark of experience with a specific skill set Promise's three part journaling practice shared by extraordinary entrepreneurs worldwide: morning pages, afternoon audio notes, and a monthly 6 hour Think Time session The top skill you need to succeed in business: building anti-fragile relationships We explore: The culture of mentorship in Silicon Valley Silicon Valley's addiction to disruption and the opportunity this brings for ‘underdogs' Why hustling for self awareness is just as important for hustling for skill development What's changing in leadership: from the messiah to the pilgrimage What she learned accompanying Tony Robbins and 50 top global ‘Lions' around the world for a year

This week we interview Alice Godfrey, the founder of Bloomic.‍ Before founding Bloomic, Alice was Head of Support at the fast-growing health technology startup, Zava, where she lead four teams that serviced six countries. While at Zava, she learned the best practice for overcoming the challenges of scaling a support team while your customer base is rapidly growing. She's narrowed the core difficulties down to three: Training: It's hard to hire and onboard lots of staff in a very short amount of time. Leadership: It's likely that you once had just one customer support agent who now leads the team. That's a challenge for anyone, but especially so in customer support. Policy: When you grow naturally, you forget to formalise it. To stop an overwhelm that impacts your customers, you need proper policy in place. We deep dive these topics and much more, hearing stories from complex CS environments like healthcare, and Alice's tips for creating a happy customer and a happy customer service team. This podcast is powered by SentiSum, a SaaS platform that helps you get to the root cause of customer pain. Our customer analytics software turns qualitative customer data from support chats, email, NPS and surveys into quantitative insights that improve product and operations.

In this episode with Merrick Pet Care's VP of Marketing, Barbara Liss, you'll learn about... Marketing in an Emotional Category E-commerce vs. Brick and Mortar Health and Wellness Trends Brand Loyalty and Delivering on Marketing Promises Authenticity in Leadership "It isn’t rocket science, it’s just, ‘I love my dog. I am the caregiver. I want to make sure I’m giving them what’s best.’ And that’s where we’re making sure that we continue to innovate and deliver on what our pet parents expect.”

What is the Essence of Leadership? It is comprised of many things, including the willingness to overcome fear to become an influencer in your world and to make a difference for yourself and others. It involves recognizing the qualities you admire in other leaders so you can learn to embody those qualities through your own […] The post Essence of Leadership appeared first on Essence of Being.

In Episode 4, “Leadership – It’s all about the Team”, Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson is delighted to talk with Roger Corbett AO, a highly respected business leader about his 50 year career in retail starting on the Grace Brothers loading dock floor and progressing to become the Chief Executive Officer of Woolworths, leaving it as the leading supermarket retailer in Australia and in the top echelon of retailers in the world.Roger shares his thoughts on the journey, punctuated with real-world experiences. He discusses his thoughts about taking risks, missing out on opportunities, having confidence in one’s ability, the importance of family and those that help you along the way.Gregory gains Roger’s views on the erosion of trust in Australian business and the Banking Royal Commission. Roger challenges the effectiveness of today’s Boards, in particular that of Chairmen and highlights concerns about the role of business as well as the ACCC and BCA in the national debate. He feels the silence of business is a genuine cause for worry.Gregory asks Roger about the transition from Chief Executive Officer to Director and in particular the lessons learned as Chairman at Fairfax during a time of tremendous technological change and the impact of digital on the newspaper. Were the Board and Executive Team able to appreciate the business opportunity and threat, and the thinking at the time?Gregory and Roger also consider the collective impact of digital technology and of cynicism in society and examine the broader picture of political leadership including Donald Trump and the United States. Roger discusses the Australian political landscape and the unrealised potential Australian Governments have presided over. He shares his disappointment in the most recent Prime Minister and current Government in what he feels was a lost opportunity at a critical point of Australia’s economic history, the lack of willingness to introduce tax reform.Just as Socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half-truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, we feltimpelled to present a podcast that keeps you informed of the real discussions happening behind closed doors and along the corridors of power.

The evolution of leadership has been coming for some time now. All things evolve. Markets evolve. People evolve. Leadership must evolve too. One of the most significant shifts is the focus on leaders to encourage others to feel like it is there company. It can be noticed in the words they use. Today I talk about how you should encourage others to say "our company" because when they feel like it truly is "our" company, they will show up in new ways. The evolution of leadership is here. Get the show notes for 336 | The Evolution of Leadership: It is not YOUR company…It is OUR Company Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #TheEvolutionofLeadership #Leadership #Episode336 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Season 5 Episode ONE of the intrepid.MEDIA podcast series, Leadership on the Ground, with Erica Peitler and co-host Todd Schnick, editor-in-chief at intrepid.MEDIA The Realities of Leadership… Listen in as we discuss the Realities of Leadership!   #Leadership: It’s not just about fame, money, and power anymore!Click To Tweet SEASON 5 EPISODE ONE – An […] The post #LOTG Season #5 Podcast Episode #1- An Introduction to the Realities of Leadership first appeared on Erica Peitler & Associates, Inc.

Season 5 Episode ONE of the intrepid.MEDIA podcast series, Leadership on the Ground, with Erica Peitler and co-host Todd Schnick, editor-in-chief at intrepid.MEDIA The Realities of Leadership… Listen in as we discuss the Realities of Leadership!   #Leadership: It’s not just about fame, money, and power anymore!Click To Tweet SEASON 5 EPISODE ONE – An […]

Episode 170: Simon Sinek - Why "Together Is Better" Simon Sinek sparked a movement with his bestsellers START WITH WHY and LEADERS EAT LAST. His newest book, Together Is Better, will inspire more readers to ask for help, help others, and discover their own courage through a charming story about change. Simon Sinek is an optimist. He teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. From members of Congress to foreign ambassadors, from small businesses to corporations like Microsoft and 3M, from Hollywood to the Pentagon, he has presented his ideas about the power of why. He has written two books, Leaders Eat Last and Start With Why and is quoted frequently by national publications. He was previously a guest on The Learning Leader Show, Episode #107 which remains one of the most popular episodes in the show's history... This one is even better. Episode 170: Simon Sinek - Why "Together Is Better" Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Most people live their lives by accident as it happens. Fulfillment comes when we live our lives on purpose." In This Episode, You Will Learn: "We're social animals and we need each other" The goal is to find ourselves in a place that we dream to go to "Joy comes from relationships we form when we feel someone cares about us" Why The Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas is incredible (the people) Their employees love their jobs -- Why? Their managers constantly work to make the employees lives better Why you must be a student of leadership Often times someone gets promoted based on current performance, but they are rarely trained on how to lead.  Leaders must take time off to regularly train on leading others. Most don't unfortunately. "All the best leaders I know are students of leadership." Execution: The leaders are responsible for the people who are responsible for the results. It's a human job. Consistency and intensity. Daily practice of little things (ie. ban phones in meetings, instead of people texting and email, they will talk) Need to know what we stand for and what we are against Why Jack Welch is a bad leader "Jack Welch is a blight on the business world. GE needed a $300B bailout." - Simon Sinek Being willing to say "I don't know." Having the courage to speak up when you don't know. Ask questions. "Courage is not a deep internal fortitude. When we feel someone cares about us, we're able to make courageous decisions." How Simon started his business as a consultant How his TEDx Talk changed his life Why successful athletes suffer from depression "People come first... Winning is second." - John Wooden Why you must know your "why." What you're a part of... "Leadership: It's a human job. The daily practice of little things. Consistency and intensity." Continue Learning: Read Simon's newest Book: Together Is Better Follow Simon on Twitter: @simonsinek To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Simon Sinek on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by Daor Design - Daor Design will help you build your brand like nobody’s business. Most of their work falls into one of four categories: Logo Design, Print Design, Web Design or Digital Marketing. They pride themselves in being a trusted, valued resource for their growing family of clients.

LEADERSHIP // It's the culture of our lives that will carry the vision. Pastor Josh Kelsey brings a leadership message on culture and vision on #ALLIN Team Night.

Denise Griffitts Interviews Aaron Walker Aaron Walker is, without question, a veteran entrepreneur. Starting his first business at 18, and selling to a Fortune 500 company nine short years later, demonstrates Aaron’s passion for success. Unwilling to rest on past success alone, Aaron started, bought, and sold eight successful companies over the past 36 years. Having a strong desire for personal development has kept Aaron in a weekly mastermind group for more than a decade with Dave Ramsey, Dan Miller, Ken Abraham, and seven other notable Nashvillians. Pursuit of Excellence: For 19 years and counting, Aaron has taken classes from and has been coached personally by his friend, financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Spiritual mentors David Landrith and Bob Warren have impacted his spiritual life beyond measure. Two other disciplined mastermind groups, 48 Days led by friend Dan Miller and The Torch have played a role in his understanding of how to live a significant, successful life. Aaron incorporates education and learning opportunities into his daily routine, remaining informed of the latest tools and trends available. Leadership: It only took a few years as a partner with David Patton Construction LLC for Aaron to help take the business from doing one to two projects per year to a multi-million dollar company, voted number one builder for three consecutive years by Nashville's House & Home & Garden Magazine's People's Choice Awards. He sold his retail business to Cash America USA, a Fortune 500 company.  Today, Aaron spends the majority of his time helping men grow in success and significance as President and Founder of View from the Top, a premier life and business coaching resource.

Marketing your personal brand is tough enough as it is — but it’s even harder if you go against the current. These 5 “laws” of marketing will help you get more traction and results. Violate at your own risk! 1. The Law of Leadership: It’s better to be first than better. This the most basic […]

 What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Brian Brunkow shares stories and discusses his journey to becoming a successful youth sports coach. Brian is the founder of ZeroOffseason.com, where he trains wide receivers and blogs about youth sports, concussions, recruiting, and many more topics.  Brian is a divorce attorney and financial planner.  His background in divorce law has given him a unique perspective on the importance of dealing with divorced parents when coaching young athletes.  Brian began coaching his Junior year of High School, and has been coaching football ever since.  He recently was added to the speaker bureau at Glazier Clinics and will be speaking at their Head Coach Academy this spring on "Recruiting Regulations Every High School Head Coach Must Know." Website: zerooffseason.com Blog: zerooffseason.blogspot.com Twitter: @ZeroOffseason Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link   Coaching/Leadership Quote 'We run a forward-looking operation' - Chip Kelly after tough loss My ‘Cringe' Moment Ego - Early on Brian ran a no-huddle offense just to get penalties on the defense - but in retrospect - what was he really accomplishing? Priorities - Was he focused on winning, or developing ALL of the kids? Leadership - It's easy to get caught up in the moment and fail to communicate with your assistant coaches - prioritize over-communicating with your assistants My ‘Ah-Ha' Moment Importance of communicating at the level they can understand - and keep the explanation short (under 10 seconds) Teaching Children & Keeping it Fun Cross-train kids on different positions within a sport - they learn the game much better Explain the 'Why' - so they can truly learn the game From post-game to Monday practice - have kids think of: 1 thing they did well 1 thing they want to improve on 1 lesson they learned Huge Idea #1 3 areas to have the kids focus: 1 - set process oriented goals (setting mini-goals within the game) 2 - get present (teach the kid the big red delete button) 3 - control the controllables Mental Peak Performance Huge Idea #2 Play present - The delete button, and 'put on the thought-brakes' Visualization - 2 things: 1 - Visualize the worst-case scenario - and realize that failure will not define you 2 - Post-game - Parents/coaches - Don't discuss suggested improvements for at least 24 hours after a game Coaching Resources Bookmark your state's interscholastic site - free resources on safety, concussions, etc. 'Peak Performance Sports' newsletter by Dr. Patrick Cohn - lots of mental tips Ted Talks - Great talks, one on 'grit' is great Your library Concussion Safety Best resource - go to Center for Disease Control website The 2nd concussion is the most dangerous one! Things to look for: Sluggish behavior Slurring words Change in behavior USA Football offers a great program: 'Heads-up Football' Discipline Don't use conditioning as a punishment 3 Types of mistakes: 1 - Mental errors - Find a consequence that hits home with the athlete 2 - Behavior errors - 3 strikes then you're sitting out the rest of practice 3 - Safety errors - get parents involved Rewards/Teambuilding Focus rewards on process more than outcomes To inspire conditioning - when offense scores, offense gets to do 7 push-ups; when defense stops offense, defense gets to do 7 push-ups Inspiring Story Kid whose parents were going through tough divorce - Brian really poured into this kid and tried to make a difference in this young man's life The One that Got Away In a game where they were heavily outmatched physically - Brian and his coaches spent halftime trying to figure out technical adjustments - he wished he had spent the time just teaching life lessons Best Stolen/Borrowed Idea Chip Kelly - after tough loss,