Podcast appearances and mentions of lisa marie platske

Send us a textLisa Marie Platske - Founder of UpsideThinking, Leadership/Executive Coach, Speaker, Author - invites us into her journey of personal faith and how it informs her work including her encounter with the Holy Spirit at six years old; a new fresh way of looking at the Holy Spirit and Jesus; seeing her family torn apart, as a gift; the adversity she went through affording her a certain level of compassion and empathy; the feeling that God had forgotten about her; wrestling with her faith; the impact of 9/11 on her faith; making demands at a church retreat; choosing to find out what was important to her co-workers and sharing what was important to her (her faith); tearing down walls to build bridges; the “messy unknown”; going on a “God walk” personally and for your business; an emotional ending and more. https://www.upsidethinking.com/Support the show

In this episode, we meet Lisa Marie Platske, who left a career in Federal Law enforcement after 9/11 to found Upside Thinking, LLC, an international leadership development company. With over 100,000 leaders coached worldwide, Lisa Marie specializes in transparency in leadership, executive presence, and team management.She holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Human Resource Training and Development, recognized by the White House and Small Business Administration for her leadership expertise. Lisa Marie is also an acclaimed author, Forbes.com contributor, and certified master coach for global business leaders.Join us as Lisa Marie shares insights from her journey, including her commitment to advancing women in leadership, and her life in Richmond, Kentucky with her husband Jim and dog Joy.

Imagine this: You're drowning in work, relationships are strained, and progress feels impossible.But what if the answer wasn't working harder, but working differently?In this episode of The Few With Boo, we dive deep into the secrets of Upside Thinking with Lisa Marie Platske, a former federal agent turned holistic leadership coach helping countless individuals and organisations reach their full potential. Discover why she no longer buys into the “hustle harder” mentality, why she embraces failure as a friend, and her simple yet powerful "SNAP" technique for making high-pressure decisions with clarity, not chaos. Stop hitting the same wall! Get ready to break free from limitations with leadership principles rooted in upside thinking. Tune in now! Key Lessons:1. Creating Space: Learn the importance of creating space to allow for reflection, decision-making, and strategic vision.2. The SNAP Technique: Explore how the Stop, Notice, Ask, Pause, Pray, Pivot method can help in making conscious decisions and reevaluating commitments.3. Reevaluating "Who": Understand the significance of reevaluating relationships and setting boundaries to maintain a healthy balance in personal and professional life.4. Pursuit of Meaning: Discover how the pursuit of meaning and self-actualization can drive personal growth and transformation.5. Leadership and Resilience: Gain insights on the connection between leadership, well-being, and building resilience through conscious decision-making. Learn More:  Visit The Few With Boo website to find additional resources, related episodes, and more valuable content from Lisa www.fewpodcast.com Connect with Lisa Marie Platske:  Website: https://www.upsidethinking.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieplatske/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upsidethinking/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.marie.platskeX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpsideThinking Ready to get that next promotion, double your revenue, or just live with more purpose? Tune in now to discover Lisa Marie's counterintuitive "Upside Thinking" approach!Want more episodes packed with value? Subscribe to The Few With Boo!P.S. Loved Lisa's perspective? A quick review goes a long way in spreading these powerful ideas for career growth, business success, and living a more meaningful life!

EP 128 - Lisa Marie Platske, Reaching Into Your Devine Operating System There are many examples of what a leader resembles, and how they conduct themselves. No one realizes that a true leader has characteristics that are not the same as anyone else. A leader is someone who has become clear with themselves and has become focused on the mission.  It requires clarity, focus, determination, and the willingness to go against the grain and trust oneself. Lisa is an Executive Business Coach, and Founder of Upside Thinking and UpsideSummit.com who offers assistance to Leaders internationally through her program Summit to help them craft themselves into the Leaders they were meant to be. She has been recognized by the International Alliance Of Women, The White House, and The United States Small Business Administration for being one of the top 100 women making a difference in not just their community, but in the world.    Lisa and Jeff speak about LIsa's program “Upside Summit” and how it has made an impact in the leadership community. Lisa talks about the clarity of reaching into your divine operating system and coming to terms with your darkness. Lisa felt abandoned by God due to constant violence in her household during her upbringing. She discusses the purpose of the 7 pillars in her program and how it may make you rethink why you feel stuck in the same place constantly.      Favorite Quote:  “I would rather move three things a mile each than a hundred things an inch.” -Lisa Marie Platske          How to connect with Lisa:  Forbes  Website LinkedIn   How To Get Involved:   Addicted to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family's farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn't helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff's early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out. In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for the next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue Sky Benefit Solutions & Rise Above HR/ Recruiting on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping.   

Get to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields. Lisa Marie Platske is a leadership coach at Upside Thinking. She is also a speaker and International bestselling author. She is a trusted coach for leaders, difference-makers, and change agents. She helps them transition from being successful to becoming significant by helping them create their leadership legacy. She guides them on their journey through speaking and various coaching programs so they can make a more significant impact in the world and be what they are called to do. If you're a leader and you recognize the need to create your leadership legacy, you should reach out to Lisa Marie Platske by visiting her website at https://upsidethinking.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/LisaMariePlatske/.  Sharon Richmond is a leadership and business transformation coach, published author, instructor at Stanford GSB & Stanford University, international keynote speaker, founding director of Cisco's Global Change Center, and co-founder/managing director of Richmond Associates. She is passionate about working with smaller and mid-sized companies tackling important challenges from the early stage to Fortune 50 over the last three (3) decades. She has 30+ years of partnering with clients to improve their leadership, accelerate change, and achieve their most important goals. If you're a C-level executive who knows you're not living up to your own expectations, consider reaching out to Sharon Richmond by visiting her websites https://richmondassociatesconsulting.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-richmond-78b67/. Nancy Sherr is a career coach and consultant. She is a pundit in optimizing career and job transitions. She has developed CareerDNA, her signature framework, to help seasoned professionals and executives achieve their preeminence. She has an obsession with creating great career outcomes. If you are experiencing career malaise and need to unlock your preeminence, it is best to reach out to Nancy Sheer by e-mailing her at nancy@nancysherr.com or by visiting her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysherr/.  Global Credibility Expert, Mitchell Levy is a TEDx speaker and international bestselling author of over 60 books. As The AHA Guy at AHAthat (https://ahathat.com), he helps to extract the genius from your head in a two-three hour interview so that his team can ghostwrite your book, publish it, distribute it, and make you an Amazon bestselling author in four months or less. He is an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 800 books. He's provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies, and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Mitchell has been happily married for thirty years and regularly spends four weeks in Europe with family and friends. Visit https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ for an archive of all the podcast episodes.   Connect to Mitchell Levy on: Credibility Nation YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3kGA1LI Credibility Nation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credibilitynation/ Mitchell Levy Present AHA Moments: https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ Thought Leader Life: https://thoughtleaderlife.com Twitter: @Credtabulous Instagram: @credibilitynation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There used to be 6-degrees of separation between any human being on this planet, meaning you were only 6 people away from meeting the person you needed to meet. With the advanced connectivity of our modern world, that's been shrunk to 1 degree. For every person you meet, there are 10 more similar to that you need to meet as well.  Everything starts with connection and being intentional about the connections you make. Lisa Marie Platske is the Founder of Upside Thinking and Upside Summit. She has created a place where individuals can connect, tap in, and truly absorb the magnificence of life by empowering themselves with the right tools and strategies to learn the best ways to move the needle in their lives and business.  She's trained over 100,000 leaders from all around the world. Lisa Marie's previous life was spent in Law Enforcement for the Federal Government until she discovered a bigger purpose on this planet. That purpose became “Upside Thinking.” She lives with her husband outside of Lexington, KY on 86 beautiful, quiet acres and this is home to her long-running mastermind, Upside Summit. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:  A message from God hidden in a $125,000 quote from Spectrum When Lisa Marie launched Upside Thinking Why sharing your message puts power and purpose behind your mistakesSurface-level VS Deep-level learning that includes, hearing, sharing, and an activity to solidify an experience A book called “Happy Money,” and some of the quick lessons it teaches surrounding ethics and integrity Why it's important to feed and fuel relationshipsAn exercise of reflection that allows you to see how can create a ripple effect of a minimum of 10 people around youA story of a woman who reached out to her from a talk she did in 2007The simplicity of leadership2 myths most people believe about leadership One book that impacted Lisa Marie personally Why knowing who you are, what you want and why, mattersThe SNAP technique FAVORITE QUOTE: “Connection is a form of currency and it fuels it all.” Lisa Marie PlatskeCONNECT WITH LISA MARIEUpside Thinking Lisa Marie- Facebook HOW TO GET INVOLVED: All About the Benefits is a podcast that uncovers the transformative power of unearthing your inner superpowers.  We're here to explore the incredible benefits that come from digging deep within ourselves.  Uncover hidden strengths and untapped abilities that lie within each and every one of us.  Whether you're seeking personal growth or looking to make a lasting impact on the world, this podcast is your guide to unleashing your inner superhero.  Be sure to catch this and other profound episodes of All About the Benefits in Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Lisa Marie Platske, the founder of Upside Thinking, an award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, and a business coach, about fulfilling life's purpose by letting go of outcomes and societal expectations, embracing deep self-reflection, and finding meaning beyond titles and possessions.Lisa shares her journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the transformative power of trauma and adversity, and how aligning values with goals leads to personal and business growth.If you want to know more about Lisa Marie's work, click HERE.If you're a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

There are many examples of what a leader resembles, and how they conduct themselves. No one realizes that a true leader has characteristics that are not the same as anyone else. A leader is someone who has become clear with themselves and has become focused on the mission.  It requires clarity, focus, determination, and the willingness to go against the grain and trust oneself. Lisa is an Executive Business Coach, and Founder of Upside Thinking and UpsideSummit.com who offers assistance to Leaders internationally through her program Summit to help them craft themselves into the Leaders they were meant to be. She has been recognized by the International Alliance Of Women, The White House, and The United States Small Business Administration for being one of the top 100 women making a difference in not just their community, but in the world.    Lisa and Jeff speak about LIsa's program “Upside Summit” and how it has made an impact in the leadership community. Lisa talks about the clarity of reaching into your divine operating system and coming to terms with your darkness. Lisa felt abandoned by God due to constant violence in her household during her upbringing. She discusses the purpose of the 7 pillars in her program and how it may make you rethink why you feel stuck in the same place constantly.    Favorite Quote:  “I would rather move three things a mile each than a hundred things an inch.” -Lisa Marie Platske          How to connect with Lisa:  Forbes  Website LinkedIn   How To Get Involved: Addicting to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family's farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn't helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff's early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out. In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for the next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue SKy Benefit Solutions & Rise Above HR/ Recruiting on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping. 

Do you sometimes feel all alone as a leader in your company, industry, community? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Dianne Callahan, your host of The Lighthearted Life, has a conversation with Lisa Marie Platske, President/CEO of Upside Thinking, Inc. (www.upsidethinking.com), where they will discuss what sets courageous leaders apart from their peers. The path to winning — at life, in relationships, and in business — is not solitary. Connecting on an authentic level is not only an important skill…it's the new currency for success.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor,  National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

In this episode, host Melanie Parish engages in a captivating conversation with leadership expert Lisa Marie Platske.Together, they explore the power of courageous leadership, emphasizing the importance of connection, vulnerability, and embracing discomfort.From navigating challenging conversations to the transformative impact of 360-degree assessments, this episode offers valuable insights for leaders seeking personal and professional growth.Tune in to gain practical wisdom and discover how to unleash your full leadership potential.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Experimental Leader community today:melanieparish.comYouTube

What a thrill to interview Lisa Marie Platske on my podcast. She is an award-winning leadership expert in human behaviour. She has received accolades from the White House, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the International Alliance for Women, and is recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world.You could not find a more down to earth, easy to talk to person. We talk about so many things, including the seven pillars of leadership, the importance of being a force for good, and about the world needing you and your brilliance. Learn more about Lisa Marie:www.UpsideSummit.comhttps://www.upsidethinking.com/https://www.facebook.com/lisa.marie.platskehttps://www.facebook.com/UpsideThinkerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieplatske/Get in touch with her: (859) 568-9584A little about me:I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of gifts for you.A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile: https://www.janiceporter.com/linkedin-training.htmlAn opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by sending a FREE greeting card (on me): www.sendacardeverytime.comConnect with me:http://JanicePorter.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/https://www.facebook.com/JanicePorterBizhttps://twitter.com/janiceporterJoin our Relationships Rule community on FB here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/relationshipsrule/Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us an iTunes reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

Lisa Marie Platske is a dynamic entrepreneur, President of Upside Thinking, Inc., Owner of Summit Hills Farm, and a sought-after speaker. With a focus on leadership, connection, human behavior, and personal branding, Lisa Marie has coached and trained over 100,000 leaders, leaving an indelible impact on their success.For six years, Lisa Marie showcased her expertise as a contributor to Forbes.com, sharing valuable insights on leadership and success. She actively participates in the Women in Business board at Florida International University and serves on the Wisdom Council for the Evolutionary Business Council, collaborating with visionary leaders to drive positive change.Lisa Marie's exceptional contributions have earned recognition from esteemed institutions, including the White House, US Small Business Administration, and National Association of Female Executives. In 2015, she was honored as one of the top 100 women in the world making a difference. Upside Thinking, Inc., under Lisa Marie's leadership, was acknowledged as one of the 50 Most Admired Companies of 2022.In her captivating talks, Lisa Marie dives into the "7 Pillars of Leadership," equipping individuals with practical strategies to become influential and visionary leaders. Connect with her on social media through facebook.com/lisa.marie.platske and linkedin.com/lisa-marie-platske to access her exclusive offer and tap into a wealth of resources that will elevate your leadership journey.

"Forgiveness is the one thing that can change the past, present, and future." - Lisa Marie PlatskeEPISODE OVERVIEW: Today's guest talks about finding safety in your life, forgiveness, establishing healthy relationships, walking with God, and so much more. She is a leadership expert with a federal law enforcement background, an entrepreneur, and someone who understands the human psyche. She's an expert in motivation, staying focused on goals, and teaching people to embrace the future. And as you're going to hear, she did not have the easiest journey in learning these lessons, nor does she now. Today she explains that while she doesn't know what the future holds, she recognizes and loves who holds the future- the Lord Jesus Christ. Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Lisa Marie Platske story! GUEST BIO: An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career after 9/11 to build Upside Thinking, Inc. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council, she has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe. SHOW NOTES:Guest Contact Info:Website: https://www.upsidethinking.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.marie.platskeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieplatskeHo'ponopono prayer: https://hooponoponomiracle.com/ho-oponopono-hawaiian-forgiveness-prayer/Dr. Shawne Duperon and The Apology: https://projectforgive.com/the-apology/Are you longing to fulfill your divine purpose? Check our Lisa Marie's Upside Summit: www.UpsideSummit.com  Remarkable People Podcast Listener Special Offer(s): Strategy call with Lisa Marie: https://www.upsidethinking.comSupport the showWant Even More?

Lisa Marie Platske is an award-winning expert in human behavior, a certified master coach, and an international best-selling author recognized by the White House and U.S. Small Business Administration. Lisa Marie has worked with over 100,000 leaders on four continents teaching leaders how to have a bigger positive impact on the planet, bringing forgiveness and vulnerability into the workspace. In this episode of The Woman of Value Podcast: The keys to business success How to become a leader worth following How to get started if you want to build a business, write a book, start a podcast, or even find lasting love! https://www.upsidethinking.com/ Please Subscribe/Rate/Review the Woman of Value Podcast! ► Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/womanofvalue ► Spotify http://bit.ly/wovspotify ► Stitcher http://bit.ly/wovstitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts! ► Get a copy of Sandy's book, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook

An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership -- as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored 7 books. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council and a regular contributor to Forbes.com, she has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe to make a bigger positive impact on the planet since 2005. She lives on Summit Hills Farm in the Bluegrass Region in KY where she runs her online business without internet access.

The sense of the collective and feelings of emptiness when the focus is solely on the self comes from recognising that we are part of the greater fabric of humanity. We are the behaviours we engage in; in how we think and in the actions we take. When somebody engages in their own leadership journey and comes to this awareness, there is more conversation as people move up the hierarchy of basic needs. In this podcast:How leadership is a personal journeyThe 7 Pillars of leadershipHow to be a courageous leader

Have you ever felt this nudge or this feeling like you should do something different however you pulled back? I call this not following your intuition. This week on the podcast, I am interviewing master coach and leadership expert Lisa Marie Platske all about how she helps people live out their big mission. In this episode, Lisa Marie shares her 7 Step Leadership Model to help you grow a bigger vision, create a meaningful brand, and position your expertise, allowing you to be seen and heard and rewarded for your message. CONNECT WITH LISA MARIE PLATSKE Instagram | ⁠@lisaplatske Website | ⁠www.upsidethinking.com MORE FROM MICHELLE Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/michellepfile⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/michellepfilecoaching⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.michellepfile.com⁠⁠⁠ Join The Wellness Hub: ⁠⁠⁠www.michellepfile.com/wellnesshub

Today we have another great episode lined up for you. Her and I have been connected virtually for quite some time, and originally met through Apex. We have supported each other's missions for awhile, and finally started chatting back and forth. I had her on my list of people I wanted to bring on the show, so when she reached out a month ago, I had to get her on.My guest today is Lisa Marie Platske. She is the CEO at Upside Thinking. Lisa is a Leadership Coach that helps you tap into your divine mission and purpose, allowing you to lead with impact. An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world.She left her Federal law enforcement career to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc.Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership -- as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored 7 books.A member of the Forbes Coaches Council and a regular contributor to Forbes.com, she has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe to make a bigger positive impact on the planet since 2005. She lives on Summit Hills Farm in the Bluegrass Region in KY where she runs her online business without internet access.

My guest for this podcast is an award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, business coach, and the founder of Upside Thinking, Lisa Marie Platske.

Want to know the secret to building and leading a thriving organisation!? If so, this episode is a must-listen for you! Joining Aoife this week is the founder of Upside Thinking, international best-selling author, expert leadership coach and keynote speaker Lisa Marie Platske. Lisa's mission is to transform lives through leadership, allowing people to break expectations and bring their whole selves forward. Throughout the discussion, Lisa provides insight into her past experience working in a male-dominated industry as a federal law enforcement officer on the piers of New York. So much ground gets covered in this discussion as Lisa unpacks the benefits of allies in business, the need for honest dialogue in the workplace, and breaking workplace gender bias. Lisa also reveals the key to becoming a better leader. Further key points throughout include; - An introduction to Lisa Marie Platske - Being a woman in a male-dominated industry - Carrying experience into the living present - Why Allyship is excellent for business - The importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness - Own your voice and make the world better - A permission workplace culture: How leaders can allow organisations to thrive - How psychological safety begins with you - Seven areas of well-being and three V's of courageous leadership - Ignite your empathetic leadership skills - What Happier at Work means to Lisa Marie ‘'The expectation that I had in law enforcement when I showed up on the job was people expected me to be compassionate and not competent. Because in my female body, the expectation was that I would be compassionate. And yet, when they got somebody direct, they were like, hey, that doesn't compute with my brain.'' – Lisa Marie Platske. THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: https://www.danielgoleman.info/ Listen Back: Previous Happier at Work episodes: #66: Workplace Psychological safety with Susan Ni Chriodain https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-66-workplace-psychological-safety-with-susan-ni-chriodain/ #69: Psychological Safety and Effective Team Dynamics with Duena Blomstrom https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-69-psychological-safety-and-effective-team-dynamics-with-duena-blomstrom/ Connect with Lisa Marie Platske: http://upsidethinking.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lisa.marie.platske https://www.facebook.com/UpsideThinker Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Lisa Marie Platske is an award-winning certified master coach, leadership expert, speaker, and international best-selling author recognized by the White House and Small Business Administration.  Her mission is to transform lives through leadership by teaching mission-driven and service-based entrepreneurs, consultants, and corporate leaders how to live out their big mission in the world.Topics discussed in this episode:Leadership Principle: The world needs you and your brilliance.  The fire inside, the light inside, the brightness inside, that is yours, the world needs.  It's not just for you - it's for everyone else.Habits to consider: Keep your Core Values close by.  Get out and walk each day to stay present and focused on what matters most.S.N.A.P. (stop, notice, ask, pause/pray/pivot)Make sure there is enough play in the day.Green Flags:The best way to know if you're ready to move forward is to get still (in whatever works for you), and listen. Listen to find any patterns in what you hear or sense.Advice:   Vulnerability isn't something you do, it's being honest with yourself about who you ARE. So, get to know YOU. Then you'll be able to make decisions and take action based on who YOU are.Where to find Lisa Marie:Website:  Upside Thinking ™ | Upside Your Business & Your LifeFacebook:  Lisa Marie PlatskeLinkedIn:  Lisa Marie PlatskeBecome an Intentional Optimist!All my links 30 Minute Free ConsultationHealth & Wellness: PlexusDownload the Free Resource: Andrea's Favorite Planning & Productivity ToolsLeave a rating and review!Apple: just scroll to the bottom, choose a rating and write a review.Podchaser (Android): you can go to this link here and leave a rating and review! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/intentional-optimists-unconven-1406762 Skillshare: Spark your creativity. Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

What are the ingredients of a successful leader? Are they an extrovert who commands a room with their loud, steady voice or an introvert that calmly guides a team through challenge and change? Well, the answer could be both! This week, Lisa Marie Platske shares with us how to level up your business with her Upside Thinking Leadership Model, which helps people figure out their WHY, and develop their dream career with her proven seven step leadership model centred on connection, positioning and executive presence. The 7 steps we cover in this episode are:  Start with a written plan  Understanding your personality Building a powerful partnership Live your priority Create a meaningful and memorable presence Constant evaluation Invest in professional and personal development Lisa is an award-winning leadership expert in human behaviour who has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. To get in touch with Lisa Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Website: HERE Email: HERE To get in touch with Rochelle  The form link to book a call with Rochelle is here What type of networker are you? Take the quiz! 9-5 or Be Your Own Boss Quiz  Additional Resources: Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE What type of networker are you? Take this QUIZ now!  Free resource to boost your networking: 5 Minute Networking Exercises  Ready to take the leap from your 9-5 to start your own biz Not sure? Take the quiz HERE Free networking training video here HERE

I brought back a great human being, Lisa Marie Platske, to discuss leadership and what it takes to be a great leader. Becoming an Exceptional Leader with Lisa Marie Platske An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Lisa Marie has worked with multimillion-dollar entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and start-ups from three continents and in 20+ different industries on how to position themselves as experts in their fields. Along with being an international best-selling author, Lisa Marie has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women and is recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. After 9/11, Lisa Marie left her action-packed Federal law enforcement career behind to become the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. She now spends her time traveling the globe to live out her mission to coach business leaders on how to become exceptional leaders, why connection is the new currency, and how to position yourself strategically for extensive opportunities. Listen in as Lisa Marie, and I discuss what made her leave the job she loved to pursue, create a movement that she adores, and live a life of FEARLESS HAPPYNESS!

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the power of passion, the power of purpose, and leaving a legacy that matters.   [1:00] Who is Lisa Marie Platske and what brought her to where she is today? [3:37] The Upside Summit. [16:44] How she came up with The Upside Summit and its purpose? [24:19] Who is this event for?   “You can't master memorable presence and creating one... unless you master the art of positioning.”    - Lisa Marie Platske   About Lisa Marie Platske: An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career after 9/11 to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored 7 books. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council and a regular contributor to Forbes.com, she has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe to make a bigger positive impact on the planet. Past clients include Honeywell, Santander Bank, Aflac, and Perry Ellis International to name a few. When she's not traveling, she and her husband spend time working on their Summit Hills farmhouse in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky or taking long walks on the property just enjoying the views.   Lisa Marie Platske https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieplatske Upside Thinking ™ | Upside Your Business & Your Life   The Upside Summit | Connect, Learn, and Be Inspired. Turning Possibilities into Realities, Lisa Marie Platske President/CEO, Upside Thinking, Inc.     How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

Lisa Marie Platske has moved from the front lines of law enforcement to becoming an award-winning certified master coach, leadership expert, speaker, and international best-selling author recognized by the White House and Small Business Administration. Her mission is to transform lives through leadership by teaching mission-driven and service-based entrepreneurs, consultants, and corporate leaders how to live out their big mission in the world. You can hear her story and more by listening to this episode of From Embers to Excellence. To connect with Lisa, order her books, or learn how to employ her services, visit her website here: https://www.upsidethinking.com/ (https://www.upsidethinking.com/)

There are many examples of what a leader resembles, and how they conduct themselves. No one realizes that a true leader has characteristics that are not the same as anyone else. A leader is someone who has become clear with themselves and has become focused on the mission.  It requires clarity, focus, determination, and the willingness to go against the grain and trust oneself. Lisa is an Executive Business Coach, and Founder of Upside Thinking and UpsideSummit.com who offers assistance to Leaders internationally through her program Summit to help them craft themselves into the Leaders they were meant to be. She has been recognized by the International Alliance Of Women, The White House, and The United States Small Business Administration for being one of the top 100 women making a difference in not just their community, but in the world.    Lisa and Jeff speak about LIsa's program “Upside Summit” and how it has made an impact in the leadership community. Lisa talks about the clarity of reaching into your divine operating system and coming to terms with your darkness. Lisa felt abandoned by God due to constant violence in her household during her upbringing. She discusses the purpose of the 7 pillars in her program and how it may make you rethink why you feel stuck in the same place constantly.    Favorite Quote:  “I would rather move three things a mile each than a hundred things an inch.” -Lisa Marie Platske          How to connect with Lisa:  Forbes  Website LinkedIn   How To Get Involved: Addicting to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family's farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn't helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff's early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out.In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for the next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue SKy Benefit Solutions & Rise Above HR/ Recruiting on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping.   

An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored 7 books. She has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe since 2005 to be the most optimal version of who they're designed to be in order to make a bigger positive impact on the planet. www.upsidethinking.com

An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored 7 books. She has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe since 2005 to be the most optimal version of who they're designed to be in order to make a bigger positive impact on the planet. www.upsidethinking.com

Leadership is influence and the way you can create an impact in the world through your business is all about influence. On this week's episode, we have an award-winning leadership expert and best-selling author, Lisa Marie Platske, to break down the ways entrepreneurs can hone their leadership skills to influence their teams and clients in the most impactful way.Key moments:8 min - How important leadership is9 min - Leadership is influence14 min - The SNAP technique for busy entrepreneurs23 min - Common leadership mistakesConnect with Lisa:Website: https://www.upsidethinking.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.marie.platskeTwitter: https://twitter.com/UpsideThinkingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieplatske/

In today's episode of The Lead With Trust Show, Sue chats with Lisa Marie Platske, President, CEO and Founder of Upside Thinking Inc. and an award-winning leadership expert You'll learn a little about Lisa Marie's background. You'll discover how 9/11 massively affected her personal and professional life, and how that started her on a new path. You'll also learn about her journey to becoming a trusted leader. Join Sue and Lisa Marie for this fascinating and eye-opening discussion. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: A little about Lisa Marie's background. How the events of 9/11 massively affected her personal and professional life, and how that started her on a new path. Her journey to becoming a trusted leader. And so much more...

In life, we receive messages and revelations that come to us in different forms.  A close family member or friend.  Heartbreak. An accident. Transformation. Everything we need to know and have for our journey here is woven into the fabric of our lives.  But, we don't always want to see what's in plain sight. Sometimes, we have to take the hard roads up the mountains to help us realize the power of who we truly are before we can impact the world as intended.  Clint Riggin is Founder and CEO of Limitless Coaching, a one-stop-shop for helping entrepreneurs with maximizing their health and fitness so they can be better leaders, better parents, better business people, and overall, better human beings. He's an 8-year Navy Veteran and competed in bodybuilding for 3 years.  Jeff and Clint don't waste much time talking about a period of Clint's life that almost removed him from the planet. Clint candidly shares how pressing his body to the limits with the use of various drugs almost destroyed his thyroid, sent him into depression, and almost led to his suicide. He shares a revelation he received from his father at the young age of 14.  He wouldn't remember this until much later in life. Jeff and Clint discuss the various masterminds they're involved with, the importance of meditation and its transformative effects on the human psyche. They share their experiences they had at a 3-day event hosted by Lisa Marie Platske and why you should connect and get to know her.   Clint shares his focus and vision on how Limitless Coaching is transforming the health and fitness industry by doing one simple thing………creating the synergy for overall wellness through connecting the mind, body, and spirit.  What You'll Learn:   The length of time Clint Competed in Body Building  Why Clint's Thyroid stopped working, why it led him to be addicted to drugs and close to suicide  How many people live in their past and why it's holding them back  Creating time, mending relationships, and uncovering the truth of who you are The power of meditation and how it helps plow through the micro-stress signals our body receives first thing in the morning  Why it's important to have a mentor that will push you to do the work and hold you accountable  Jeff reveals one instrument that will make your family into a wealthy one  3 people Clint would love to have dinner with be they dead or alive  What taking 12ccs of TRT per week will do to your body Addictive personalities and the age Clint revealed he had one, and the wisdom his Father shared with him on how to use it Who Lisa Marie Platske is and why Jeff and Clint both love her; they'll share their experience with you How Limitless Coaching has become a one-stop-shop for all of your health and fitness needs online What Apex is and what it's about  And much more!     Favorite Quote: “I didn't know I had an addictive personality until I was 14 years old. My dad said, “You do have  a genetic disposition and you can use it for good, or for bad.” -Clint Riggin   Connect With Clint:   Limitless Life on Facebook Facebook Instagram    How to Get Involved: Addicted to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family's farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn't helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff's early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out.  In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for his next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue Sky Benefit Solutions & Rise Above HR/Recruiting on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping. 

Lisa Marie Platske is an award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, a certified master coach, and an international best-selling author. With accolades from the United States Small Business Administration and recognized by The International Women's Alliance as one of the Top 100 women making a difference on the planet, she's coached or trained over 100,000 leaders globally, bringing forgiveness and vulnerability into the workspace. Her website WHO IS MARK STRUCZEWSKI? Mark “Ski” Struczewski (Mister Productivity) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives. In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast, and author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at MarkStruczewski.com. MY GIFT TO YOU. My top 5 productivity tips for entrepreneurs: Top5ProductivityTips.com Does your to-do list have you overwhelmed? When you join The Productive Life: A Membership for Solopreneurs, you'll learn how to get and stay focused, become untangled from the chaos of your to-do list, experience less overwhelm, and have time to do what you really want to do! Find out more and sign up today at MarkStruczewski.com/membership Productivity mastery is not difficult to obtain once you know how. In this training, you will learn the 12 elements you need to be the most productive version of yourself. Check out the 12 Steps to Productivity Mastery course: MarkStruczewski.com/mastery

In this episode, I speak with Lisa Marie Platske on standing strong while the world is shaking, her experience of the illogical and unfair judgements of others, her 7 step leadership model, and courageous & vulnerable leadership.★ Lisa Marie's Bio: ★ Lisa Marie Platske is an award-winning certified master coach, leadership expert, speaker, and international best-selling author recognized by the White House and Small Business Administration. Her mission is to transform lives through leadership by teaching mission-driven and service-based entrepreneurs, consultants, and corporate leaders how to live out their big mission in the world. Connect with Lisa Marie Platske:https://www.upsidethinking.com/

On today's podcast, Lisa Marie Platske from Upside Thinking, Inc. and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss how business owners can show courageous leadership. Courageous leadership in the business sense is not the autocratic style of leadership that some political leaders exhibit. On the contrary, it's a type of leadership that factors in empathy, compassion, vulnerability, resilience, and more. A courageous leader is neither deterred nor intimidated by uncertainties, challenges or failure.  

Welcome to Episode 411 of the Yeukai Business Show. In this episode, Lisa Marie Platske discusses the 3-Vs on how to make you a leader worth following and the right people will be naturally attracted to you and your business So, if you want to know more about the 3-Vs, tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: How to develop a PERSONALIZED SUCCESS PLAN that's designed with your strengths, unique wiring, and values factored in, so your daily life is purposeful and actually works for you instead of a plan working you.How to POSITION your EXPERTISE so you attract bigger opportunities and expand your impactHow to CONNECT in order to build your strong partnerships with other leaders. About Lisa Marie Platske Lisa Marie is an award-winning certified master coach, leadership expert, speaker, and international best-selling author recognized by the White House and Small Business Administration. Her mission is to transform lives through leadership by teaching mission-driven and service-based entrepreneurs, consultants, and corporate leaders how to live out their big mission in the world. Author or co-authored 7 books and received accolades from the White House, United States Small Business Administration, National Association of Female Executives, and The International Association of Women.  More Information Learn more at https://upsidethinking.com/ Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on the 3-Vs, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "Yeukai Business Show !" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please leave a review right now Thanks for listening!

Sue Stockdale talks to Lisa Marie Platske, President/CEO, Upside Thinking, Inc. about what courageous leadership means and how she found courage to move on after she was impacted by 9/11.  The conversation touches on how vulnerability, forgiveness and the willingness to step out of one's comfort zone can help leaders be of greater service to their people. An award-winning leadership expert in human behaviour, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration and The International Alliance for Women, recognised as one of the Top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career after 9/11 to be the CEO of Upside Thinking. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centred on connection, positioning, and executive presence.An international best-selling author in five countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored seven books. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council and a regular contributor to Forbes.com, she has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe to make a bigger positive impact on the planet. Past clients include Honeywell, Santander Bank, Aflac, and Perry Ellis International.Key Quotes:‘9/11 was a time of great upheaval and learning about myself.' ‘If I don't find a way to see the good in humanity, or to see the good in others then it will be a really lonely existence.' ‘It's not fearless leadership. It's courageous. It means that the fear is still there.' ‘I was spending so much energy, trying to do it all alone. it isn't one to do alone, you need other people.' ‘I came up with three components that were always present and it was vision, voice, and vulnerability.' ‘The first to forgive is the bravest, the first to forget is the happiest.'‘Rather than looking at option A or option B my idea, your idea, what's the third one that we don't see. And the only way for us to see it is for you and I to co-create something together.'‘The world needs you and your brilliance.' Find out more about Lisa Marie Platske https://upsidethinking.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieplatske Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.marie.platske This series is kindly supported by Squadcast –the remote recording platform which empowers podcasters by capturing high-quality audio and video conversations. Find out more at https://squadcast.fmRead the transcription for this episode on www.accesstoinspiration.org and connect with us:Twitter www.twitter.com/accessinspirat1 Facebook www.facebook.com/accesstoinspiration Instagram www.instagram.com/accesstoinspiration LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/access-to-inspiration/Sign up for our newsletter http://eepurl.com/hguX2b Read our Impact Report https://bit.ly/3hElalv Sound Editor: Matias de Ezcurra (he/him)Producer: Sue Stockdale (she/her)

During my journey to the Upside Summit with Lisa Marie Platske, I had the chance to meet someone by the name of Mary Jo Van Horn. She specializes in limiting beliefs now creating an app that you can have access to being able to identify the limiting beliefs holding you back to truly live Limitless. Bio: Frustrated by the lack of resources for how to release limiting beliefs and inspired by her own lived experiences, Mary Jo Van Horn created The Enlightened Reframe, a transformational online and app resource for fully releasing beliefs that negatively impact our self-esteem, money, physical fitness, parenting, workplace, and business. As a speaker, Mary Jo collaborates with thought leaders and industry influencers that share her desire for a kinder, more joyful, and purposeful world. Link: https://enlightenedreframe.com

Welcome to Episode 375 of The Today's Leader Podcast, Building Tomorrow's Best Leaders, Today. Leading a revolution and building better leaders. If you are new to the podcast, please subscribe to whatever platform you are tuning in on. If you love what we do, please share with others, and leaving a five-star review helps us get found by others who may need to hear this.Today's guest is Lisa Maries Platske An award-winning leadership expert. Lisa Marie has received accolades from the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on leadership and how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council, international best-selling author of 7 books, and regular contributor to Forbes.com, she coaches' leaders around the globe to make a bigger positive impact on the planet.==========================================================Lisa can be contacted:LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieplatske/Website : https://www.upsidethinking.com/==========================================================If you are looking to build better leadership skills, check out The Today's Leader website at todaysleader.com.auWe are driving a leadership revolution and BUILDING TOMORROW'S BEST LEADERS, TODAY!Today's Leader is a collective, The mindset to make a difference and the ability to create an impact.Think & Grow Business Hosts our Today's Leader Masterminds. TAGB where we focus on personal, professional, and business growth. Book your free 30-minute discovery call at https://thinkandgrowbusiness.com.au/book-your-free-discovery-call/You are standing Stronger, Braver, and Wiser. Don't forget the golden rule – Don t be an A-HoleCheck Out our Top 10 Leadership Podcasts: https://todaysleader.com.au/the-best-leadership-podcasts-for-2021/#purpose #transformation #leadership #communication #conversations #clarity #todaysleader #tomorrowsbestleaders

In the episode 64 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Lisa Marie Platske about leadership, vulnerability and building meaningful relationships. Lisa Marie Platske left her career as a Federal law enforcement officer after 9/11 to become the CEO of international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie is an award-winning leadership expert recognized by the White House and Small Business Administration. You can connect with Lisa Marie HERE Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/ideas-leaders/id1531433083

An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career after 9/11 to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide, sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership, as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie, has written or co-authored 7 books. Listen in as we have an honest conversation about how Lisa has overcome her challenges to where she is in life today!

When it comes to interpersonal relationships, there's no one who can go deeper than our guest today. She goes so deep, she can see into your past and beyond your future.  Lisa Marie Platske is a force of nature who made her journey into Law Enforcement as a leader, and trainer in earlier years, and after some time, she transitioned into becoming the founder, President, and CEO of Upside Thinking and is an international best-selling author in 5 countries, speaker, and coach. Lisa Marie works with people from all walks of life personally and in business.  In this episode, Jeff and Lisa Marie have a very intimate and candid conversation about the power of doing for others, living in integrity, perspectives on hiring, how leadership is based on influence, the power of the upside, seeing things differently, and how to create a positive mindset.      What You'll Learn:   Why Lisa Marie felt entangled in knots during her career in law enforcement How he navigated a traditionally male-dominated sector of the government A pivotal moment in her career that changed the trajectory of how she validated herself The importance of knowing your true worth, not only as a professional, but as a human being The transformative phases business owners go through during their journeys Power moves and creating power mindsets Lisa Marie's favorite poem from Ralph Waldo Emerson that provides a deep philosophical insight everyone could implement  How Lisa Marie came to create Upside Thinking  The exploration Lisa Marie took to discover the next step after leaving a very “safe” career in law enforcement What the 7 pillars of leadership are and how they're applied The ONE question most people are never asked One of the biggest negations most make in their lives and self-sabotage their paths to success The transformations most business owners encounter  And much more!    FAVORITE QUOTES: “Comfort doesn't change the world.  Vulnerability changes everything.”    Lisa Marie Platske     Connect with Lisa Marie: Facebook Instagram    Upside Thinking How to Get Involved: Addicted to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family's farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn't helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff's early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out.  In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for his next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue Sky Benefit Solutions insurance agency on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping.    

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 103, Annemarie Shrouder explains what Lisa Marie Platske said that affected how she works. In the following story, Annemarie then illustrates listening to learn. She then advises how we can strengthen our leadership. Prologue Annemarie Shrouder (she, her) works in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is Canadian and biracial, which she explains informs her work. While lovingly calling herself the can opener, Annemarie helps organizations create healthy workplace communities using her ABCs of inclusion, her signature methodology. She has written diversity strategies for several organizations and an LGBTQ engagement strategy for CAMH. Annemarie authored Being Brown in a Black and White World. She facilitates workshops, speaks, and consults. Annemarie is the Founder of ASI. 02:11 Part 1: The World Needs Your Brilliance! In this story, Annemarie shares something that Lisa Marie Platske said to her. This leads to a discussion about how you show up in the world. 06:41 Part 2: We Often Think We Know Best To connect with others, we need to listen. Annemarie illustrates the value of listening and hearing what others have to say in this story. 12:20 Part 3: As Long as You Have A Brain, You Have Biases Annemarie advises how we can improve our leadership capabilities. _________________________________ How You Can Support the Show Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support No transcript available (future enhancement) Episode links Annemarie's LinkedIn Profile, website, Instagram, blog The Association of Change Agents for Inclusion and Belonging (ACAIB) Annemarie's book, Being Brown in A Black and White World Lisa Marie Platske and Upside Thinking Gary DePaul's website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership Background Music You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements. 00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov 01:51 Chillhop by GentleJammers 06:23 Elegant Minimal by LumenMedia 12:03 Video Chillout by sonicscope 17:23 Fun and Flirtyby BrownHouseMedia Lead on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

Lisa Marie Platske is a genuine, kind, thoughtful human being. When speaking with her, she leaves you with no doubt of the impact she is making in this world. She is an award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized in 2017 as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal Law Enforcement career after 9/11 to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership, as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored 7 books. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council and a regular contributor to Forbes.com, she has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe to make a bigger positive impact on the planet. You can connect with and learn more about Lisa and her endeavors at the links below: www.UpsideThinking.com/Get-Started www.DesignYourDestinyLive.com www.facebook.com/lisa.marie.platske www.facebook.com/UpsideThinking https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieplatske Enjoy!!

Lisa Marie Platske is the President and CEO of Upside Thinking, a leadership coach and speaker, she's also an international best-selling author, In this intimate show we explore some amazing leadership lessons including:  How being in New York at 9/11 in law enforcement became a turning point in her career How self-examination can help with forgiveness The 3 steps and 7 pillars to unlock courageous leadership How can we remain relevant as leaders in such a dynamic and changing world? Join our Tribe at https://leadership-hacker.com Music: " Upbeat Party " by Scott Holmes courtesy of the Free Music Archive FMA Transcript: Thanks to Jermaine Pinto at JRP Transcribing for being our Partner. Contact Jermaine via LinkedIn or via his site JRP Transcribing Services Find out more about Lisa below: Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieplatske/ Upside Thinking Website: https://upsidethinking.com Lisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpsideThinking Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpsideThinking   Full Transcript Below ----more---- Steve Rush: Some call me Steve, dad, husband or friend. Others might call me boss, coach or mentor. Today you can call me The Leadership Hacker. Thanks for listening in. I really appreciate it. My job as the leadership hacker is to hack into the minds, experiences, habits and learning of great leaders, C-Suite executives, authors and development experts so that I can assist you developing your understanding and awareness of leadership. I am Steve Rush and I am your host today. I am the author of Leadership Cake. I am a transformation consultant and leadership coach. I cannot wait to start sharing all things leadership with you Lisa Marie Platske is our special guest on today's show. She's an award-winning leadership expert and number one, international bestselling author of Designing Your Destiny.   The Leadership Hacker News Steve Rush: In the news today, we explore the notion of the law of attraction or LOA, as it's often known. Simply put, the law of attraction is the ability to attract into our lives, whatever we're focusing on. And it's believed regardless of age, nationality, religious belief, we all susceptible to the laws which govern the universe, including the law of attraction. And it's a law of attraction that uses the power of the mind to translate what is ever in our thoughts and to materialize them into reality. And here's the thing, in basic terms, all thoughts turn into things Eventually. If you focus on negative doom and gloom, you remain and direct cloud and be pretty grumpy and miserable. If you focus on positive thoughts and have goals and ambitions and aim to achieve them, you'll find ways to do so. The law of attraction is one of life's biggest mysteries. Very few people are fully aware of how much the impact of law of attraction has on their day-to-day life. Whether we're doing it knowingly or unknowingly. Every second of our existence, we are acting as a human magnet, sending out our thoughts and emotions and attracting back more of what we put out. Unfortunately, so many of us are still blind to the potential that is locked deep within us. Consequently, it's all way too easy to leave your thoughts and emotions unchecked. And this sends out the wrong thoughts and attracts more of an unwanted emotion and event into your life. And unfortunately, because it comes with a bit of a stigma because people have this perception that it is pink and fluffy, and it's not particularly real, people often don't pay attention and don't focus on it enough. The law of attraction stems back to mystical and historical claims haven't been first thought of by the immortal Buddha. It's believed he wanted to be known that what you have become is what you have thought. And this is the belief that's intrinsically deep within the law of attraction. So is the law of attraction pink and fluffy, or is there science behind it? Well, the work of quantum physics during recent years has helped really shine, greater light on the incredible impact and the power of the mind has on our lives and the universe in general, some would argue it's actually just a mindset. As physicists and neuroscientists come to supply us with more and more information regarding our brains. The law of attraction simply becomes more logical and the more we can rejoice in truly liberating impairing the realization that we are, the creators and the controllers of our life and the energy that we give out and attract the more successful we become. The best description I've heard or seen about the law of attraction is thinking of ourselves as we were artists with a blank canvas, creating pictures of our intended life and making the choices and actions to make that happen. So, what if you don't like the picture? Well, you can change it because life is a blank canvas of possibility. We're in control of what that finished picture could look like. And the law of attraction is just that. And it's just that simple. There's no catches. The laws of nature are completely imperfect and the law of attraction is no different, no matter what you're looking for, what you want to achieve in your life. If you can hold on to an idea and see it for yourself in your mind's eye, then you can make it yours because you'll start to find and look and notice for the opportunity, the natural caring coincidences that help you fulfill that picture in your mind. So, the leadership lesson is here. How much of our work as leaders is about helping people realize that mind's eye view, helping them articulate, helping them paint that picture and helping them on the journey to attracting the right energy, the right behaviors and people around them to be successful. That's been The Leadership Hacker News. As always, we're delighted when you nudge us comment and share our stories. So please get in touch if there's anything specific you want us to feature on the show. Start of Podcast Steve Rush: Our special guest on today's show is Lisa Marie Platske. She is the President and CEO of Upside Thinking. She's a leadership coach and a speaker. She's also the international best-selling author of a number of books. You want to hang on to the end of the show today because there's a special gift that you can get hold of later on, and it is the “Influential Leadership Blueprint” from Lisa. Lisa welcome to The Leadership Hacker Podcast. Lisa Marie Platske: Thanks Steve. So excited to be here. Steve Rush: Me too. Lisa Marie Platske: Thanks for having me. Steve Rush: So, you had a really fascinating meander to get to where you get to. Started out, your early career in law enforcement, and now leading Upside Thinking, tell us a little bit about how your journey evolved? Lisa Marie Platske: Well, I can honestly share that I was never looking to be an entrepreneur or run a leadership development organization. I started off in law enforcement because I just loved the work. And back then, when I was looking for career paths after college, there was no internet to go researching. There was a library and lots of little books and file folders, and it sounded really exciting to be working in international trade and travel. And so, I took my criminal justice degree and went into law enforcement. And on that journey, loved leadership, was passionate about leadership and was fortunate to have the opportunity to develop leadership curriculum, both at The Leadership Development Center in Dallas, Texas after 9/11, and also to teach at The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in the United States. So, for me, this was something that I just was loved and I was getting to utilize the leadership pieces. However, I was faced with an opportunity and that opportunity was marriage Steve. So, I couldn't figure out how I could both be good at a 24/7 career and have a husband who also was going to have a 24/7 career in law enforcement and how we could both do this. And so, I just figured I keep doing it and live in a different state and just continue moving forward. And it actually was a friend who said, you know, people who get married, usually live in the same household. Steve Rush: That's right, yeah. Lisa Marie Platske: And I said, all right, so then what will I do? And the love of leadership is one of the reasons why I opened up side thinking was I believe that leadership affects every single decision and every facet of our life. And so, to be able to do this and take what I learned in law enforcement and look at what the world's best leaders do differently has been just such an incredible journey. Although, you know, if you also understand owning a business has its unique pieces to it, for me, has been the greatest personal development journey of a lifetime. Steve Rush: And I bet it hasn't stopped either? Lisa Marie Platske:  No, No. Steve Rush: Exactly, and that's the gift that we have, I think in doing the work that we do in terms of coaching and helping leaders on their journey is that every single time I have a conversation with a podcast guest or I learned some new content, I'm just constantly learning. Lisa Marie Platske: Yes. Yes. And there are more opportunities to be filled up if you're open, I believe on this journey than I could have imagined. And I thought that every day was a new day when I was in law enforcement and truly the entrepreneurial journey is a very unique animal. Steve Rush: So, an interesting notion I wanted to share with you, and that's while hearing you talk about your career in law enforcement and then leadership in law enforcement. Often people have this perception of those who work in public office or in the military or law enforcement that they can see visibly people's leadership progressions because of the stripes on their shirts or the pips on their shoulders, and they often don't recognize that does come with a completely different set of skills. That is that leadership responsibility. How do you notice the difference between what you learned in law enforcement and what you see externally now? Lisa Marie Platske: You just said something that I believe is so brilliant. So, I really want to reflect and say, thank you! Is that what I walked away with in law enforcement was understanding human behavior. And when you put on a uniform, there's the expectation that you have certain qualities or characteristics, integrity, is one of them. I remember getting my credentials that said, you know, this officer possesses integrity. And I thought, wow, this is like almost like a seal of approval or a stamp. And it was so interesting, you know, to think about that in terms of how we look at leadership. And if we could only walk into an organization and see somebody's credentials to have that stamp, where were all of their qualities and characteristics were listed. And you know, when I look at human behavior and the little nuances of what I learned then even from micro-expressions or how people show us who they are just by little movements. In business, it's been just critical to take those skills. There's something I'll do at my annual conference. And it's in reflecting back to the use of force continuum and how the use of force continuum started with officer presence and then went to verbal commands, soft techniques, hard techniques, and deadly force. And it's something that no officer ever wishes they're going to ever get to deadly force. And yet in business, it's interesting because those same use of force continuum. And I see forces as really more of a power move. Steve Rush: Right. Lisa Marie Platske: And that is how you show up, the words that you speak, the techniques that you use and how you knock somebody out with your presence, your executive presence. It actually translates really quite beautifully. Steve Rush: There is a lot of parallels, isn't there? Lisa Marie Platske: Yes. Steve Rush: So, remember when we met first, you talked about this kind of quite pivotal moment in your career when you were in law enforcement and 9/11 happened. And not only did it change law enforcement and probably the careers for all of us actually in hindsight, but there was a real kind of big turning point for you at that time. Tell us a little bit about that moment? Lisa Marie Platske: Well, with law enforcement, I was stationed in New York and over 9/11. And so, I was in the height of, in the midst of everything and working sixteen-hour days, twenty-one days, straight, very little sleep, and just the entire country was on high alert. So, a lot of angst, just the feeling when you walked out of your house, you could feel the heaviness and the stress. And what I realized after sending employees to funeral after funeral, after funeral for honor guard, losing my mentor and sending employees to look for what would be remains at the site. I recognize that there was this level of anger that was growing inside me, and it wasn't good, Steve, like it was not, it was a mixture of tiredness and sadness and grief and frustration and helplessness, just all rolled into one where, you know, the human body, it's made to rest. It needs a certain amount of rest. Steve Rush: Right. Lisa Marie Platske: And so, I got to a piece when I recognize what was going to be, what would open that and change that and shift that and keep me from being a really angry person was forgiveness. And so, I went down a journey of learning about forgiveness, what it is, and really being willing to forgive self, forgive others so that I could lead unencumbered without any judgment, without any negativity. And it has been one of the best decisions. And it's been something that in bringing it into organizations in business, recognizing that sometimes there are actions that are holding organizations back in their leaders for years, for decades, because of a lack of forgiveness. Steve Rush: Definitely, so. And as you speak, you can hear in your voice, by the way that kind of, the resonance that comes with that. So, as you're recalling that moment, I can sense in your tone that it's still real for you. How did you use that as a positive and how did you flip from anger to forgiveness? What was kind of the trigger moment? Lisa Marie Platske: It's interesting that you can hear it because it's one where I can feel my body be moved to tears, and yet it's been, you know, many decades and yet that lives within you, that moment, that experience still lives inside me. And so, I just really appreciate your acknowledgement of it because it was such a painful time. And, and that, I don't know that going back to that moment, that doesn't go away. The moment that, you know, if I could sum it up in one moment, it was a situation where and perhaps you've experienced this or maybe not. It was a situation where I was going to be spending time with somebody that I actually really liked, okay. It was a friend that I enjoyed spending time with and I was out, you know, its good time. I'm outside having something to eat. And there was just a small little something that should have been a small upset that I recognized an incredibly irrational reaction of mine. And so, I understood at that moment that I wasn't angry at what was going on. I was just simply angry and that anger was not directed at a person or a place or, you know, not getting my food. That anger was just an internal rage over the injustices that I saw were going on at families, losing loved ones for no reason. The sense of stress that my colleagues were experiencing, just many things, that for me, I no longer had joy being around people that I loved. I no longer had a, you know, a sense of, you know, life is good and the world is a safe place. And recognizing that in that moment, that if I did not do something, that the people that I was with, the people that I was leading at work, you know, that would carry through in every interaction and just simply would poison. The organization would poison the team, would poison my family relationships. So, it wasn't like it was this big aha moment that came down from the sky. It was a simple outing that with an irrational response that had me look at who I was becoming Steve Rush: Really profound, and what you described is academically dead simple. I just forgive everybody and cleanse myself and it'll be fine. Academically sounds simple, behaviorally though, that comes with a whole set of processes and systems that need learning. So how did you go about that? Lisa Marie Platske: You're you are so right. Like it's not just well, we had the awareness and then the next day everything was wonderful. One of the pieces on the journey was extending grace. And so, I say that the forgiveness had to start with myself because oftentimes when leaders will see themselves or see a response, they will, you know, be angry. Like why did I respond that way? And that doesn't help the situation. So there had to be self-forgiveness. And so, I began identifying not just in this situation, but what were the times when my responses were not ideal and began doing a journey of self-examination. And so, to dive into various principles, I went into the process in emotional intelligence and the research that was there around, you know, self-examination. And I took myself on retreat. I went and was quiet and reflective. I began researching instead of reading books that were on law enforcement or on criminal behavior. I began reading books that were more about the mind and human behavior in the sense of empathy and compassionate leadership and changed what it is that I was putting into my mind, into my body. And I also focused on my health. And one of the things that I recognized is that when you're angry and then when you're stressed and even if you want to be in forgiveness, it's really hard to do so. So, taking better care of me, allowed me to then better care for others around me, whether that was the guys that I worked with, or whether it was family members that I went to visit. And it was a journey, it was a journey of forgiveness. Forgiving me first, and then forgiving others for perhaps their own limited views or their own paradigms in the world versus being angry. Steve Rush: I love the way you considered the whole approach by the way, because it does start with self-assessment. It starts with the self-actualization; and again, it's one of those things it's dead easy to say, but putting yourself first can often be seen as quite selfish or self-centered, but in my experience, if you don't do that, then everybody else suffers, right? Lisa Marie Platske: Yes. Yes. It's interesting. When I opened my business sixteen years ago, that was one of my, you know, core pieces that I would teach is, self-first, family second and work third. And when I would go into organizations, they would say, you can't teach that. And I said, if you really want employees that are going to perform and research shows that you don't get the best out of your employees, the best you get is 80%. And if you, and that's like the best of the best. So, on average, you're getting between 40 to 60% output on an employee. And if you really want that to increase so that your bottom line increases and your operational effectiveness increases, then you will invest in your employees the way that you invest in your innovation and new ideas, because they are the ones that are going to implement. That doesn't mean that you're not looking at. It's not important to just give people whatever they want. That's not what it's about. It's about understanding that we're humans in this experience, in this leadership experience, and as human beings, we require different things in order to have optimal results to produce, to thrive. And so, you know, I had focused so much in the past on the human doing this, that I forgot the human beingness part and getting back to the being it's really difficult when you're in the doing, and that's your sole focus to enter into the forgiveness journey, but the health part and sort of the putting self-first piece and all of the people who said that was, you know, crazy or frivolous or selfish, you know, it's what led me. You know, now I have seven pillars of leadership that I've researched over the years. And in pillar, number four, there are seven areas of wellbeing and wellbeing is simply a word for wealth. And what I found in those seven areas of wellbeing is that too often individual leaders and top contributors would tell themselves that once I do well at work, then I'll be able to take care of my physical health or that's when I'll be able to take care of my financial health. That's when things will fall into place. And I found that that's not true, that you've got to start with the physical, you've got to start with you in that area and your emotional wellbeing and your intellectual wellbeing and your spiritual wellbeing and your relational wellbeing before you can truly thrive and be wealthy at work. Steve Rush: A hundred percent agree with that, a hundred percent. You've taken to writing, you've written three books. Connection, Design Your Destiny, Turn Possibilities into Realities. What was it that drove you to put pen to paper and share some of your stories and learnings? Lisa Marie Platske: Like I said, with the entrepreneurial journey, so much of it has been this, you know, well, what's put in front of me and that's why I say it's somewhat accidental. There's intention in it, and there's also sort of surprise. And so, my first book in 2007, the reason why I wrote it was not because I had this idea that it was going to be great to write a book. It was because I was going into organizations and Steve, I would ask three questions. Who are you? What do you want? And why does it matter? So, I would be in these coaching sessions and these trainings and ask those questions and get this blank stare. And I found it fascinating because the answer of who I am was generally titles. And what do I want was generally, well, I'm supposed to want the next promotion or the next opportunity. And when I would really dive in and say, why does that matter? And like, what do you really want? What I found was that the overwhelming majority. Over the 80th percentile truly didn't want what the next opportunity was that was in front of them. And if they could have had it all their way, they would have been doing something different. And that for me was just so mind-boggling. Steve Rush: Yeah, right. Lisa Marie Platske: How could this be? Steve Rush: And what did you find the answers were? Lisa Marie Platske: Well, it was more giving people permission, permission to be in that conversation. I remember a woman who was chief counsel in an organization and her saying to me, and I believe at the time she was forty-two years old and she said, no one has ever asked me that question. What do I want? I was sad. I was sad. I thought, how could this be? And so, here's someone who has a family and children and people that are watching you and role model, and you've got a position and the position is something that's well-respected and you had to go to school and operate in choice, and you're ending up here. And now we're having this conversation. And you tell me that no one has ever asked you that in four plus decades of your life, like, it was just heartbreaking. Steve Rush: I bet, yeah. Lisa Marie Platske: I thought, so if I could write a book that would give people permission to ask that question and to sit down and have some thought and intention around what that would be, wouldn't that make the world a little bit better? Steve Rush: Yeah, it sure would. Lisa Marie Platske: And so that was the impetus, you know, for that, and for the last fourteen years, I've done an annual three-day conference called, the same name as the book, Design Your Destiny Live, or similar name, we go through my seven pillars of leadership. And in the end, it's about, like who are you? What do you want? And why does it matter? Because I believe everyone's got something. I mean, that's one of the things I loved about your story, Steve, you know, you're someone who went, well, like, who am I? And like, what am I doing here? Like this isn't what I'm called to do. This is not what I'm hardwired for. Like, I could stay here and, you know, I'm probably being paid pretty well. However, I making a contribution? Am I a force for good on the planet? And you know, from our conversation, it was, you know, it's what really inspired me to want to be in deeper conversation with you. Steve Rush: Sure, I appreciate That. Thank you. So, of your three books, do you have a favorite child? Lisa Marie Platske: Do I have a favorite? I actually can say that every book, every article, everything that I've ever written, there's no favorite. They're just a series of lessons learned that allow me to relive them. Steve Rush: Said like a true parent and any custodian of work! Lisa Marie Platske: Yes, yes. Steve Rush: Brilliant. Lisa Marie Platske: Like, oh yeah. I remember that. Steve Rush: So, your seven pillars then. You have three steps and seven pillars, and I wondered if it would be worthwhile, if we could just spin through them? Lisa Marie Platske: Sure, sure. So, the seven pillars came from research. So, I wanted a shortcut, you know, here I am, I'm a criminal justice major. I had my career in law enforcement. I loved it. And now I'm opening up a leadership development company. And so, it's like, well, what do leaders do? The best ones? What do they do differently? So, I just began interviewing people and I got seven themes and the seven themes are. I had them all magically start with a P isn't that great? Steve Rush: That's very innovative! Lisa Marie Platske: So, and then they have phrases. So, the number one is plan. And it's start with a written plan. Begin with the end in mind. I found that all the leaders I researched did that. Number two was understand your personality, be clear who you're not and who you are. And I found the best leaders really understood their strengths and delegated the rest. Number three is partnerships, create partnerships, create powerful partnerships. And this was all around the essence of connection. They had networks and really understood that you could make life easier by being deeply connected to others. And they weren't formal partnerships. And then number four is priority, not priorities. And it was understanding what matters most. So, live your priority. And regardless of whether or not other people look at it, and it makes sense to them. That's where those seven areas of wellbeing live. And it's where that idea of putting yourself first lives too. And then number five is all about presence, creating a meaningful and memorable presence in three areas. By what people see, by what you say, and by being in the moment. And so, there's gratitude. There's positioning that is all in this element. It's a very, very robust pillar. And then number six is progress, and this is evaluate your progress. It's also the pillar of profit. With this pillar I find that in organizations, sometimes people will talk about the annual performance review and performance is something to be evaluated daily. It's to be evaluated moment by moment. What do you want? You're either moving further away or closer to it by every action and every word that you speak. So, I'm in self-examination and reflection daily and evaluating my progress, whether I'm on track. That was a hard one for me, Steve, because I was really hard for me to get rid of ideas that I created. Steve Rush: It's unlearning some of the stuff that you'd learned, right? Lisa Marie Platske: Right, yeah. Exactly, exactly. So, that's just so true. And then number, number seven is professional development and personal development. And that's investing in personal and professional development. And I found that the leaders I spoke to who really were just so far ahead and the best of the best, they took time off. They had these circles, mastermind circles and peer connections and coaches and people they learned from. And so, it was amazing how intentional there were about where they went and how they were some were industry specific and some were that had nothing to do with their industry. And just who was the next person for me to learn from. Steve Rush: I love those, they're really succinct. And if people are listening to this for the first time, just having those seven pillars to go through is a great blueprint to kind of set you up for success. So, thank you for sharing them. Lisa Marie Platske: You're welcome. You're welcome. I want everybody to dive in and I share that, you know, sometimes it's just a small tweak. You might do really well in five of them or six of them. And there might be a small tweak that can just make a huge, huge difference. So, they're important. And those three elements came from, well, what are the seven pillars rest on? Like, what's the foundation for them? And the three elements are really all about courageous leadership. And those three elements are vision, vulnerability and voice. And vision is having that clear vision, the key or the hidden key that unlocks it is clarity. Vulnerability is not a marketing tactic. It's a way of being, and it's how you live out your vision and the hidden key to unlock that is forgiveness. You can't be vulnerable and have it really be authentic and transparent unless you've done your own forgiveness work Steve Rush: Wow that's really quite powerful. Yet, I've not actually thought of it in that way, but your so, so accurate in the that you reflect that because vulnerability means that he can't be carrying any baggage, can you? Lisa Marie Platske: Exactly. Steve Rush: In order to be vulnerable, you have to get rid of that. Lisa Marie Platske: Otherwise, it comes out really weird and that's when it sounds judgmental. Steve Rush: Yeah. Lisa Marie Platske: And you go, huh? I can't figure that out. Like, what is it? It seems like they're being vulnerable, but something not right there. Steve Rush: And we're built intuitively, and you would have been taught this in your law enforcement days, to spot that disingenuous behavior. We're trained unconsciously to notice when it doesn't feel and look right. Lisa Marie Platske: Exactly, that's is so true, which is the reason why you and I can be an ocean away and still, you can feel what I felt when we were talking about 9/11. Like as if you were looking at me as if you were, absolutely. Steve Rush: Yeah. So we've been in a bit of a crazy world in the last couple of years, and you know, as every decade goes on, there are events that come and shape the way that we work and the way that we live. And certainly, the pandemic is one of those. How do we as leaders keep and remain relevant when the world is changing such a lot? Lisa Marie Platske: You know, when I look at how the world has changed, there for me is, I go back to a story and an experience that I had, and that is a business coach who said to me several years ago, Lisa you're one disaster from going out of business. And I said, how could this be? Like, I have, you know, all of these clients and all of this. And he said, yes. And he laid out, you know, the vulnerabilities in my business. And so, I went on this journey to, I didn't know at the time, but to pandemic proof my business in the sense of who, is it that has all of the information in the organization, what are the activities that I'm doing? Who is it that I'm investing my time with? What's my most precious commodity? And, you know, when you speak about how the world has changed and how do you remain relevant? As humans, we're often creatures of habit and being comfortable for many people is a high value and comfort doesn't change the world, vulnerability really opens doors. And so, it goes back to what you and I have had many conversations, have brought up in conversation many times is the idea of the self-reflection. Remaining relevant means looking in the mirror and asking the question over and over again about where have I gotten comfortable? Where have I gotten stagnant? Where have I gotten, dare I say lazy? And where have I gotten entitled? And when I looked at my business several years ago and was really honest with myself, I had a mentor at the time that I had a conversation with. And he said to me, you know, Lisa, here's what happens when there's too much sizzle and not enough stake. And I understood what he meant, right? And so sometimes when things are looking good or things are running smoothly, even if someone has fared really well like myself through the pandemic, there's still the need for examination, examination, examination in order to remain relevant. And when you're busy or there's additional work that's coming in, I find that organizations and leaders often put that on the back burner. They take care of what's urgent and self-examination and organizational analysis and assessment falls under that important category and important in the long run is always more valuable than urgent. Steve Rush: Yeah, definitely. Love that, thank you. So, this part of the show is where we're going to turn the lens and we're going to focus on your leadership career and over all of the experiences I'm going to ask you to try and distill them into your top three leadership hacks or tools or tips that you would like to share. What would be your top three? Lisa Marie Platske: Top three hacks to share. One schedule, schedule, schedule yourself in your calendar, put yourself in there as the most important meeting of the week and just get quiet. That's so important because there will always be people and situations pulling at you. And if you don't do that, it's not possible for you to truly be in the vision, vulnerability and voice courageous leadership conversation. Number two hack would be invest in what you do best and network the rest. Steve Rush: Nice. Lisa Marie Platske: Spend time using your gifts and do not, do not invest time in learning something that's just not yours to learn. Time is your most precious commodity. And number three, the third leadership Hack. Steve, I can't say enough about the who versus the how. Focus on the who on your journey, not the how. There have been so many things that have happened that I have no idea how they've happened. How many doors in organizations? I have no idea how they open. And it always came from who was in my circle and who I invested time with and the who always matters more than the how. Steve Rush: Yeah, very powerful. Like it a lot, thank you. So, the next part of the show, we call it Hack to Attack. So, this is typically where something in your life and work hasn't particularly worked out as you'd planned, but as a result of that experience, you now use it as a positive in your life. So, what would be your Hack to Attack Lisa? Lisa Marie Platske: When you talk about things that didn't work out, it's like that is, I have learned to become friends with failure. Like that's truly like a superpower. Steve Rush: In fact, I've become so friendly with failure. I actually just now call them learning. Lisa Marie Platske: Oh, there you go. There you go. Yes, it's just one where I go, you know, I didn't see that. And so, one of the pieces to share with this is I trusted somebody. It's a good example. I just trusted somebody, ended up hiring, actually it was more of an investment. An opportunity that someone was having an event. And the person took my money and it was ten thousand dollars, and they said, sorry, I'm not giving it back. And I'm not honoring the commitment either and your choices to come after me or, you know, or not, but I'm not honoring the commitment. I'm not honoring the contract and I'm not giving you your money. Steve Rush: Wow. Lisa Marie Platske: So, it was one of those pieces where at first, I was really embarrassed and really like, how could you not have known better, Lisa? How did you not do all the research? You know, you were, how could you trust this person? Just a thousand and one things. And then there was this part of me that was like, okay, so what's going to come out of this because I could take lots of money and lots of, excuse me, lots of time and chase after this. And I could go after this person or I could see what else to create. And what ended up happening was my decision to forgive and let go. And just say, there must have been a reason that this showed up me. And as you said, it's not a failure, it's a lesson learned. What happened was over the next six months. My business literally quadrupled. I'm sorry, not quadrupled, tripled. It was three times. Had I invested energy and chasing after an air quotes, missed opportunity, I would have failed to have put the time and energy into what was right in front of me and what was for me all along. Steve Rush: Yeah, really powerful stuff. And you know, what goes around, comes around. Doesn't it? Lisa Marie Platske: Absolutely, and I'm not tracking it. Steve Rush: Yeah, I'm fairly certain karma, call it what you will, it catches people up eventually. Lisa Marie Platske: Yes, yes, yes. Steve Rush: So, the last part of the show, Lisa, is we get a chance to do some time travel. You get to bump into Lisa at twenty-one and give her some advice. What would be your words of wisdom to her then? Lisa Marie Platske: Everything happens in divine right timing. Everything happens in divine, right timing. Trust the journey and enjoy it. Steve Rush: Yeah, very powerful stuff. I wish we had some more time to talk, but unfortunately, we're coming to the of top of our show. And I just want to say, thank you. I really loved talking with you. I get a real sense of some commonalities and some shared passions that we both have. So, I think that helps in extract some great conversation. So, our learners and our listeners can be connected to you. Where is the best place for us to send them? Lisa Marie Platske: My website is upsidethinking.com, U-P-S-I-D-E, and the word thinking T- H-I-N-K-I-N-G.com. And if you do “backslash” stay-dash-connected, you'll get access to my influential leadership blueprint as well as I have an upside thought, which speaks about lots of lessons learned and one action to take each week, Steve Rush: Brilliant stuff. We'll make sure that we'll put the links in so that people can get hold of the influential leadership blueprint, as well as all your social media and other links as well. So, we can continue the journey beyond today. Lisa Marie Platske: Thank you. Thanks so much, Steve. You pulled things out of me that I've never shared, and I just feel as if we've known each other for a very long time. Steve Rush: Yeah, feelings mutual. And Lisa, thank you for being part of the community and we'll have to do this again sometime. Lisa Marie Platske: I would welcome that. Thank you. It's been an honor. Steve Rush: Thanks Lisa. Closing   Steve Rush: I genuinely want to say heartfelt thanks for taking time out of your day to listen in too. We do this in the service of helping others, and spreading the word of leadership. Without you listening in, there would be no show. So please subscribe now if you have not done so already. Share this podcast with your communities, network, and help us develop a community and a tribe of leadership hackers.   Finally, if you would like me to work with your senior team, your leadership community, keynote an event, or you would like to sponsor an episode. 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An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored 7 books. She has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe since 2005 to be the most optimal version of who they're designed to be in order to make a bigger positive impact on the planet. www.upsidethinking.com

An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored 7 books. She has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe since 2005 to be the most optimal version of who they're designed to be in order to make a bigger positive impact on the planet. www.upsidethinking.com

Lisa Marie Platske is the CEO and founder of Upside Thinking, Inc. She creates high-performing leaders, coaches people from around the world, and has her focus on generating connections, leadership and powerful positioning for her clients. Today we will be talking about ALL THE THINGS related to becoming a powerful leader and using positioning and connections to increase leadership.

CEO of Upside Thinking, Inc., Lisa Marie Platske creates high-performing leaders, coaching women in business from around the globe. An award-winning leadership expert and #1 best-selling author, she uses her law enforcement journey to share what exceptional leaders do differently to seize untapped opportunities, why connection is the new currency, and how to position yourself as a stand-out expert in your industry. The founder of the Design Your Destiny LIVE, she lives in Alexandria, VA with her husband, Jim and their two pet foxes. In this episode Lisa Marie shares her path from government employee to entrepreneur, even though she had no prior business experience.  Lisa Marie has learned so much since she started out, and one of her biggest lessons is the importance of connection.  Don't miss a minute of this episode to hear other tips for Upside Thinking. You can get the full show notes here.